I can't stick with my diet

pkkbtsm

Hey guys, I have trouble with sticking to healthy foods everyday and working out daily. Any tips?

kimny72

So just stick to your calorie goal, and try to eat healthier and workout let's say 4 days per week.

Set more realistic goals, and once you hit them consistently, move forward another baby step, and so on.

And you don't have to eat 100% stereotypically healthy food to lose weight and you don't have to workout every day to lose weight or even be healthy. Just do your best. All you need is a calorie deficit to lose weight, and when it comes to being healthier, every little bit helps!

serindipte

You don't have to eat "healthy" foods every day and you don't have to work out daily, or at all.

All you have to do is make sure you are eating fewer calories than you burn, whether those calories are from kale or pizza.

It is better if you can get in some exercise at least 3 days a week, but it isn't necessary for weight loss.

My diary is open if you'd like some ideas on how you can eat what you like without going over on calories.

If your calorie goal is too low, then that will make it more difficult. What is your age, current weight, height, and activity level, and current calorie goal?

rj0150684

I had Wendy’s for lunch today. A double (no mayo, because mayonnaise on a burger is disgusting) and a medium fry. I’m still going to need to have a snack later to get within spitting distance of my daily calorie goal. Now, I hated eating it (because I hadn’t eaten fast food in awhile and it made me uncomfortably full - no idea why or how I used to do it 4-5x/week), but I ate it and I’m still well within my calories for the day.

“Healthy” foods are important because it’s a lot easier to get all your nutrients while staying within your calorie goal, but it absolutely isn’t a requirement that you eat that way all the time.

kommodevaran

That's absurd. Your diet is just what you eat. Healthy foods is not a thing. A healthy diet is balanced and varied, Are you sure you're not limiting yourself to "diet foods"? You don't have to specifically work out, but moderate exercise, which can be fun, is good for you.

noblsheep

If you can't do it, chances are you're being too hard on yourself.

Healthy foods aren't a thing. A healthy diet is. I could eat a double cheeseburger with fries, log it, and still end up within my macros and calorie goal for the day. The wonderful thing about counting calories is nothing is restricted. If you feel like you have a craving for chocolate cake, go ahead and have some (just try not to eat the whole cake). Log the calories and work your other food for the day around it.

If you're eating a calorie deficit already, you don't have to work out every day. Work out because it's fun and good for you. Have a plan that is sustainable. If you can only walk 20 minutes before getting tired, do that and then work up from there. If you only have time for the gym twice a week, then do that and see if you want to add other things (cycling to work, run around the block, or trampoline in the back yard).

Start where you can stick with it. It'll get easier.

LivingtheLeanDream

Its the thinking of only eating healthy foods that's probably your problem. Eat foods you like, stay within your calorie allowance and you will lose.

netitheyeti

I'm guessing but did you try and cut out all your favourite "not super healthy" foods? Because that's something that always made me struggle with my diet... it's ok to still eat the stuff you love - just log it and keep in mind the portions/calories
There's no need to suddenly change everything about your diet - I still eat chocolate and crisps, for example (on a 1300 calorie diet), just less of it and less often

As far as working out goes - pick a type of exercise that you actually enjoy - it'll make you a lot less likely to get bored or frustrated

garystrickland357

LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »

Its the thinking of only eating healthy foods that's probably your problem. Eat foods you like, stay within your calorie allowance and you will lose.

The US weight loss industry is worth billions of dollars. This ^^^^^^ statement ^^^^^^ reduces it to the simplest terms.

mbaker566

don't worry about healthy if you don't want to. worry about your calorie allotment

and working out every day is not necessary. working out isn't necessary. calorie deficit is the only requirement to lose weight.
(but i feel better "exercising")

kenyonhaff

pkkbtsm wrote: »

Hey guys, I have trouble with sticking to healthy foods everyday and working out daily. Any tips?

Honestly: get your question more specific. What problems are you having eating within your calorie limit?What is the problems you are encountering working out daily?

pkkbtsm

serindipte wrote: »

You don't have to eat "healthy" foods every day and you don't have to work out daily, or at all.

All you have to do is make sure you are eating fewer calories than you burn, whether those calories are from kale or pizza.

It is better if you can get in some exercise at least 3 days a week, but it isn't necessary for weight loss.

My diary is open if you'd like some ideas on how you can eat what you like without going over on calories.

If your calorie goal is too low, then that will make it more difficult. What is your age, current weight, height, and activity level, and current calorie goal?

serindipte wrote: »

You don't have to eat "healthy" foods every day and you don't have to work out daily, or at all.

All you have to do is make sure you are eating fewer calories than you burn, whether those calories are from kale or pizza.

It is better if you can get in some exercise at least 3 days a week, but it isn't necessary for weight loss.

My diary is open if you'd like some ideas on how you can eat what you like without going over on calories.

If your calorie goal is too low, then that will make it more difficult. What is your age, current weight, height, and activity level, and current calorie goal?

serindipte wrote: »

You don't have to eat "healthy" foods every day and you don't have to work out daily, or at all.

All you have to do is make sure you are eating fewer calories than you burn, whether those calories are from kale or pizza.

It is better if you can get in some exercise at least 3 days a week, but it isn't necessary for weight loss.

My diary is open if you'd like some ideas on how you can eat what you like without going over on calories.

If your calorie goal is too low, then that will make it more difficult. What is your age, current weight, height, and activity level, and current calorie goal?

Panini911

i think many people go about this diet thing all wrong. they think they need to eat special fancy ("healthy") food and often drastically under eat. Leading to being very hungry and unhappy then binging or going off the rails completely.

rethink dieting. eat normal foods you would eat and will eat when you are "done dieting". if you want to eat more natural foods slowly increase veggies and fruits over time. Keep in some foods you enjoy (as many as possible) in moderation.

enter your stats in MFP and set a reasonable goal (if you have under 30lbs to eat don't select 2lbs/week rate, but rather 1lb). Eat back your exercise calories.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

rheddmobile

Working out every day isn't even a good idea - your muscles grow and repair themselves during periods of rest. You can keep kneading bread dough but it only rises when you leave it alone!

Try a more moderate goal. If you previously never worked out, work out three times a week, with rest days in between. And "working out" can mean any physical activity you enjoy. If getting up and dressed and heading to the gym is difficult, working out ten minutes watching a video at home is better than no minutes. Make yourself do a little, and maybe you will find you want to do more.

By the way, since many here have said you don't need to exercise to lose weight, this is true. Weight loss is about calories in versus calories out. However, earning a few more calories through exercise can make it easier to stick to a diet. And while it's not necessary to lose weight, regular activity IS essential if you want to be healthy and strong. That exercise absolutely does not have to be "working out," though. It can be anything that gets you up and moving.