Cheating?

I tried having a cheat but found I would go to far that day! So no more planned cheat days. However if something comes up or I just can't resist something I go ahead and have a cheat item. Today that was a delicious donut that kept calling my name.

This works for some people.

i've never done it. I just eat the food I like all through the week, and I don't call it cheating.

If you're going to do it, it would be wise to keep an eye on the calories, at least to start with, just to make sure you're not going to wipe out your week's hard work. It's unlikely you'll do that with one meal, but some people manage it! On the other hand, some people find that taking the break from counting is the important bit, psychologically, but don't necessarily splurge while they do it. Play around a bit, and find what works for you.

i usually have a "cheat" everyday..but it fits into my macros..so no worries...other than yesterday...ice cream was so spontaneous....we were having a bad day..so we got ice cream to make it better..!

Do you incorporate a cheat meal or day into your week? I haven't done this so far, but I'm considering the inclusion of a cheat meal (with dessert) each week that I wouldn't have to count. I'm hoping that looking forward to my cheat meal will keep me from wanting to cheat throughout the rest of the week. What works for you?


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not cheating yet. some interesting comments here so far i think i might consider it after 10 pound loss :drinker:

I eat whatever I feel like having most every day, I just mind the calories and eat smaller portions.

Im confused about what exactly a cheat day or meal is. Is it a meal you don't add into your diary or is it when you go over you calorie limit because say you're having a pizza?

I can understand why you wouldn't want to use the forum search function. SOOO many people talking about infidelity on a fitness message board! WTF?!

Don't reward yourself with food.

I have done it both ways, and now that I think about it, I am have fallen into sloppy tracking habits as of late. Probably because of the cheat days. Here is the thing, I have done a daily way since I started. I was fascinated to see how eating differant foods would have an affect on me. For the first 30lb's or so I did not have one. After a few months the birthday season followed by holidays and more birthdays I incorportated 1 day a week I wouldn't track. I didn't deviate from my diet plan so much. I would still monitor portions, but if I wanted a beer and hot wings, I would have that as a lunch and go back to healthier options through out the day. I did see a wild swing in my weight when I did this. I would put on 2 extra lbs in the next few days and have to work it off before my weigh in day. If you are ok with seeing the swings or feeling kind of bad after months of healthier options....go for it.

Who needs to cheat when you can work it into your meals! If you want something completely devious (so bad it takes up a whole days worth) then just plan the rest of your days around it or work your butt off to have it

Ive been on this diet since the first of 2013. Put in a solid effort and so far lost 5kg.

Today ive been invited to a good ol' Aussie BBQ.

Ive decided I'm gonna go, eat all the yummy lamb, Munch on the Potato Salad...all the good stuff, and even sink a few Strongbow Ciders. (Man ive been missing them through the Summer)

Still going to log all the food i munch down for the day when i get home (Or tomorrow if i pass out on the floor):laugh:

This way i will be held accountable for my actions, and kick my own butt to get back on the diet on Sunday.

I feel like I've deserved an afternoon off from worrying about Calories.

Regarding 'Cheating', I feel that if i don't log it, I'm only going to be 'Cheating' myself, and by logging what i eat, it gives me an incentive to try and work it off during the following week.

Like a challenge to see if i can squeeze out everything i ate before my next weigh in.

I don't plan it but if it happens I go with it, also I don't call it cheating it's a treat. Cheating is so negative.

When I cut I still follow IIFYM (if it fits your macros) and eat anything I want as long as I can fit it in.

Nope, I eat what I want when I want as often as I want.. .but in moderation. I have ice cream pretty much every day just because I want it and it fixes my sweet cravings and never makes me go over my totals so I figure I am good.

When I first started, I had a cheat DAY every week. Ate what ever I wanted!! Was losing the weight pretty steady. Now I only have one once in awhile when sometime comes up. Like a lunch out with friends or a special day like christmas/birthday parties.