Cheat meals fit into a healthy diet if you hit your daily calories and protein targets. Over-restricting damages your mental health and leads to disordered eating, while occasional treats make the diet sustainable. Once you nail those two numbers, eat whatever you want.
Tastes good like soul food. Does anyone else hate people on social media with wooden chopping boards? Listen, you can fucking have both. Yes, you should be eating nutrient-dense whole foods, but that doesn't mean you can't also enjoy some foods that might not be as healthy for you in moderation. In fact, I'd argue not over-restricting and completely cutting out these foods is actually mentally healthier. For you because you're not going to give yourself a fucking eating disorder thinking some Rice Krispies or a delicious chocolate ball is gonna fucking kill you. Trust me, the stress of trying to cut out all of these foods will kill you much faster than just enjoying a nice bowl of the world's best cereal. And remember, the most important part of your diet is hitting your overall calorie goal and your overall protein goal. If you do those 2 things, yes, you can still eat foods you enjoy. And if you need to know what your calorie and protein goal should be, just click this link in my bio right here.
