cheat meal

[sasa]

what is the best choice for big cheat meal.

 

[Jamie Lynn]

Anything you want...hence the term "cheat"

Enjoy it, don't make it a chore.

 

[Sassy69]

But make sure the "meal" ends ... doesn't become "cheat mealz"

 

[velvett]

My only advise is to not to go heavy on the salt/ salty food - eat whatever you want your body needs the kick.

 

[Reese23]

I was going to to say the same--- eat unless full,m not over stuffed. chat meal doesn meal free for all binge.

Enjoy let us know what you have.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I actually disagree slightly with some of the above posters.

I think a cheat meal NEEDS to be "all out". If you are strictly dieting, then your body needs the kick that a high-carb and even high-fat meal.

As for worrying about salt - I could care less about salt intake, esp in a cheat. Salt-related water rentention will go away in a few days and if you drink enough water on a day to day basis, the retention is minimal.

Dieting is hard - strict dieting - emotionally and physically. Sometimes you emotionally need a day/meal that allows you to eat whatever you want.

If you are strictly dieting and you have an ALL OUT meal once a week, or once every 10 days, that can only help you in my opinion.


BTW, MY idea of a cheat meal would be pizza and ice cream, pasta and cheesecake, or burgers and fries. If you are going to do it, do it big.

 

[T-Cake]

I actually disagree slightly with some of the above posters.

I think a cheat meal NEEDS to be "all out". If you are strictly dieting, then your body needs the kick that a high-carb and even high-fat meal.

As for worrying about salt - I could care less about salt intake, esp in a cheat. Salt-related water rentention will go away in a few days and if you drink enough water on a day to day basis, the retention is minimal.

Dieting is hard - strict dieting - emotionally and physically. Sometimes you emotionally need a day/meal that allows you to eat whatever you want.

If you are strictly dieting and you have an ALL OUT meal once a week, or once every 10 days, that can only help you in my opinion.


BTW, MY idea of a cheat meal would be pizza and ice cream, pasta and cheesecake, or burgers and fries. If you are going to do it, do it big.

Have to say, I agree with ya' on the GO BIG statement, but I can also see everyone else's point.

In synopsis: Make sure it's a cheat MEAL, but not a cheat DAY. I learned that the HARD way (and for that reason, "Easter" will always = BAD NEWS in the world of Ulter and I). I binged ALL DAY LONG that day... and oh my goodness, I had to pay for it the following week!

When I had a cheat meal the other day at Cheesecake Factory, I did what everyone said here -- ordered what I wanted... but it was JUST that meal and I left 1/3 of the food (dinner and dessert) on my plate instead of making myself sick by stuffing it all down.

So -- now the fun question -- "Whatchaeatin'?"

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Very true. I used to do ALL DAY cheats - it is too much. A good idea is to have one GIANT meal and then eat well the rest of the day.

 

[sasa]

oh yes girl....I try it tommorow again..I swear...I was just scared from this huge big meal. But I'll do this!!!!! YES!!!!!!

 

[T-Cake]

oh yes girl....I try it tommorow again..I swear...I was just scared from this huge big meal. But I'll do this!!!!! YES!!!!!!

I'm soooo jealous!!!!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I'm soooo jealous!!!!

Then you do NOT want to hear what I ate today.

 

[Sassy69]

Just so you don't mindfuck yourself - remember that your cheat meal is just part of your scheduled meal plan - it isn't a free-for-all break from the diet that leads to a full day of unadulterated binging - but just like scheduled RECOVERY (i.e. over training = under recovery), it has its place in your diet.

What you will find over time tho is that your idea of a "cheat meal" goes from "what form of decadence can I fantasize about all week & then indulge in" to "I really like a fantastic steak & broccoli dinner w/ a glass of really good Shiraz" over time. Salt & alot of the stuff that you normally leave out of your diet is good, to throw in, but your desire to really load what "sounds good" starts to taper off over time.

 

[T-Cake]

Just so you don't mindfuck yourself - remember that your cheat meal is just part of your scheduled meal plan - it isn't a free-for-all break from the diet that leads to a full day of unadulterated binging - but just like scheduled RECOVERY (i.e. over training = under recovery), it has its place in your diet.

What you will find over time tho is that your idea of a "cheat meal" goes from "what form of decadence can I fantasize about all week & then indulge in" to "I really like a fantastic steak & broccoli dinner w/ a glass of really good Shiraz" over time. Salt & alot of the stuff that you normally leave out of your diet is good, to throw in, but your desire to really load what "sounds good" starts to taper off over time.

That's is a REALLY great point and so true. Even with the few friends and coworkers of mine that I have following (or trying to follow) the same eating plan I am... we are at totally different phases in our eating.

When I started, I literally thought a cheat day was eating whatever I wanted within 2200 calories... but now things are diffferent and I do pick and choose those treats real carefully!

Then you do NOT want to hear what I ate today.

The fat girl inside of me does!!! I'm speaking on her behalf.

 

[Reese23]

Just so you don't mindfuck yourself - remember that your cheat meal is just part of your scheduled meal plan - it isn't a free-for-all break from the diet that leads to a full day of unadulterated binging - but just like scheduled RECOVERY (i.e. over training = under recovery), it has its place in your diet.

What you will find over time tho is that your idea of a "cheat meal" goes from "what form of decadence can I fantasize about all week & then indulge in" to "I really like a fantastic steak & broccoli dinner w/ a glass of really good Shiraz" over time. Salt & alot of the stuff that you normally leave out of your diet is good, to throw in, but your desire to really load what "sounds good" starts to taper off over time.

I agree, well said Sassy!!! very good points

 

[Daisy_Girl]

The fat girl inside of me does!!! I'm speaking on her behalf.

Hmmm, lets see if I remember correctly .....

Started off normal ......
4 tbsp cream of wheat (made with 3/4c water, 1/4c skim milk)
sweetened with Splenda
sliced banana

BUT .... HUNGRY when running errands .... craving crap .....
SO, I hit up Wendy's - Jr Chzburger, sm fries, lemonade

Went to Target for some stuff, bought a bag of M&Ms (HYUGE bag)

Hungry again when I got home, ate a piece of string cheese

Hubby made dinner ..... steak, corn and potatos (all on the outdoor grill!)
Of course, butter (light) and sour cream (light) on the potato!

Desert ... more M&Ms

But I also drank over a gallon of water, so that makes it all okay. lmao

Why am I fat? ROFLMAO!

 

[sasa]

GOOd girl. I don't remember time I ate this kind of wonderfull food..yamy yamy...I'm doing chocolate cake now...oh oh

 

[Miss24k]

After reading that DG I don't feel so bad about eating the brownie, cookies, and 1/2 the container of ice cream, and actually am sitting here thinking if I should go eat the rest of it.

 

[velvett]

M&Ms..........

sigh...

I miss those...
(no sugar here...)

GAH.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I swear M&Ms are the perfect food. I ate enough for you Vel.

 

[jenscats5]

I swear M&Ms are the perfect food. I ate enough for you Vel.

Peanut or plain?? LOVE M&Ms (peanut for me)