It’s too tempting to fall off of the diet wagon after you’ve been depriving yourself of your favorite foods.  One night of bingeing can lead to a few days or a few weeks, and then you’re back where you started.  It’s only natural that you will lose a little of your motivation as time goes on.

So how do you stay on whatever diet you choose?  Add one cheat day per week to your diet.

If you’re worried that a cheat day will ruin your entire diet, you’re wrong.  Here’s a few reasons why you NEED a cheat day.

1.  One cheat day per week will help you to stay on track the rest of the time.  No longer are you feeling deprived!  You still get to eat your favorite foods.

2.  A cheat day will kick your metabolism into high gear.  It’s true that varying your calories daily will keep your metabolism running hot, and a high-calorie cheat day will do the trick nicely.

3.  You won’t feel like you’re on a diet with a cheat day.  It’s a mental trick that can make your diet more of a “lifestyle” change.  And when you have a healthier lifestyle, you’ll never have to worry about your weight.

Of course, you can’t have a cheat day without a few simple rules to guide you.

1.  Never let your cheat day last over one day.

2.  Never have more than one cheat day per week.

How do you have a “proper” cheat day?

Everytime you have a craving, write it down on your list.  When cheat day comes around, eat what’s on your list.  It’s as simple as that!  Remember:  don’t deprive yourself on cheat day!  It’s your key to being “good” for the rest of the week!

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