What's the best way I can stay on track with my diet/workout plan?

[Anonymous]

I started a diet ( nothing drastic) but I'm watching what I eat and drinking lots less of sweet drinks and replacing those with water. But it is so freaking hard to pass up the stuff I used to get. I was going to get a bikini and hang it up and let that be my encouragement to loose the weight but that wouldn't be smart since I'm wanting to loose thongs would change. I'm struggling to stay on track. I'm about 155 and am wanting to loose at least 20 pounds by June. Does that sound realistic and im about 5'4 .

[Cmasterson]

Also drinking lemon gets rid of random hunger like late at night when you want a snack, its okay to have something little and healthy but opt for a lemon water. By June I definitely think thats realistic, remember also that you can work out but also change it up- always add a High intensity session and a low intensity, high intensity is great because it cuts your work out in half and you burn more calories. Keep your metabolism fast too

[NerdInDenial]

It's realistic. You have to battle yourself one meal at a time and one craving at a time. It's good to have a cheat day because rewarding yourself will drive down the cravings. Your body will be weak and you'll tell yourself to quit. It requires great will power to say no I won't have that chocolate bar. Think of how great you will feel 20 lbs lighter. Think about the pride and comfort you'll have walking in the bikini.

[ArtDent]

Yes, that's totally a realistic goal. Have you tried using Myfitnesspal. com?