There’s a right way to cheat
Whenever we dine with families and friends, we often find our self-control waning, and the temptation to indulge can turn cheat meals into cheat days. Do not let Friday dinners, Saturday brunches and Sunday lunches ruin your diet.
1. Don’t be too strict on weekdays
Yes, have that slice of cheesecake with your Wednesday afternoon coffee. Losing control of your diet on weekends is usually a result of having restricted yourself too much during the weekdays.
2. Set a cut-off time
The latter part of the day is when people tend to indulge the most. Set a strict cut-off time for eating after having dinner at either 7pm or 8pm.
3. Reward yourself in other ways
Instead of celebrating with unhealthy food items, reward yourself in other ways. Plan a healthy picnic with your friends, go for a therapeutic spa session or get yourself that new dress you have been eyeing.
4. Go for healthy substitutes
If you are craving fries, bake at home some sweet potato fries, which taste just as good. Or opt for a healthy homemade pizza so you get to control the amount of cheese and oil that goes on it.
5. Share it with someone else
If your favorite dessert has 500 calories, sharing it with someone else instantly cuts that number in half. That way, you get to have your cake and eat it too.
6. Do not lounge around cafes
Once you are done with brunch, avoid remaining seated after the plates have been cleared. Being with friends at an empty table might cause you to order more, hence making you overindulge.
7. Take a nap
Running around due to hectic work schedules on weekdays makes us feel extra tired on weekends. That means it would not be long before we reach out for high-calorie snacks to lift our mood and reverse the lethargy.
8. Wear tighter clothes
Pick a tight-fitting pair of pants or slip on a figure-hugging dress, as these clothes make you feel conscious about how much you are putting into your body.
9. Whip up a healthy feast
Stay at home and cook some comfort food. It is as easy as putting a pot of chicken stew to boil before serving it with some steamed rice.
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