Sport is once a week too much to 'cheat'?
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"Some people have a binge day, where they can eat things they usually don't. I disagree with this. I feel this only keeps your cravings alive. I find if you go long enough without something you quit craving it, and for the most part, no longer want it. Many people view eating as a source of enjoyment. I don't eat for enjoyment. I eat to fuel my body."
I think it's pretty useful and relevant advice.
"Some people have a binge day, where they can eat things they usually don't. I disagree with this. I feel this only keeps your cravings alive. I find if you go long enough without something you quit craving it, and for the most part, no longer want it. Many people view eating as a source of enjoyment. I don't eat for enjoyment. I eat to fuel my body."
I think it's pretty useful and relevant advice.
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I agree that food should be considered simply a fuel but life is for living after all. But food shouldn't be used as a reward.
Whilst I can see where the last two posters are coming from, I personally disagree with them both. Yes, food is fuel but, why shouldn't it be used as a reward? There is also some logic to the cheat meal rather than it being simply a reward.
The logic is that, whatever regime you stick to, your body will eventually get used to it, become more efficient. However, if you 'mix it up' once in a while like you do in your training, your body thinks 'hang on, maybe I don't know what is coming next all the time' and won't ever become too comfortable with your nutrition regime.
I have heard a number of stories about people overcoming a weight loss plateau by eating a Big Mac.
The logic is that, whatever regime you stick to, your body will eventually get used to it, become more efficient. However, if you 'mix it up' once in a while like you do in your training, your body thinks 'hang on, maybe I don't know what is coming next all the time' and won't ever become too comfortable with your nutrition regime.
I have heard a number of stories about people overcoming a weight loss plateau by eating a Big Mac.
If I'm going too cheat, I am certainly going to enjoy it!! It usually involves Steak, chips (ie. fries) and beer
Yep, that is what I did 'Once in a while'. I lost 100lbs. It is something good to look forward too, it kept me going. And all the hard work you put in, you bet it's a "Reward". Just don't keep doing it. Sometimes I did it 2 times a week(not 2 days in a row). Other times I did it 1 time a week...every 3-4 weeks. It helped me keep my spirit up, thats for sure!