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Why one cheat meal usually does not ruin weight loss (Level A1) — blue and white i love you round plate

Why one cheat meal usually does not ruin weight lossCEFR A1

31 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Total Shape, Unsplash

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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 end
    ruins
  • guilty — feeling bad about something you did
  • planned — decided before and made ready
  • binge — a short time of eating too much
    binges

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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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