To Cheat...or Not to Cheat...and What to Cheat on

Many people recommend a "cheat day".  I'm not sure how I feel about that.  After looking at the average calories I was taking in, the thought of taking in excessive calories makes me a little sick.  Of course, if I took in that many calories at this point I might be sick for real.  A very fit friend of mine once told me not to cheat for a whole day, but to cheat for a meal.  This way, you minimize the damage.

It is important not to totally deny yourself as many who do this end up binge eating. And, that is worse than having a cheat.  You have to make sure you have a "cheat plan."  Yes, I believe in planning my cheat meals as well as my regular meals.

So, the next question is what would you cheat on?  What would be the one thing you want that you would normally not eat.  For me, this is a bit tricky.  For example, I cannot cheat with M&Ms.  This was a binge food for me and could result in me not just having a single serving, but having a whole bag.  What would your cheat food be?

We are going out tonight with very good friends to eat Vietnamese food.  I've researched and this food will be well within my eating guidelines.  I think we may go get a piece of cheesecake after.  I know that a piece of plain cheesecake is 1000 calories.  This will put me over about 500 calories for my daily allowance.  And, I almost killed those calories in my workout!  And, once I've finished the piece, I will put my fork down and walk away.

Do not keep cheat foods in your house!  I also do not keep "replacement foods" in the house. For example, sugar free chocolate covered peanuts...will just eat the whole container.

I've planned ahead for next week as we will be eating in Valdosta at our favorite country buffet.  Food is amazing, but all southern cooking.  So, I think bacon is in everything!  :)

Remember, planning is so important, even in a cheat meal. If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.

Today was day 8 in P90X first 90 day workout.  I am calling it the first 90 days as I will have to do this several times to get to peak fitness.  But, I still love it and feel great for working out.