The negative connotation associated with the word “cheat” implies that by having a meal outside of a healthy nutrition plan, you are doing something you shouldn’t. Apart from the initial 2-4 week period of a fat loss program whereby the goal is to maximise insulin sensitivity and minimise inflammation, treat meals are an essential part of a nutrition plan. Here’s why:
Notice the title of this blog is “Treat Meal”, as in singular, not plural.. My advice is to eat the treat meal at the end of the day as your last meal, get in that food coma, go to bed and sleep like a baby. This also avoids the likelihood of a treat meal turning into a treat day!!