Cheat days are everywhere in the fitness world — but are they actually helping, or silently holding you back?
In this episode of Truth Talks, we take a deeper look at why cheat days became so normalized, what they’re really doing to your consistency, and how they can reinforce harmful cycles that make reaching your goals harder — not easier.
We break down:
👉 Why cheat days feel like a solution (but often aren’t)
👉 How cheat days promote binge–restrict cycles
👉 Why they create an all-or-nothing mindset that sabotages consistency
👉 How they can hinder both fat loss and muscle gain goals
👉 The issues with the "cheat" label
👉 An alternative strategy that's way more effective and sustainable
Tune in if you're ready to say goodbye to cheat days and build a sustainable strategy for long-term success with your fitness and nutrition!
00:00 Intro
01:46 Why Have Cheat Days Become Mainstream?
05:44 Why Do People Use Cheat Days?
10:15 Cheat Days Distracting From Life
13:52 Glorified Binge & Restrict Cycles
17:19 Denying Sustainable Eating Behaviours
19:55 The All or Nothing Mindset Around Cheat Days
21:34 Holding You Back From Fitness Goals & Results
24:47 The Issue with the Name “Cheat Days”
28:05 A Valid Alternative: Calculated Refeeds
32:21 Actionable Takeaways & Wrap-Up
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