dieting advice please!

[Hoggmeister]

hi every one i am posting this thread in the hope that you could maybe give me some advice on how to stick to a diet. im currently doing cardio and bodyweight exercises with a view of getting down to my ideal weight (im 28 years old, 5 foot 9 and weigh 14 and a a half stone), my only problem is and has always been sticking to sensible eating plans. i know it sounds stupid but if anyone has any methods or advice when it comes to sticking to diets id be very thankfull for your help as im starting to think that maybe i just havent got any will power when it comes to eating junk!

[Youngblood]

Get junk food out of your house. Plan your meals (healthy well-balanced). Don't cheat.

Thank me later.

[Hoggmeister]

thats the first thing i wanted to do mate but everyone else in my house loves junk food so i cant. ive also thought about having my own separate cupboard but then my real issue is craving and giving in to whats in the other cupboards haha. seriously though, i feel like the times come to change because i really dont wanna feel like an unmotivated slob anymore.

[Youngblood]

Well you seem to be thinking it through and know what you issues are. So I suppose it is all about resolve. Yea, having your own cupboard is a good idea, if you use it properly. Sticking to planned healthy meals is a good idea, if you stick to it and don't cheat. So really, it is up to you and how badly you want it. We can build diet plans for you, offer suggestions, but it is of little consequence if you don't follow through.

So I suppose you need to get to the core of that, and make a decision. Coulda shoulda woulda gets you nothing. Ball is in your court, IMO.

One thing I will promise you, as I got rid of bad food also some time ago...is that once you have done it for a while, it gets much, much easier.

Good luck with it.

[BIG H]

I struggle with my weight in a big way mate. I'm just under 6 foot and currently weigh about 220 Pounds, I used to weigh 316 pounds. There is no secret and Will Power alone will not work becuase it only has a limited time before your subconscious beats it down and convinces you to go back to your old ways. The only thing you can do (and let me know if you manage to achieve it ) is to take a much longer approach and change your ways for ever. Don't diet, just eat the right things and exercise and you will slowly and a natural rate lose weight and get down to your bodies ideal weight.

[Hoggmeister]

i hear that youngblood and big h, thanks as always guys and ill keep you posted.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

We'll have to start calling you Little H.

Why no give an example of what you used to eat/exercise and what you have now?


pavlikfan - motivation is a big key. Why do you want to loose weight? If you're not motivated nothing will work.

Whilst it's good to have a long term goal, beware that can be demotivating because if you've got a lot to lose it may feel you'll never get there. This may sound girly but if you're in to clothes buy yourself something decent for every 7lb you lose.

[Hoggmeister]

im wanting to lose weight as im hoping to start boxing this year and dont wanna look slobby compare to the other people training at the club partly, but mainly i just wanna shape up. ive done the clothes thing in reverse to be honest, i wanna get back into the clothes that used to fit me haha.

[Trainer Monkey]

Make sure to stock up on stuff you like,that isnt junk
Carrotts,pickles,light cheddar cheese cubes,whatever,just stuff you like,that also has some nutritional value.
Example,I had the munchies last night,I had a salad with balsamic vineger sauce,and a cup of beef broth. Tasted great,roughage on one end,protein on the other