The Only Guide You Need For Cheat Meals!

[@MegaDerpderpderp]

'Your ability to put on bodyfat is immensely impressive.' I knew I was special, thanks Dr. Mike!

[@deannadolan5119]

😂😂😂😂 this is my favorite comment.

[@-Couch_Potato-]

I literally exclamed "Aww thanks! I do it all by myself!"

[@frazunknown]

Looks like Dr. Mike is spying on us gifted ones.

[@embro674]

15:16

[@382u3uuej]

-Cheat meals are not necessary, they are done for psychological reasons. -Eat cheat meals post workouts to potentiate growth (1 or 2 meals after the workout). -Have a protein shake if you cheat meal doesn't have much protein or just because it will take longer to digest so that means you can take more protein (eat between 1.5 to 2 times the normal amount of protein per cheat meal). -Don't cheat meal everyday, the less the better. -Have your cheat meal be around 30% of your daily caloric intake at most. -Cheat meals also have negative effects for psychological reasons, once you tasted the good food you want more of it when previously you had the habit of eating healthy food, don't make a habit out of them, do them when neccesary. -Eat cheat meals during social occasions to have more fun(don't be a fatty that eats uber eats alone in your house like the sad lonely person that you are). -Mike doesn't have friends. -Jared is an IFBB pro. -Don't think too much about what is the optimal cheat meal (they are for pleasure, the concept of cheat meal means it's not good, you are trying to optimize oreos vs pizza). -You can eat less fats before the cheat meal to save some calories and rather than doing two normal meals just do one big cheat meal one or two meals after the workout to not gain as much fat from your cheat meal.

[@seanf5134]

RP community is #1. The notes after the video help me remember. I'm working with two braincells and need all the help I can get. TY.

[@rthiago1]

Thank you ChatGPT

[@Magic_beans_]

He touches on this in the last point, but I think it bears repeating: Don’t worry too much about cutting your Calories to make room for your cheat meal. One, that typically means less food in your peri-workout period, probably not ideal. Two, that transaccional approach, trying to balance the books or undo the damage, can get ugly for some folks. This is supposed to be fun.

[@SjeikJoriz]

Your dog dies from Taco Bell.

[@NumberTwo-zg9bk]

No life.

[@Dethrone47]

Since i found this channel a few weeks back my life has literally changed, new workout program, new exercises and my mind blown by all the tips and techniques. Im consuming every bit of info and the gains are immediate. I also believe Dr Mike is the funniest person on the planet and most likely a soviet clone of Jocko Willink, thanks Dr Mike for all you do!

[@hennesippn7145]

I agree. I listen to him as much as possible. Check the playlist section and let them run

[@mr_wright_official_]

He is the human equivalent of Tourette's if it could speak in full sentences.

[@mattwilson7443]

@@eventhorizon7234did he req the jab? I couldn’t finish the video

[@John.3]

Mossad clone**

[@princeofparanoia9374]

First week and I’ve already improved my training routine and meal prep guys awesome!

[@Balanced_Professionals]

Yo Mike Literally has me laughing out loud while I watch this in my office. Got me looking absolutely psychotic.

[@jebbush2527]

Get back to work bruh!

[@Sahl-Amander]

Same, but I was at the gym this morning. Could not hold back. 😂

[@swiper1131]

Glad it's not just me.. I lmfao every video

[@bitcoinisthefuture1823]

Omg I died at the end too especially

[@Thegeekwiththephysik]

I hope you're watching this in the office with 2 large pizzas, diet Coke and box of cookies.

[@Psilomyde]

An 18 min RP video is literally the best way to start the day.

[@truebro77]

or finish

[@TDV147]

Mike, your sense of humour has me in stitches every single time. Cheers for the informative yet entertaining content!

[@divine1085]

My cheat days are insanely unrestrained. I eat whatever I want, as much as I want. I do this because it's tri-monthly. For three months my diet is very regimented and I stick to it to the T. I map out my meals for weeks in advance, calculate macros and all. After three months I go crazy and eat what I want. The week after, is a maintenance week, which I'm fine with, after that, I fall back into losing weight like nothing happened. I lose three pounds a week, every week, never fail. I have the benefit of being an insanely focused and obsessive person, so dieting is easy for me. I got fat due to complacency and I hate cooking, loathe it, so eating fast food was my go-to since it was quick and easy. I'm aware this is unique to me and not for everyone. The important thing is to find what works best for you.

[@nickjohannessen9855]

I think this is what I’m looking to do. People seem to suggest that taking a diet break like how you suggest helps maintain dieting performance

[@georgiosdaniilidis9520]

I would love to see an hour long video, with Dr. Mike's all time best jokes

[@benjaminwlang]

His best workout bit had me dying.

[@douglasauruss]

Ask and you shall receive. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e57Nhpmca6yjh6c

[@deltaonze7692]

Look for "the caos of dr Mike"

[@ronaldoh6825]

Got some classics

[@thekylegarcia]

Search " dr Mike isretel out of context "

[@preppingforlife264]

Dr Mike kicks ass! I am 47 lost 35 pounds after several surgeries, I have one last one today hopefully! My hemoglobin is 7.5 and my iron is 23. My recovery time is essentially around two months! After that I intend on getting back into shape and putting on some real muscle, it's embarrassing now I can barely get a push up done! This man is motivational as well as the comments!!! Thanks for the content

[@ddavidjeremy]

Timed perfectly to make me have an existential crisis on week 11 of my 12 week fat loss phase. I'm gonna go look at my abs in the mirror and try not to man cry.

[@BoswelliaLuna8]

😂😂😂

[@fodaforce90]

Bro I am literally laughing out loud by myself mikes comedic timing is so good

[@Unibot47]

Dr Mike could genuinely have another career as a stand up comedian. Dude is funny AF. The Jim and Taco Bell bits had me dying.

[@user-cb9nl1ek7p]

Ohhhh man, love it. "Two large pizzas is my family". What a great channel. Love ya Dr. Mike.

[@kylesalem-fuson8012]

I have been binging Dr mikes content for a couple weeks now and i gotta say, as an autist, the nerd shit really gets my goat. Been counting calories and macros for the first time, working out, really getting after it. This channel is such a wealth of information. Thanks Dr Mike!

[@chriswilson1968]

I do one or two cheat meals a week during a fat loss phase. Not because I think it's doing anything for my metabolism but just because I'm not in any rush and I don't have any deadline. I like to indulge and I'm still in a defecit for the week. If one week the deficit is a little smaller it doesn't really bother me as long as I know I was in a deficit. Going too hard or trying to rush it has always backfired so I'm just taking my sweet old time. I don't need to be in a 500 cal deficit every single day. Some days can be maintenance, some days can he just 1-300 below. Some days 500+ some days 500 over. Most days I'm in a deficit and I've been losing about half pound a week. Once you get close to 15% it's better to slow down.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

I'm the same. I love pizza, donuts, and ice cream. I ain't giving them up! So on weekends I enjoy a few and a couple drinks. I'm still losing between 2.5 to 4 lbs a month. I eat no junk during week.

[@30yearsoldiam1]

Good point....many don't consider some of us aren't in a rush. I can lose a pound a month without even noticing the slight adjustments and still have a flexible diet

[@mattmower6370]

Same here. In my view, as long as I total a fairly significant calorie deficit for the week, I'm on track, even with the occasional doughnut or burger

[@jacobt3962]

You have the best personality and such a way with words, the muscles seem ancillary at this point

[@Moose92411]

I feel super validated knowing that I’ve been approaching my larger meals mostly the way Mike recommends to.

[@burningchrome8622]

ive always wanted a mucle daddy to tell me how to cheat right thanx dr P

[@sheriannnorris5542]

I am a simple being, I see an RP video, I click it, I immediately hit like, and I am entertained👌🏾

[@josenova7274]

Hey Mike, your videos have helped me immensely in losing weight and your tangents are amazing! I would love to see a video about recomps while being obese. I’m new to de gym (2 months) and on a weight loss diet. 240lbs 5’5’. A video focused on people like me who are clinically obese and willing to go to the gym and diet would be an immense help to many, i think. Love you!

[@alexaduffield4289]

This would be VERY beneficial! Great idea!

[@coolbrotherf127]

There are two main things to focus on when working to lose weight, staying active as much as possible during the day and staying consistent with the diet. Consistent, low intensity activity is really crucial to losing weight early on in the weight loss journey. Many people will work too hard at the gym trying to force quick changes and then sit around at home super tired doing nothing. That causes them miss out on an the extra calories that are burned by cleaning, doing yard work, or taking the dog for walk. Intensive workouts are great for saving time, but most people feel less tired spreading their activity throughout the day.

[@rick9705]

I'm over here at the grocery store looking for measuring cups for "a fuck load" and "a shit load" 7:18

[@Subcide]

I think those are imperial measurements.

[@DavidHoughtaling]

Guy has such a great personality. Smart and funny.

[@MistaPopoz]

Mike lowkey hitting us Lonely Lifters and Bodybuilders right in the feels with these Lonely remarks XD, Thanks Mike, just discovered your channel through Greg Doucette, really loving it, not gonna lie you're my new Source of info i'll watch everyday on the stairmaster and treadmill on the Ipad. Salute!

[@andybradwarden4971]

Just did a full body workout and this video popped up on my KZbin notification 😂 I totally love instant noodles (3 packets) every Thursday and I will add in a can of black pepper tuna/TVP to bump up the protein count of my cheat meal. 😌

[@SamC_182]

Oooh sounds delicious

[@bubbablack9595]

Hey Doc, man I got hooked up to watching your channel, I love the jokes and real life digs that people will try to come up to justify their cause and that includes me, and the most I love is you say it as it is no sugar coating or what so ever. 👍

[@andie8506]

I never laughed so hard. I kept thinking that Scott the video guy has to be some kind of professional, 'cuz I don't know how he kept from laughing out loud. Dr. Mike, I'm going to have to re-watch this video. I'm sure I missed large portions of your cheat meal wisdom among all the jokes. Thank you, I needed a good laugh today. 💗💕💕

[@Sahl-Amander]

I laughed so hard during your taco bell analogies!! 😂🤣

[@LatimusChadimus]

10:21 😂😂🤣

[@MichaeljM9402]

I wish Doctor Mike was my uncle. Yknow what maybe not my uncle. But I wish I had this man on speed dial. So much useful info

[@Hadw1n]

Best advice ever. I used to do this not doing cheat meals for my weight cuts for tournaments. I kinda forgot it now that I stopped competing and was trying to loose weight with cheat meals and they often killed my slow gained progress.

[@pd4262]

I have a nice Trick too. Eat the First meal normal. Then combine the second clean meal with the third cheat meal in one. You will be so full. 💪👊🙏 Good Video ❤

[@tonicktv951]

6000 is "one and a half" or "1.5 times" or "+50%" of 4000. What the heck are you talking about one and a third?? xD One and a third of 4000 is 5,333, not 6000. Fractions are dumb, just stick to percentages (in this case +33%) lol. Love ya Mike.

[@coolbrotherf127]

The main thing to watch out for with cheat meals is that excess oils, processed sugar, and salt can make people who don't eat that stuff very often feel awful. When I do have a cheat meal, I'll make sure not to eat too much or all be on the toilet for two days. So if I end up at a fast food place and need to eat something, I'll just get a burger and water, skipping the soda and fries.

[@evec2022]

Yeah, I once ate out with my parents for the first time in years and it was around 800 calories but I was swollen for days and retaining water like crazy after that. I swore off of cheat meals after that. I just eat more of the healthy food if I feel like a "cheat" meal.

[@Dukeflemingon]

Scott needs a feature. I’m ready to see this man and hear his story.

[@yasuh4550]

I agree

[@cerdaricardo1]

Excellent point about the having cheat meals almost exclusively when in social situations.

[@maurice4730]

I wish i had learned about Mike sooner. This dude is my new favorite You tuber. He knows his shit and hes super entertaining

[@CassieLovley91]

I love the idea of adding more protein because my cheat meals are always mostly carbs and fats

[@donnycollins1797]

This is my second week on the diet app. I'm loving it. Snacking is completely gone as well as completely junk food. We're having a party tomorrow, so I'll finish this up soon for some guidance on navigating this.

[@alilstrange8200]

Love Dr. Mike's ad libs, you brought a smile to myself (you sick f---) AWESOME 🤣

[@timothyoswald2923]

I read your book,RP diet 2.0 and I also am using the app. Learned about this from watching Rich Froning. All of your videos are truth man. I always end up making a “cheat day” out of it. But you are right. This video is exactly what I needed to hear.

[@rynor7132]

Of all the fitness videos I have watched in my life, this. Finally a fitness video (as with all your videos but this one) is something extremely practical and helpful. Thanks for this

[@BirdieBlrrrd]

I’ve watched a lot of folks to start getting in shape. I settled on you, even though you say my walking ain’t shit 😊thanks for all this content. I can almost see my abs 😅

[@Dr_Kokisha]

This is so useful !! Can you make a video series on just cheat meals, i think it would really help a lot of people to be smarter with it ! Thanks !!

[@malharingale5875]

This is what I have been doing and found success. I try to lose .5% a week and divide deficit in 6 days and one day go to maintenance to eat"cheat" foods that I want. The deficit is not hard enough which would make my 6 day diet miserable and I get to enjoy foods on Sunday. I have lost 30 pounds this way. I started at 297.

[@Cieloazul85]

I just love Dr. Mike

[@victorwilliams111]

Love eating steak dinners and diner steak and egg breakfasts. You can get a total protien high, or some kinda high.

[@jimihendrix731]

In my experience as a fitness and diet coach, cheat meals, especially cheat days shouldn’t be encouraged at all. They almost always result in a huge setback that undoes days, if not an entire week’s worth of hard work. They also often trigger a relapse because ultimately the problem with being overweight comes down to an addiction to junk food.

[@HartlepoolLad]

Utter rubbish. If you are eating a strict diet, at some point you will stop altogether as you get fed up of not having much of a "normal life“, and may even binge eat. I try to make healthier high-protein versions of my favourite foods when I’m at home, so that I don’t feel like I’m missing out. And eating high protein puddings or chocolate bars helps too. But occasionally I want to socialise with friends and eat out in restaurants, or am on holiday and it’s harder to be strict. Most of the time I’m still able to be sensible and choose meals higher in protein and lower in fat or sugar, but occasionally I just want a normal meal without worrying too much. I do that occasionally, but I still try to factor that into my calories do that I’m not too much over, if possible. And this works fine for me. It may slow progress a little, but that’s the very small price to pay for having a normal life.

[@yingbxua6240]

Thank you for the information you share, Mike. Just caught myself that your videos are about few which has me both laughing and rewinding backwards to properly understand important and useful details you share. Thank you again for what you doing. You deserve good friends by your side ))

[@Tcgrande77]

Your content is on point… and I love the humor and sarcasm! You seriously need your own show! Thank you for offering information that is so helpful and the laughter that has my abs getting a workout! 😂👏

[@fich1111]

Gonna be honest when I do cheat I always make sure it fits my macros more or less and its usually still a lean chicken and good carb style cheat meal. I actually had a proper cheat meal last week and had a pizza for the first time in nearly a year and all I tasted was fat and salt and didn't enjoy it lol

[@kowshiksriman2051]

Such an entertaining clip with a ton of wisdom

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

Thumbnail of the year

[@bambostarla6259]

I just started cutting, dr mike coming in clutch

[@SCRAPATTACKmk1]

Decided today I’ll have myself a free dinner. Finished up season b on September the 28th and had a free meal that night and this is my first free meal since that meal. Having a steak sandwich loaded with goodies with a side of sweet potato fries and a drink or whiskey. Left about 800 calories for dinner but this unplanned free meal will go above that but I’m not worried. Bw had barely moved since the initial jump from prep

[@ncsteinb]

5:38 Dude, this hits hard... This is totally me. I just struggle with not cheating.. after a hard day at work and you just wanna unwind, it's hard not to..

[@brandonwilliams7252]

This had me dying; I lost it at the Oreo section. I appreciate all the helpful content as always.

[@TheRealOrgaya]

I love the videos. This channel is an outright goldmine of laughs, knowledge and wisdom. I’m inbetween getting a notebook to be writing shit down and laughing my ass off.

[@joshuabourne1984]

Love the welding example!

[@civilapalyan6253]

I think it's a better term to call them treats and no cheats. A cheat has a negative connotation, while a treat does not. And as you said, a treat can and should fit in your weekly calorie allowance.

[@jasonrios3120]

Who gives a duck you’re still shooting your self short

[@ridenm7748]

That's different imo. He's talking about a free for all where macros don't matter for a meal.

[@TTWalt]

Once again, thanks for being both informative and entertaining!

[@gunjinrieper4062]

Proud of the guy who made the thumbnail of this video

[@i5usko]

I used to eat an entire king sized chocolate bar in one day when I wasn't watching my calories. Instead, I just have a small piece after a meal. You can cheat a little bit if you have self control. If you don't have self control, you need to work on that or you will never keep the weight off. I don't think of it as cheating, I think of it as a reword for milestones. Instead of per week, I do per certain amount of weight and still watch calories.

[@completeGamer007]

The day after my cheat meal, I have my best workout and a great kickstart to the rest of the week

[@Evan-wu2rs]

My only take away is that oreos with skim milk is growth juice. Lovely to learn

[@henryc7548]

After a really hard day of working out, I finish the day with a big bowl of ice cream (3 or 4 scoop) 4-7 tables spoons of heavy cream, and 1 cup of full fat yogurt. It tastes better than the icecream alone, and now my I cream has 23 grams of protein and tons of healthy fats to help slow sugar absorption.

[@inanamyorum5587]

Hi Dr.Mike! Thank you for the video, it was great. Is it a good idea to create a video about the effects of anabolics and cheat meals? Some people who use those stuff seem to be able to get away with so many calories that burning it off seems incredible given the amount of calories and the frequency of the cheat meals. They may not eat that much or it may be easy for them to burn it off but if there is really a significant relationship with these drugs and calorie expenditure, making a video about it may clear up some confusion.

[@mellow6616]

man he is killing it, I just watch his videos to laugh at this point.

[@the_uhhh_merica]

I found a cheese burger meal that doesn’t screw up my diet, is low calorie high protein and every few days I throw one in and it helps so much with cravings. Gotta find a way to eat the foods you love so you can reach your goal

[@Magic_beans_]

3:25 I was putting together a grocery list recently and I noted to my wife that my half of the list looks like I’m shopping for a toddler: bananas, sweet potato, applesauce, Cheerios, Goldfish crackers…

[@PresidentMarshallFay]

Dr. Mike is in my top 3 favorite people I don’t even know

[@prowthegamer]

Usually when it comes to cheat meals, I save it for the weekend (controlled of course because calories) but I do as a way to reward myself for keeping the “clean” diet throughout the week

[@chewher4171]

I find that what I cut out most is what I end up binging on. It is mainly carbs like: rice, bread, and noodles. They happen time to time. Consistency is key. It is hard to develop a strong discipline to follow. I'm working on it.

[@zezeti2246]

Same,I cut the sweets and bread,and if I want to really get shredded I cut all fried food and only eat soups,grilled chicken,stews😋

[@lowcashranch1412]

What if your cheat meal is alcohol? I know you need to keep it as far as possible from your workout. What seems to be in dispute is whether or not to eat protein with alcohol. Some say your body will digest only the alcohol until it is fully metabolized, which would mean you either store all the other nutrients as fat or you just crap it all out. However, if you can digest the alcohol with other nutrients at the same time, then it would make sense to combine it with protein. The last option would be to go commando and just drink alcohol on an empty stomach and keep it empty until the alcohol has metabolized. The last option usually ends with you waking up with a sharpie mural on your face. But you will feel lean.

[@Jess-wtf]

Legend thank you ! Hahah been beating myself up over my Sunday cheat meal. Now I have a clearer outline !

[@cesarflores1145]

for me honestly all i like to eat is cookies (#1), cereal, pop tarts, or pie

[@JMR2273]

Outstanding! 👏🏾

[@ericblackman1975]

Appreciate the information Dr Mike.

[@kimdavis7812]

Mike … you are the MAN!! 👍👍👍

[@Lance_the_plant_man]

Dr mike you bring happiness and understanding to my life! I always leave your videos with more knowledge under my belt and a big smile! Your the fricken man! praise jah, rastafari 🕎✡

[@anthonymicha7079]

This is one of the best

[@Longevitypersonalfitnessnj]

Thank you Mike. Well done as always. Appreciate your content.

[@Incontheavable]

Once again. Great info. But I’m here for the entertainment. And once again Dr. Mike comes through.

[@ray11113]

Best cheat meal advice I ever got was to buy a curry with rice, half it, then supplement with a load of veg and salad. 1/4 of what you ate is a cheat meal, 1/4 rice, 1/2 veg. Freeze that over half of the curry for your next cheat!

[@isaacr9396]

Liking the new setup :)

[@seth7174]

No one can beat how informative you are Mike. You deserve more subs

[@highvalue1195]

PLEASE BE A GUEST ON THE THEO VON PODCAST THIS PAST WEEKEND!!!! Y’all are too funny 😅

[@jorgehabib8661]

Dr Mike is HIM

[@YanaPetruk]

I was on a weight loss journey that started last year and lasted for 11 months, I lost 12 kgs and went from 74 kg to 62 kg. I'm on maintenance for now, I will start my muscle gain journey in 1-2 months. So during my fat loss journey (11 months) I was eating 1500-1550 cal. every day, except for Fridays, when I had cheat meals. And this cheat meal was almost always a cheese pizza. A whole cheese pizza (a small one though, approximately 25-30 cm). I ate it all by myself, It brought me joy, but I was still losing 100-150-200 gramms per week. I guess, the fact that I was super strict with my macros during the rest of the days helped me a lot. Because, man oh man, a cheese pizza is way more than 30% of my calories intake. In wonder why it worked for me... I am on maintenance for 4 months now, and I'm still 62 kgs (the weight fluctuated from 61,3 to 62,3, but I'm a woman, so it's understandable), I still have heavy cheat meals like this on fridays and I still manage to maintain the weight. Maybe it's because I workout at the gym 4 times a weak and lift heavy and also walk 10k steps a day... I am confused, as to how I managed to lose and maintain with such heavy cheat meal every week

[@krossxeye660]

Cheats tend to help me keep from not bottoming out hard. I tend to undershoot my deficits (so instead of -500 it's close to -800) and lose weight faster than anticipated, and getting to eat something a little more substantial 2-3 times a week keeps me from really dipping down and cutting too fast

[@StMargorach]

My cheat meal yesterday was a whole salt crusted coal roasted red tilapia with lettuce, some other green herbs and a sweet and spicy jalapeño sauce with some rice noodles (you put everything in a piece of lettuce and then eat it. It's super healthy and super tasty) Normally I share 1 fish with my wife. But when I'm cheating, I eat the whole thing alone 😅

[@jrgalioto]

I like "planned hedonic deviations," where I will eat fewer calories for several days leading up to a mean that I know is outside of the scope of what my typical day might look like.

[@jsjoejo9128]

My boy gots me laughing literally in the middle of my set 🤣 legendary!

[@stickyb1t877]

I think it depends on the person. If i completely eliminate cheat meals from my diet, my cravings disappears, and I can go usually even 1 year without touching cheat foods (with occasional refeeding), without even thinking about it. I simply don't miss them. As soon as I cheat, I start needing to cheat more and more often, to the point that even going two days with no cheat meals is hell.

[@zezeti2246]

I have the same problem,it's easier for me to not eat sweets and bread for 8-12 weeks than to keep the quantity on check😅

[@taggmanibanez]

I do three cheap meals a week, two of them I get my daily protein intake (very low fat and carbs), and then I have some sort of dessert (higher in carbs and fat but not insane), then the third I get close to daily protein intake, once again very low calorie, and then I kind of go nuts, like burger and fries and big fat slice of cheesecake. It's all about the sum total for the week and just making sure it's under control, and aligns with your plans. If I do this and I notice any weight gain, I add extra steps per day to my walks. I prefer a high calorie high activity approach, More than eating a low amount of calories hitting the weights and then just sitting in a chair for the rest of the day, I saw a major improvement in size, strength, and leanness switching to high calorie high activity.

[@charlesrowley1657]

great info........i am on my way to the Big O show in L.V. i should place in the top 3 ...first show ever....living my best life ever with cheat meals now and cheat muscle with shots in my leg!

[@chrisk7693]

i´m eating very healthy high carb, low fat, moderate protein...but i also love unhealthy foods, like most of us :-) so my diet plan also includes every 2 weeks a fun - day where i can eat whatever i want but without going overboard...my fun - day is not for boosting my metabolism or to refeed it´s just because i love this time - out for my brain and my body...no matter whether i am bulking or in a cut :-) greetings from austria, vienna!!!

[@maximusX_]

lol one of my favorite cheat meals is a whole home run inn pizza. protein 120 grams, carbs 2004 grams, fat 120 grams, calories 2400

[@v0idbit69]

In this video, Dr. Mike puts an emphasis on meal timing. Paraphrasing, "eat your cheat meal 2 meals after a workout". What is the magnitude of effect of doing that vs eating your cheat meal right after? More generally, what's the magnitude of effect of meal frequency + protein distribution through the day? Is it measurable on a DEXA scan... monthly? yearly?

[@tsachie4822]

10:13 "As long as you keep on paying me" oh man i died a little

[@lSmokAce]

What i got from this video is that cereal and milk is not a cheat meal if done post workout, good to know

[@scoutwithoutclout]

I've learned that there's a big difference between a cheat meal & a cheat day. I tried a cheat day but lost 3/4 days of progress. Recently I tried 1 cheat meal every 4th night & that seems sustainable. I skip it if I can but I like having the comfort of knowing I can.

[@zezeti2246]

For me the safest is 1 meal a week,if I allow myself more than 1 I end up cheating a few days😅

[@scoutwithoutclout]

@@zezeti2246 1 every 4th turns into once a week if I skip. Sometimes I'll skip 2/3 in a row, but I like having it there as an option if I think I need it. I'm in cutting stage tho so it'll probably change once I switch to maintenance