Most effective cheat foods

[aussieangie]

Hi guys, I was wondering for those of you that do "cheat" meals, if you have any advice through experience, of which foods work best for you.
Also, how do you go about it in terms of when do you have it and how much to have to optimise the best results.

Cheers in advance

[J_dazzle23]

Hi guys, I was wondering for those of you that do "cheat" meals, if you have any advice through experience, of which foods work best for you.
Also, how do you go about it in terms of when do you have it and how much to have to optimise the best results.

Cheers in advance

[aussieangie]

LOL Id pass out if I ate that much. That food is making me hungry big time.

[NutritionKing]

salad with ranch dressing
48oz ribeye steak
potato
asparagus
and a big slice of homemade chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting heated to perfection with 2 scoops vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup on top.

Its effectiveness is in how happy it makes NutritionKing.

[latex55]

The rock talked about that on Leno after it happened and he said it wasn't real. He said he took the pics and ate about 1 pizza and some pancakes and brownies, but def not even half of what was pictured

That's impossible and like 30000 calories

[J_dazzle23]

Realistically, you don't really NEED to cheat, in my book cheating is basically eating far more than your caloric goals for the day, or just throwing the goals out the window and not tracking them. If you have a craving for a "cheat" food, eat it in moderation and fit it into your daily caloric goals.

If you are talking an all out bender.................I am going with all you can eat sushi, or an entire jar of

[aussieangie]

48oz ribeye steak? 0.0 that wouldnt be pretty the day after!

salad with ranch dressing
48oz ribeye steak
potato
asparagus
and a big slice of homemade chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting heated to perfection with 2 scoops vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup on top.

Its effectiveness is in how happy it makes NutritionKing.

[aussieangie]

i understand what you mean. I have a specific diet for training days and then low cal for my days off so I eat this way day in day out. Im feeling like I need to refuel my body due to lack of energy and strength.

Realistically, you don't really NEED to cheat, in my book cheating is basically eating far more than your caloric goals for the day, or just throwing the goals out the window and not tracking them. If you have a craving for a "cheat" food, eat it in moderation and fit it into your daily caloric goals.

If you are talking an all out bender.................I am going with all you can eat sushi, or an entire jar of

[mrzeusone]

I'm sorry, do you mean a cheat meal? A cheat day? As a "cheat food" can be incorporated into your meal planning daily. Everyone has a different idea of what a "cheat meal/food/day".
For me, I can't help myself, I incorporate a high protein chocolate pudding(honey used as sweetener) every night for desert, that is me though.

[aussieangie]

Hi, no I mean replacing one of my meals ( preferably last meal) with a high calorie meal. Not adding cheat food into my current diet.

I'm sorry, do you mean a cheat meal? A cheat day? As a "cheat food" can be incorporated into your meal planning daily. Everyone has a different idea of what a "cheat meal/food/day".
For me, I can't help myself, I incorporate a high protein chocolate pudding(honey used as sweetener) every night for desert, that is me though.

[mrzeusone]

That confused me even further. So you want to add a meal that is high in calories? The simple answer would be eat a high calorie meal anytime of the day, providing you stay in your desired calorie intake for the day.
I prefer to have a high calorie meal for dinner, as I train on a empty stomach the morning after with out a pre-workout supplement/meal, time does not allow the digestion of food, and I steer clear of pre-workouts besides creatine.

[mandm001]

A healthy cheat meal would basically be eat what you normally eat just add more slow digestive carbs such as sweet potatoes to replenish dat dem der glycogen storage.

[aussieangie]

thanks heaps for your answers. On my non training days, I have no complex carbs, only fibrous and I have 2 consecutive days off as written by my previous trainer. in the days, my cals are way lower than that of my training day meals. I think adding in a higher amount than my regular macros of complex carbs would be a better way of going about it, then maybe a small " healthier" treat if I am up to it at the end.

A healthy cheat meal would basically be eat what you normally eat just add more slow digestive carbs such as sweet potatoes to replenish dat dem der glycogen storage.

[determined4000]

If you are looking to refeed choose carbs low in sugar and minimal fat
bread
oats
potatoes
rice
low sugar cereal
pasta
low fat pancakes with SF syrup

[aussieangie]

If you are looking to refeed choose carbs low in sugar and minimal fat
bread
oats
potatoes
rice
low sugar cereal
pasta
low fat pancakes with SF syrup

Ok thanks heaps. That's what I wanted to hear.

