For those who have "cheat meals"

[athiktos]

yeah man, if shes cooking, why not get another meal in! Id eat it!

if you want to gain though, you should AT LEAST get 6 meals in...peace!

 

[Showdowner52]

yah im more or less looking to cut right now..

 

[athiktos]

yah im more or less looking to cut right now..

Sweet man. Even though you cut you still need to eat 6 or 7 smaller meals just clean it up a lot. make sure they are very high in protein. I normally eat most of my carbs in the mornings and after workouts.

 

[athiktos]

Just had an off meal...it was pimpin. I still did my once every 10 day deal, but even though i am cutting you all still think i should hit up an off meal once a week or more?

 

[gumbo]

My favorite cheat meal is a BBQ feast! Ribs, pulled pork, chicken, etc. I try to stay away from the carbs when I cheat....just meat and fat!

Gumbo

 

[athiktos]

To take it a step further you'll need to define what a cheat meal is. For some it is a side of pasta or a baked potato and others its a bucket of KFC . . . like me.

My bad man, kinda got off topic. Um i just had one...i usually get like a value meal or something - Cheeseburger and Fries. Try to keep it at or under 1000 cals. since im cutting. And as high protein as possible. But yeah thats what a "cheat meal" is for this guy.

 

[Beastamongstmen]

More my style

I allow myself one cheat meal a week when dieting, and I still try to make sure this meal has a lot of protein. When bulking I'll eat anything in front of me.

That is pretty much my how I cheat

 

[Jimmykick]

2 to 3 cheats a WEEK seems excessive especially if you are trying to cut. You are defeating the purpose imo. One cheat meal per week is a good target. Hell sometimes I don't even take it. I have come to love the taste of salmon, chicken, grilled meats, veggies steamed, sweet potato, etc.

 

[That-Guy]

im keto atm so i get to carb up aka cheat meal once a week its the best i love it

but when i am not on keto i cheat meal 2 times a week mondays and thursdays

 

[athiktos]

2 to 3 cheats a WEEK seems excessive especially if you are trying to cut. You are defeating the purpose imo. One cheat meal per week is a good target. Hell sometimes I don't even take it. I have come to love the taste of salmon, chicken, grilled meats, veggies steamed, sweet potato, etc.

yeah thats how i feel...for cutting. Im probably going to stick to once every 10 days or once every week. Thanks for the other opinions tho fellas.

 

[{R}a{G}e]

in the off season all i do is cheat .. I'll be switching my diet up here shortly though.

 

[mister69]

while bulking I love to hit up the dollar menu at mcdonalds and eat the double cheese burgers.

And oh yeah I love to grab a pizza.

Come to think of it , if it has protein it is fair game

 

[gregs]

yea me too even when i cheat i try to keep it clean when cutting just on cheat days will eat alot more carbs but from rice potatoes oatmeal etc no crap. and i do this two times a week on wed and sat works for me

 

[Jimmykick]

depends what you call a cheat meal I guess. I've been dieiting for about 5 weeks and I cheat about 3x per week. A cheat meal to me is a huge bowl of oatmeal, about 3 cooked cups, with chocolate whey powder, a little milk, peanut butter, raisins all mixed up together with a glass of skim milk. I also will eat out at an all you can eat sushi resto and order, teriyaki steak, salmon, tuna, rice etc.. and eat til I'm full. My last choice would be junk food, which I've only had once at McD's in the last five weeks.

Bro you aren't doing bad at all. The oatmeal dish that you describe I eat every morning minus the milk, PB and raisins. I use muscle milk cookies and cream or the banana and usually 3 more eggwhites.

As far as the sushi restaurant goes, yeah cooked terriyaki steak is probably not a great choice but it's really not too bad of a choice for a cheat meal. The rest of the sushi menu is good except for that spicy mayo they use.
When I go to the sushi place they make everything to order and I ask them to use brown rice. They are happy to do it. tastes even better than white rice. somehow they make their brown rice as sticky as the white rice.

Micky D's? Yeah that's cheating. You sound like you have your diet locked in though. Eye on the prize, right?

 

[Jimmykick]

Here's a recipe for steak that tastes so good you don't need a cheat.

Buy a nice flank steak. Rub it down with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil (just enough to wet the outside). Let it marinate at least 6 to 8 hours. Overnight would even be better.

Get the grill real hot (I like charcoal grills for flavor) and toss the steak on it. Let it sear in on one side for 5 to 7 minutes then flip. Do the same on the other side for another 5 minutes. Turn your gas grill down to medium and close the lid. If using charcoal raise the grill and move steak to edges and then close lid. let cook another 8 to 10 minutes and remove.

Take that puppy inside, throw it on a cutting board and slice against the grain into strips. A good flank should not be cooked more than medium with a pink and red center. Throw it on a plate with some steamed zuchini or asparagus and sweet potato. Want to make it a cheat meal? Pour a glass of cab or have a nice ale alongside it. Flip on the ballgame and enjoy.

McDonalds can't hold a candle to that

 

[athiktos]

A good flank should not be cooked more than medium with a pink and red center.

NO STEAK SHOULD BE COOKED PASSED MEDIUM!!! good call. medium rare for me please! If you get a steak well-done...youre a woman...and you should go to Burger King for a whopper instead of ruining a perfect steak!

ok thats all.

 

[Shire]

Not sure why others didn't see this but no source posting

 

[MANOWAR]

I usually have 2-3 cheat meals an hour. I meen a day. Sometimes an hour. I cheat too often.

 

[MANOWAR]

why are people on this site still living with their mothers? if my mom knew i was taking shire equipment or suspension gear i'd be kicked out immediately. i hope all of you on this site are over 18 and when i say 18 i mean actually out of the house and using steroids like real men.

You're an idiot. Most people don't move out of the house till they're in their 20s.

as far as cheat meals, who the hell cheats? cheating gets you nowhere. never cheat son. the only cheating you should be doing is nothing and triple time your workouts, 3-5 times a day and that is not a fucking joke. alright? god damnit. and another thing, using shire enhancing tools is NOT cheating. it is only enhancing yourself like a supplement would. yes, its true, you do see irregular results, but you gotta do whatever it takes whether thats lie, cheating, or stealing, or murder. did i mention cheating was wrong? well i changed my fucking mind.

You're an idiot once again. Not enjoying a meal every now and then is like saying don't vacation. your body runs on homeostasis. Everything must be balanced.

Who's alter are you anyway?