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Is it bad to have 2 cheat days a week?
There is no specific guideline for when or how frequently your cheat meal or day should occur. Often people will include one cheat per week, but this can change depending on what the person’s health or weight loss goals are.
Can you still lose weight with 2 cheat days?
Yes. In fact, having a regularly scheduled cheat day each week can actually be good for weight loss by preventing binges, reducing cravings, providing a mental break from dieting, and boosting metabolism—if it’s done in a healthy way.
How do I get rid of weekend weight gain?
“Consume a variety of foods, don’t skip meals, eat individual-sized portions, and whenever possible, substitute a favorite high-fat food or high-sugar food with a healthy alternative.”
What do you do after a cheat weekend?
What to do after a cheat day
- Be kind to yourself.
- Remind yourself of other healthy behaviors your practicing.
- Don’t turn a cheat day into a cheat week or month.
- Eat foods you crave most days.
- Stay consistent with exercise.
- Have a balanced meal.
- Practice tuning into your hunger and fullness.
How do I not binge on weekends?
Six ways to stop weekend overeating
- Just say no to cheat meals. No cheat meals?
- Practice mindful eating. Mindful eating means not scarfing your food as fast as possible but, rather, slowing down and enjoying the good vibes that your food gives you.
- Be consistent.
- Start a food journal.
- Adopt healthy habits.
- Slow down.
Will 2 days of overeating ruin my progress?
Even if you do manage to massively overeat, your other days of a caloric deficit will still carry you through to success. The successful days will still net a caloric deficit in the long run, or at least keep you at the same level if you’re more into maintaining your weight.