STAYING ON A DIET , How long can you last?

[Lukej044]

I've recently only been eating proteins and fruits and veggies , the best thing I have done is cut out bad fats and carbs ( I bloat up quickly if I have carbs) , however I start to crave junk food probaly about 2 days of clean eating, i was just wondering how long you have lasted without touching any junk food and how did you mentally stay on track?

[dogbert444]

Diets, as such, don't work long term. They are not sustainable. To lose weight, some simple changes to your eating habits are all that is required. It is so gentle, it becomes part of your life and is therefore sustainable. I don't lose out on anything. I just chose the lowest fat and lowest sugar products I can find. I don't like milk, but chosing skimmed milk instead of full-fat milk is a start. Lighter-then-Light mayo is 1/10th of the cals. No more than 125 ml of pure fruit juice a day. It's full of fructose, fruit sugar.

My result? At the beginning of this year I was 30lbs down from what I was 18 months earlier. It's still the same after 8 months.

[dogbert444]

Thanks for MHG!

[JohnDoe3000]

It's really simple: just don't buy the crap you shouldn't eat/drink. When you go to the store only buy things that were on your list, don't just go out to buy "food", always make a list of actual items you're going to buy. This is good practice whether you're on a diet or not.

[Xfitchick]

Make it enjoyable. You find many recipies on the net. If you do that, its no longer a diet (negative), but a way of life with good tasty food (positive). And eating a piece of junk from time to time (once a week or less) will do no harm if you keep it indeed a rarity.

[Lukej044]

Yeah I just had a chart meal ( macdonalds) felt good at the time now feeling sick haha lol. Yeah I think it's the mental side of things when I feel like I'm missing out however , looking at myself at the gym today looked more muscular which I liked. I don't really any need any carbs because soon as I have any I just bloat up and feel sluggish

[Xfitchick]

If you bloat after carbs, maybe check if you have a gluten allergy?

[snowangle]

I can't stick to a diet if it cuts out my favorite foods. So I just have them less often and in smaller quantities.

It sounds like you might be gluten intolerant. Unless the carbs you ate didn't contain gluten, but I think most do.

[Lukej044]

I think I may be gluten intolerant , it would make sense. Yeah smaller portions are a good way of doing it as well

[dogbert444]

@snowangle You are most probably right about gluten intollerance. You are also right about portion control.

[Anonymous]

Well I never cut out carbs because our bodies actually need carbs like grains and potatoes. I have cut out refined sugars (cakes, cookies and other sweets) I thought it would be hard it was but after the first week it was fine and I felt better than ever. You should always have balance in everything in life. To stay on track I look at how far I have come.

[Lukej044]

See the problem is as soon as I have carbs my my stomach bloats and I have problems with keeping it down and just feel sick after it , should probaly see a doctor about that

[Opinion Owner]

Carbs like rice and potatoes you could eat in a baby food form that might help. Maybe cut meat red flesh out.

[Cmasterson]

Probably for a while, I don't really go by a diet, I just try my best to nourish my body with good wholesome foods, so that way if I do eat something lets say some frozen yogurt or something I won't feel guilty at all and know that i'm trying to do the best for my body. I know what foods make me feel good and I know what foods make me feel shitty, so its better to stay away from them anyway if they truly have no benefit.

[Decentguy]

im on dieting since many months but i also eat junk food sometimes as a cheat meal.

[Lukej044]

Yeah usually i can go for a few days of eating clean , then really start to crave junk food , although soon as I have junk food I almost wanna go make myself throw up to get it out

[Decentguy]

just eat junk food on every Sunday

[Paris13]

As long as it Takes to make the Weight go Away.
However, my last diet, @Luke044, was around Lent Time back in February, where I gave up Sweets for Lent for 40 days and Got back down to my Normal weight.
Good luck. xx

[BettyWhite]

I've been on my current diet for 4 and a half years now. I haven't had junk food, soda, processed, or anything really bad for me in that time. I just feel so much better and have more energy, and that's what motivates me.

[Princeofanons]

Usually about 4 months

[Lukej044]

Jesus , how do you do that? I just had my fist cheat meal in 1 1/2 weeks absolutely loved it but now feeling like crap and don't wanna touch anything bad again for ages

[Princeofanons]

At the end of the day, it's all about your mentality and willingness to adapt and change. If you really want to change your diet then you should start with something small and start cutting it off until eventually you've cut if off for good and your body do not think or miss it any more. The hardest part is sticking to your diet when there are many parties to attend to and many people cheat their diet during those times with their friends and family

[Anonymous]

The longest I stuck with a diet was a week and it was extremely difficult