Let's be real. The moment someone mentions their upcoming "cheat day," there's usually this mix of excitement and guilt in their voice. Like they're planning to commit some sort of dietary crime. I've ...

In the past, diet culture framed food choices in moral terms: good, bad, and, most notoriously, “cheating.” But food isn’t a measure of morality, and higher-calorie dishes aren’t villains; they’re ...

The cheat day mentality has been dressed up as balance, freedom, and even self-care, but let’s call it what it really is. A guilt-soaked trap wrapped in a fun name. The moment someone starts talking ...

For years, diet gurus, fitness influencers, and popular magazines have promoted the idea of a “cheat day” as a way to literally "have your cake and eat it, too." The message is simple: restrict your ...