On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss the concept of "treat meals". We discuss what they are, how they work, and how they can be beneficial. We also discuss some pitfalls to avoid with treat meals.

We start the episode by defining what a treat meal is. We don't call them "cheat meals" because the word cheat tends to have a negative connotation. We don't want to feel guilty for having occasional treat meals. Food is meant to be enjoyed. We can be strategic with treat meals so that they serve us on our journey to changing our body composition.

Some people make the mistake of having treat meals too frequently and this can result in us consuming too many calories over the course of the week. Sometimes will be in a caloric deficit Monday-Friday and then go off the rails on the weekends. This is a common mistake people make.

We also don't want to engage in a binge cycle where we're eating everything in sight on a treat day. That's why we are big proponents of having a "treat meal" and then eating regularly for the rest of the day.

Time Stamps:

0:52 - We don't call them cheat meals.

1:22 - What is a "treat meal"?

2:14 - Treat meals play a role in changing our body composition.

3:20 - Examples of treat meals.

5:21 - The checkpoint to get more energy and "Iron Will".

8:49 - What's a regular day versus a "Treat Meal Day"?

11:08 - Some mistakes people make with treat meals.

12:44 - Some people go off the rails on the weekends.

14:00 - Some engage in a scarcity mindset with food on treat days.

15:04 - Plan ahead, be flexible.

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Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.