are cheat meals good to have?

I have used cheat meals to help me with motivation in workout programs. Even as an athlete, having some form of junk food or sweets in moderation has helped curb my cravings.

For me, having one cheat meal once a week is standard. This has allowed me to schedule cheat meals around social events that might have fast food or sweets. I don’t feel left out of events and can enjoy the food like everyone else!

With all this to consider, it is also important to note that you do not make cheat meals into cheat days! Although we are human and imperfect, we must hold ourselves accountable and/or have an accountability partner to avoid “relapse” into unhealthy dieting.

Balance is crucial to continue making progress in your fitness journey. As I have heard many times, food is fuel. Eat the way you want your body to feel, and occasionally reward your self for it!

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