Comments on: Letting Go of the Cheat Day, and 3 Things Every Parent Must Know

By: Danielle (Coffee Run)

Danielle (Coffee Run) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:45:40 +0000

I love your philosophy! I never really got “splurge days” either. I’ll splurge when I feel like splurging, ya know??

I’m a very structured person (schedules, organization, etc.) but NOT when it comes to food. I think it being strict about your diet can lead to obsession

By: Jenn (j3nn.net)

Jenn (j3nn.net) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:29:55 +0000

I lost a lot of weight while still including all out splurge days in my diet, but I toned them down some, and they’re not as planned anymore. I also indulged in small treats on regular days, too. I still have really big splurge days now and then, but it’s all about the balance. I agree that it’s important to not totally undo all of your progress from the rest of the week. Indulge but keep it in range.

Jenn

By: Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:15:13 +0000

Oh thank you for saying that! I hate the splurge day. I have never followed that rule, but I know people who have. Seriously, why splurge on the weekend when you can have some cake in the middle of the week. It is all about balance. Just balance the good with the bad. Then you don’t have to deprive yourself only to splurge some other time!

By: luvtoeat

luvtoeat — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:22 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. Luv luv luv it! I totally agree with every said in the Never Deprive Yourself part. Allowing myself to a treat or two a day definitely works better for me than having a whole cheat day. Cheat day = disaster for me. Some people are able to do it but I know I would go into the deep end and never be able to get back.

By: Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice)

Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:24:33 +0000

I’ve let go of cheat days and cheat meals. I eat clean 90% + of the time which has made me appreciate what I’m eating all the time anyway even more. I actually look forward to veggies and salmon!

By: Nicole, RD

Nicole, RD — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:09:18 +0000

I’ll have to check out MaryAnn’s blog — sounds great!

I couldn’t agree more about the portions…even with a splurge! A little bit goes a long way when you slow down to enjoy it…or at least that’s what I find to be true

By: Stef

Stef — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:12:11 +0000

AMEN! the “cheat day” was a hugeeee factor in my ED, and if there is one thing i can recommend to people is to never follow a diet, first of all, but also to never have “cheat days!” moderation is key, and we should all be entitled to treats–not cheats–often! such an important subject, thanks for sharing

By: katie

katie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:42:25 +0000

i so agree about cheat day! people go CRAZY!! im so glad you posted about this. i feel like a terrible cheat day would cancel a GOOD 3 days!

By: The Candid RD

The Candid RD — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:36:40 +0000

I went to visit my friend in Chicago one year and her friend was doing Weight Watchers. We were at dinner and he friend was ordering TONS of food. I asked her why she was ordering all this “CRAP” ( I didn’t say it quite like that…) if she was on Weight Watchers. She said she saves her points all week so she can eat a ton on the weekends. AHHHH, that made me so sick. SO many people do this. I’m glad you brought the issue up, it’s important for people to know it’s not good to practice this type of “dieting”. Great post.

By: Maryann @ Raise Healthy Eaters

Maryann @ Raise Healthy Eaters — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:38:49 +0000

Thanks for ht mention. I really think there’s a lot we can do to raise childrento have a healthier relationship with food. I’ll be linking back here soon.

In my twenties I used to eat “bad” on the weekend and “good” all week long. I felt so free to finally let go and eat the food I like all the time. To my surprise I ended up with that same ratio — about 80/20.

Great post!