Cheat Meals

I think one improvement opportunity for me is to plan my cheat meals better.

I tend to get focused on 100% nutrition, and just want to keep going. Then, “suddenly”, I feel the need of a break or reward, buy some candy as a “treat”, and it is over for a few days…………..until I crawl back on the wagon & repeat the cycle. I also tend to eat 100% all week, and then have the potential for 3 cheat meals during the weekend, which feels too much like a binge & not logical.

You would think I would have noticed the pattern earlier. Planned better. Well I have noticed it now.

This week, I am going to spread my 10% meals out. Not a blowout, but something a little looser than 100% compliance. Perhaps a bit of Healthy Pizza. Perhaps some fruit after dinner with light/lot fat Cool Whip.

This week, I will plan my three 10% meals for:
- Monday night
- Friday night
- One floater for emergencies

I know, I know, some planning! But it is a start, and every step helps. In fact knowing the floater is there could be a good safety valve. I will try it & perhaps adjust for next week.