Dieting: Your Best Advice on Staying Consistent

[Stacemranger]

When in doubt suck down 32oz of water and see if you're still interested in eating or drink what ever it was you were thinking about.

Great idea!

 

[Stacemranger]

Keeping a log is king to being consistent. If you write down everything you eat, drink, whatever, you will be very consistent with yourself.

 

[EatStudyLiftParty]

its hard being a college student who loves to get shitfaced and diet. when thursday rolls around i hate it cuz i know i want to go out and get fucked up but past few weeks ive been limiting myself to going out, probably once every 2 weeks instead of 3 nights out of the week. my friends say im becoming a stranger but itll be worth it

Heh, well Friday morning classes limit my partying to Fri and Sat night. I admit to still drinking too, can't lay off the alcohol. No more beer, and usually just limit myself to just one to two drinks a night, usually something strong like a Beautiful/French connection or Hennessey neat, not usual club drinks, but it makes me feel classy and people are less likely to accuse you of "babysitting" and tell you to finish your drink when they know what in your glass. I never feel more antisocial though when my group heads to the bar for shots and I have to find an excuse to duck out...

 

[EatStudyLiftParty]

Keeping a log is king to being consistent. If you write down everything you eat, drink, whatever, you will be very consistent with yourself.

What programs/sites does everyone use for their log? Or do you use pen and paper?

 

[partagus]

What programs/sites does everyone use for their log? Or do you use pen and paper?

Here is a great site that was passed on to me and I will pass it on to you. Someday, pass it on to someone else. This is what I use:

http://fitday.com/WebFit/Index.html

As far as dieting, I don't look at it like I am on a diet. I look at it like it's a lifestyle change. When you're on a diet, mentally for me, it sounds so limiting.

You're in college and part of college is drinking beer. Maybe switch to a beer that is lower in carbs (Mich Ultra or Miller Lite). Do some research on the net and find some others that have low carbs. Every little bit helps.

Plan your meals and prepare your food in advance. Get on the net and get some different recipes for what you like to eat. My biggest problem is I get tired of eating the same foods everyday prepared the same way. You'll have more success if the chicken you are eating every day taste a little different.

You can also allow your self one cheat meal every week or two. This is your time to eat what you crave the most. Eat it, enjoy it, and move on. If you're craving pizza, eat a big salad first and then eat a few slices. Try not to eat the entire pie, but if you do, no big deal, because you're not on a diet, it's a life style change and you have to live a little right?

Costco, Trader Joe's and Carna Asada burritos reminds me of when I used to live IN Vegas. If you're from there, there is no better food at 3am when you have been drinking than a carna asada burrito from Roberto's. If that's the case, do the best you can.

I have posted this on here before, but here is a great web-site that sells low carb and sugar free items. They have a pudding that has 20 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, 1 carb and 0 sugars. It's a nice treat for when you really want some dessert. I have ordered a lot of their items and they ship fast and it is packaged really well. I hope this helps.

http://www24.netrition.com/low_carb_products_page.html