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Posted by: aggies1ut

Okay, so for the first time in a long time I didn't just have a cheat meal, I had a cheat day. My first semester law school finals are over and I just flew home today. I know that one cheat day is not going to kill ya, but after being sick the past two days and now a cheat day, I sure am feeling guilty. So, my question is, how many of you have actually seen positive results after a cheat day? Sort of like a body shock type deal.

Posted by: Jodi

Many people see results from a chaet day. Leptin honey!

Although fat doesn't raiise leptin like carbs do, many will see POSITIVE results due to raise in leptin.

On that note. DOn't worry. 1 day won't hurt you.

Posted by: HoldDaMayo

as long as you aren't eating Jif peanut butter!!!!

MUahahahaha, jk Jodi!!!!

Posted by: PreMier

LOL! I remember that thread

Cheat days are good for you man. Whoever said they were bad is crazy. As long as you go back to your routine, there should be no problem.

Posted by: Rocco32

I have one major cheat a week. But that's all.

Posted by: donescobar2000

Cheat days are needed for phsycological reasons. Eating clean 365 days a year would drive anyone mad. I have one every week. Cutting or bulking. My bulk cheats are pretty nasty though. In terms of refeeds I eat clean but still have a cheat making sure I keep an eye on fat. Ha Ha. I can get away with it easily though since I'm lean.

Posted by: aggies1ut

I actually did eat some stuff that is good for a refeed though lol. 99% fat free wheat bran blueberry muffins and a low fat cinnamon roll. Jodi, when you move to AZ, check out www.traderjoes.com. Awesome store. I've been going there for years.

Posted by: jeanice

I actually refed/cheated today, i felt a lil woozy...not use to grease! but it makes you feel great and it wont be that hard for diet the next few days...

Posted by: Jodi

A refeed is suppose to be low fat, not greasy.

Posted by: aggies1ut

Er yah. Refeeds are as low-fat as possile.

Posted by: donescobar2000

If you can fit in the diet it can be done.

Posted by: P-funk

I have a cheat say everyday. It is working out beautifully for me!!

Posted by: donescobar2000

Good one P.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
I have a cheat say everyday. It is working out beautifully for me!!

Your bulking silly.

Posted by: P-funk

thanks man, I am trying as hard as I can.

Posted by: TaylorsNutrition

I have to admit. I cheat everyday at diner time. I eat whatever my wife cooks, and also consume my one can of Pepsi.. I do eat clean and drink water for the other part of the day.. I'ts not the best thing for me but it's winter time..CP>>>>

Posted by: jeanice

Yes, if you can fit in the fat grams like Don said it is possible to have grease...

Posted by: donescobar2000

I dunno about ya but Im eating a whole damn pizza today.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by jeanice
Yes, if you can fit in the fat grams like Don said it is possible to have grease...

What is that suppose to mean? A refeed is not a cheat day. A cheat day is a cheat day. A refeed is a day or low fat, high carbs, moderate protein. Not grease.

Posted by: HoldDaMayo

There goes Jodi ruining all of our fun... :P

Jodi is the mother type on these boards for all us slackers

Posted by: Leslie

Quote:

Originally posted by jeanice
I actually refed/cheated today, i felt a lil woozy...not use to grease! but it makes you feel great and it wont be that hard for diet the next few days...

When did we say grease was ok on refeed day?

Posted by: donescobar2000

You can do it on 2.0. Since the deficit is so big you can load on all types of food but not to extremities on fat of course. If you can get pizza which is some around 6 grams of fat per slice and you have about 50 grams of fat to play with how in the hell can you not fit a cheat food in? Read 2.0 please its specifically indicates that you can eat pizza and bagels.

2.0 is not ideal for a women because the deficit is so huge. A women could do it though if they include more cardio. You diet for around 3 3/4 and half days till total depetion. Acutally till you reach ketosis. After your evening workout you start a huge carb load which end in 24 to 30 hours. In my shoes that would be well over 1200 grams of carbs. I could keep fat low but I rather have some junk also. Protein 1 gram per lb of bodywieght.

Of course just about everyone here carb cycles so a cheat would probably not work well.

Posted by: Leslie

Don- I have read UD 2.0 and I wasnt refering to that. (Good plan though- debating about trying it myself) I was refering to Jeanice and fats, in particular, hence I quoted her post.
Jeanice has been pming me for advice and HER refeeds do not include high fat. So I am wondering why she was eating grease

Also, she is not carb cycling.

Posted by: Leslie

And this quote seems contradicting

Quote:

Originally posted by donescobar2000

2.0 is not ideal for a women because the deficit is so huge. A women could do it though if they include more cardio.

Posted by: donescobar2000

What I meant is it says that no one should diet under 1200 cals. It also says you should cut cals 50% from maintenence. Lyle says this because some women maintain at 1800 cals. If a women would do that they would have to eat 900 cals on 2.0. So he suggest to eat a bit more cals but more cardio may be required.

Posted by: Leslie

Yes, I do recall that. He states one should not really go below 1200 cals. As for the refeed-Even still with the 50g fat allowance- it will go fast if you are truly counting you numbers, but on the same note can allow for one "bad" treat.

I cant imagine eatting primarily protein and a few fish oil caps for 4 days. I know he says 50g carbs are allowed as well- but I have never gone below 1600 cals on my worst cutting diets. Even ones that included carb ups. To me the punishment of the harshly strict diet combined with weights and cardio for women is not really worth 24 hours of carbs. I prefer the carb cycle where the insanity is only a day. However, I am sure this diet works great and looks to yield terrific results. But pyschologically I would never be able to stick to it without being a bitch most of the week

Posted by: donescobar2000

Ha Ha. Ive done this before so I can deal with it. Personally I do about 80 g of carbs and train crazy to deplete.

Im having a haaaaaaaaaard time eating all this shyt as you read this. I still have like 600 grams to go and i already ate a whole pizza. My goal is about 1300 grams of carbs. I may just drink of ton of sugar and call it a day.

Posted by: Leslie

I can do 1300g carbs easily

Bagels
PASTA

Lucky Charms *fuq the fructose/sucrose ordeal*
More Pasta
Caramel Popcorn
Wetzels Pretzels in the mall

Oh darn now I am all worked up

Posted by: donescobar2000

Quote:

[i][b]Lucky Charms *fuq the fructose/sucrose ordeal*

Im seriouly laughing out of my seat. I havent touched fructose at all. I guess youre right though. I do not believe fructose is that bad of a idea.

Posted by: Leslie

Quote:

Originally posted by donescobar2000

Im seriouly lauging out of my seat. I havent touched fructose at all. I guess youre right though. I do not believe fructose is that bad of a idea.

What?

LMAO
Well my guess is if you had some- you would not be having a 600g carb issue with only a few hours to go

Posted by: donescobar2000

I already ate a crapload of Cocoa Rice Crispies.

Posted by: Leslie

Quote:

Originally posted by donescobar2000
I already ate a crapload of Cocoa Rice Crispies.

Ick. Get soem real chocolate cereal: COCOA PEBBLES

Ok I am leaving this thread as it may potentiallly damage my no carb day. Buh-bye

Posted by: donescobar2000

LOL.. ok.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

*fuq the fructose/sucrose ordeal*

Do we need to do a lesson on Fructose?

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