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I am sure virtually 99.9% of the people indulge in some sort of "bad" food once in a while and for the other .1% that say they don't, I would like to see them on the next reality show called "How I don't cheat on my meals EVER and you can too, just follow me into the liar's den and I’ll tell you all about it." Once they’re on camera 24/7 then we’ll find out the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

I mean c'mon, what sane person living in this modern western society can stay true to "good" eating 7 days a week for the rest of their life? Let's be honest, we all indulge once in a while.

There is a BIG difference between a cheat day and cheating every day.

It's the habits that are formed over a longer period of time on a consistent basis that cause us all to either get unhealthy and out of shape or healthy and in shape. Please read that again!!!

The key is consistency and also a little bit of flexibility. Consistently eat "good" foods that are on the "good" list most of the time and you will find that cravings for bad stuff tend to diminish and have less control over you, your body and your brain.

I will admit that some people are so heavily addicted to certain types of foods, (can we say SUGARS) that a cheat day may have some negative effects if one is not very careful, BUT if we just keep replacing the fake, non-nutritious, sugar laden, quick and convenient, kill you slowly in a couple decades or sooner foods, with things like REAL fruits, REAL vegetables, REAL meats, REAL breads, REAL water, etc. then we will be well on the way to fitness and health prosperity without being so rigid that we can’t have cake on our wedding day, or only eat from the salad bar the whole time we’re on a 7 day cruise to the Caribbean.  

So why am I ranting you may ask?

Because some people will have you believe that they NEVER indulge, and that, quite frankly, leads a person who has just started their fitness and health journey or has been trying for a while, to also believe that if they can’t eat perfectly every single meal of every single day then what’s the use. This leads to discouragement and then utter failure.  

The key is, plan on a daily or weekly basis to replace a “bad” food with a “good” food and as time progresses so do your results. Initially, it does take some restraint, but eventually you’ll have fewer cravings for the things that have stifled your progress of being fit and healthy up till now, and more energy, and all around good feelings to keep that drive and determination to stay in pursuit of your goals.

You will also be able to have some junk once in a while without worrying so much about those who try to make you feel guilty and say, “Oh, if I even look at that kind of food I’ll put on 10 pounds.” Or worse yet, Jillian the axe murderer screaming in your ear calling you a Big Loser for having some cake and ice cream on your kids birthday.

You can do it, just be sensible and take your time. This is your race and your pace. Plan things out and if the plan is not working start asking the why, what, where, when, who and how’s. See what things trigger you into not doing things right and learn what it takes not to repeat them.

Indulge once in a while without feeling guilty, because you know that you planned on doing it and now it’s back to being consistent with the good choices that have brought you the tremendous feelings of energy and accomplishment.

I wish you the best from one “cheater” to another.

Troy