Body's reaction to a cheat meal

[velvett]

Im new here and started working out and eating very clean about 3 to 4 weeks ago. So far the results have been great. Havent lost any weight on the scale but am able to fit into suits and jeans that havent fit in years. The fat loss around the waist is very noticable. Thanks for everyone's advise on all the posts...but...

Last night my wife and I went out for a belated anniversary dinner. Looking at the menu it killed me to eat this crap but opted for a nice porterhouse steak, large salad and garlic mashed potatoes. Getting back home I felt like crap. I could literally feel the salt taking effect on my body in my feet and hands. This morning its like my body is trying to get rid of this stuff asap...if you know what I mean...

Anyone else experience adverse reactions to thier cheat meals?

Honestly - it was probably just a reaction to salt and dairy - which is totally normal especially if you are very clean in your food choices. I get the same thing - you can watch my hands and ankles swell up - time and lots of water will help get you back to normal.

I do find that steak will sometimes just sit like a brick for days and other times I will wake up the next day starving.

You can try dandelion root - it may help you with the salt/water retention.

 

[velvett]

I hear ya... i've put on 10 lbs overnight before

Me too.

I actually have a 15 lb window that I vary in weight - it used to be closer to 20lb but it comes off as quickly as it comes on.

It not as bad as it seems - if you drink more than a gallon of water (1 gall = 8lbs) and say you didn't work out or you've eaten something that typically bloats you - it's really easy to tip the scales higher 10lbs at any given time.