Just curious how many members have cheat days??

I eat what I want and like- while trying to stay at or near my calorie goals. It does take decisions and choices on a daily basis. That's the best way I can continue to incorporate my health goals into my lifestyle.

I had a cheat day that lasted a week for a destination wedding that somehow????? became a month+ of not being on my routine, at all. So...no...no more cheat days. I've gained back ALL the weight I had lost in the last month. I think it's better to just have a healthy treat every now and again that doesn't break my calorie max and since I've gotten the walking back on track my calorie allotment is almost twice what I eat when paying attention, anyway.

I have days when I eat over my calories, but I make sure I go work off the excess. I also have days in the week where I am under my goal so I think it balances out.

I don't ever have them intentionally, but I live my life and I like to eat, so sometimes that means I go over. I try not to worry about it, and I try to keep my good days out weighing my "bad" days.

This for me too. I also like a good glass of wine or a cocktail every couple days. :drinker:

I never have cheat days. If I want something yummy, I just work it into my goals for the day. Satisfies my craving, and my overall goals

I like mint chocolate chip ice cream

I think its good to have cheat meals once in a while, just not frequently. I use my exercise calories to "cheat" a tiny bit on some days. I'm trying to learn to eat like this the rest of my life and you're not being realistic if you don't splurge every now and then.

i have one cheat meal a week. (give or take) where we go full on, no holds barred, skies the limit, drinks, dessert, nothing is off limits!! I log it close as possible but we typically go to a fancier restaurant and the exact items are in the database so I do my best, make a note and get up the next day and am back on track!

The only person I am cheating is myself....

But seriously - if you want something; have it. I have had three months of tracking constantly and being either on or under my calorie goal (I do eat exercise calories back, although not all). This week, whilst I haven't been to the gym, I have been constantly on the go moving house - I'm damn sure that I deserve a REWARD for that (scrubbing mould is NOT fun, no matter how OCD you are!).

Some people have these kind of meals once a week, especially if they work out hard and often. Some people have them once a month. Some people don't have them at all. It is entirely up to you and what works with your lifestyle - if you can stick a day where you say "Right, I'm going to eat something I fancy and LOG IT" then I don't see the problem. It didn't take you one day to get bigger, in the same way it doesn't take one day to lose weight. Denying yourself something you crave is more likely to break your resolve, so enjoy whatever it is you want in moderation and good luck x

EDIT - I didn't lose 82lbs in 4 months btw!!!

I have cheat meals. I dont have them often and I dont allow X amount a month. Its just when there is something I really really want that I havent had in a while I will treat myself to it.