Wednesday, September 25, 2013

ChEAT days-Love them or leave them?

*Disclaimer:  This post is strictly based on my personal opinion.  Others may not agree with it and that is their opinion.  I am simply sharing mine J
 
When it comes to trying to lose weight, how bad is it to have a “cheat day?”  I am not one for deprivation so for me personally, I try to follow an 80/20 rule when it comes to weight loss.  My personal interpretation of this rule is that if I am doing what I am supposed to be doing with diet and exercise 80% of the week, then I don’t feel as guilty if I end up indulging one “cheat day” during that week.  Now when I say indulging with a “cheat day”, I don’t mean that I can eat anything and everything in sight that day with no regards to my weight loss efforts.  It is more like I can either have a dessert, enjoy a meal out, or give in to a “guilty pleasure” that day-all in moderation, which is the main key.  This method may not work for everyone but I feel it allows me to still have control over my weight loss efforts without feeling like I am completely depriving myself while trying to lose weight.  If you feel that a “cheat day” helps or hurts your weight loss progress, feel free to let me know.  Otherwise, I hope everyone out there is doing well.  Good luck and remember to stay positive!

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