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Control Your Habits
One benefit of having a cheat day is that it helps you develop better habits. By setting restrictions on your diet, you have time to indulge without any post-guilt since you’ve adhered to an overall healthy meal plan during the week. Cheat days help to increase one’s mindfulness. It’s not just about being aware of your eating habits but also about better understanding which areas of your life need more improvement and work.
Cheat Meal
Instead of having a cheat day, aim for a cheat meal. It can be a dessert, a breakfast, or a dinner meal. Focusing your cheat meal on one eating option is better than eating junk food all day. Meal prepping for the entire week doesn’t have to be a chore. Make sure to enjoy your meals that aren’t on your cheat days. Eating foods you dislike shouldn’t be a requirement for reaching health goals.
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Get That Dress
Plan for success and have a goal in the end. Whether losing weight or gaining muscle mass is your goal, heading towards a realistic target is essential. This will motivate you and keep your eating schedule consistent, and, how not, get you into that beautiful summer dress when the winter is over.