Cupcakes, ice cream, brownies, and even a Vanilla Steamer with extra whip cream & caramel on top. These are “no-no’s” in my strict day to day healthy eating choices of mostly grilled chicken and vegetables. Yes, I am health-conscious. I eat healthy and exercise regularly, so indulging with a sweet treat here and there isn’t going to ruin all my hard work and dedication, and there are actually some benefits to having a “Cheat Meal” or “Cheat Treat” every once in a while. Read on...
BENEFITS:
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Reward for my hard work and dedication in the
gym.
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I can enjoy some of my favorite foods without
guilt.
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It keeps me motivated for sticking to my healthy
eating the rest of the time.
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Helps satisfy cravings.
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It can make eating healthy and dieting more
exciting.
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It helps me to deal with the feeling of
restriction I endure while eating healthy day after day.
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Some health benefits: A cheat meal/treat can
reset the hormones responsible for metabolism and insulin regulation, replenish
glycogen for increased energy, and keep calorie-burning and fat-torching
mechanisms high.
INCORPORATING THE CHEAT MEAL:
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Plan ahead, so that your cheat meal fits into
your current eating regimen.
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Pick a meal that will allow you to indulge
without going overboard.
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Eat reasonably, and don’t go back for seconds or
get stuffed.
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Find balance – If you love cheeseburgers, eat
only half.
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Don’t let a cheat meal turn into a cheat day.
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Build your cheat meals into social situations.
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Limit temptation by keeping your meal to a
specific, predetermined quantity and no “doggy bags.”
A cheat meal, not day is designed to help you stay sane and satisfy your taste buds, not to fill your belly at some all-you-can-eat buffet. It is exactly what it’s name entails: a meal, not a whole day of cheating. If you follow that simple rule, then your cheat meals will never derail you from living and feeling healthy.
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