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This is going to go down these have my name all over them. Time to consume these calories. Yes people I do eat these foods from time to time but I do it based on on my goals and try to plan my “cheats meals” for certain times or days. People always say they are having a “cheat meal” but do you really know what that means…? It’s not every other day or you have been good for 2 days then you just indulge in whatever. When one is on a strict diet regime they occasionally will have a meal that allows for them to eat things that are not apart of the prescribed diet. These are designed to prevent your body from entering a starvation mode where it will hold onto stored body fat for when times get tough. So by increasing calories up to maintenance every week or two should prevent this and keep your weight loss on track. So if you have been really strict with your macros and have stuck to your plan for a period of time I would suggest try to go 12-14 days straight before trying to have “cheat ...

I haven’t had a cheat day in a month and have had no slip ups diet wise haven’t missed a day of exercise and Saturday is finally my cheat day! Hallelujah!!! #fattofitjourney #fattofit #fat2fit #instafitness #instafit #fit #fitfam #fitspo #fitgirl #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #weightloss #weightlossjourney #igfit #igfitness by natashaxjade Source by shaylasaysblog

This week I will be featuring past What It Takes! transformation challenge winners. To apply for the next challenge starting January 2016 click the link in my bio Celeste won the spring 2015 transformation challenge 37 years old Registered Nurse lost 43.4 lbs in 12 weeks “I have always felt big and have tried so many diets. After having my second daughter I was not able to lose weight as I was not sleeping with feeding every 2 hours and then up all day with my other daughter I was tired and frustrated. I went back to shift work and had a lot of other stressors including my dad getting diagnosed with an un-treatable cancer with a prognosis of 4-12 months. I found I was eating to deal with everything. Nadine has been so wonderful supportive encouraging and knowledgeable. I couldn’t have done this incredible change without her. I had never looked at macros before or been very good at planning. I love Nadine’s saying “Fail to plan Plan to fail”. Nadine always has great tips and answers q...

Personal accountability update one month post competition; weight at 136 due to a balance of sensible eating and two cheat meals per week. No regimented dieting and supplements and minimal cardio ( 15-20 minute sessions / 2-3 days a week ) Enjoying the summer gains in the absence of food and training restrictions / intensity. #naturalathlete #naturalaesthetics #naturalbodybuilding #glutegains #muscle #toned #shredded #abs #cardio #gym #fitspo #igfit #cardiofood Source by definecardio