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Women bulk?

Do others have cheat meals / treats? If so how often and what is your cheat / treat of choice?

I'll admit I don't gorge myself but its enough to look forward to throughout the week and feel 'full' afterwards
 
fatchicslim said:
Do others have cheat meals / treats? If so how often and what is your cheat / treat of choice?

I'll admit I don't gorge myself but its enough to look forward to throughout the week and feel 'full' afterwards
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i don't believe in the concept of cheat meals because that is a negative concept ... as if there is good and bad food, you know?

i allow myself treats nearly every day within my macro allowance.

i eat at least half my daily intake after 6pm so I feel full every night

My fave treat is usually chocolate
But I'll have stuff that I make or a pastry/dessert.
I don't eat junk food though, never have.

pizza is not a cheat meal in my view. maybe because I'm italian lol
 
I think I'm used to eating quite clean - I don't crave or miss any foods, but I understand the negative perception that can be conjured up with the 'cheat' meal .

The desserts I've seen on your page are absolutely mouth watering!!!! You're so talented
 

Agree. Cheat meals makes it sound as if you have cheated your diet.

Fit foods you enjoy into your diet and no such thing as making yourself feel guilty about cheat meals.
 
One last question (for tonight anyway lol)......

Cardio when 'bulking / building'.....yes / no?

Does it depend on whether one is trying to 'bulk / build' and maintain lean-ness - in which case they would continue with cardio? Or is there no hard and fast rule and down to personal preference?
 

I do very little cardio ... which is a shame cos I really love it (said noone ever except me lol)

if you lift heavy you get some conditioning from that too in terms of cardiovascular benefit.

but it depends on why you want to do it. I do a little bit mainly because i have asthma and respiratory allergies and it helps me keep my lung capacity up (plus I really do love it )
 
I do one session a week of HIIT training atm treadmill interval sprints full capacity so when I get off I AM stuffed
 
Well this week I'm doing it because I'm being paid to do it...

Sounds bad but I do enjoy instructing - but I'm conscious that it can have a detrimental effect on my new 'passion' if that makes sense.
 


Interdasting... Who's work is this?

Can you link???
 
I can't link, as they just email documents, but it's FitAngels Inc - Janere Reid.

Don't get me wrong, for some it is probably suitable, and her girls DO look amazing - it's just not in line with my goals - and I'm not convinced one size fits all in fitness in these cases....I personally know one girl and she does look amazing and swears by her methods. I guess it's individual. I just couldn't pay $1200 for a comp prep package.

I became cautious when she asked me to complete a questionnaire and send pics then replied how awesome I was. I actually thought I must have been looking good until a friend told me she had the same 'line' from her then persuaded her to do one on one training. $600 for 10 x 30 min sessions....ouch!
 
One size fits all programs are fundamentally flawed. If it cannot be personalised for you specifically, don't hand over the money
 

I could be wrong on this, but if you upped your food for the day by an amount which would suit the extra exercise, I don't think there would be any negative affect to your body's make up.

If anything, the odd bit of cardio should help with lung capacity, which hopefully will aid in breathing when lifting heavy.

I am no expert, but I find getting clean air makes a massive difference to my squats and deads, especially when trying to push out big set numbers like 10 reps + .
 
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