Comments on: [Mastering the Cheat Meal] What We’re Dealing With

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:22:03 +0000

Seanna: Girl, that is because you have mastered the art of locking it down. However, food should bring some pleasure. It’s social, fun and pleasurable. We need to awaken that spirit in you.

Lynn: We’ll talk about this because it means you are too clean, girl. Ease up.

Kristina: I hear you loud and clear. Do not try to do too much at once. Look at this like a long journey that just began. Map it out over weeks, not meals.

Michelle: Yes! And much more to come.

Invastion: I feel we have all been there at one time. Please chime in when I get there.

Monica: Ok, I hope you are enjoying some off plan meals here and there.

Pam: Thank you!!

Joanna: I love your outlook!! What you describe is what I call “variety” and I agree with you whole heartedly! Put more adventure in your meals so you are dependent on one. Thank you, girl!:o)

By: Joanna Sutter

Joanna Sutter — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:05:02 +0000

I try to follow the 90% rule…I eat clean 90% of the time. I don’t plan a cheat meal or a cheat day and that way I learn to look forward to all of the good food I get to eat 90% of the time. I tend to listen and watch my body…if I’m feeling like I’m low in energy or hitting a plateau, I hit my body with some added carbs and move on.

By: pam

pam — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:50:14 +0000

can’t wait Jodi. Thanks!!

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:42:05 +0000

Cheat meal? I didn’t know they existed or diets for that matter….hmmmm…not part of my vocab.
You’ve piqued my interest. I am feeling like a sponge, ready to learn.

By: Invasion of the body snatchers

Invasion of the body snatchers — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:10:27 +0000

Great topic! Coming from one who has been there, I know it can be a learning experience when it comes to understanding what’s healthy and unhealthy in regards to a cheat meal. This topic points to the fact that not only do we have to learn how to eat clean, but we have to learn how to loosen the reigns without losing our minds! In my former dieting days, I would basically starve myself all week and then spend a day of binging which could be literally all day long! Not only was this unhealthy physically, but mentally! I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on the topic.

By: m i c h e l l e

m i c h e l l e — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:45:22 +0000

ohhh, looking forward to venturing into the land of Cheatmeals Jodi …. !!!

By: Kristina

Kristina — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:36:13 +0000

Thanks for the info Jodi! This happens to be one of my biggest concerns as a fitness newbie. I have always embraced exercise, whether it’s hitting the gym or playing in a pickup women’s hockey league. My eating however has always limited me from getting to that next level. I am having trouble balancing my food intake. I eat great and clean during the week but find I myself binge eating on the weekends particularly when drinking red wine. I’ve gone from eating whatever I want on a daily basis … to a completely new diet. This forces me to fall yet another level behind and I tend to feel less motivated to get back on track come Monday morning.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:11:13 +0000

Whoo hoo, can’t wait!!! I have been on both ends of the spectrum, and I must say that I do better not cheating! A cheat meal usually sets me up for the big binge!! I am dieting right now trying to remove the 15lbs that I put on after comp….Why oh why did I let myself gain that back????? THanks Jodi, love your blogs as always!!

By: Seanna

Seanna — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:06:17 +0000

I’m looking forward to this series Jo. Cheats were never a big deal for me one way or the other. I never had any desire to go crazy or count down to a meal, but when you said that it wasn’t satisfying, well, that got my interest. No build up but no satisfaction either. Even things like Thanksgiving didn’t really do much for me. I almost always leave feeling like it wasn’t really worth it, like I’d have been just as happy keeping it clean. Hmm …