Looking at some of the fittest people in the world eating huge pizzas, burgers and sushi and call it “cheat meals” could lead most of us to misunderstand it.
The reason for that is because we as viewers do not realise the technicalities below are the three best tips about how to properly use cheat meals to loose fat quicker.
Plan your cheat meal into your daily calories
The best method of doing this is to allocate one day of the week as the “Re-feed day” or the “Cheat day”. On this day you are to take a break from your diet by adding a surplus of a couple of calories.
The perfect way of doing this is to limit your calories to 2000 calories during the diet days, preferably Monday to Saturday, and adding an extra 500 calories on your “cheat day.” By doing this you will be able to create a deficit during the week days and then boost up the level of energy on the cheat day, to kick-start your next week without gaining any additional fat.
Eat High Carb & Low Fat
Carbohydrates are your best friend on your cheat day. According to fitness experts increasing your carbohydrates is the preferred way to go about on your cheat day.
Carbohydrates are given preference because they are the most effective in boosting your leptin levels, appetite suppression and increasing energy expenditure in comparison. This is why if you look at someone like The Rock’s cheat day meals that are high on Carbs with foods like sushi or sandwiches. Pasta, ice cream, pancakes are also some good cheat day options.
High Protein
If you find yourself in a situation where you crave foods that are high on the level of fat, then cutting down on some of the fattening elements like extra cheese on a burger could also help you out.
At the same time studies also indicate that eating foods with high amounts of protein can also be good for your diet as they result in the least amount of fat gained when compared to carbs and fat.
In conclusion if you are going to splurge on your cheat day it is best to go for foods with high levels of carbohydrates and proteins.
