cheat meal

cheat meal
 n.— «By setting aside one day a week to eat junk food or whatever you want you take control of your cravings and eat on your terms. This is often referred to as a “cheat meal” because you are deliberately cheating on you diet. This is a method of rewarding yourself for eating well during the rest of the week and provides a much needed psychological boost.» —“Behavioral Conditioning” FamousAndRich.com Apr. 17, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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