You absolutely must have this if you’re being strict with your diet because you’re training hard……
I like to refer to it as treat day rather than cheat, a reward for all your hard work, if you don’t have this, you’ll go mad and you’re likely to be less effective, as what you’re doing will become more and more like a chore.
Iv heard tons of stories over the years of people giving up their favourite food, which I couldn’t imagine doing, mainly because I’m a 🐷, but even to the point where they won’t have honey on their porridge for example, now that is just painful to hear.
I do believe you should have more of what you like, life is for living, there is obviously a line where you can have too much, but you’re meant to be doing it because you enjoy it, making it too strict will take that away.
Cheers,
Paul