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The Cost of a “Cheat Day”

This isn’t meant to discourage anyone, but it’s a good reminder for those on a fat-loss journey.

I got completely off track on Father’s Day and had a full-blown cheat day. The result? My weigh-ins have been higher ever since, and honestly, when I look back on it, none of the food was worth it. It didn’t make me feel any better, and I probably would have been happier just sticking closer to my normal routine and eating foods that support my goals.

You don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to avoid every treat. But don’t underestimate what one day of overeating can do. A single blowout day can easily set you back several days of progress.

That’s why I’m a much bigger fan of a cheat meal than a cheat day.

Enjoy yourself, make memories, have the burger or dessert if you want it—but try not to turn one meal into an all-day free-for-all.

Consistency beats perfection every time.

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The Cost of a “Cheat Day”