The effect of cheat meals on body weight and metabolism is often misunderstood. While occasional indulgence is considered normal, the physiological impact of such meals is not uniform across individuals. Differences in calories required per day, along with variations in muscle mass vs fat mass, mean that identical food intake can lead to different metabolic outcomes. This is particul... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/cheat-meals-impact-on-women-vs-men/5191