I was watching Episode 11 of the The Biggest Loser Season 5. Hahaha! Yes, I watch the tv program. It actually helps me get motivated. In this particular episode, Bob Harper, one of the trainers gives the viewers a tip:

“On the biggest loser, we give our contestants a cheat day after their weekly weigh-ins. It’s a day they all get to eat a high calorie meal while still sticking to their regular workout plan. A cheat day is good for a couple of reasons…

1. It gives contestants something to look forward to so they say no to other temptations during the week.

2. It shocks their system out of any slowdowns from restricting restricting calories and kicks their metabolism up a notch.

So try incorporating a cheat day into your week and allow yourself to have that scoop of mac n’ cheese.”