Originally Posted by
KraneXL
I kind of agree with your wife on this especially because there are valuable nutrient in fruits that may not be readily available if you restrict your diet too much. One of the reasons why PSMF (an extreme form of keto) is only advised for a short duration. I don't think of it as cheating, rather, a reward for all you hard work. Just plan it as a special day once a week or biweekly.
I did Atkins before I changed to Keto, and that is actually in the Atkins book.
"...pick a cheat day. It can be Sunday when you go out for breakfast. Saturday night at the bar with friends. Date night with the spouse..."