Cheat Meal vs Refeed

Cheat meals and refeeds are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Cheat meals involve rewarding yourself with a singular deviation from your regular meal plan. Whereas refeeds are well-planned meals aimed at intentionally increasing your calorie intake over a specific period, usually after a prolonged deficit. Here we discuss the differences and purposes of both cheat meals and refeeds.