May 2010

What Is Your Favorite Cheat Meal?

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In the video above, I address the following question:

Is there a healthy way to cheat on your diet?

Are cheat meals unhealthy?

Will cheat meals make you fat?

Is there such a thing as healthy cheat meals?

What is my favorite cheat meal?

After you watch this video, tell me what your favorite cheat meal is in the comment section below (despite the appearances of the video, mine is chocolate, not nachos).

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