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Can't stick to my diet, need help!

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Nata Thu 23-Apr-20 07:04:20

I've been trying to work on my body to make it more fit and I do exercises but I know it all comes from the foot. I spend 2 weeks withouteating any sugar but right now I feel like my body tries to regain it and I crave everything sweet (i.e. chocolate, different things with sugar I don't usually eat like condensed milk). Now I can't find the tiniest motivation to eat more healthy. What do you do to stay motivated and eah healthily?

Xxjanexx Fri 08-May-20 13:09:04

I use my fitness pal app,I love it ...it calculates the calories you need depending on height and weight.
I find if I’m craving something I have it but a smaller piece.or I no I’d eat the whole lot..ie liquorice!!
I keep the bag in the kitchen take out 6 pieces and craving has gone.
I basically eat what I like but log it into the app,it keeps stored what you eaten so no messing around having too look it up each time.

Jishere Fri 08-May-20 14:24:43

That is exactly like me I have extremely sweet tooth which has contributed to me putting on weight. Believe it or not I usually buy kefir from the polish shop it has a lot of magnesium in and helps stops the cravings, you only need half glass. It's the best kefir I've had and the only one Ill buy.

4allweknow Fri 08-May-20 16:00:19

I cannot remember having a need of chocolate before. Now since ordering on line I have to include a couple of large bars every week. I do share with DH but where has this come from. Quicker I get back to bypassing the aisles in an actual store the better.

Flakesdayout Fri 08-May-20 17:45:25

Mmmmm raisins - covered in chocolate.

heinvm Wed 24-Jun-20 13:46:31

@nata

Im pretty sure reading through the messages that someone mentioned not to try cut out all sugar to quickly. Yes we want to ensure we don't consume to much of it but again were only human! Don't put yourself under to much pressure...in the end it causes anxiety. Try your best and maybe remove certain parts of your eating habits little by little. I find that if we remove things out of our daily eating routine to quickly its to much of a shock to our system and we end up reverting back to our old habits very quickly.

Consider that changing lifestyle habits for good takes time and some effort. Its all about baby steps to achieve your ultimate goal. Maybe look at removing one bad habit and replacing it with a good one every week or 2 weeks. for example - Cut out eating sugar in the evening and add 1 glass of water every day.

Just a thought! Good luck!