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kelly.km · 18-04-2008, 02:05 PM

Hello all

i have been sticking to my diet plan religously and never miss a meal, always eat ontime and stick to portions ect. i have a cheat meal every second Friday in the evening.
Today im real excited as im going out for a meal with my Mrs to celebrate our new arrival (baby girl) and im gonna have a curry with as much fizzy pop as i can drink. I have been craving this since my last cheat meal two weeks ago.

I hope im not gonna get flamed for this but i was just wondering if you guys get as excited over treats and what your favorite cheats, vices are?

Also is this ok to cheat every now and then and what are the limits to free days and cheat meals?

Littleluke · 18-04-2008, 02:10 PM

No-one can flame you over this mate.

Anyone who has dieted hard will know the importance of a cheat meal. Not only does it replenish glycogen in the muscles it also keeps you head strong and gives you something to look forward to. I'm quite a fan of pizza and KFC but curry is lovely aswell.. I'm currentlt craving fish and chips but will have to wait until after my competition!

shorty · 18-04-2008, 02:11 PM

i love nando's (not really a cheat) also love sunday roasts, also full english breakfasts, KFC, Pizza, Burgers, Chips, Cake, currys... lol...

have a cheat at least once a week... unless your going for a comp once or twice a week wont do any harm!

**robdog** · 18-04-2008, 02:13 PM

There lost of different way to do it mate.

In the past ive done one cheat meal every 3 days which was good but dont go over the tope. I used to have like 1 maccies burger whatever i wanted or says cheesey beans on toast.

At the moment im strict in the week but i have weekends off. Saturdays i have say a subway and then an evening meal and a few pints then sunday i cook something nice.

I find if i dont allow my self a cheat then after a while i totaly pack the diet in and binge eat for ages. I think if your in it for the long run which is what yo shuld be then regular treat meals are a must.

Remember a bit of what you fancy now and again does you good.

Taylor01 · 18-04-2008, 02:15 PM

Yeah i generally have a curry n some chocolate on a sunday nite but eat clean every other meal/snack of the week. Doesnt really bother me because a year or so ago i had takeaway more or less evry night and chocolate at least once a day.
I'm 4 stone lighter now so i'm thinking the new system works well for me. And now i dont really like white bread or rice, or potatoes actually so i guess my tastes have changed for the better too.
Once every 2 weeks wont hurt you, and yeah i look forward to it all week long too.

ParaManiac · 18-04-2008, 02:15 PM

I see a cheat meal as a reward for the effort i put into the rest of my diet,and like Luke has said,it is also beneficial as it boosts metabolism,aids replenishment and keeps you sane!

So go and enjoy yourself mate.

kelly.km · 18-04-2008, 02:19 PM

Im drueling.

My deit is

7am, 2whey protien 6egg whites 100g oats 40g raisins.

9am, mrf pre train
+aminos

11am, Amino acids and rapid recovery sci-mx post train.

1pm, 25g turkey large spud veg

3pm, mrf

4pm, 2 scoops whey

6pm, 250g steak or salmon spud and veg

7pm, cassien protien

9pm, 4 whole eggs 50g oats and cottage cheese.

Im 15 half stone ant 5ft 11.

what does anyone think? seems to be working, im getting lean and a little bigger too, however i weigh less?

Ecksarmy11 · 18-04-2008, 02:20 PM

I have at least 1 cheat meal per week, every week and it does no harm whatsoever.

To me a cheat meal is a proper cheat meal though, i.e english breakfast, indian, chinese, KFC, pizza, kebab etc.

To some people though a cheat meal is adding a sauce to their chicken and brocolli !

PS
I had the KFC fully loaded meal yesterday and it was fookin heaven - with a diet coke of course !

YetiMan · 18-04-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littleluke

No-one can flame you over this mate.

Anyone who has dieted hard will know the importance of a cheat meal. Not only does it replenish glycogen in the muscles it also keeps you head strong and gives you something to look forward to. I'm quite a fan of pizza and KFC but curry is lovely aswell.. I'm currentlt craving fish and chips but will have to wait until after my competition!

lol this really make me smile Luke thanks, you and your bloody fish and chips!
With my bulking I kinda been eating what the hell I want so not exactly clean, but when I was dieting I was so strict. I was dreaming for the cheat meal. Was so nice. Its what keeps you sane I think.

am1ev1l · 18-04-2008, 02:24 PM

well done kelly.km for sticking to the diet. One cheat meal every 2 weeks is tough.

