Eating Whatever I Want | CHEAT DAY?

Let's face it, most of us LOVE to eat and we are constantly being tempted by a sumptuous array of delicious and oft times unhealthy delights. Well, we can't resist all of the time, and nor should we!
Enter "The Cheat". Is it a meal, a day, or longer? What works? If you think that I don't partake in pizza, fries, cake, and chips - you'd be wrong! How do I do it, and how do others do it? Watch today's video and see who's cheating and how. It's not just Adam Levine lol.
Nancy xo
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[@richardgosselin9548]

I never do a full cheat day but I will do a few cheat meals per week. Like you, I love pizza and we might go out to breakfast once or twice a week. But we are healthy eaters most of the time. Took me about 60 years to learn it doesn't have to be all or nothing.

[@MamaTenny]

As long as we’ve got the message now Richard 😂 We 60 year olds, just constantly amazing ourselves 🤣🍕♥️ I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@13ritneyanne]

Chips and dip get me every time! I won't even have them in the house anymore 🤣

[@richardgosselin9548]

I avoid them in spring and summer but once the NFL starts, I have them every Sunday. Plus beer.

[@ritaleonardo9622]

That was the best click bait ever, I clicked it because I just couldnt believe mama Tenny was doing something like a cheat day and I was not disapointed. Mama Tenny giving the best advice ever

[@MamaTenny]

Awww, that’s Rita, I really appreciate that!😊

[@blanchetv]

Such a great video Nancy! I left those cheat days behind in my 20s, I work too darn hard to put it all back in one day! I might live vicariously through Will on his donut binges, knowing full well I cannot get away with that myself without feeling sick and paying the price. These days, it takes me 2 weeks to work off 1 pound of weight gain from bad eating habits. I love that you manage too look so fabulous while having a treat now and then, that is the way to live a sustainable lifestyle. I must add your outfit is tres chic -- and now you got me craving pizza in the worst way LOL

[@MamaTenny]

Hahaha Blanche, it was pizza for lunch here in Lake Como! And I totally agree, let’s just have our treats in moderation, no need to blow the bank! 🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@blanchetv]

@@MamaTenny Once you go real Italian pizza you never go back--enjoy!

[@rachelmckitterick]

I think this shows that you have a healthy relationship with food, which is so refreshing to see. I've always thought of the whole 'cheat' mentality as a sign that your usual diet is too restrictive. You can restrict without it needing to be really restrictive. Unfortunately so many do eat too little thinking they have to. But saying that, I absolutely LOVE watching Will do cheat days/meals/challenges 😄🤷‍♂️. Awesome video Mama Tenny! I hope you are feeling good after your holiday. 😊❤️

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Rachel, we just got to Lake Como and it’s gorgeous! And yes, I’ll happy to leave any serious “cheating” to Will! 🍩😂🍩😂

[@rachelmckitterick]

@@MamaTenny Enjoy 😁❤️

[@AnnMarie490]

Why it’s only now I am finding out that my favourite YT mom has her own channel?! 😢 at least now I can binge watch Your videos like I did on Will’s channel ❤

[@MamaTenny]

I don’t know why Anna, but I’m super glad you found me now!! Appreciate you watching!🥰

[@jadegilley7613]

Thank you for the great advice - I really find you very inspirational!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you, appreciate that! 😘

[@EdwinaSY]

Agree, I eat what I want in moderation so I don't have huge cravings that lead to a cheat day. I enjoy having snacks at night after a long day, so I don't deprive myself. A daily 100 calorie yogurt or ice cream bar can fit into my life.

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Edwina! I think you and I are totally on the same page!😘

[@kimstryitchannel3903]

This video is so important to watch!! Such great info! As soon as I started including little portions of foods I love into my everyday meals the weight just started falling off because I didn’t feel so deprived! This is a great video! Sending all my love, Mama Tenny! ❤

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Kim! Depriving ourselves all the time is a set up for failure, I agree!

[@suwansiricroce8395]

Wow! This is such a great video! Thank you. I’m in my early 40 and you’re my new role model!

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here with me!❤️

[@ElinorRumming]

The donut opening 😂🤣 Carrot cake is the best dessert! We have this dip in Minnesota named "top the tater"... it's an obsession.

