Hey RunKitty...
My friend who has lost over 100+ in less than 10 months swears by a cheat day and has one every week. There is research that shows spiking your calories and carbs does make your metabolism increase. That is the science behind the low carb/high carb cycling diet that many are using including my friend.
I am way to sensitive to carbs to try it because eating high carbs can send me into a binge. I ate bread while I was away and had to be careful about it. However I know when I go home there will be famous hot dogs, pizza and homemade bread in my future.
I missed my walking while gone, but I am focused again and was back on the track at 5 this morning. Got in over 6K steps and will be doing some floor stuff after I finish here.
Glad to see the you're having such success with your program Kathryn. I'm smiling just because I know you are. You go girl LOL
Next on my desk list is to print off my Aug fitness challenge. I see burpees in my future UGH