Hey guys, im just starting my new cutting diet and im doing good so far. I have no plans on competing or anything like that. Im a college kid that just needs to shed some lbs. Would you guys say yes or no for a cheat day. One day to eat what ever you want. I dont mean pig out on pizza all day. Maybe like 1 meal or something. Yes or No
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12-04-2002, 04:56 PM #1
Vote YES or NO to this Please
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12-04-2002, 05:11 PM #2Train smarter not harder
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why not. go for it
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12-04-2002, 05:11 PM #3Registered User
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It is fine as long as you don't abuse it. Two thumbs up from me.
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12-04-2002, 05:20 PM #4Registered User
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No.
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12-04-2002, 05:25 PM #5Registered User
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YEs but i mean don't think that because it is one cheat meal, you can have 30 candybars and cake and all that other $hit. BEcause tehn you will start complaining how you feel so guilty and stuff. MAke sure to do a little extra cardio that day also.
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12-04-2002, 06:17 PM #6Registered User
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No , old habits die hard . If you are serious about fat loss stick to it , don't reward yourself with a cheat day until you have achieved your target .
"The greatest danger to most of us is not that we aim too high and miss it but that we aim too low and reach it"
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12-04-2002, 06:22 PM #7
Yes.
Depending on your diet this can be a cheat meal or a carb-up day. Either way discipline is required, if you lack this, don't do cheat meals.
Alternatively, wait until you hit a plateau and then use cheat meals to move through this and shed those last few lbs.
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12-04-2002, 10:50 PM #8Registered User
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How bout instead of cheat meal/day, you call it a "purposeful, planned re-feed". I am quoting from Par Dues' article on leptin, it's a good read if you're not familiar with the concept: http://www.mindandmuscle.net/magazine/i3leptin.html
Make time to eat!
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12-05-2002, 09:35 PM #9Registered User
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yes.
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12-06-2002, 12:04 AM #10Registered User
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yes sure, not a whole day though
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."
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12-06-2002, 11:06 AM #11Registered User
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I dont like cheat days i just follow a strict diet and then when an opportunity comes up like where im at a b-day party or something ican hvecake and ice cream and not feel guilty about ii
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12-06-2002, 11:10 AM #12Iron Doll
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Yes, cheats jump start your metabolism, provided you don't go crazy and gorge. If you have a lot of fat to lose, limit it to a cheat meal on that one day.
MsFit
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12-06-2002, 11:21 AM #13When in doubt PIITB!
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1 meal a week.................. no more.
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12-06-2002, 05:21 PM #14All-Pro QB
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hunger is physiological, u need to eat to survive. cravings like your cheat days are psychological, u dont need it. will power, baby.
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12-06-2002, 05:23 PM #15Home Alone
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Yea I would say once a week is fine. Just don't take to much advantage of it.
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12-06-2002, 07:54 PM #16Registered User
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make sure it's only every 7 to 8 days.
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12-07-2002, 05:14 AM #17
Personally, I found that a cheat day ends up reminding me of what food I've been missing and I end up really craving that food for the next couple of days. In fact, I become obsessed and can't think about anything else but the next cheat day. I do much better mentally eliminating them all together.
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12-07-2002, 07:50 AM #18Registered User
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Yes, but don´t eat everything you see. A cheat day will acelerate your metabolism and be a reward for all the sacrifice you did during the week, so why not?
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