“Are You Cheating On Your DIET?”

Everyone knows every diet has a weakness, last night I was cooking dinner for my family and was just fed up with the same meal I was going to eat…

What happens in that moment of weakness?

I craved the forbidden foods that I swore off when I started the plan…

Then I did what many others have done before me…

I cracked.

And then I did something that many others don’t.

I ate it and forgot it.

I indulged in what seemed like the BEST meal I have had in a long time!

And that’s the beauty of cheat meals, days, or weeks…

You give your body what it needs, then you move on.

You don’t let it fester…

You don’t feel guilty…

You just eat it, forget it…

And keep moving forward!

Now, getting back to the topic at hand.

Cheat meals may be important for more than just your brain…

Cheat Meals and Progress

No matter where you go, there is temptation lurking around every corner…

Especially when you’re dieting.

(Candy, cakes, doughnuts, junk food may quietly call your name)

Until one day it becomes a loud shout.

If you follow 90/10 rule…

You’re allowing yourself to indulge in a cheat meal, snack or day every so often may be ok.

Now, before you think you can go nuts on a cheat meal, think again!

In order to use a cheat meal to your benefit, there are certain things you need to look for.

First, they should be low to moderate in fat…

And should have good carbs…

Carbs that will help fat burning and normal digestion.

Helps you burn fat instead of putting it on.

Here are 6 evidence-based ways to lose belly fat…

Don’t eat sugar and avoid sugar-sweetened drinks

Eating more protein is a great long-term strategy to reduce belly fat

Cut carbs from your diet

Eat foods rich in fiber, especially viscous fiber

Exercise is very effective at reducing belly fat…

So what are some great snack options?

Well, I’m so glad you asked…

1. Plain Pizza

Now, before you second guess this one, hear me out.

A plain cheese pizza may provide healthy carbs and other nutrients that are important for health.

For example, take the tomato sauce.

Tomatoes are a natural source of the vitamin lycopene, which has been shown to boost heart and eye health.

Skip processed meats, sausages and pepperoni…

Top up with veggies and you may be adding a whole new dimension to your meal.

Have one or two slices to keep your total calories lower.

And still provides your body with vitamins and minerals it needs for proper functioning.

2. Strawberries – the Chocolate Covered Ones

Strawberries in and of themselves are a great low-calorie and low-fat food.

Packed with vitamins and minerals needed for overall cellular function.

Add a little bit of dark chocolate, and you may find a snack worth relishing.

Dark chocolate may possess powerful antioxidants and flavonols…

Perfect for fighting free radical damage (associated with normal cellular function)

Plus a diet high in refined carbs therefore promoting better cellular health.

And the vitamins and minerals already found in strawberries may give your body the one-two punch it needs to fight inflammation and protect cells in your body.

3. Guiness (dark beer)

Now, this one does not just mean Guiness itself, but dark beers in general.

Dark beer may contain more flavonols and antioxidants than light beer.

It could provide more clot-fighting, free radical scavenging and health-promoting benefits to your body.

Keep this in mind…

One beer should be all you need to gain all the benefits of the powerful nutrients in dark beer.

Too much beer may cause dehydration, hangovers, and even weight gain.

If You’re Going To Cheat…

When you’re dieting, some days are harder than others when it comes to sticking with the plan!

This rough patch is usually when it’s the hardest not to cheat on your diet…

Meaning eating that forbidden food that you’re not supposed to.

However, these types of days often called cheat days…

Are good and should be sporadically included in every plan to boost your motivation and fat burning.

These three foods listed above may be great cheat foods.

a) Provide nutrients your body can use

b) Limits the HUGE amounts of fat, sugar and calories.

Sometimes taking one day to have whatever you want could skyrocket your overall results.

Cheating on your diet could:

Accelerate your fat loss making it easier than ever to lose weight

Satisfy your cravings so you don’t go overboard when you do have them

Break up mundane life of eating the same food over and over again

Keep you from binge eating your favorite foods and desserts

Cheat days may be a vital component to help you stick with your fat loss plan.

As you can see to get rid of belly fat…

Cheat days are a much needed break to boredom.

It may set in with a normal diet plan.

Not only are you able to trick your body into boosting your metabolism…

And you may be able to squash cravings since you’re giving your body what it need.

Get Rid of Belly Fat