Anyone else on a diet? hows it going? lets motivate each other?

[Sad_Onion]

I lost 5.5lbs last week, not as much as i hoped but its nice to be seeing some progress.

I currently weigh 234 lbs (16st 10lbs) and aim to get myself down to about 190-200 lbs (14st approx). I work out 4 times a week.

its hard simply because i love food lol. right now im craving a doner kebab and a beer and its taking all my will power not to get a take away!

so yeah, those of you who are on a diet, hows it going for you, and do you have any tips/tricks which help you to avoid bad foods/alcohol?

lets motivate each other!

[meatballs21]

Have your kebab and pint once in a while! With extra garlic and chilli sauce!

Moderation in everything is key. I let myself have booze if I am really, really craving it, for example. Not just because it's there. But a lot of dietitians and weight loss gurus agree that allowing yourself some of your favourite stuff every now and then is much better and easier to cope with than denying it. Knowing you flat out can't have something will gnaw at you more. Just this evening, I went to the gym, came out starving, and got myself fish tacos.

Eat what you like but less of it, or just clean it up a bit - get rid of the fattier ingredients.

The real trick is in exercising. You could eat whatever you liked if you got enough exercise done.

[ThisDudeHere]

I'm the opposite - I'm trying to eat as much as possible to gain weight. But I seem to be cursed (depends on how you look at it) with good metabolism. Last year I went to fast foods joints almost every working day during school lunch break and I didn't gain a fucking thing. Nothing.

[Sad_Onion]

i used to be like you. wait until you hit 30, you'll pile it on faster than you know it!

[ThisDudeHere]

That's what I've been told xD

[BertMacklinFBI]

10 more years to enjoy son, it still isn't enough time lol

[ThisDudeHere]

@BertMacklinFBI I really don't want to enjoy it - I actually want dat weight but it ain't commin'.

[Cmasterson]

I wouldn't say I'm on a diet however I regularly eat clean and healthy! Now that I"m in my 20's I do occasionally go out on weekends which makes me bloated the next day. But i'm not too hard on myself, I stick to my routine and thats all that matters. Its important to remember moderation, you can have a beer or two but make sure it's not a habit! As for sweets when I'm craving something sweet I usually decide to go the smoothie route and or fruit so that way my sweet craving is cured, same for salty I"ll usually replace that with something sour.

[CrazynKinky]

My diet consist of eating whatever the hell I feel like while working out 7days a week. Dropped 20lbs because a lot of my fat became muscle otherwise it would of been more of a drop. I'm never hungry I never crave foods or beverages I stop myself from having and get to enjoy my love of food

[Phoenix98]

I don't diet I just eat healthy and clean and I can personally tell you most "diets" are actually pretty bad for you with the exception of a few it's been proven. Just meet your bodies dietary needs and eat healthy and exercise as well as have patience that is really all you need.

[justbanANNAz]

yeah I'm on a diet most of the year lol.

i started my fitness journey in 2012 and i was about 30lbs overweight. so yeah, i feel much better now but i still want to keep going.

[rgb008]

I don't really diet, I just eat healthy.
But I lost 40lbs. But I know how you feel! Learn new recipes to make healthy food taste better to you.

[Jessicocoa]

Not on a diet. Just a healthier lifestyle.