Cheat Meal suggestions

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aalcon
aalcon Posts: 13 Member
in Food and Nutrition
There are tons of articles on the net regarding this. For those who have cheat days. Is it weekly, bi weekly, monthly, and what do you eat? I have been dieting for two weeks straight and have not cheated but thinking about it just want to be smart. So any thoughts suggestions motivation anything thanks

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  • giannigreco83
    giannigreco83 Posts: 282 Member
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    I order or go to chipotle and have my complete filled up burrito. If you go to their website you select the ingredients you put in it there is a nutrition calculator that tells you everything contained in that burrito, macros and micros. It is a nice way for me to choose a cheat meal and know exactly how much I cheated in order to make it somewhat fit into my macros.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,717 Member
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    There are many different opinions on this topic. Personally, I don't plan a cheat meal or cheat day. Every now and then I eat something I feel I shouldn't, but I'm not a large eater to begin with.

    Perhaps you can look at it like adding in a small splurge or treat? Are you craving something in particular? If so, either find a healthier version or eat a smaller portion and try to make it fit. Therefore, cheats aren't necessary but you still get to eat the things you really like.
  • aalcon
    aalcon Posts: 13 Member
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    Great info, looking to stay on track just want to keep sane since I am a big foodie.
    Thanks a bunch
  • DeadLift107
    DeadLift107 Posts: 11
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    I have a cheat every once in a while maybe 2 times a month. Last cheat was Chinese food but I don't always log it if it's a buffet kinda thing cause I never know exactly how much I ate.
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
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    cheat meals should be whatever u really crave, just try and keep some moderation. i generally go out to eat with friends or my husband once a week. but if it happens twice its ok! i just make sure to not over do it
  • Cheeseburger85
    Cheeseburger85 Posts: 63 Member
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    I don't cheat. I just make what I want to eat fit in my daily caloric allowance while trying to hit my macro requirements.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
    edited March 2015
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    I never did the whole cheat day/meal thing when I first lost weight. I'm in a small cut now after a 4 month bulking cycle and at the urging of my coach I'm "re-feeding" on Saturdays basically eating to maintenance...I don't mind, I hate cutting and I'm not sure I'll ever do another bulk again.
  • aalcon
    aalcon Posts: 13 Member
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    Rework your daily caloric intake for that day great idea. I have lost 8 pounds and seeing results counting calories this is such a great app. Cheat meal every other week that's what I am shooting for.

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