When on a cut...

[Astroslik]

how strict are you guys on cheat meals/cheat days on a cut? I've been craving some peach cobbler but I know it could possibly set me back a week of hard work at the gym

Also what's the best day/time to have a cheat meal? do you guys prefer cheat meals or cheat days while on a cut? My problem is exceeding my daily caloric limit when I do have a cheat meal, everything I like has a shyt ton of calories smh

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

There's a few ways to deal with it. I use a few different strategies.

- Social events.... I don't bother counting. I have my whey shake right before I leave (~130g) and do cardio the next day to make up for it.
- If I'm doing a long cut I take a week off every 6-8 weeks. Can't go crazy, but I add an extra 300-500kcal/day and relax on the macros.
- I don't really do cheat days if I can help it, but some days I take a day off from hitting my protein target and just replace it with carbs. Did that today actually

So there are a few ways you can fit that peach cobbler in... just have to plan for it.

 

[The ADD]

It really depends on where you are overall.

Small overages if you are in good general shape aren't going to cause a weeks worth of set backs.

Really big picture I would look at your diet and find a way to fit in foods that will help curb the need to go crazy. Cheat day shouldn't even be an option.

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

Yea ideally cheat days for no reason shouldn't be necessary. I would only "cheat" for social outings, and even then you gotta keep those in check... can't be out 2-3 nights a week drinking and having diner food and then expect to have any semblance of a diet.