[AlwaysTryin]

This thread confuses me.

[aussieangie]

I basically realize I need a re feed rather than a cheat meal. I'm eating low carb so I'm needing to refuel myself with more complex. I was told a cheat meal but I think if I do a typical cheat I'd be fallen back. Best to do a re feed meal

[AlwaysTryin]

I basically realize I need a re feed rather than a cheat meal. I'm eating low carb so I'm needing to refuel myself with more complex. I was told a cheat meal but I think if I do a typical cheat I'd be fallen back. Best to do a re feed meal

Fallen back? I have no idea what you mean.

[aussieangie]

I would be going backwards rather than forwards. I appreciate the replies. Thanks

[Haveboards]

Sometimes I hide my cards behind a gigantic cotton candy (fairy floss) while I cheat at poker.



You could substitute any ridiculously large food really. The key is being conspicuous if you don't have slight of hand mastered.


I'm out of any other ideas, maybe email Ben Johnson.

And by that I mean read the stickies.

[aussieangie]

Sometimes I hide my cards behind a gigantic candy cotton (fairy floss) while I cheat at poker.



You could substitute any ridiculously large food really. The key is being conspicuous if you don't have slight of hand mastered.


I'm out of any other ideas, maybe email Ben Johnson.

I'm sorry but who's Ben Johnson?

[AlwaysTryin]

I would be going backwards rather than forwards. I appreciate the replies. Thanks

I still don't understand.
Going back... How?

[aussieangie]

I still don't understand.
Going back... How?

Never mind it's all good

[AlwaysTryin]

Never mind it's all good

I'd love to see an explanation.

[aussieangie]

I'd love to see an explanation.

I've worked hard to get to where I am from my past.. So I don't want to go backwards, only forward. That's what I mean

[PanosZag]

Hi guys, I was wondering for those of you that do "cheat" meals, if you have any advice through experience, of which foods work best for you.
Also, how do you go about it in terms of when do you have it and how much to have to optimise the best results.

Cheers in advance

I have come up with some recipes of my own for cheat meals (they taste good and don't compromise your nutrition.

I always try to eat something that I would like if I was not on a certain nutritional plan, but if it is rich in sugar (like an ice cream) I try to replace it with something with an equal taste, but healthier. For example, you can throw a banana in the freezer, let it freeze well, and then take it out, slice it and throw it in the mixer along with 2-3 spoonfuls of milk. And there you have it: A super - delicious banana ice cream with no sugar.
I also have a recipe that tastes like pancakes, and can be done in two minutes. All you need is an egg white, oats, and again 2 spoonfuls of milk. You put them in an already heated frying pan and wait until the white becomes solid. Then you just turn them upside down and leave them for 30 seconds. If you add honey to this "oat-pancake", pancake is no superior to it. (Plus, this recipe has a REALLY HIGH amount of protein, and also some good carbs).
But if you're still craving for real junk food or real sugar, then just go for it. Many pros who I know do that every 7 days.

[aussieangie]

I have come up with some recipes of my own for cheat meals (they taste good and don't compromise your nutrition.

I always try to eat something that I would like if I was not on a certain nutritional plan, but if it is rich in sugar (like an ice cream) I try to replace it with something with an equal taste, but healthier. For example, you can throw a banana in the freezer, let it freeze well, and then take it out, slice it and throw it in the mixer along with 2-3 spoonfuls of milk. And there you have it: A super - delicious banana ice cream with no sugar.
I also have a recipe that tastes like pancakes, and can be done in two minutes. All you need is an egg white, oats, and again 2 spoonfuls of milk. You put them in an already heated frying pan and wait until the white becomes solid. Then you just turn them upside down and leave them for 30 seconds. If you add honey to this "oat-pancake", pancake is no superior to it. (Plus, this recipe has a REALLY HIGH amount of protein, and also some good carbs).
But if you're still craving for real junk food or real sugar, then just go for it. Many pros who I know do that every 7 days.

Thanks so much for your reply. Yes I do those things already. I make my own sludges, soufflés etc. I eat low cal so once a week I need to re fuel. Thanks again

[AlwaysTryin]

Thanks so much for your reply. Yes I do those things already. I make my own sludges, soufflés etc. I eat low cal so once a week I need to re fuel. Thanks again

Sludge is a cheat meal?

[ProCanada]

half pound of smoked salmon, with salted crackers and cream cheese.

Its actually good for the macros. Expensive, and high in sodium.