I have one rule that I implore you to obey if you are trying to lose weight or get fit. It's a simple one. Anyone can do it. In fact, you will love following this one little rule.The Rule is that you must have a cheat day once a week.
By cheat day I mean that you eat what you want. Cheeseburger. Pizza. Tacos. Chips and Salsa. Whatever trips your trigger. Maybe a nice cold Corona to wash it down. Oh yeah, I can taste it now!
It's okay to do this. It will not, and I repeat will not set you back. Quite the opposite. It will reset your metabolism, not to mention give your mouth (and brain) what it possibly has been lacking -- the satisfaction of a fat-laden but oh-so-yummy meal.
The key is not to go C-R-A-Z-Y. Eat what you want on your cheat day, but let moderation be your guide. In other words, don't eat the whole pizza yourself, or yes, you will be taking steps backward. That is not our goal. Our goal is to enjoy life while losing weight and getting healthy.
I make Saturday my cheat day. Mexican food is my favorite cheat, complete with margaritas rimmed with the dreaded salt. But I look forward to it all week, making the light, healthy diet I engage in much easier to deal with.
So pick a cheat day and plan a cheat meal. I'm thinkin' steak, baked potatoes and Newcastles for tomorrow -- afterall, tomorrow is my cheat day!
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