I'm wondering if I should give it a try. Maybe I can keep myself from going wild if I know I'm going to be allowed a cheat day ... ?
I just can't seem to get my eating under control these days. I fell off the Lean Cuisine diet - it was too hard with all the stuff we've had going on. I'm getting back on it today, just to try and get myself under control!
But I saw some blogs talking about cheat days. And a friend at work swears by them. So, how does it work? I pick a day that I can have anything I want and for the rest of the week I stay on a strict dietary routine?
I'm not sure it will work. But I suppose, if I plan it out (you all know I'm big on the planning!) then I can choose the best day for cheating each week. Like if I know I'll be at meetings or away from home, I can make that day my cheat day so I'm not all "Oh, I fell off the wagon, I might as well just eat!" Like this week we have orientation at UGA for daughter number 2. If I make that my "cheat" day then I can enjoy eating out at the restaurants in Athens with no guilt. If I know the fun day is coming, will I be able to keep myself in check the rest of the week?
I just don't know. It's a thought.
Something to think about for sure ...
I never did cheat days but I have seen it work for others. I think it's up to you and finding what works best for you.
ReplyDeletePinpointing what's causing you to be derailed is key. Meal-prep and planning ahead has been important for me. Another part is digging deep and figuring out that emotional eating was another one of my problems.
Good luck to you!