Healthy Cheat Meals To Eat When On A Diet

So, you are working out fiercely and doing everything right… Your workouts are intense, your conditioning is getting better and better and your eating is clean and consistent! But what about those days when you just can’t stand to look at another piece of grilled chicken or spear of asparagus? You must have a cheat meal. Cheat meals not only keep you sane, they keep you in line. They give you something to look forward to. A reward, so to speak.

They also help to keep you from a binge session when you are feeling weak and vulnerable, but this doesn’t mean you have to head into the nearest Mc Donalds for a Big Mac and fries

You can actually have something tasty and healthy, a “clean cheat” is what I like to call it. If you are cooking at home, this is the easiest way to have a clean cheat. Baking instead of frying is a surefire way to make the most greasy, unhealthy foods delicious and healthy. Instead of fried chicken cutlets, use egg whites and whole wheat breadcrumbs and bake them in the oven. The same can be done for your carb cravings. Mix up sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold Potatoes and bake to a crisp!

If your regular diet consists mostly of chicken and fish, why not try having a nice piece of steak to mix it up?! Choose a lean cut like Fillet Mignon and sear on each side for about a minute or so, then bake in the oven to your desire. Not only will this be a great source of protein, but red meat is power-packed with creatine to help build your muscles!

If you don’t feel like cooking, my favorite clean cheat is sushi, a spicy crunchy tuna roll to be exact This may not be as nutritious as the home cooked options, but it still packs in protein and hey, it is a cheat meal isn’t it? Throw in a seaweed salad and you’re all set! Also, try ordering a turkey burger on a whole wheat bun, but skip the fries (unless you bake them yourself). Now, for all of you with a sweet tooth, my personal weakness. Try fruit dipped in melted chocolate or a slice of angel food cake. These treats are just as satisfying as an ice cream sundae and you will feel A LOT better afterward.

Just remember to have only one 1 to 2 cheat MEALS a week. Not a whole day. Also, limit it to an entree OR a dessert, not both. If you treat yourself like this a couple of times a week you will not ruin all of your hard work