Is There a P90X Cheat Day?
I’ve been asked at least a hundred times if there is a food cheat day in the P90X nutrition plan or can you cheat 1 day a week while doing P90X? The definitive answer is always the same, NO! Now does this mean that you can’t indulge in a piece of cheese cake or a have a few beers now and then? Of course it doesn’t, but think about what kind of results you are trying to attain. Following the P90X nutrition plan is just as important as the workouts themselves so if you want a cheat day it will probably show. I don’t eat 100% clean 100 percent of the time. I really don’t want too. I do try and follow a 90-10 rule though. I try and eat clean about 90% of the time and 10% of the time I might indulge in a libation or 4 slices of pizza or some awesome Mexican food or, well, you get the picture. What does this mean? Well, I figure my results will be about 90% of what they really could be and I’m OK with that. Do I want to see my six pack or drink a 6 pack? Well I want both but unfortunately it doesn’t seem like I will be able to have my cake and eat it too. I have had some great results but I just want those belly bursting foods when I want them and that’s it. So did I cheat? Well, I wouldn’t call it that but I did stray from the nutrition plan a few times. Most of the time I was eating really good so I wasn’t to concerned with it. The 90 – 10 rule is a good rule to follow. At the very least you should follow the 80 – 20 rule and eat clean about 80% of the time. If you can accomplish this you will see some pretty good results.
Lucky for me I do not have to many cravings. I really don’t care about sweets, candy, pastries, junk food or fast food. My weaknesses are Mexican food, Italian food (carbs galore) and a nice cold beer. I guess that’s not too bad. If I limit myself to just these few vices I am pretty happy with my results.
There are the 100% people out there who say you have to eat clean 100% of the time. If you can do this then go for it. I can do it too I just choose not too. 90 – 10 works for me. Sometimes it’s even 100% and sometimes it’s 95%. It really is habit for me now to stay in the clean 90% so I really don’t have to think about it too much. You will find that the better you eat the less cravings you will have and of course you will have more energy and feel better too. You will want to keep feeling this way so eating clean will become your habit too.
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If you eat clean 90% time: I have a cheat day and therefore eat clean 86% of the time…. 6/7 days
my 6 days are completely clean.
That’s awesome Ryan. That’s what it takes if you want to see that 6 pack. Personally I like Mexican food and beer too much so I will probably never be 100% clean.