Prince
Board Sponsor
What is your relationship with food? Would you say it’s good or bad? Do you list foods as things you can and can’t eat? Do you have cheat meals? I’m setting the stage for a massive issue that many of us face or have faced in the past (some may face it in the future — but not if they’re reading this article).
You crushed your workouts all week. You ate nothing but lean protein, complex carbs, and veggies. No liquid other than water and protein shakes was consumed. It was the perfect week for your diet. Now it’s the weekend, and it’s time for your reward — pizza, burgers, ice cream, or whatever else you’ve been craving.
But here’s the problem. You’ll find yourself in a “cheat meal trap.”
When you label something as a “cheat meal,” you’re putting food into two categories — good and bad. This mindset can seriously mess with your relationship with food. Instead of seeing food as fuel or nourishment, you start seeing it as a moral choice. Eating “clean” makes you feel accomplished. Eating “bad” makes you feel guilty and full of regret.