Are Cheat Days Beneficial for Your Health and Diet?
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Research indicates that some people who plan for occasional, controlled indulgences report increased motivation and diet adherence in the long term [1, 1.2.1]. However, experts caution that unplanned or excessive 'cheating' can derail progress and foster unhealthy eating patterns [1, 1.2.1]. This complex relationship between planned deviations and diet sustainability reveals a nuanced answer to whether cheat days are truly beneficial.