How many weeks from a contest do you eliminate a cheat meal (assuming you take on).

It depends. There's no firm answer on this. In my past preps it has been as far out as 9 weeks and as close as 3. Just depends on how well I'm leaning out.

Thanks for the response. I am 14 weeks out and I feel guilty when I have my cheat meal. I should really try to enjoy them now while I can. I enjoy them as I eat them but feel so guilty afterwards. And it is not like I am eating a whole pizza or anything like that. Thanks!

I haven't had a cheat meal in over 5 months and mentally I feel better for not having it. Now I look forward to other things: an off day, time with friends, shopping,etc instead of food that I would feel guilty right afterwards for eating.

My last contest prep I had a cheat meal once a week, and this prep there is none. I am much happier and more stable this time around for sure. I say eliminate it altogether.

After my show, it'll be a whole other story though! :)

Iron siren thanks. After the mental anguish yesterday. along with the stomach discomfort that requied large doses of tums, I am thinking I am going to eliminate them as well. Thanks!

depends, I had them up to 4 weeks.
doesn't have to be bad cheat you can have good cheat meal, like sushi or just higher carb meal if you are on low carb diet

My go to guide for clean cheating is Clean Eating Magazine. I look forward to making something new and it is all clean, whole foods. The recipes I make for the cheat isn't something I would normally eat through the week, but I don't have to feel guilty about it. Today I'm making Windy City Deep Dish Pizza...yummm.

Thanks. I have a sub to that mag as well. Good suggestion. My last cheat meal was a Greek style chicken that I made and a salad with "real" lo-fat dressing. So not much of a cheat but it still upset me nonetheless. Maybe sushi next time it is :)