Should my cheat day be on a workout day?

Try a cheat meal instead and make sure you plan a workout before to rev your metabolism. Your body will thank you the next day. Bottom line: it’s OK to indulge once in a while!

Will one cheat day ruin my abs?

While the single meal can be beneficial if well timed…the day’s worth (or too many cheat MEALS in a week) is going to swing the balance quickly from progression to regression and will shut down your body’s ability to get to those sub 10\% body fat levels that really reveal your abs and hard work.

Should you have a cheat day?

“It mentally allows some space so that you have something to look forward to and really keeps you on track during your meal plan for the week. But instead of a cheat day, I say have a cheat meal. You don’t need to ruin an entire day by stocking up on all those calories. If you really want a dessert or pizza, know that’s going to be your cheat meal.

Will a cheat day help me burn more calories?

A cheat day won’t improve metabolism. Unfortunately, eating more in order to burn more calories isn’t quite how your body works (see how things really do work, here ).

Should you have cheat meals during your diet?

You don’t need to ruin an entire day by stocking up on all those calories. If you really want a dessert or pizza, know that’s going to be your cheat meal. If you’re craving it that badly, then go for it and tailor the rest of the week with that in mind. If it’s well planned, you can have something to look forward to.”

What happens to your body when you cheat on your workouts?

As the day goes on and you eat more and more, the protective impact of your early workout will wear off. At this stage, you run the risk of gaining body fat from your cheats. To prevent this, simply include a quick bodyweight session before each big meal after midday.