Many times when I am having a great calorie intake day, there is a little monster who strikes - the "that is most gorgeous pizza I have ever seen" monster. What I've learned about giving into temptation is that I tell myself I can eat that on my "free" day. I let myself have one once every other week - and then I get it out of my system. In fact, next Saturday, I will be eating Chinese, Pizza, and brownies. Usually when it gets to that day I find one of those things is just enough.
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Do not write it down. If you are craving it that badly, you'll remember it. Also remember free days can boost your leptins which help you burn more the next day if you've been following your diet.
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i have been on a bad bender for about 3 weeks and i have been eating a whole wack of garbage. luckily i have not gained wait but i know i am reversing all the good i did.
i need to remember my cheat days and that i can have the Chinese or the cake at that time. thank you
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