Cheat or Treat? Rethink Your Food Choices with our San Jose Nutrition Coaches

Our San Jose Nutrition Coaches want to talk about the difference between “cheat meals” and “treat meals.”

Both are common terms that get tossed around a lot (especially on social media)...

But while they might SOUND similar, our San Jose Nutrition Coaches want you to know that there’s a massive difference between the two when it comes to your mindset…

And maybe even when it comes to your long-term relationship with food!

First, cheat meals…

• They make you think that some foods are “good” and others are “bad.”
• So, when you “cheat” by eating “bad” foods you normally avoid, it can lead to negative feelings like guilt, shame, or failure. 

• PLUS, it can lead to a free-for-all mindset where you eat even MORE than you normally would because it’s a rare chance to eat “forbidden” foods.

• This can get in the way of your results… and even worse, set you up for unhealthy eating patterns.

What about treat meals?

• They give you a chance to enjoy the foods you love without the idea that you’re breaking any rules.
• This helps you create a positive relationship with food because you’re not labeling them either “good” or “bad.” 
• Treats are usually planned and enjoyed in moderation… and moderation is a lot easier to achieve when a food isn’t “forbidden.
• Treat meals can help you be successful over the long term because you don’t feel deprived.

Changing those two little letters from “ch”eat to “tr”eat might seem like a tiny choice, but over time it can pay off with a better relationship with food…

Without the “all or nothing” thinking that makes some foods off-limits.

Sometimes all it takes is a shift in mindset to help get you on the path to serious results!

If you’re ready to kickstart a healthy routine so you can start feeling energized, confident, and in control of your fitness journey without the frustration of plateaus or the pain of ineffective strategies we're here to help! At Method3 Fitness, our San Jose Nutrition Coaches help our clients find solutions that last a lifetime.

Committed to Your Success,

The Method3 Fitness Team