Washington D.C.: Changing the word 'cheat' with 'treat' can make all the difference! For every one of us, food is one of the greatest pleasures. It's something everyone makes room for, but eating your favourite treats while on a weight loss plan, often referred to as cheat meals, will be nothing but cheating on your diet.

"Cheat meals are an indication of not being happy with your diet," Mascha Davis, a dietician told CNN. The decision to include treat meals may vary from person to person. Here are some considerations to incorporate treat meals into your eating plan: