NO MORE CHEATING

FitnessPal4L1f3 · July 2011

Even though I am a new member - yesterday was my first cheat day. I did not work out; no cardio or weights and I went WAY OVER my target. Well, as a punishment to myself, today I was VERY diet meticulous and worked out VERY HARD. I did cardio for 60 minutes and weight training for 60 minutes for a GRAND TOTAL of 1,500 calories burned……….I think I am going to be sore for a few days – so no more cheating………

chris6515 · July 2011

Way to jump back on the wagon. Good for you.

Jorra · July 2011

Cheating, like everything else, should be in moderation. If you never treat yourself, you'll go crazy and splurge! Find ways to work your "cheat" foods into your daily goals.

Most importantly, don't beat yourself up over all this! We all make mistakes.

zml_mom · July 2011

you need to have cheat days sometimes

I do a cheat meal, I eat whatever I want for that 1 meal a week sometimes every 2 weeks
like last night i had frozen yogurt, yes its low in calories but it was a treat

Keegansmum6 · July 2011

Cheating, like everything else, should be in moderation. If you never treat yourself, you'll go crazy and splurge! Find ways to work your "cheat" foods into your daily goals.

Most importantly, don't beat yourself up over all this! We all make mistakes.

I agree with this

charmainecurrie · July 2011

Remerber it's a lifestyle change not a diet...it's normal to have cheat days...you really need them
hope that you enjoyed!!
glad to see you back on track
good luck with you journey!!

drogheda1 · July 2011

Never say never...if u do u will get feelings of deprivation eventually,,,i think its important to have treats from time to time.

chefchazz · July 2011

try this method of mine......if you "cheat" you MUST work out that day. if you dont workout, dont "cheat" that day.

gitnhealthy2011 · July 2011

Way to jump right back in there again! I have been on my new health plan for 3 mo now. I have had 3 or 4 "cheat" days. With my new plan I find even when I cheat, I am still eating the things I am allowed to eat. Just more of it and go over my daily calories.. I have been eating heathy and find I really don't want any of my old foods. Good Luck

ronda_gettinghealthy · July 2011

I dont know how to say this without sounding self righteous or sanctimoniuos....but I HATE the term cheat days....it implies you are on some time of restrictive diet...I know we are but this is a lifestyle change and life is fluid...some days tons of cals burned, some days not so much...some days better food choices than others...but if you set yourself up for failure (and I believe if you think you are cheating...then you do to some extent) then you will fail...emotionally and physically.....and to "punish" yourself with extra exercise....anyway.....all this was to say....that life happens...roll with it...

Good Luck on your journey to a more healthy lifestyle and be happy where ever you are at the time.....

gitnhealthy2011 · July 2011

You are so right, it is a lifestyle change. I'm loving mine so far. way to go

menacingsprite · July 2011

Cheating? Eh kinda... everyone needs a "cheat day" or "cheat foods" or whatever. You have to think about it this way, we are constantly using our will power all the time. Sometimes, the days that you just can't take it means it was a particularly rough day. It's all right as long as you recognize your mistake and get back to it.

pauljsolie · July 2011

I renamed one of my meals "stuff I shouldn't be eating" and I am going to try and limite entries in that section to no more than 500 calories. Not every day either. It's just there as an option should I get a craving. Having it all in one section I'm hoping will help me to see and control potential binges.

chevy88grl · July 2011

I personally don't do cheat meals or cheat days. I eat what I want, when I want it. Everything in moderation. I find, for me, that knowing I can have whatever I want - whenever I want it makes it so I don't feel like this is a "diet". I also find it helps with binge eating because nothing is off limits (though there ARE foods that I don't eat - not because I CAN'T have them, I don't want them!)

christine24t · July 2011

I renamed one of my meals "stuff I shouldn't be eating" and I am going to try and limite entries in that section to no more than 500 calories. Not every day either. It's just there as an option should I get a craving. Having it all in one section I'm hoping will help me to see and control potential binges.

I really like this idea!!!!!!

sister_bear · July 2011

I don't have cheat days, I have zig zag days. There's little chance of surviving a birthday party, pot luck, etc. without going over my calories. I just don't do it every day, nor do I do it every week.

On special occasions, I enjoy myself, and log my food honestly. The next day I'm back at it and these days usually kick start my metabolism in a good way.

jayb0ne · July 2011

I renamed one of my meals "stuff I shouldn't be eating" and I am going to try and limite entries in that section to no more than 500 calories. Not every day either. It's just there as an option should I get a craving. Having it all in one section I'm hoping will help me to see and control potential binges.

I really like this idea!!!!!!

Yep. Me too. I might steal this for my diary if you don't mind.

I have 'treat' or 'cheat' day every week on Saturday, subject to doing well towards my targets. I know all about the poor choice of language use - calling it a cheat day is framing it as cheating on some kind of restriction diet and all the guilt that follows from the feeling of cheating and letting yourself down etc - but it's honestly just an easy thing to call it which everyone will understand. I alternately refer to it as my 'overeat day' or my 'planned high cal day' or whatever. It doesn't really matter what I call it, it works within my goals and I don't feel 1% guilty about it.

And that's the key for me I think. Someone offering doughnuts out in work on a Tuesday? The old Jay = "sure, one won't hurt, be rude not to". New Jay = "No thanks" and in my head I'm thinking 'if I still fancy a doughnut on Saturday, I might get one as my treat'

sister_bear · July 2011

And that's the key for me I think. Someone offering doughnuts out in work on a Tuesday? The old Jay = "sure, one won't hurt, be rude not to". New Jay = "No thanks" and in my head I'm thinking 'if I still fancy a doughnut on Saturday, I might get one as my treat'

Shoot. I used to loooooooooooooooooooove bringing in boxes (plural) of donuts every time my coworkers declared they were dieting and watch the show.

I think I'm almost the point I could buy some for the office and not have one. lol

So mean. :devil:

jknowswhatsup · July 2011

Be proud man! We all have bad days, but you went right back to it! Stay encouraged, your doint great!!!

atomdraco · July 2011

Instead of doing "cheat day", consider just "cheat meal". Pick a meal that you can eat what you like to eat, and enjoy it. But personally I think a cheat day, the entire day, is too much.

jayb0ne · July 2011

Instead of doing "cheat day", consider just "cheat meal". Pick a meal that you can eat what you like to eat, and enjoy it. But personally I think a cheat day, the entire day, is too much.

I dunno... I go for cheat day pretty much every week where I certainly won't eat crap all day long but I won't sweat eating bacon on toast (with the fat cut off) for breakfast, a cupcake with my lunch, a bag of crisps for a snack and maybe a couple of ciders with dinner.

Probably once every month and a half I'll go for a treat meal - which is SOOO much worse! Whatever I want for one meal? Does anyone hear KFC calling? Can you say 7 pieces and 2 fries?

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