Personal trainer spills the ‘four-bite rule’ she swears by – and it’s the secret to scoring your dream summer body

A fitness expert shared the dessert rule she swears by when indulging in dessert. People who’ve tried it are calling it “life-changing.”

Lindsey Mattheusan expert in metabolism and hormones, specializing in women’s health and fitness, regularly shares easy-to-follow tips online.

And recently she amazed a bodybuilder Brad Jensen when she told him about her “four bites” dessert rule on a podcast.

“You eat about four bites of dessert and then you stop,” he summarized.

‘The first bite is so good, the second is also very good, the third is quite good but not as good as the second – and the fourth is good but not as good as the first.’

Lindsey Matthews told FEMAIL that a small treat a day can help people control their sweet tooth.

“I think if you try to cut something out completely, you’ll just want it more. So I’m all about moderation and incorporating your favorite foods in small amounts,” she said.

Lindsey’s favorite treat is a “pizookie,” a freshly baked cookie with a large scoop of ice cream.

“I think if you try to cut something out completely, you’ll just want it more. So I’m all about moderation and incorporating your favorite foods in small amounts,” says American trainer Lindsey Matthew

Fitness enthusiasts loved the American trainer’s measured approach to enjoying decadent sweets, with many saying they couldn’t wait to try it.

“I’ve been doing this for years… four bites and you can enjoy it without too many consequences,” one woman said.

“This is so damn true! Four bites versus feeling sick after eating the whole thing,” another agreed.

“This is a great idea… I have a sweet tooth and I love desserts… Definitely worth a try!”, one chimed in.

Others felt that four bites of some desserts was not enough.

Australian dietician Jessica Spendlove recommends eating a high-protein snack before you indulge in your sweet tooth to prevent your body from overloading itself with the wrong foods.

“You’ve obviously never had vanilla cake from Costco, and after 32 bites it’s still amazing… stop with all this nonsense,” one woman joked.

Another counterargument: They only needed four bites to eat an entire dessert: “If it takes you more than four bites to eat a dessert, you’re doing it wrong.”

One man refused to hold back when it came to eating sweets.

“If I start it, I finish it, that’s the rule,” he said.

Australian top dietitian and coach Jessica Spendlove told FEMAIL she would skip the method.

“That may be a strategy that can be helpful for some people, but if you’re eating a dessert that you’re supposed to enjoy and you don’t do that often, just eat the whole dessert and enjoy it,” Jessica said.

Instead, she shared a method she recommends to her clients.

“Eat a nutritious, high-protein snack first, like Greek yogurt or cheese and crackers, and then eat sweets,” she said.

Jessica explained that cravings for sweets can simply be a sign that you are hungry, so eat something sweet first and then enjoy the treat.