Hi David,
I have not read the Blood Sugar Solution book yet, but what I am gathering from reading Dr. Hyman’s articles and answers to questions,is that a cheat day is not advisable.
I was considering easing into the program by possibly using stevia as an ingredient since stevia is said to be a zero calorie plant with health benefits. But as I am learning through reading, this is not a good idea – particularly for those on the advanced plan of the blood sugar program.
If I am understanding correctly, it is best to go ’cold turkey’ and to stay away from anything that can arouse your cravings.
As I think about it, this makes good sense. I know when I have attempted to manage my eating habits at other times, it just takes one small deviation into my ’forbidden’ foods to to start me back on a craving cycle.
I’m sure some others can give you a more informed answer but at least for me, I think progress will be better if I can resist the cheat days for now.

David,
I’m definitely in the same school as Margaret and Sye. Addicts, no reflection on you, probably should not indulge their addiction. Every time I have tried allowing myself cheat days or break days or whatever you want to call them, it eventually gets back to an unhealthy place.

By the same token, it’s often very difficult to think about going forever without something that you crave, so don’t tell yourself that you’ll never have these again. Perhaps when you regain a good measure of health you’ll be able to enjoy an indulgence again. Also, try to remind yourself about all the important reasons not to eat the foods that make you unhealthy and it may get easier to avoid the unhealthy ones.

I don’t know what Dr. Hyman says about this, but since he sees these refined and sugary foods as addictive, he would advocate the same as I’ve said.

Hi David- I’m in my second week on the Advanced Plan. I cut-out everyting strictly by the book with no cheating and I am seeing amazing results – beyond belief. I have no cravings and feel better than I have in many years.