I have been having 1 CHEAT MEAL per week since I started this in OCT 04. Myself and my wife have whatever we want for our friday night dinner. Could be Pizza, Indian Take Out etc. I have lost over 30lbs and my wife over 20lbs this way. If it helps in the long run im not sure...but we are loosing and it keeps us sane knowing if we want a treat we can have it. We are very strict the rest of the week , and once the cheat meal (or hour) is over ..its back to LC'ing.

Works for us