The Top 3 Reasons Why You Should CHEAT On Your Diet (seriously)

Cheating.

No, not the kind that can lead your intimate relationships in the gutter…

I mean the kind of cheating you would do on your DIET!

As everyone knows, with every diet comes times of weakness.

For example, last night, I was cooking dinner for my family and was just fed up (literally) with what I was going to eat (today, of course, is different).

But in that moment of weakness, I wanted it all…

I craved the forbidden foods that I swore off when I started the plan…

Then I did what many others have done before me – I cracked.

But then I did something that many others don’t – I ate it and forgot it.

I indulged in what seemed like the BEST meal I have had in a long time!

And that’s the beauty of cheat meals, days, or weeks – you give your body what it needs, then you move on. 

You don’t let it fester…

You don’t feel guilty…

You just eat it, forget it, and keep moving forward!

Now, getting back to the topic at hand – cheat meals – may be important for more than just your brain…

Cheat Meals and Progress

No matter where you go, there is temptation lurking around every corner – especially when you’re dieting.

The candy, cakes, doughnuts, and junk food may quietly call your name, until one day it becomes a loud shout.

But if you follow the 90/10 rule, then allowing yourself to indulge in a cheat meal, snack, or day every so often may be ok.

Now, before you think you can go nuts on a cheat meal, think again!

In order to use a cheat meal to your benefit, there are certain things you need to look for.

First, they should be low to moderate in fat…

And, they should have good carbs – carbs that will help fat burning and normal digestion – that will help you burn fat instead of putting it on.

So what are some great snack options?

Well, I’m so glad you asked…

1. Plain Pizza

Now, before you second guess this one, hear me out.

A plain cheese pizza (on a wheat crust, of course) may provide you with healthy carbs and other nutrients that are important for health.

For example, take the tomato sauce.  Tomatoes are a natural source of the vitamin lycopene, which has been shown to boost heart and eye health.

Skip the processed meats, sausages, and pepperoni, and top it with veggies and you may be adding a whole new dimension to your meal.

Have one or two slices to keep your total calories lower, while providing your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs for proper functioning.

2. Strawberries – the Chocolate Covered Ones

Strawberries, in and of themselves, are a great low-calorie, low-fat food that is packed with vitamins and minerals needed for overall cellular function.

Add a little bit of dark chocolate, and you may find a snack worth relishing.

Dark chocolate may possess powerful antioxidants and flavonols that are perfect for fighting free radical damage (associated with normal cellular function plus a diet high in refined carbs), therefore promoting better cellular health.

And the vitamins and minerals already found in the strawberries may give your body the one-two punch it needs to control inflammation and protect the cells in your body.

3. Guiness (dark beer)

Now, this one does not just mean Guiness itself, but dark beers in general.

Dark beer may contain more flavonols and antioxidants than light beer, which could provide more clot-fighting, free radical scavenging, and health-promoting benefits to your body.

But keep this in mind: One beer should be all you need to gain all the benefits of the powerful nutrients in dark beer.

Too much beer may cause dehydration, hangovers, and even weight gain.

If You’re Going To Cheat…

When your dieting, some days are harder than others when it comes to sticking with the plan!

This rough patch is usually when it’s the hardest not to cheat on your diet – meaning eating that forbidden food that you’re not supposed to.

However, these types of days – often called cheat days – are good and should be sporadically included in every plan in order to boost your motivation and fat burning.

These three foods listed above may be great cheat foods that provide nutrients your body can use, plus limiting the HUGE amounts of fat, sugar, and calories.

Cheat days may be a vital component to help you stick with your fat loss plan.

As you can see, cheat days are a much needed break to the boredom that may set in with a normal diet plan.  Not only are you able to trick your body into boosting your metabolism, you may be able to squash cravings since  you're giving your body what it need.

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