[@MamaTenny]

Hmmmm, top the tater? Sounds dangerous! Why do I think my nemesis mayonnaise may be found in there?😂😂

[@ElinorRumming]

@@MamaTenny no mayo, sour cream! in these temps we are experiencing I could probably send some off to Canada. It goes quite well with Old Dutch 😊

[@CCKolski]

Definitely agree, living the sustainable lifestyle and figuring out how to fit things in has been what works best for me. Another great video Mama Tenny! Loved the shots of Will 😂

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Christian! I certainly didn’t have to look too far from home to get the true essence of the Cheat Day!😂

[@Kx____]

i tried a cheat evening once a week a few years ago but it didn't work for me. i would diet like crazy all week and then eat so much (especially chocolate) on friday or saturday evening that i would get migraine. i am not a fan at all. now, i eat something i like every single day, something small and it makes me happy and the rest of my diet is just normal (maintaining). works very well for me. there are no rules, when i want something i take it, when don't want anything it's totally fine

[@MamaTenny]

Sounds perfect! If I want something I have a little, done! Thx for watching 😘

[@marskeelove4166]

Mama Tenny I love your channel, you are so helpful.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much!😘

[@ginabernal6691]

That you mama Tenny, it’s great to know that there are lots of peoples struggling with the same issues. Great advise! You look stunning by the way🥰

[@MamaTenny]

Appreciate that Gina and thank you!😊

[@saraliraMDpb]

This is how we all should see food... congrats!

[@freds9678]

Amazing video it helps so much to find someone that has a really healthy way to include nice food in your diet. More like this please ❤

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Fred, happy you enjoyed it!

[@tinadahl9875]

This is an idea that’s so expansive! You’re right-we should never take food for granted.

[@julierichardson284]

I'm not sure where I am on the cheat day spectrum. I tend to eat healthier Monday to Friday than I do at the weekends and think if I didn't set some boundaries I would eat far too much chocolate and sugar. But I probably consume as many calories eating "healthy" snacks trying to fill me up. I have a huge appetite! Great advice and insights as always. You're very inspirational x

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Julie! You sound very aware of you’re diet/consumption and that’s half the battle! I actually think I’m the same as you, I have no need or desire to add the extras M-F, it’s the weekends that our routines change a bit!

[@onlyfionaburns]

I hope you see this comment, I don’t usually comment on videos but you are such an inspiration for longevity in health. As a young athlete I hope to age as gracefully as you have and continue to grow a healthy relationship with my body and fueling it. sending love from socal !!

[@MamaTenny]

Hi there Fiona and thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m happy that my content can offer something useful for the “younger” set too!😂. Thanks for watching!!😘

[@anitalosonczi187]

i love your thoughts on cheat meals, days, you are absolutely right! And btw you look gorgeous!:) Love this outfit!:)

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks so much Anita! What are your favourite “cheats”?❤

[@anitalosonczi187]

@@MamaTenny I am trying to do, how you, so keep a balanced diet, so no such things as "bad or good food". if i have to choose, ice cream.. to be honest i always choose a lower sugar version, cause i feel better..!!:) And on non cheat meals i love Wills anabolic ice cream!:)))

[@jujn4l]

Been tracking since May. I would say I employ cheat treats that I build in regularly, moderating the portion, and maybe a cheat meal or two on the weekend… also planned for (as best as I could). Better for me to cheat than emotionally eat. Also tell myself I can have more of said item later. Luckily after a while, I tend to eat the same things from day to day so it’s pretty easy for me so it’s not too difficult to stay on track 80% of the time. And my digestion sucks so that also helps me stay mostly on track.

[@MamaTenny]

I am a creature of habit too Julie, eating many of the same foods on repeat. We just got home from Italy last night and I couldn’t wait to have my oatmeal, fruit and yogurt this morning! 😋

[@Create_o_raptor]

Icecream and chocolate cake

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Great balanced mindset! ❤

[@MamaTenny]

Thx Shauna!❤️

[@josephroa4475]

My usual “cheat” is either regular pizza, takeout Thai food or some sort of full sugar, dessert. I have found ways to incorporate things like Oreos into my nightly Ninja cremi recipes. All bets were off on my recent vacation for a couple of days.

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Joseph, sounds like some yummy treats! Where did you go away to? I just got home from Italy last night and am very happy to get back to my usual foods. We were in Northern Italy, very meat and cheese heavy!

[@cherylcalifornia125]

I don’t like using the word cheat day/meal/snack for myself. I don’t want to feel guilty. I prefer indulgence instead. If I indulge in in a food/s I try to have that food/s still be in my calorie intake for that day. If I go over I just try to be in a calorie deficit the following day/s to make up for that indulgence food I had ate. It’s been working for me. I’ve been maintaining my weight the end of 2019.

