I think if you don't lose complete control over your nutrition, relaxing with a few fun foods now and then is perfectly okay. The USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov even gives you a few (like less than 200) calories every day to enjoy as a small treat. The problem occurs when you add extra calories every day, then your weight goes up and your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes goes up along with your weight.
So how do you do it? Do you have a little treat every day? Do you eat right almost every day and have a 'day off' from your healthy diet once a week? I'm more of the eat a little something fun every day type of person - usually chocolate - and maybe once a month I 'll have a day when I eat things that I typically avoid like a big ice cream sundae. Of course, even on one of those days, I still eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
Need a little help keeping your weekends under control or taming your sweet tooth? Here's how:
