Cheat-Day Prevention

Alright, so let's face it. We all have cheat days, right? Right.

We skip an exercise.

We eat chocolate.

We take too many "rest days".

We don't push ourselves to run that extra lap.

We skip those before-bed crunches.

We don't max out on squats.

You get the point.

It happens.

Because we're busy.

Because we're rushed.

Because we're sore.

Because we're hurt.

Because we're hungry.

Because we're tired.

Because we're embarrassed.

For whatever reason, we cheat.

Every once in a while, it really won't make a difference.

It becomes a problem when it becomes a habit.

And the hardest part is breaking it-

Getting back in the swing of things.

However, there are a few things you can do to prevent this dilemma:

• The "two day rule": NEVER take more than two days off from working out.
• Stay motivated: remind yourself why you're kicking your own ass.
• Stick to a schedule: you're more likely to always be able to make time.
• Take your time: make every rep, step, and bite count.
• Improvise: even if you can't make it to the gym, you can always work out anywhere.

Most importantly, always remember:

YOU'RE ONLY CHEATING YOURSELF.

 

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Yes, this post was inspired by my Spring Break.

You caught me.

I ate a fried Oreo and only lifted once.

Feel free to yell at me.

That is all.

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