a cheat day/meal - questions
#11
Some great advice! Personally, back along, I planned one "day off" per month and it worked very well. I didn't "go crazy" and didn't (and still don't) eat any junk like desserts and/or bakery items (a major problem for me). But other than that, no limits and no regrets. I did (and do) log EVERYTHING, though.
I don't like to call this a "cheat", because it's not. The whole "cheating" thing can turn into "all or nothing thinking" and that is a slippery slope to head down. If it's a part of your plan, it's not a "cheat".
If you have particular trigger foods (like sweets for me) you might still want to avoid them, even on your day off.
Regards,
Michael
I don't like to call this a "cheat", because it's not. The whole "cheating" thing can turn into "all or nothing thinking" and that is a slippery slope to head down. If it's a part of your plan, it's not a "cheat".
If you have particular trigger foods (like sweets for me) you might still want to avoid them, even on your day off.
Regards,
Michael
#14
Wise comments Mark, Michael and Amy. Being able to handle the days you overdue it is so important. I think it's easier with the balance diet because it's not as far to get back on track. Tonight I'm having a planned increase in calories - just for today. Mary
Last edited by Kumochi; 09-30-2011 at 06:38 AM.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Cheat day
9/30/11
I started this fit day last week and I love it. I am aware of everything I do and every thing I put in my mouth. In the past on cheat days I always felt guilty after I indulged how ever I never seemed to gain from it .
My biggest down fall is drinking on foot ball Sundays. I will not drink this week.
Starting weight 9/22/11 180.5
Goal weight 140
Current weight 9/30/11 174.5
I started this fit day last week and I love it. I am aware of everything I do and every thing I put in my mouth. In the past on cheat days I always felt guilty after I indulged how ever I never seemed to gain from it .
My biggest down fall is drinking on foot ball Sundays. I will not drink this week.
Starting weight 9/22/11 180.5
Goal weight 140
Current weight 9/30/11 174.5