26/04/2021
Restricting yourself all week, then allowing one meal (or even more of a set-back - a whole day) of “cheating” is setting yourself up for trouble
I used to live in this cycle. I was miserable all week avoiding my favorite foods until I finally allowed myself to eat them and had way too much - leaving me feeling physically not well and setting back my fat loss progress
Step 1 to stopping this is to remove all moral value from foods. Chocolate is not a “bad” or “cheat” food reserved for one day per week
Step 2 Eat the less-nutritious foods whenever you want them, in moderation. A little chocolate after dinner on Wednesday, a salad with 1-2 slices of pizza (instead of 4 slices) of pizza on Thursday
When I did this, I ended up eating WAY less overall than when I gave myself a whole day to eat whatever wanted. I began feeling less restricted, happier, more satisfied, AND made more progress toward my goals!
You’ll feel physically better too - cheat days always sound like a good idea until they’re over and you’re left feeling sluggish, overly-full, and regretful
Try these steps to break the cheat meal cycle and progress toward your goals without being so restrictive!
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