[@MamaTenny]

Sounds fantastic Cheryl and I have to agree about the “cheat” mentality! Why make ourselves feel bad or guilty? Give and take, swap in and swap out, find a balance that works for you, and you did! Bravo! 😘

[@cherylcalifornia125]

@@MamaTenny Thank you for I appreciate it. I believe, I finally figured it out….How not to gain my extra pounds back🙌🏻😀

[@angeladavies]

No cheat days, ultra processed foods, junk. Mentally physically better. Relieved I got off that roller-coaster. Some my yummy foods, natural plain yoghurt w berries almond spread pepita. Kombucha, low sodium Vegemite, natural popcorn. Kiwi fruit. Grapefruit. Green tea. Apples, salads, eggs. Minding my calories and nutrients takes hard work thus I wouldn't hurt myself with garbage load of junk food calories. Especially now at 54aged I think and feel different from earlier decades.

[@MamaTenny]

You’re making me hungry with that delicious list of treats Angela!! I’ve never tried Vegemite!! Maybe a trip down under is in order? 🇦🇺🦘

[@priscillabahaw5673]

Glad to see this video , thanks for teaching , a very relatable video

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks for watching Priscilla!❤️

[@mojodobe]

Totally agree with you. I appreciate you sharing your view and observations for a healthy way / view of eating. I dig Will’s content and like you, do not care for the donuts or 10k days. He can have ‘em all😂🥳 I do not “cheat”, eat junk or sugars. I rarely snack. I do not have a sweet tooth. Perhaps it is from upbringing? Both parents and I (from age 6), cooked and fresh, from scratch made food was very important in our busy household. For a few years, my mom taught classical French cooking out of our kitchen. There was always fruit, cheese, nuts, raw veggies and French pastries for snacking. Throughout childhood and high school years; I was allowed to eat anything, anytime and however much / little I wanted. I was very active with biking and sports and maintained a healthy weight and musculature. I feel fortunate to have a healthy relationship to food.🍀 Please keep up the honest, fun videos. Peace and health to you and your family. ⭐️✌🏼

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. Lucky you to have been brought up with both healthy, wholesome foods and an opportunity to be physically active. We can happily sit in the sidelines and enjoy watching Will chow down on donuts! 🍩❤️

[@gmarshall-ip7jb]

You are such an inspiration and LOVE that dress!!!!!!!! I'd love to order one too. ;-)

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you so much!! Do you mean the cream that I’m wearing most of the video? It’s a TShirt from Club Monaco (called the perfect T, I’ve got 4 of them! The blue I’m wearing in my Jennifer Aniston video) and the skirt is from Banana Republic! 😊

[@maureencali]

**sees mint chip ice cream** AHHH, I see why I stanned this beautiful QUEEN!

[@MamaTenny]

😂😂❤

[@marskeelove4166]

I think it's so funny you showed will going to town on that pizza 😂😂😂 so funny to take a motherly shot at your son lol

[@MamaTenny]

Haha, he can take one for the team every once in awhile!😂🍕

[@marskeelove4166]

@@MamaTenny lol you have a wonderful family never take it for granted.

[@Da-Creams]

Cheat days (along with getting way too lean) gave me pretty nasty binge eating problems that I still deal with. I highly recommend staying away from it if you’re prone to that kind of thing

[@valentinakren8816]

Will adopted 🍩🤣

[@blanchetv]

I know that was hilarious!!!!

[@MamaTenny]

He is a pretty funny guy!🤣 I never know what’s coming out!

[@ms_taree7335]

Anything extreme kinda makes me feel sick these days so my "cheats" are usually an extra piece of pizza or glass of wine. Nothing extreme. I dont think I could even eat 10,000 calories if I tried! lol

[@MamaTenny]

I’m with you on that!!! The thought of all of that food is just bizarre 🤢

[@markwilliamson9140]

That pizza looked good, do you fancy sharing mama Tenny, sharing is caring you know. 😆 🍕

[@MamaTenny]

Absolutely! But no anchovies, ok?🍕🤣

[@ShayPeters0n]

I strive to be this balanced with my food.

[@markwilliamson9140]

Every day is a cheat day for me lol 😂

[@MamaTenny]

🫣🍕🍟🍔🧁🍰🍫🍩🍪

[@connie4362]

Such a good video! And a great message 😊 still not sure I believe you have pizza for dinner 😂 🍕

[@MamaTenny]

Hahaha, it’s the truth Connie! 🍕😋

[@SarahK985]

Love this, I totally agree!

