Sticking To Your Diet

QUESTION:

I've been following your blog few months now and i think that it is great that you help other people with their diets and losing weight.

So, i have been dieting for a half an year and i've lost 88 lbs now, but something happened. Now i have gained over 20 lbs in a month and its really hard for me to stick on my diet. I CAN eat correctly on my schooldays, but when the weekend starts and i have nothing to do i start eating even if i’m not hungry. I hope that you would knew what’s wrong and why i can’t stick on my diet, btw i'm 15 years old
Thank you Tony in advance.



ANSWER:  

You are most likely falling off your healthy eating pattern because you are tired of eating healthy food.  If this is the case you will need to learn how to reject those unhealthy foods and stick to your plan.  If it is possible keep them out of your house, then do that.  If you are eating sweets or fatty foods you can try to switch to sugar free sweets and fat free foods as this will cut down the calories you are consuming but still give you a taste of something good.  



It sounds like you are eating to relieve boredom which is very normal for most people.  If you can find a hobby or make yourself active for the weekend this will help get your mind off food and you won't eat because you're bored.  In fact every time you feel like eating and you aren't hungry you should immediately go do something such as going to the gym or hanging out with a friend to take your mind off it.

Tony isn't a licensed nutritionist yet, so he can't give anyone advice on what  to do.  Please consult your doctor for his professional opinion on a diet/nutrition program that will work for you.

Tony's blog is a journal of his experiences and what has worked for him.   He lists general guidelines and suggestions only.  He is NOT a professional.