Diets. What most of us think of are strict programs that determine what and when we eat. What about our weekend pleasures? After reading CNN’s article on diets, posted by Jacque Wilson, studies show that weekend indulgences will not effect long term weight loss.

Studies show that out of an average of 80 adults, weighing themselves everyday for one month, their highest gaining days were Sundays and Mondays, but throughout the week the extra weight was worked off. With this study, each weekend the participants were given the opportunity to indulge, even on their diets.

As a result, it is scientifically shown that even if you do indulge on the weekends, it will not permanently affect your long term weight goal as long as you maintain your diet on the week days.

After asking Sofia Carrillo what she thought about this article, she says “I think this is really good that girls, who tend to get more insecure about weight, are still able to eat the things they like and are still able to achieve their weight goal.” With that statement I agree completely and am ecstatic about this discovery.