cheat meals

If we eat a moderate, healthy diet that fits our needs, we don't need to think of anything- including takeaway, as cheating. Rather just a meal that happens in the course of normal life.


For people who are really strict trackers, a 'cheat' might more of a meal where you don't track, but I (and quite a few others on here) don't like the negative connotations that come with labeling things as such. Completely depends on your approach to diet and life.

When I was losing, and now in maintenance, Fridays have been my cheat day. However, that was only if I lost weight that week. You can eat anything you want, but don't go crazy; you still need some moderation. Many people here suggest, and I agree, that you figure out what your maintenance calories would be, and don't go over that. Also, I always track it.

I ate pop tarts multiple times a week when I was dieting. Just make it fit. Stay away from portions you can't control, or foods that can cause you to binge.