Guilt Free Day 101

Guilt Free days can be a bit of a challenge.  Often you feel like you've worked so hard, and maybe you don't think you should "splurge" or maybe you are afraid you won't be able to get back on track.  But the Guilt Free day is built into the carb cycle for a reason… and that reason is to keep your body guessing and to fulfill those cravings that you may have, because let’s be honest, our lives are meant to be enjoyed and denying ourselves certain foods is not enjoyable! A few things to keep in mind:

• Eat your guilt free meal away from the house. Go to your favorite restaurant instead of bringing treats into the house.
• Remember to drink plenty of water!!
• Don't skip your workout. Even if you do something light - take a walk, do some gentle yoga, etc.
• Weigh yourself before the day begins. Your weight will fluctuate throughout the carb cycle, this is normal as you retain water on high carb days and flush it out on low carb days.
• Remember that this guilt free day is only revving your metabolism up even more! This gets you ready for your next cycle!
• You should be consuming about 1000 calories more than usual on your guilt free day.

Hopefully that is helpful! Remember, our goal is build these habits in a sustainable way, so that we reach our goals without completely depriving ourselves!