Caitlin Marchant Coaching

Why I don’t like the term “cheat meal”…

I genuinely hate the term cheat meal.
The problem is that it automatically demonises the food you’re about to eat, making it seem like you’ve done something wrong.

Instead, I encourage my clients to call it an off-plan meal.

It might sound like a small change, but psychologically it makes a huge difference. It helps remove the idea that foods are either “good” or “bad” and instead allows you to see food for what it is — food.

Years ago, I’d tell myself I’d had a cheat meal or that I’d cheated on my diet. Even if it was just a meal out with family, I’d end up feeling guilty afterwards.

Now, I see those meals as an opportunity to enjoy food that isn’t part of my usual routine. No guilt. No shame. Just enjoying the moment.

Why I give my clients off-plan meals:
• A psychological break – Dieting for 20+ weeks is hard. Sometimes you need a break from tracking, weighing and thinking about food.
• Refeeds – After prolonged periods of dieting and lower calorie intake, glycogen stores can become depleted. A temporary increase in carbohydrates can help replenish those stores and support training performance.
• Birthdays and celebrations – You get one birthday a year. Enjoy the meal. Make the memories.
• Holidays – You’ve worked all year for that week away. Enjoy the food, the experiences and the time with the people you love.

My one rule around off-plan meals:
Don’t be a di****ad.
Enjoy yourself, but don’t use it as an excuse to eat everything in sight.

Be sensible. Have the dessert. Have the burger. Have the drinks if you want them.

Just remember that one meal doesn’t make your progress—and one meal won’t ruin it either.

408 days to transform my body.

408 days ago I decided that was it I needed to change and have a new goal. I set myself the task of a photoshoot - did I think 1 year ago I would look this way? Absolutely not!

Was all the hard work worth it?? Absolutely!

If your considering changing your body or transform your life - DO IT

Behind the scenes from today’s shoot 📷

I would like to say a big thank you to caybasey for putting up with prep for 18 weeks and being my biggest cheerleader ❤️

georgehanks_cbh for being the best coach I have had, dealing with my wobbles, digestion and being incredible at his job! 😮‍💨

mattthomasphoto for being excellent and super calming during the shoot! Cannot wait to see the photos 📷

Lil shout out to my beauty girls -
Waxing cwbeauty_edit
Hairdresser viks_hairdressing
Spray tan the_beauty_chambers_
Makeup aliciaedwardsmua
Outfits womensbest & sheinofficial

T -2 days & here’s how it went

- officially 10kg down from start of prep
- backed off weights in the gym which was hard for me
- tapered cardio down
- tapered steps
- missing parcel
- beauty prep done (including 1 broken nail)
- now time to chill the f**k out before Saturday

1 year - 20kg down
18 weeks - 10kg down

If your thinking about changing, just do it - you won’t regret it