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Old 05-05-2012, 01:01 AM
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So, everyone here who sticks to a strict diet knows you can't stay on track forever. How often do you guys take cheat days, how do u keep them under control and what's your overall approach?
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Old 05-13-2012, 03:13 PM
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Depending on where I am in my progress towards a competition, shoot, etc. I'll base my meal off of that. I don't go all out though. Simple things like homemade fries, aesthetic pizza, even some homemade nachos... those are a few of my favorite cheats. I usually try and keep them within my macros of course! But as long as it's a meal and not a day, you should be ok! Moderation and discipline is key. Once a week perhaps. But it's called a "cheat" meal for a reason. You can cheat yourself out of accomplishing your goals - you can cheat yourself out of being the best possible version of you! Whatever you decide, just make sure you account for it, especially when dieting down for a comp or shoot. It'll all be worth it afterwards.
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Old 05-26-2012, 11:51 PM
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I think once every two weeks is optimum. This is speaking from experience.
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Old 05-28-2012, 01:23 AM
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If you need to lose fat... don't have cheat meals. If you are trying to gain as much muscle as possible, a cheat meal here and there is ok.
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