Try asking a question, who is being cheated on cheat days.

I personally do not cheat.

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dru.sefton@newhouse.com wrote in news:1151432147.514268.221210
@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

    Yes.  I'm basically a low-carber, but I like
    ice cream, cheesecake and chocolate.  I grocery
    shop usually once every two weeks.  When I shop
    I pick up a treat/cheat item based on what's
    on sale.  I include servings of the item into
    my normal way of eating for how ever long
    it lasts, then I'm back to my normal way of
    eating (cheat-free) until the next time I shop.
    The days that include servings of the treat item
    could be considered "cheat days" although I do
    stay within a daily caloric intake limit.  It's
    the macronutrient ratio that goes off.

    It's works well for me.  I'm only human.  Low
    carb stops me from being physically hungry,
    but from a psychological perspective I still
    want a treat from time to time and like to
    know that I can have a treat from time to time.
    As far as I'm concerned it's a necessary part
    of my way of eating that provides for long term
    success.

    And you certainly will.
--

cheat days are part of normal...to not be able to enjoy a holiday meal
with family and friends is unthinkable

I lost 130 lbs. over a two year period and have maintained the loss
for two more years.  During weight loss and maintenance, I've had what
I call "splurge meals" frequently.  I don't like the use of the term
"cheat", as I think it has an inappropriately pejorative connotation.
I plan splurges based on occasions -- a party, meal at a nice
restaurant, etc. -- rather than on a set day of the week or whatever.
And I account for the calories and ensure I average out where I want
to be over time.  This has worked fine for me, and seems to be a
"normal" and sustainable way of eating for the rest of my life.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

When I started Weight Watchers ten years ago, I did it with "I'll diet
Monday - Friday, but the weekends are mine!" mentality. And it worked
fine for me.

Yes, it took a little longer to lose the weight, but I never felt like I
was missing out or deprived--the kind of thinking that sabotages many
people.

Even while practicing maintenance (for a few years now) I still have a
Monday - Friday "schedule" for my WOE and exercise. It's what works for
me, which is what is important.

Amy
168/117/115

There's no such thing as "cheat days" for me.. I eat what I want, when I
want, and get the results when I step on the scale. If it goes up... then I
ate too much, exercised too little or something.. I try and figure that out,
adjust accordingly.
Will~

I lost my weight in 1996 and have managed to maintain at or near my
goal weight since that time.  I've never excluded any food from my diet
and don't really think of the days when I eat above my normal calorie
level as "cheat days".  I can eat anything I want, I just can't eat it
everyday in unlimited amounts.

I was a WW member when I lost the weight and one of the things they
teach is to plan ahead for those special occasions when you know you'll
be consuming more calories than usual.  This method has worked for me
and I see no reason to believe it won't continue to work for me.

Beverly
177/142/~140

There are no such things as "cheat days" in my opinion. After haveing
lost weight I still eat well almost all of the time. Of course there
are days or nights (or days and nights, tose are the really good ones!)
where I go out eat, drink and be merry. What would be the point to life
otherwise? I do keep it to a minimum though. My way of thinking these
days is however radically different to what it used to be. Now whenever
I have a bit of a binge I know that there is a price to be paid other
than just the dollars and cents. Drinking beer or whatever results in
hard time on the treadmill or bike, this is now something I accept and
a price I'm willing to pay. There certainly is no thought of falling
off the wagon as such.
After losing weight you gain a pretty good understanding of how your
body works, it certainly isnt rocket science, just a simple matter of
calories in versus calories out. Whatever you do you can always make it
right again.