That First Cheat Meal

Hard on Heels | That First Cheat Meal

What do competitors dream of during all those weeks of strict dieting? What do they obsess about after weeks of deprivation? 

During the 2022 PA Classic in Allentown, PA held on July 30th, the bikini, figure, and physique competitors shared their food dreams. 

Cheeseburger with bacon and fries and a glass of wine. - Dana M.

Nina’s Capuccino Waffle and Chocolate Stuffed Waffle. Cannoli Cheesecake Cookie. – Angelina F.

Anything from Vegan Treats Bakery in Bethlehem PA. Mushroom Stroganoff - Jasmyn D.

Pizza (any kind). Alexa H.

Cold peppermint Patties (must be cold!). - Sidney P.

Burger with BBQ sauce, French fries with ketchup and pulled pork nachos at Bell Hall Restaurant in Allentown. - Sarah B.

Oreo Blizzard from Dairy Queen. Chicken sandwich with French fries and Mac and cheese from Chik-Fil-A. - Dara V

Egg white omelet with piles of chicken and spinach or a Margherita pizza. - Susan W.

Big Mac with French fries and water. Strawberry margarita with salt rim. - Jennifer S.

Mini Monster Cookie from PDX Cookie Company - Ashley F

Classic original Auntie Anne’s pretzel (currently being warmed in the bag). Bagel Mania Salt bagel with original cream cheese. - Andrea H

Spicy tuna roll from Gonzalez in Lancaster PA - Maureen Y.

Swedish fish gelati from Rita’s. - Claire B 

Bouquet of tacos. - Alina A-C

My dream first meal? Ciabatta bread, a tub of humus and room-temperature Brie cheese. Yum!

Congratulations to all the competitors at this year’s event. It was a pleasure sharing your food dreams with you.