Cheat Meals vs Treat Meals

Let’s talk about the difference between “cheat meals” and “treat meals.”

Both are common terms that get tossed around a lot (especially on social media)...

But while they might SOUND similar, there’s a massive difference between the two when it comes to your mindset…

And maybe even when it comes to your long-term relationship with food!

First, cheat meals…

●      They make you think that some foods are “good” and others are “bad.”

●      So, when you “cheat” by eating “bad” foods you normally avoid, it can lead to negative feelings like guilt, shame, or failure.

●      PLUS, it can lead to a free-for-all mindset where you eat even MORE than you normally would because it’s a rare chance to eat “forbidden” foods.

●      This can get in the way of your results… and even worse, set you up for unhealthy eating patterns.

What about treat meals?

●      They give you a chance to enjoy the foods you love without the idea that you’re breaking any rules.

●      This helps you create a positive relationship with food because you’re not labeling them either “good” or “bad.”

●      Treats are usually planned and enjoyed in moderation… and moderation is a lot easier to achieve when a food isn’t “forbidden.”

●      Treat meals can help you be successful over the long term because you don’t feel deprived.

Changing those two little letters from “ch”eat to “tr”eat might seem like a tiny choice, but over time it can pay off with a better relationship with food…

Without the “all or nothing” thinking that makes some foods off-limits.

Sometimes all it takes is a shift in mindset to help get you on the path to serious results!