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Refeed Days Explained: A Planned Break From a Diet

5 August 2026 3 min read

A refeed day — a planned day of higher calorie intake during an otherwise sustained deficit — sounds counterintuitive, but it serves a real purpose for some members on longer diets.

It's psychological as much as physiological

A scheduled break from restriction can meaningfully improve adherence to the diet overall, by giving a member something to look forward to rather than an indefinite restriction.

It's planned, not just 'a cheat day'

The difference between a useful refeed and an unplanned binge is the word planned — a refeed fits into the week's overall structure rather than derailing it.

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