{"id":7294,"date":"2016-11-15T17:31:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T22:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastpthfprod.wpengine.com\/nutrition-and-weight-loss-blog\/can-you-cheat-on-your-diet-and-still-stay-on-track"},"modified":"2023-12-19T17:04:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T22:04:48","slug":"can-you-cheat-on-your-diet-and-still-stay-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/gym\/can-you-cheat-on-your-diet-and-still-stay-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Cheat On Your Diet And Still Stay On Track?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kim’s guest post on “Kicking Ass & Looking Pretty<\/a>” website, responding to question from a recent college graduate about whether she could get away with cheating a little on the weekends if she was good during the week.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of Kim’s response. Read the full Q & A here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I often see clients that through the years are constantly working on the same goal and never actually achieving it! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your body does well with consistency. \u00a0 I often use the saying \u201cone step forward \u2013 two steps back\u201d to explain what happens with people\u2019s health goals.\u00a0 This sounds like where you are and if you have not achieved your goals yet, this approach will NEVER get you there.\u00a0 This is the \u201cdoing well during the week but going overboard on the weekend\u201d mentality.\u00a0 Another commonly used scenario is the cheat day. The problem with these approaches is that your body does not feel well and the calories that you consume counteract any deficit that you have achieved for weight loss\/fat loss during the week.\u00a0 The bottom line is that a consistent and concentrated effort will get you to your goal quickly and once you are there it will be easier to maintain.\u00a0 This will give you a little more flexibility with your times off your plan in the end.\u00a0 So if you have not achieved your goal \u2013 buckle down and get there first so that it doesn\u2019t feel like an endless struggle. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In general terms people can comfortably stick with an eating plan 75% of the time.\u00a0 Statistics show that if you can get that needle up to 90% the person can still achieve health, while having a few \u201copps\u2019!\u201d\u00a0 In my practice I find that magic number to be 4.\u00a0 You can go off your plan 3-4 times during the week and still be effective.\u00a0 That is one glass of wine = 1 time off.\u00a0 One slice of garlic bread =1 time off.\u00a0 Be realistic!<\/span><\/p>\n

Much of your social life revolves around food and drink \u2013 no matter what your age.\u00a0 It is a good time to start balancing that.\u00a0 If you do not learn it now it will be ever harder to balance as you age.\u00a0 So pick and choose your times off the plan on the weekend.\u00a0 Is one event more important to you? Is that friends birthday cake a must have?\u00a0 Count your times and stick with it.\u00a0 You will feel much better making those choices and still give yourself a little flexibility have fun.\u00a0 It is ok to say no sometimes or try and plan a \u201chealthy\u201d outing with your friends that involves activity and focuses the fun on socializing rather than food\/drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good luck to you!\u00a0 And remember – Everything is possible with balance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Flickr\/n<\/a>iatrinh<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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