Turns Out These 7 Guilty Pleasures Are Amazingly Healthy For Women!

#1 Not so guilty pleasures!

Everyone deserves a bit of indulgence sometimes. Whether that means eating an extra large chocolate bar or sleeping in until noon on a workday (after calling in sick), humans by nature crave pleasure. That pleasure can come in many forms, depending on who you are. You could have materialistic pleasures, you could be fueled by pleasures of the food variety or you could even get pleasure from some traditionally strange things. Abraham Maslow, the father of the human needs chart, says that we become fulfilled and "self-actualized" after adhering to basic human needs. Meaning that we all have more needs than just the basic; food, water, and shelter.

These needs tend to become categorized as "guilty pleasures" due to our societies emphasis on the basic needs. However, most women have fond that yourself in your guilty pleasures is actually healthy for you!

#2 "Cheating" on you diet...

We commonly think that starting a diet means never eating the fattening foods we love. No chocolate, no junk food, no chips, no wine, no fun! But this kind of weight loss plan can actually lead to more cravings, fixating on forbidden foods -- and goals abandoned long before their time. The truth, according to the experts, is that you can have your weight loss and eat cake, too -- as long as you "cheat" on your diet the sensible way.

Taking away a person's favorite foods can be the death knell to a diet, says David NW. Grotto, RD, LD, author of 101 Foods That Can Save Your Life. "I think splurging on a diet is mandatory, not an option," he says.

Grotto says that "structured cheating" is the way to go. There's a difference between enjoying your favorite foods occasionally and eating everything you adore, he says. The key is deciding what you want and how much is reasonable, then to "eat it with full consciousness ... lick your lips, and then move on with your life."

#3 Getting your groove on!

Obviously, dancing is good for your body! It's cardio. It's just proven, however listening to music also lifts your mood and boosts your creativity, helping to keep depression at bay and also relieving stress. So get your dancing shoes on and shake it that baby maker!

#4 Behind closed doors...

It's staring you in the face... literally. You just have to pop that zit! Yes, there is a right and wrong way to pop a pimple. However, popping the pimple is good for you. It's a sign you're taking notice of possible health concerns. Guess what? Observing what you're leaving behind in the toilet is, too. Your excrement and menstrual wastes give giant clues as to what is happening inside your body. So get familiar with what's coming out of you! Knowing what's NOT normal gives you a big advantage to staying healthy.

#5 Super Flirt!

Single or not, flirting is great for you!It not only improves your relationships with others, it also improves your physical and emotional health. Flirting is about finding your authentic self and being fully present with others. Having a positive impact on others boosts your self-esteem and self-value. Obviously, these things are good for everyone involved. Besides, it's harmless.

#6 Your secret shows.

We all have secret shows that we just can't pull away from and can't admit it. It might be an old childhood cartoon, a show your kids watch, reality tv or sports show, either way, it's not something you want anyone else to come in on. Believe it or not, that's good. It's good for everyone to have something they enjoy on their own. We can't do everything with others and the fact we like something no one else does helps to reinforce the validity of our own opinions.

#7 "THOSE" books... you know the ones.

The steamy sex scenes, the predictable plot, the unrealistic romance... it's rather embarrassing yet extremely healthy for you to read. "Trashy" novels help young ladies to figure out their fantasies in a safe space without the negative reinforcement of being a "slut" or "trashy" just because they're interested in sex. It stretches the imagination as well as reduces stressors that other mediums could cause, after all, no one wants someone walking in on them watching porn.