Cheat Day
Valerie_Malone
Posts: 59 Member
Hello,
I've been doing low carb for the past three weeks, due to doctor's orders. I have finished induction and got great results and now I am onto phase 2. Anyways I was wondering if anybody allows themselves to have a cheat day once a month? I was thinking about allowing myself to have a cheat day once every other month. Do you think this is a good idea to have one cheat day or should I just continue pressing on?
I've been doing low carb for the past three weeks, due to doctor's orders. I have finished induction and got great results and now I am onto phase 2. Anyways I was wondering if anybody allows themselves to have a cheat day once a month? I was thinking about allowing myself to have a cheat day once every other month. Do you think this is a good idea to have one cheat day or should I just continue pressing on?
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Some people can tolerate a cheat day and for many others it sets off cravings that you struggle with for days. Unless you are just eating more healthy foods and not a sugar treat, I would think twice.0
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My cheat day usually turns into a week of crazy binging, so I try to limit cheats. Some people factor in a regular high-carb day, which allows a continuous weight loss, or break a stall. Each person is different, so you should weigh the pros & cons, then decide.0
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Hi, congratulations on getting through induction and into Phase 2. I experience the same cravings that CoCoMa mentioned.
If you are cheating with anything with sugar, you are risking cravings that will last for days. Cheating with a higher carb veggie, that's loaded with vitamins and nutrients are a different story and I do that about once a month.0 -
Go, you!
Induction is really tough, and you made it through.
I personally do not do a cheat day.
Why? Because it brings back the cravings and to me that is the great thing about day 3 and onward, no more cravings.
I experiment with sugar substitutes. Try Oopsie bread (google it) with sugar free maple syrup for breakfast.
Sometimes all you need are a few little sanctioned treats to keep you going.
No need to cheat. Be inventive within the rules.
Best of luck to you!0
