Cheat Meals: Yea or Nay?

by **DarioVigorr** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:43 pm

I plan my cheat around events—birthdays, family dinners, etc.
Helps me enjoy life and stay lean. Best of both worlds.

by **SteelSpartan** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:42 pm

I earned every cheat meal during my 12-week shred last year.
Now I’m in bulk and eat like a horse

by **SophiaMiller** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:42 pm

@robertjohn smart approach.
I do frozen yogurt with toppings after my long runs. Just feels deserved.

by **robertjohn** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:41 pm

I skip cheat meals. But I add in 300–400 extra clean calories once a week as a “reset meal.”
Usually oats, banana, peanut butter.

by **OliviaWilson** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:41 pm

Lol Mason

I keep it clean 90% of the time. My indulgence = dark chocolate + almond butter toast

by **MasonTaylor** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:40 pm

I just ate 12 donuts yesterday. Call it a refeed or a crime

Back on track today though!

by **JakeAnderson** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:40 pm

@FlexQueen I feel that. Comfort food doesn’t have to be junk.
My cheat is buffalo wings with sweet potato fries.

by **FlexQueen** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:39 pm

I don’t do cheat meals, but I add soul food every now and then.
Homemade mac & cheese is therapy.

by **EthanBrown** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:39 pm

Cheat meals helped me stay mentally strong while cutting.
I do pizza + protein shake every Sunday post-deadlift.

by **DarioVigorr** » Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:38 pm

I used to do cheat meals every Saturday. Now I do carb refeed instead with high glycemic carbs.
Cleaner energy, no bloating.