What are you going to eat on your cheat day? PHOTO: REUTERS
According to a study from Portugal, allowing yourself to cheat on a particular day of the week may help you stick to your healthy eating plan in the long run, Men's Health reported. The research suggests everything should be done in moderation.
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The recent study showed that after two weeks of rigorous dieting, the group of people allowed to eat anything on Sundays were happier and more keen on continuing to diet. A cheat day, which can be any day of the week, allows you to fulfill your cravings, be it pizza or a double cheese beef burger.
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Speaking to Men's Health, study author Rita Coelho do Vale said, "The key is to plan ahead and designate a specific day for your rule-breaking." Researchers suggest against going off certain foods completely, and say that eating in moderation and feeding those cravings may help you lose weight.
This article originally appeared on indy 100.
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