Cheating

Feeling guilty about cheating on a diet isn't something I worry much about.


I have cheat days. A day in the week (it could be biweekly or even monthly) when I allow myself to either eat one super unhealthy thing, or snack all day.


These types of days are rather important for someone on a diet, in my opinion, anyway. When you are craving something hardcore, you just wont be satisfied no matter what you eat until you get whatever it is you've been craving. Thus, you need to cheat in order to stay mentally able to continue your dieting. I also believe it is good to treat yourself while you are dieting. Especially if you've been doing well!


Rewards make everything better. You could say that the reward of healthier living is enough, but I don't completely agree! Of course, healthy living is indeed a great reward, but so is a cookie.