Congrats on your baby girl and eat and drink as much as you can tonight.

am1ev1l · 18-04-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YetiMan

lol this really make me smile Luke thanks, you and your bloody fish and chips!
With my bulking I kinda been eating what the hell I want so not exactly clean, but when I was dieting I was so strict. I was dreaming for the cheat meal. Was so nice. Its what keeps you sane I think.

He he I've been craving a roast dinner for weeks now. Can't wait for my cheat meal this Sunday.

The Real Deal · 18-04-2008, 02:35 PM

Im eating pritty clean at the moment but i do cheat once a week on a 5 peice meal with chips and regular beans in KFC.

Ollie B · 18-04-2008, 02:40 PM

I cant wait to stuff my face with 2 KFC twisters!! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

bb the great · 18-04-2008, 03:07 PM

i always look forward to my cheat meal. i get some random cravings. on saturday i will normally have 1 really dirty cheat like a fry up,pizza or kfc. sometimes i just go into tesco picking up what i fancy!

cyberheater · 18-04-2008, 03:34 PM

I drink loads of coffee 'cause I find it suppresses my appetite.

Todays diet looks like this:-

Breakfast:- Weetabix with whey powder drink with semi skimmed milk.
Mid morning snack:- Scrambled eggs with beans
Lunch:- Single egg sandwich
Afternoon snack: Whey with water + banana
Evening Meal:- Some pasta (not too much) + veggies
Bedtime: Whey drink with milk + spoonful of peanut butter.

Everyday is the same. I feel borderline starving all the time. It's murder. I allow myself one cheat meal a week. Usually Pizza. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
This will teach me to get fat in the first place.

Kelly. Congrats on the baby

18-04-2008, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
kelly.km recently converted to bodybuilding Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: leeds Posts: 127	cheat meals Hello all i have been sticking to my diet plan religously and never miss a meal, always eat ontime and stick to portions ect. i have a cheat meal every second Friday in the evening. Today im real excited as im going out for a meal with my Mrs to celebrate our new arrival (baby girl) and im gonna have a curry with as much fizzy pop as i can drink. I have been craving this since my last cheat meal two weeks ago. I hope im not gonna get flamed for this but i was just wondering if you guys get as excited over treats and what your favorite cheats, vices are? Also is this ok to cheat every now and then and what are the limits to free days and cheat meals? __________________ Strive for excellence, Exceed yourself, Love your friends, Speak the truth, practice fidelity and Honour your Farther and Mother. These principles will help you master yourself, make you strong and put you on the path to greatness. - Joe Weider. Trainer of Champions...

18-04-2008, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 2,805	Re: cheat meals No-one can flame you over this mate. Anyone who has dieted hard will know the importance of a cheat meal. Not only does it replenish glycogen in the muscles it also keeps you head strong and gives you something to look forward to. I'm quite a fan of pizza and KFC but curry is lovely aswell.. I'm currentlt craving fish and chips but will have to wait until after my competition! __________________ Luke Bartram - Sponsored by BODITRONICS Enter uk-muscle1 as your coupon code when shopping at boditronics to recieve 30% off RRP. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I do it because I can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2008 UKBFF South Coast - Runner Up 2008 Muscle Mayhem - 2nd place (qualified for NABBA Novice Britain)

18-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
shorty redbull gives you lats! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oldham, NW Posts: 1,540	Re: cheat meals i love nando's (not really a cheat) also love sunday roasts, also full english breakfasts, KFC, Pizza, Burgers, Chips, Cake, currys... lol... have a cheat at least once a week... unless your going for a comp once or twice a week wont do any harm! __________________ “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* MP25162 for 5% discount off your 1st order at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

18-04-2008, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
robdog Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home!! Posts: 5,534	Re: cheat meals There lost of different way to do it mate. In the past ive done one cheat meal every 3 days which was good but dont go over the tope. I used to have like 1 maccies burger whatever i wanted or says cheesey beans on toast. At the moment im strict in the week but i have weekends off. Saturdays i have say a subway and then an evening meal and a few pints then sunday i cook something nice. I find if i dont allow my self a cheat then after a while i totaly pack the diet in and binge eat for ages. I think if your in it for the long run which is what yo shuld be then regular treat meals are a must. Remember a bit of what you fancy now and again does you good. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 25% off for UKM members (discount code UKM25)

