Hardest part about dieting?

JulesAlloggio

calling it a diet

we're all on a 'diet' since we're eating food.

Totally agree! Its a lifestyle

JulesAlloggio

I have the same problem especially with popcorn. It bothers me to open or pop a bag and leave leftovers. I'm not a fan of leftover popcorn nor waisting food so I kinda feel like I have to eat it all.

Plus I'm not good with eyeing measurements so if I don't have a measuring cup nearby I'm screwed.

What about a bag of popcorn...the one I eat is 150 calories...so I don't even have to think about it.

If I know I am going to have popcorn (Saturday nights) I make sure I only eat about 2 cups. If portion control is an issue with "wasting" food..then look for the mini bags that are 1 serving.

Lauramh31

The hardest part for me was admitting that I needed to change my life style because I can no longer eat like I did when I was in my 20s (i.e. eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, not exercise and still be a size 2-4).

Social situations are hard sometimes when you get those pesky people who say "oh, come on you can have that [cookie/dip/drink]...you've been working out..." It's like - hey, back off. I don't tell you that you SHOULDN'T be eating that :noway:

WhoIsAmber

I'm good with self control and portions/measuring everything out when there's no junkfood that I like in the house. But as soon as some junkfood item I like is brought into house, all self control and willpower is thrown out the window.

Like over Easter, my Mom got cupcakes and ice cream. I have the hardest time with pastries, I could avoid the ice cream... but I would eat 2-3 cupcakes a day until they were all gone.
:ohwell:

Soxgirl97

The hardest part is self control. There are things I know I canny have because I can't control myself. It's hard to resist them. Also, being hungry is hard. There are days when I'm hungry all day no matter what I've eaten (within reason...if I let myself binge I would get full lol). I go to bed hungry most nights but don't wake up hungry.

slkehl

It's easy for me if I can exercise. However, if I'm busy or sick and am unable to do so, it's really hard for me to meet my calorie goals.

Embee_2311

Definitely finding it so difficult to find healthy food choices within easy access - junk food is EVERYWHERE I go, but if I don't take care to pre-pack healthy snacks etc. and have them in my bag/car, I run the chance of starving! Unfortunately pre-packing foods isn't my thing:mad:

nmaxie

That sounds like a life saver. Pls post the name so I can pick some up when I go out.

Popsecret-I like the Homestyle Popcorn

Thanks

DalekBrittany

For me it's making healthy choices where I sooo don't want to. For instance, after the gym my fiance and I went to Panera.

I got a half chicken caesar salad (220 cals, 19 g protein) and a cup of cheddar broccoli soup (200 cals, 8 g protein). What I really wanted was a spinach and artichoke souffle (550 cals, 34!!!g of fat) which do not fill me up in the slightest.

Sometimes I just get so tired of it and wanna say **** it and have that whole pizza or entire box of cookies or entire package of chips like I used to, but I'm glad I don't. I always feel good after making the right choice, but the right choice wouldn't always necessarily be the first one :laugh:

That being said, I don't deprive myself. I've just learned to swap certain things for others and portion control.

ETA: another thing I have trouble with is accountability. Before, if no one was home and there were pastries, chocolates, candies, etc, bet your *kitten* I'm stuffing my face without telling anyone OR putting it in my diary. Perhaps that's why I gained it all back and then some But I haven't done that yet this time!

Zombella

The hardest part for me is taking away the happiness I found in food as well as eating when bored.

jess_goobie

Having the self control to say no to alcohol, I love hanging out with my friends on the weekends and having lime a ritas or the newest straw ber ritas, I cant just have no and i crumble under peer presure. Its hard for me to just say no to going out or when everyone is at my house say no to drinking. UGHHHH i hate you fun times!

Meaganandcheese

Treating it like a diet instead of just being the way I live my life.

Sqeekyjojo

Fighting my natural tendencies for gluttony, sloth and greed.

Other than that, it's a doddle.

dunnodunno

The hardest part for me is measuring almost everything (can be a huge pain in the rear), not eating a lot of vegetables, & guessing on certain food items if you're not sure on the calories.

JulesAlloggio

For me it's making healthy choices where I sooo don't want to. For instance, after the gym my fiance and I went to Panera.

I got a half chicken caesar salad (220 cals, 19 g protein) and a cup of cheddar broccoli soup (200 cals, 8 g protein). What I really wanted was a spinach and artichoke souffle (550 cals, 34!!!g of fat) which do not fill me up in the slightest.

Sometimes I just get so tired of it and wanna say **** it and have that whole pizza or entire box of cookies or entire package of chips like I used to, but I'm glad I don't. I always feel good after making the right choice, but the right choice wouldn't always necessarily be the first one :laugh:

That being said, I don't deprive myself. I've just learned to swap certain things for others and portion control.

ETA: another thing I have trouble with is accountability. Before, if no one was home and there were pastries, chocolates, candies, etc, bet your *kitten* I'm stuffing my face without telling anyone OR putting it in my diary. Perhaps that's why I gained it all back and then some But I haven't done that yet this time!

This might sound gross.... BUT I say give everything at least 1 try. When I go out and I order soups/salads... Eat HALF, bring the rest home. Also, you can ask them for a second plate/bowl ...try putting the soup in a bowl and putting extra water in it. It will make it less in calories and to your EYES it will trick you into thinking you're eating more. For salads.... I do this with creamy dressings..SAVES so much on calories.

Just a lil trick that I discovered.

wllwsmmr

being obsessed with calories ):