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Originally Posted by stt816
refeeds you are being strict again that means your diet goes up to maintenance calories...macros are mostly carbs, eating low fat lean meats and as low as you can go with the fats
this is a PLANNED strategic day where you carb up to increase leptin, this gives you a break mentally and physically....
however CHEAT days do nothing but mentally give you a break from your diet. You are not limited to anything and most people over-do it. This would not have to be done if you did IIFYM
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When I suggest cheat days I usually say they are the same as regular days but higher calories but if someone wants a slice of pie for desert or is going out with the guys a couple of beers is fine as long as you don't go crazy. If you're going to cheat and most will this allows it in a controlled manner as well as providing the extra cals needed to re-fuel at a time when the least harmful to your goals. I don't know about you but I want to enjoy myself now and then.
It wouldn't have to be done if following IIFYM because you're eating the so called cheat foods anytime you want and you think one planned day will lead to over-doing-it. lol.