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- Many people try to lose weight.
- A "cheat meal" often feels like a welcome break.
- One big meal rarely ruins long-term progress.
- One meal has only a small physical effect overall.
- Feeling guilty after a meal can cause more eating.
- Planned treats help people stay on track.
- Unplanned binges can start a harmful cycle.
- Social posts can show extreme food portions.
- More studies are needed on this topic.
- Try planned flexibility instead of strict punishment.
Difficult words
- cheat meal — a planned food treat during a diet
- ruin — cause something to fail or endruins
- guilty — feeling bad about something you did
- planned — decided before and made ready
- binge — a short time of eating too muchbinges
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Discussion questions
- Do you like a planned treat when you diet?
- Have you ever felt guilty after a meal?
- Do you prefer flexibility or strict rules when you eat?
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