18-04-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Taylor01 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Re: cheat meals Yeah i generally have a curry n some chocolate on a sunday nite but eat clean every other meal/snack of the week. Doesnt really bother me because a year or so ago i had takeaway more or less evry night and chocolate at least once a day. I'm 4 stone lighter now so i'm thinking the new system works well for me. And now i dont really like white bread or rice, or potatoes actually so i guess my tastes have changed for the better too. Once every 2 weeks wont hurt you, and yeah i look forward to it all week long too.

18-04-2008, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
ParaManiac On numpty patrol! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,531	Re: cheat meals I see a cheat meal as a reward for the effort i put into the rest of my diet,and like Luke has said,it is also beneficial as it boosts metabolism,aids replenishment and keeps you sane! So go and enjoy yourself mate. __________________ When a man opens the car door for his wife, it's either a new car or a new wife. Prince Philip To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

18-04-2008, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
kelly.km recently converted to bodybuilding Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: leeds Posts: 127	Re: cheat meals Im drueling. My deit is 7am, 2whey protien 6egg whites 100g oats 40g raisins. 9am, mrf pre train +aminos 11am, Amino acids and rapid recovery sci-mx post train. 1pm, 25g turkey large spud veg 3pm, mrf 4pm, 2 scoops whey 6pm, 250g steak or salmon spud and veg 7pm, cassien protien 9pm, 4 whole eggs 50g oats and cottage cheese. Im 15 half stone ant 5ft 11. what does anyone think? seems to be working, im getting lean and a little bigger too, however i weigh less? __________________ Strive for excellence, Exceed yourself, Love your friends, Speak the truth, practice fidelity and Honour your Farther and Mother. These principles will help you master yourself, make you strong and put you on the path to greatness. - Joe Weider. Trainer of Champions...

18-04-2008, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ecksarmy11 UK-M's Pet Monkey Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 412	Re: cheat meals I have at least 1 cheat meal per week, every week and it does no harm whatsoever. To me a cheat meal is a proper cheat meal though, i.e english breakfast, indian, chinese, KFC, pizza, kebab etc. To some people though a cheat meal is adding a sauce to their chicken and brocolli ! PS I had the KFC fully loaded meal yesterday and it was fookin heaven - with a diet coke of course !

18-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
am1ev1l Newbie Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 211	Re: cheat meals well done kelly.km for sticking to the diet. One cheat meal every 2 weeks is tough. Congrats on your baby girl and eat and drink as much as you can tonight. __________________ ========================== :frusty:

18-04-2008, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Real Deal Hear to learn and advise Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 41	Re: cheat meals Im eating pritty clean at the moment but i do cheat once a week on a 5 peice meal with chips and regular beans in KFC.

18-04-2008, 02:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ollie B UK-Muscle Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,901	Re: cheat meals I cant wait to stuff my face with 2 KFC twisters!! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

18-04-2008, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
bb the great Cutting... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 226	Re: cheat meals i always look forward to my cheat meal. i get some random cravings. on saturday i will normally have 1 really dirty cheat like a fry up,pizza or kfc. sometimes i just go into tesco picking up what i fancy!

18-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
cyberheater Gym Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 375	Re: cheat meals I drink loads of coffee 'cause I find it suppresses my appetite. Todays diet looks like this:- Breakfast:- Weetabix with whey powder drink with semi skimmed milk. Mid morning snack:- Scrambled eggs with beans Lunch:- Single egg sandwich Afternoon snack: Whey with water + banana Evening Meal:- Some pasta (not too much) + veggies Bedtime: Whey drink with milk + spoonful of peanut butter. Everyday is the same. I feel borderline starving all the time. It's murder. I allow myself one cheat meal a week. Usually Pizza. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. This will teach me to get fat in the first place. Kelly. Congrats on the baby __________________ "Do not pray for an easy workout, pray for the strength to endure a hard one" March 10 '08 - 216lb \| Target 200lb \| Now 202lb \| Delta -14Lb

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