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To: conserve-it
I quit craving all the junk I once lived on, but I have a "cheat day" once a week.

Don't feel bad about that. I have had many experts tell me that a cheat day, once per week is an ideal way to lose weight.

Your body is concerned about self-preservation. And once it realizes it is losing weight, it begins to fight you. A periodic 'cheat day' tricks your body into thinking that everything is back to normal and it quits fighting your weight loss once you resume the diet.

A cheat day is also a great mental help, not to mention better for your social life if you want to enjoy a resturaunt meal with friends or a cookout with the family.

55 posted on 04/25/2002 6:42:31 AM PDT by 11th Earl of Mar
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To: 11th Earl of Mar
Thanks for the info. Even with a cheat day, I have kept the weight off for 2 years. I feel so much better, I would never go back to the fries and refined sugar. Not worth it.
62 posted on 04/25/2002 6:50:25 AM PDT by conserve-it
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