One question I have answered a lot is this one: Do I cheat?
Sure, I do. I'm on the Zone about ninety percent of the time, and I feel that "cheating" (or having a "cheat day") helps me maintain the Zone better.
At various times, I have eaten (and some would say "scarfed") the following: Brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate candy (I am a chocoholic), vegetarian pizza (just last Friday), sugar-free Oreo cookies, Carolina pulled pork barbeque sandwiches, and pancakes. In addition, I have consumed low-to-moderate amounts of alcohol (namely, light beers and wine).
The point of my "confession" is this: You can cheat while on the Zone. For once, I encourage you to cheat. You might find it satisfying in the long run. :-) Just remember: Pick one (and only one) day of the week to cheat. After that one day of "gluttony," get back on the wagon!
