Cheat Meals Can Be Your Best Friend

You shouldn’t be scared of cheat meals or beat yourself up when you have one. Cheat meals aren’t that bad. But how do you enjoy your cheat meals without falling into the abyss? In this week’s episode, Ryann and I discuss the benefits of having cheat meals and some strategies to do it right. With the holiday season in full swing, we all know how hard it is to stick to your clean eating routine. But that’s completely okay. We’re here to share with you instead the right mindset on how to look at this season and get through it with joy. And hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’ll have a different perspective on cheat meals and come up with your own cheat meal strategy. “Cheat meals are not meant to crush your whole life. They’re meant to give you some satisfaction on something you really enjoy.” - Gerry Washack “Earn your cheat meals. Earn your opportunities to eat what you want.” - Ryann McMillon “You shouldn't be scared of your cheat meals as long as you're being disciplined.” - Ryann McMillon Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Noticing the little things (05:15) What really is a cheat meal? (08:41) Two types of nutrition (11:48) Cheat meal strategies (15:28) Benefits of cheat meals (20:11) On eating out (23:44) A demented cheat meal strategy (27:44) The power of convenience (33:11) Episode wrap-up (34:58) Additional Resources: - Get your FREE copy of our recipe book here - Follow Fit in 42 on Instagram here - Visit our website here – The Fit in 42 Life Podcast is a fitness, lifestyle, and community podcast that helps bring out the athlete in you while transforming your life. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!