WW weekly: The truth about "cheat days"

Can they help—or hurt? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [WW] 's Weekly March 8–14, 2020 [ONE THING TO DO THIS WEEK Think progress, not perfection] [ONE THING TO DO THIS WEEK Give the Healthy Eating Zone a go] Trying to be perfect is unrealistic—and possibly a waste of time. Science shows that being kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned (hey, you’re human!) can actually help you get back on track with eating better and moving more. Frustrated because you've veered off course? Cut yourself some slack by imagining what you'd say to a friend in the same situation. Then repeat those words to yourself! Join WW for more stay-on-track strategies and 24/7 support. [Count me in!]( Meet Aransas Savas, WW Coach and Senior Director of Global Customer Experience Eat with us How I get more greens “If I make a decadent dinner—say, lasagna or pizza—I serve myself a slice and then crowd the rest of my plate with kale or arugula salad. I get a little cheesy goodness and a lot of greens in every bite. It spreads the yumminess out over the entire meal, and I’m satisfied with a single SmartPoints®-friendly portion.” [More low–SmartPoints value dinner ideas]( Eat with us How I get more greens Meet Aransas Savas, WW Coach and Senior Director of Global Customer Experience “If I make a decadent dinner—say, lasagna or pizza—I serve myself a slice and then crowd the rest of my plate with kale or arugula salad. I get a little cheesy goodness and a lot of greens in every bite. It spreads the yumminess out over the entire meal, and I’m satisfied with a single SmartPoints®-friendly portion.” [More low–SmartPoints value dinner ideas]( What’s for lunch? Fuel up with these SmartPoints-friendly ideas! [Monday]( [Honey mustard chicken salad on whole wheat]( [Tuesday]( [Cheeseburger crunch wrap]( [Wednesday]( [Lazy deviled egg snack lunch]( [Thursday]( [Greek salad kebabs]( [Friday]( [Super-easy slow-cooker three-bean chili]( [16 more lunch ideas]( You asked, WW answered Is it OK to have "cheat" days? First, let's all agree to stop using that word. Healthy eating is about balance, and fitting all of the foods you love into your journey can actually help you stay on track. Here, a few ways to make that happen. Plan for sweets. Pick a night each week to indulge in something special, like a slice of rich chocolate cake, and give yourself permission to truly enjoy it! This can help prevent feelings of deprivation. Limit the leftovers. Can't say no to chips or ice cream but need to stock up for a party? Buy them at the last minute so that you're not tempted to dig in pre-celebration. Enjoy the snacks on the big day but send any extra bags or pints home with your guests. Keep a sense of perspective. Whether you spend a few too many SmartPoints on pizza or find that you've gone way over your Budget at happy hour, remember: It's not the end of the world! You can get back on track, beginning with your next bite. [Keep reading]( Trending on Instagram [Follow us]( [I used to be young and fun, but now I get excited when I see Brussels sprouts on the menu.]( ZeroPoint™ ingredient of the week Mushrooms How to cook them Mushrooms shine when sautéed on their own, but they also complement other ingredients beautifully. For example, you could combine them with Greek yogurt to make a creamy sauce for pasta or baked potatoes, or toss them into spinach salad in place of bacon. 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