[@jessicalovesluxedesignerfa3806]

I find that if I allow myself an "unlimited cheat day", I can go crazy.... And the salt / sugar etc in my cheat foods mean I also don't feel great after, and retain weight, so an unlimited cheat day for me resulted in seeing no weight loss for a week. I calculated the calories, and found it was nearly 3x my normal calories (3,000 - which isn't a lot for many / not hard to get in!). So, today I have a cheat day.... but it's already planned out at less than 2,000 calories because I think that will work for me!

[@Samantha.72]

Great advice as always ... My special treat?.. pancakes bacon and a hash brown. I'm going out for brunch tomorrow.. already checked the menu, french toast and bacon . ( I really do like bacon 😄) I track the food, but absolutely no regrets. Xx

[@MamaTenny]

No regrets, that’s the best Samantha! Enjoy your bacon this weekend and btw, how’s the weight training going? 💪🏼🏋🏼‍♀️

[@Samantha.72]

@@MamaTenny omg I love it so much . More than I thought I would. Now I'm grumpy with myself for waiting so long. Had my first leg day..still can't quite locate my hips more than a week later lol I hurt every day...but it's a good hurt. ❤️

[@Sarahkiroglu]

Great video. Loved the funny intro 😄😄 i can not manage a cheat day. Those tend to turn into cheat weeks for me 🙈🙈😅 So i do like you and have a little bit every once in a while when İ feel for it 🥰

[@cynomolgus]

Freaking finaly: someone says they have pizza as a regular meal. Not "diet pizza" or pizza that tastes "just as good as the real thing". That's what balance is all about. Have your pizza in moderation, people!! ....also your bracelet made noises through the video and I couldn't help but think about a little pup walking around and got excited for a moment 😅😭

[@MamaTenny]

Yay! We’re both singing the same tune!!🍕 Sorry about the bracelet noise but glad that it sent good vibes, nothing like a puppy to get you all warm and fuzzy inside!🐶❤️

[@ragel1486]

I keep trying to convince restaurants to do everything tapas style - then I can have the 1-2 bites of the things I’m craving without having to order the massive portion that I didn’t want in the first place and won’t finish in any case. Hasn’t caught on yet. 😂 Great video!

[@MamaTenny]

I love that idea! I’m with you for a bite or two, I don’t need or want a massive portion of something, just give me a couple of bites and I’m good. 😘

[@ragel1486]

@@MamaTenny I think Will actually did this in his “100 calories worth of cheat meals” video (or whatever it was called). I seem to recall he was incredulously miserable. 🤣

[@liss_bee]

Your video description 😂 I’m not a big fan of cheat days- I’d rather just try to incorporate whatever food it is into my everyday. Chocolate is too delicious to not have it everyday 😅

[@MamaTenny]

Me too, just work in what you want but don’t go overboard!!! (Couldn’t resist the Adam Levine dig 😂)

[@marieodu3149]

When I want to eat something I log it and eat. That’s the arrangement I promised my registered dietician. Also when I try to avoid well I eat things “healthier” then I’m not satisfied and end up still eating what I wanted in the first place. So instead of eating the chocolate bar for 280 calories, I have now eaten 300 “healthy” calories + 280 calories from the chocolate bar. 😮 So eating what I wanted in the first place, I avoid that mess😊

[@MamaTenny]

I like it! Sounds like a good idea.. and a good dietitian!❤️

[@margaretblake5051]

So glad to watch this video! I think that if you need cheat days, your diet is too restrictive

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Margaret, good to see you! I agree, the massive cheat days have no appeal for me either! Work what you want into your diet so you never feel the need to go CRAZY! 😘

[@simenhasselberg5864]

Great message I think many people needed to hear. ❤

[@christineshah4173]

LOL I love this!!!!! Pizzaaaaaaaaaa... me too!

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Christine! Great to see you, we just got home from Italy last night and there were a few pizzas on the menu! 😂🍕🇮🇹

[@christineshah4173]

@@MamaTenny ahhhh Italy my love lol. So magical. Welcome home.

[@sophiat4548]

Love your approach Nancy! I want to be like you. But unfortunately I’m more like Will 😋

[@MamaTenny]

I’m sure you’re just great the way you are Sophia!❤️

[@13ritneyanne]

Hi Mama Tenny! I love me a cheat day I do one once a month! 🤣❤ excited to watch!

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Britney! Once a month? What are your favourites??😋

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Britney! Once a month? What are your favourites??😋

[@13ritneyanne]

@@MamaTenny Taco Bell 🤣😭 it's my guilty pleasure! That and any type of pasta! I try and keep my diet very low carb so no breads or pasta so I always crave them!

