Hey everybody. Hope you're enjoying your Sunday. Today I wanted to write about "cheat meals." Most people tend to do a "cheat day," where they pick a day they will totally eat whatever they want. Now I'm not a fan of depriving yourself of goodies, there has to be be some limitations. A "cheat day" can often turn into a cheat weekend. And if you're not too careful a "cheat week."
If you allow yourself a few small "cheat meals" thoughout your week you will probably be more satisfied with your progress and not want to do a whole day of cheating.
A whole day of cheating can sometimes thwart all of your goodwork during the week. And some "cheat meals" have enough calories to make up a whole day's worth of calories.
What has worked for my clients and me, has been to incorporate a "treat" or two into your day. One regular sized cookie isn't going to kill your good work. Neither will a few Hershey's Kisses and a tablespoon of peanut butter.
Here are some good ideas for treats if you need them:
4 Kisses and a tbs of peanut butter
1 regular sized (not giant) cookies with a small glass of milk
1 regular slice of pizza for dinner or lunch with a side salad
4 hot wings with bleu cheese and celery
1 bean burrito from Taco Bell
6 Tortilla chips with 2 tbs melted cheddar and salsa
You get the idea. Its okay to have a little fun in your nutrition plan. If you get too strict with your eating, you will get frustrated and discouraged. Good advice for the upcoming Super Bowl.
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