What is a cheat meal?
At its most basic, a cheat meal consists of an increase in macronutrients (primarily carbs) above a recommended calorie intake. An increase in calories will naturally lead to an increase in body weight, but this increase may be transient.
The idea of cheat meals is not just to break through plateaus but also to keep the dietier motivated and committed to the program.On the other hand, there are is also a study—though this involves mice—that shows that the effect of cheating is equal to that of having a standard diet, and has a negative impact on inflammation.
Does Cheating Really Work?
Mathematically speaking, weight loss is simply a matter of consuming fewer calories than you burn. However in the medium to long term, the most restrictive a diet, the harder it becomes for a participant to follow. In these instances, one might either plateau quickly or break their diet.
Having a cheat meal plan is an effective way to counter both problems. It gives the dietier a ‘safety valve’ so to speak and, as seen in the earlier study, can trigger a response that breaks the plateau.
Conclusion
Weight management is a complex process because everyone has a different body composition, and everyone responds to the same strategies differently. But there are a few common factors to keep in mind when picking a diet plan, for instance:
- Staying away from very restricztive diets.
- Avoiding diets high in fat.
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