[@TimmyTurner421]

Love to have a cheat meal every once in a while

[@justinstilson7701]

We like to be low carb most of the time but we take "breaks" to have things like Chinese, Greek, Japanese or Indian foods. It helps to know we will not be missing out forever. When Queen Elizabeth II passed we had an eat like the queen day...just like Will's video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJK5fnd5e6x5q5I

[@MamaTenny]

Wasn’t that hilarious? He can be such a goofball! A loveable goofball 😂👑 Sounds like a fun “ break” to have had. 😘

[@missyleng]

What about the wine cooler behind you? Is that wills?

[@MamaTenny]

Hahaha Missy! This is at my house where Will still often films though he lives in a condo nearby. And he is most definitely NOT a wine drinker! Or really any kind of drinker but he makes up for it with donuts!🍩🍩🍩

[@joseavina6197]

Tell will to do more cheat days we need some as well for you we need more

[@Jedislayer_]

Like mother like son! Subbed didnt know you had your own channel haha

[@MamaTenny]

Well I’m so happy you found me now, thank you! ❤️

[@desidaam5120]

You are such an inspiration! ❤

[@MamaTenny]

😘

[@inesfreire9135]

New subscriber here. Really love your videos, keep it up 😊💪

[@MamaTenny]

Hi Inês, thank you so much, I’m delighted that you’re here!! ❤️😘

[@caseyj1144]

This is wonderful ❤

[@emchoe8865]

Watching this video while I am eating a pepperoni pizza 🍕 he he he

[@MamaTenny]

Enjoy!😋🍕

[@strikefirststrikehard780]

Great video. Did you say your son had a channel? Kidding of course.

[@MamaTenny]

Yep, just in case you didn’t know 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@missyleng]

It works for me! I& I know I can have a cheat it worth the sacrifice

[@iluvpink1176]

She’s been uploading for 7 months and no one told me 🥲

[@MamaTenny]

Well I’m sooooo happy you found me! Thanks for watching 😘

[@meenakumar9543]

Binging ur vids not food! 😂

[@MamaTenny]

Binge away Meena, thank you!❤️

[@jessiel7694]

That wine cellar in her house 😮

[@heatherknits124]

You can eat anything you like, but you need to keep in mind your nutrition needs. Peanut butter sandwiches are my downfall. I can’t have them, and I can’t keep peanut butter and bread in the house. Every time, I constantly justify my treat because it’s “cheap”. But it is frightfully expensive! My blood glucose levels spike, then drop, and I’m back on the hypoglycemia roller coaster. It takes insulin, glucose syrup, test strips, basically, a few hundred dollars, for me to have peanut butter. It is NOT affordable, when my health is damaged. That McFlurry I indulged in? It would have been cheaper to eat waygu, including the trip to Japan, to enjoy it. My preference is to make carrot “bread”. I grate half a carrot, and I use vital wheat gluten, stevia, psyllium husk and egg to create a personal sized treat I can eat, from a 1916 diabetic cookbook… you know, from before insulin was a thing, and people with diabetes still wanted a treat. It’s not like real carrot cake, but it fools my sister, go it’s good enough. However, most people can be reasonable, and include special food items in their standard diet with a bit of planning. If it’s really special, like your grand baby’s first birthday, have the birthday cake! Even I did! Thank you for this! I think maybe people think you’re very strict with your diet because you are very strict. You actually like what you eat, and how, so you don’t deviate. More people need that integrity. Thank you.

[@MamaTenny]

Thank you Heather! And so interesting about the carrot bread! Happy that you’ve found what works for you and I feel you on the peanut butter, I just love it too!❤

[@rockyvelez2784]

Str8 loyal 🙏 and faithful 🤞 to you! 😌🌹

[@BestLifeMD]

Wreck havoc or wreak havoc 😮?

[@MamaTenny]

Lol, you caught me! I caught myself when I said it!😂

[@elmagnificoco2393]

Waiting for my own sugar mama to use me as her cheat meal 😔

[@toddthickstone6961]

It's great to know 90 year old women can still take care of themselves these days outside a nursing home 😀 💋 😘

[@MamaTenny]

Thanks Todd, I try! I just keep getting up everyday, put my teeth in and smile. They say 90 is the new 70 you know!😂👵🏼 Thx for watching 😘

[@EdwinaSY]

Agree, I eat what I want in moderation so I don't have huge cravings that lead to a cheat day. I enjoy having snacks at night after a long day, so I don't deprive myself. A daily 100 calorie yogurt or ice cream bar can fit into my life.