cheat day: train or not?

rockcrest · 03-22-2004, 09:55 PM

for those who take a cheat day during the week...do you think it is it better to train on that day or just take the whole day to slack and enjoy.

currently i train in the late morning then start eating some junk later in the afternoon up thru dinner. i still try to make sure i eat my bodyweight in protein on the cheat day.

thanks y'all!

Jill · 03-22-2004, 10:31 PM

I would train, a large bodypart. You are more likely to burn off some of the "cheats" that way, plus you dont feel so gross!

zakk · 03-23-2004, 09:43 AM

my "cheat" day is my legs and back day. I fricking starve after, so I eat a bit more. its still clean, but I'll have a ton of it.

My only cheat is a PB&J on wheat once a week

leg_press · 03-23-2004, 09:49 AM

Never had a 'cheat day' so I'd never know. Starting my diet next week. mainly Tuna with vegetable rice and some fruit

kvyd · 03-24-2004, 05:19 PM

id say train. why not with all the food you ate....good "energy"

aztecwolf · 03-24-2004, 06:44 PM

i really don't have or set cheat days, even when i do "cheat" it is a healthier cheat (i mean my oatmeal and banana taste so dang good that it feels like a cheat) , but if i were to cheat i would want it to be on non lifiting days because i like to stay real strict with my eating on my lifting days to maximize my workout and food intake. i will usually do some cardio if i do a cheat.

**Mudge** · 03-25-2004, 09:31 AM

Makes no difference to me, as long as I dont go in all bloated. If its a training day and a cheat day then I train, right now I only train M-F so the answer is dependant on when the cheat day is.

Premo55 · 03-25-2004, 10:58 AM

I don't do anything on my cheat days. My 'cheats' woudln't even be considered cheats to most people though, I just either double my oat intake at breakfast or switch one of my 3 protein/fat meals to a protein/carb meal. I missed my workout today and am gonna do a cheat day, though, haha.

Peace.

rockcrest · 03-25-2004, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aztecwolf
if i were to cheat i would want it to be on non lifiting days because i like to stay real strict with my eating on my lifting days to maximize my workout and food intake. i will usually do some cardio if i do a cheat.

i was thinking the same thing, but then eating the less healthy food wouldn't get burned off with a workout. i like the idea of just throwing just some cardio in there. i guess the only way around my dilema is no cheating!

**P-funk** · 03-25-2004, 05:39 PM

I do all of my refeeds on off days and days before I train large body parts like legs, back or chest.

camarosuper6 · 03-25-2004, 05:47 PM

I probably eat a cheat meal nearly every day, and Im still around 12 percent bf. I train and cheat both.

**P-funk** · 03-25-2004, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
I probably eat a cheat meal nearly every day, and Im still around 12 percent bf. I train and cheat both.

Cals in vs. Cals out is what's important

camarosuper6 · 03-25-2004, 05:57 PM

I Hurdddd that. Man yesterday I had an interview all the way in Santa Barbara (which is 2 hours + drive) and I had all of 3 meals.

Breakfast was Oatmeal with protein shake and 2 pieces of rasin toast with a cup of coffee.

The next meal I had was about 6 pm, almost 12 hours later

. I had 4 slices pizza with a huge salad and Diet Coke.

Then I had 2 crispy creme donuts and Water about 3 hours later.

Bad Bad cheat day

**P-funk** · 03-25-2004, 05:59 PM

The Krispy Kremes saved that day for sure.

camarosuper6 · 03-25-2004, 06:06 PM

Nothing like empty calories to build muscle and cure your ails.

**P-funk** · 03-25-2004, 06:06 PM

I love Krisp Kreme......absolutley one of the greatest inventinos of the 20th century.

camarosuper6 · 03-25-2004, 07:04 PM

Definitely.

Twin Peak · 08-09-2004, 07:48 PM

There is no question that if one is seeking optimal body composition, cheats should be done around workouts.

There is not a single thing that is more a more effective nutrient partitioner than resistance training.

Premo55 · 08-09-2004, 09:57 PM

Yeah but I think if you get derailed off your diet course temporarily and haven't trained that day you shouldn't beat yourself up about it, one cheat meal amongst, say, a week's worth of flawless eating isn't going to make any consequence really whether you train or not

Peace.

sabre81 · 09-21-2004, 05:27 PM

when i do a cheat day, i exercise till i cant move. Usually involves my normal early morning workout. Then the 'cheating' takes place, then some intense cardio, usually a football game, or basketball or some jogging and sprinting

**CowPimp** · 09-22-2004, 12:18 AM

I usually end up training, simply because I exercise 5-7 days per week. I don't plan what days my cheat day will be on, but it is usually on one of my off days from work. I happen to weight train on both of those days.

Robboe · 09-22-2004, 08:06 AM

You talking about an actualy "cheat" or a structured carb load?

