Any Tips on how to stick to a diet

[BatZgirl]

Im planning on starting a diet soon but the problem is I have difficulty sticking to it. For instance Ill do well for the first few days, then a thought of something fattening pops into my head and thats it, its stuck there. I become an addict and just think of that food (usually chocolate) then Ill go out and buy it and think to myself "dont worry Ill go to gym". But I know this is very bad. My weight is quite good and Im in good shape but I want to look AWESOME and to do so I just need to loose about 3KG but im a terrible dieter

Please Help

 

[My End Over Mad her]

discipline yourself
eat your favorite foods just not often and not a shit load
don't hang out with people when they are eating junk
think about how much you will regret it
if you do cheat, imediately go back to dieting don't make the escuse to cheat the rest of the day
don't buy junk food for your home
there's good subtitutes to end cravings like sugar free jello and syrup
don't set any limits like "this is hard enough for most people I can eat this garbage" those are escuses you must push your own limits
don't go out to eat with your friends or drink alcohol
(i miss it so much)
basically you have to decide for yourself become committed
think about how much better you will look
make this your life!

 

[cure]

The way i think of it is that if i go for 1 piece of food i shouldn't eat that i have failed at what i am trying to accomplish. I'll set my time aside for fatty food, say once every 2 weeks. So i can alsway stell myself that i only have so long to go till i can have my pizza or ice cream.

 

[anthrax]

discipline is the secret !

A diet journal might help

 

[diamonddiceclay]

IT's all about willpower

 

[FitFossil]

Call me weird, but I actually like the taste of protein bars. I use them as my "sweet". Sure they have calories (sometimes a lot), but at least they have nutrients too, unlike most other candy and sweets, and you don't get hungry a few minutes later like with sweets.

The ones I like best are Mesotech, Myoplex low carb in blueberry, and PR*Nutrition bars. You have to order the PR*Bars because they're not in stores, but they have awesome flavors: http://www.prbar.com/

 

[georgie24]

yea willpower plus alittle knowledge right diamond...
anyway if you cheat then make it a low fat or none sugar treat like for instance if you feel like splurging on ice cream then grab something like breyers no sugar added or you can even go with something a little more healthier if you find yourself constantlycheating then take action look into" appitaite suppresion" remedys they work only if you want them to



peace georgie

 

[PinK233]

Try Xenadrine or something....that should help with your appetite...I notice when I'm on it I can barely eat my 6 meals, much less thing about junk food....

 

[Elite_Fry]

i seem to have no troubles scrapping bad foods and i rarely have urges... i don't hardly ever eat chocolate, lollies, softdrinks etc. anymore.. which use to be all i ate when i was a younger
just think of it as -
chocolate = fat
lollies = darker freckles
softdrinks = no idea
etc.
umm but i tell you this now, theres no way im getting rid of my alcohol

 

[acer290]

Hey FitFossil, you think your weird? I think of these fiber supplements I take as candy, I'm addicted to them cause they taste so good. Well actually they don't taste amazing, they just have this, i don't know what.

Anyway, to stick to a diet you just fuckin do it. Plus, everytime you go to eat one of those things try pinching the fat at your waist. That should tell you where its at.

 

[Mighty P]

Look at yourself in the mirror. If you want to diet, you obvioulsly don't like the way you look. So, just in the mirror at what you don't like everytime you want to eat something.

 

[georgie24]

pink233

is that really you in that avatar

 

[MS]

The best way I have found to stick to a diet (aside from pure willpower) is to allow yourself reward meals. For instance you tell yourself that if you follow the diet EXACTLY for the next 6 days then you can have anything you want for the seventh day without feeling guilty. A more sucessful version of this is to allow yourself a cheat day (or meal) where you allow yourself all of the low fat, high carb foods you desire. This is better for you and your weight loss goals than an all out, high fat cheat day/meal, but requires a little more restraint (unless you on a CKD).

 

[PinK233]

yup

 

[lonewulf]

You have to WANT it bad. You have to have dedication and willpower and want to make it happen. You have to say to yourself I want this and nothing is going to stop me. Aside from drive and disipline, take a cheat meal once a week. good luck!

 

[georgie24]

pink233

 

[cure]

Pink, no offense to you because i'm sure you have a better body but in your avatar you kinda remind me of Jennifer Capriati. If you tell me you are then i retract what i said about the body thing.

 

[javaguru]

Place the most disgusting picture of yourself that you can find on your fridge and anywhere else your prone to crave foods. For example, on your desk at work if you go to the candy machines.

 

[BatZgirl]

You guys are misunderstanding me here

Place the most disgusting picture of yourself that you can find on your fridge and anywhere else your prone to crave foods. For example, on your desk at work if you go to the candy machines.

Thanks for the quotes guys but I think you have misunderstood me. I am not fat, i am not ugly and have no problem with my current weight. but as I said I love JUNK Food. Ive stayed away from it for about 6 months and my bf persentage has dropped quite a bit since then.

My problem is I LOVE JUNK FOOD and all I need is some advice or tips on how to stay away.

See The problem started when I quit smoking, and started turning to food as a subsititue for smoking. WHen I realised I was picking up weight I stopped before it was too late. Now Im at gym working out and getting back in shape but damn is it hard not eating McDonalds and Chockkies

I think thats my whole problem. Im not fat so I in my mind I dont think I need a diet but Id like to go one to drop my BF persentae even more and look not good like i do now but awesome!

 

[georgie24]

batzgirl

you can do it just keep picking yourself backup after the slips and falls and i promise you will fall in line with your goals and be happy as ever

 

[MR. BMJ]

KEEP BUSY to keep your mind off food.

Use different methods on slowing down your nutrient digestion/absorption. Therefore, creating an environment of satiety longer.

Have someone else do your grocery shopping if you find yourself raiding the cookie isle. Just don't by the shit to begin with.

Plan and prepare your meals ahead of time and when you start getting hungry, have some protein like meat.

If you want to have those sugary foods, limit them to a post-workout meal onc4e or twice a week. Therefore, the sugar will be used for a "good" cause in the body.

Also, its alright to have your shit and eat it too...just don't overdue it. I'm considering this since you stated that you are not in bad shape to begin with. Just try not to eat too much for the day...too many calories = fatass...well for me at least.

BMJ

 

[Cuts]

Whenever I'm about to go all out on a dieting phase, it always helps me to write everything out... meals, times, workouts, cardio, cheat days, everything. Then, I make a sort of self-contract with myself and sign and date it. Whenever I feel tempted, I pull it out and read over it... it gives me the will power I need to not cheat... to not cheat MYSELF. Sounds stupid, but it works for me. Good luck!