I've been trying to lose weight for a while now, and a friend suggested incorporating 'cheat days' into my diet plan. She said it helps with metabolism and motivation. Do cheat days actually help with weight loss in the long run?
4 months ago
Well, my mind certainly feels lighter on a cheat day, but my scale doesn't! Joking aside, a single cheat meal might help boost metabolism slightly, but an entire cheat day of eating bhaturas and sweets will just ruin a week's hard work.
6 months ago
I tried strict dieting with full cheat days, but it made me overeat. Instead, I found that drinking warm lemon water in the morning and having very small portions of my favorite foods occasionally works much better for steady weight loss.
6 months ago
I've been reading up on this. It seems cheat meals are better than a full 'cheat day' because they help satisfy cravings and reset leptin levels, making it easier to stick to your diet long-term.
6 months ago
Honestly, cheat days only help me sleep better after eating a mountain of biryani. Scientifically, they might prevent your metabolism from slowing down, but don't go as crazy as I do or you'll just gain it all back!
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4 months ago
In my experience helping people on their health journeys, a structured cheat meal is very helpful mentally so you don't feel deprived. However, always ensure you keep a track of overall weekly calories so you stay in a deficit.
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