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03-22-2004, 09:55 PM	#1
rockcrest Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Providence Posts: 387 Photos: 5	cheat day: train or not? for those who take a cheat day during the week...do you think it is it better to train on that day or just take the whole day to slack and enjoy. currently i train in the late morning then start eating some junk later in the afternoon up thru dinner. i still try to make sure i eat my bodyweight in protein on the cheat day. thanks y'all!

03-23-2004, 09:43 AM	#3
zakk Right 20 cut to straight Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 92	my "cheat" day is my legs and back day. I fricking starve after, so I eat a bit more. its still clean, but I'll have a ton of it. My only cheat is a PB&J on wheat once a week -zakk 7-21-03: 353 lbs. 2-7-04: 264 lbs. 3-6-04: 258 lbs. 4-6-04: 250 lbs. 5-2-04: 242 lbs. 9-1-04: 225 lbs. Headed south

03-23-2004, 09:49 AM	#4
leg_press Starting a fresh Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England United Kingdom Posts: 1,196 Photos: 4	Never had a 'cheat day' so I'd never know. Starting my diet next week. mainly Tuna with vegetable rice and some fruit "Lift big, eat big, rest big" "Rome wasnt built in a day" "Go heavy or go home."

03-24-2004, 06:44 PM	#6
aztecwolf Sackin' up every day Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 1,267 Photos: 3	i really don't have or set cheat days, even when i do "cheat" it is a healthier cheat (i mean my oatmeal and banana taste so dang good that it feels like a cheat) , but if i were to cheat i would want it to be on non lifiting days because i like to stay real strict with my eating on my lifting days to maximize my workout and food intake. i will usually do some cardio if i do a cheat. -Sack Up- "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?" Pink Floyd, Another Brick in the Wall

03-22-2004, 10:31 PM	#2
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	I would train, a large bodypart. You are more likely to burn off some of the "cheats" that way, plus you dont feel so gross!

03-24-2004, 05:19 PM	#5
kvyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor MI Posts: 1,130	id say train. why not with all the food you ate....good "energy"

03-25-2004, 09:31 AM	#7
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Makes no difference to me, as long as I dont go in all bloated. If its a training day and a cheat day then I train, right now I only train M-F so the answer is dependant on when the cheat day is. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

03-25-2004, 10:58 AM	#8
Premo55 Mic Murderer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,059	I don't do anything on my cheat days. My 'cheats' woudln't even be considered cheats to most people though, I just either double my oat intake at breakfast or switch one of my 3 protein/fat meals to a protein/carb meal. I missed my workout today and am gonna do a cheat day, though, haha. Peace. T DOT O.

03-25-2004, 05:39 PM	#10
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	I do all of my refeeds on off days and days before I train large body parts like legs, back or chest. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

03-25-2004, 05:47 PM	#11
camarosuper6 Unstoppable Force Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,415	I probably eat a cheat meal nearly every day, and Im still around 12 percent bf. I train and cheat both. "Show me a beautiful woman, and I'll show you a guy tired of screwing her"

03-25-2004, 05:57 PM	#13
camarosuper6 Unstoppable Force Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,415	I Hurdddd that. Man yesterday I had an interview all the way in Santa Barbara (which is 2 hours + drive) and I had all of 3 meals. Breakfast was Oatmeal with protein shake and 2 pieces of rasin toast with a cup of coffee. The next meal I had was about 6 pm, almost 12 hours later . I had 4 slices pizza with a huge salad and Diet Coke. Then I had 2 crispy creme donuts and Water about 3 hours later. Bad Bad cheat day "Show me a beautiful woman, and I'll show you a guy tired of screwing her"

03-25-2004, 05:59 PM	#14
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	The Krispy Kremes saved that day for sure. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

03-25-2004, 06:06 PM	#15
camarosuper6 Unstoppable Force Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,415	Nothing like empty calories to build muscle and cure your ails. "Show me a beautiful woman, and I'll show you a guy tired of screwing her"

03-25-2004, 07:04 PM	#17
camarosuper6 Unstoppable Force Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,415	Definitely. "Show me a beautiful woman, and I'll show you a guy tired of screwing her"

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08-09-2004, 07:48 PM	#18
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,870	There is no question that if one is seeking optimal body composition, cheats should be done around workouts. There is not a single thing that is more a more effective nutrient partitioner than resistance training. www.DesignerSupps.com INTELLIGENT DESIGN™...lands on 1/1/2007 www.intelligentdesignmag.com

08-09-2004, 09:57 PM	#19
Premo55 Mic Murderer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,059	Yeah but I think if you get derailed off your diet course temporarily and haven't trained that day you shouldn't beat yourself up about it, one cheat meal amongst, say, a week's worth of flawless eating isn't going to make any consequence really whether you train or not Peace. T DOT O.

09-21-2004, 05:27 PM	#20
sabre81 mmmm weights.. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 386	when i do a cheat day, i exercise till i cant move. Usually involves my normal early morning workout. Then the 'cheating' takes place, then some intense cardio, usually a football game, or basketball or some jogging and sprinting Damn

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Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,141	You talking about an actualy "cheat" or a structured carb load? Being held down by The Man