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Cheat on Your Diet and Still Lose Weight

Added to Articles on Thu 02/02/2012

3. Have a Fat-urday Schedule

Even though you’re taking a day off your diet, you should still stick to a structured meal plan. Dr. Oz’s Fat-urday Meal Plan includes 3 meals and 2 snacks that each target a different craving.

 

Dr. Oz’s Fat-urday Meal Plan

 

Breakfast: Eat Your Cheat Fat

It’s best to eat fat in the morning since it provides a good source of energy and fuel throughout the day, and you’ll have plenty of time to burn it off.

 

Eggs are full of good protein and will keep you full. Swap regular bacon for extra lean turkey bacon. Enjoy it all in a breakfast wrap.

 

Order or prepare:

  • 2 strips of turkey bacon
  • 2 eggs
  • Whole wheat wrap

A.M. Snack: Eat Your Cheat Salt

For your salt fix, try brie or goat cheese, both lower-calorie cheese options, on whole grain crackers. Salt can cause fluid retention so it’s best to have your salty snack early – and drink it with a glass of water to help flush out the sodium. One thing we crave about salt is simply having access to it. Once you get your craving for it out of the way, you can stop thinking about it.

 

You’ll need:

  • 1 oz Brie or goat cheese
  • 7 whole-grain crackers
  • Grapes
  • Tall glass of water