How to stick to a diet—one of the most asked questions about fat loss.
You've stocked up on fresh veg, booked a week of classes at your favourite spin studioand even invested in brand spanking new workout leggings.
But your house Whatsapp is kicking off and the idea of a Deliveroo is more tempting than calling in sick to sunbathe.
As you dream of Peri Peri chicken from the Nandos menu (and accidentally order it with fries, coleslaw and a large Coke, please), your fat loss plan goes out the window.
But how do you stick to a diet when all you can think about is fried chicken?
If you're struggling with how to stick to a diet, try keeping a fitness and food diary and make a note of how you train an what you eat (yes, that Bounce ball you snaffled while was cooking still counts) so you can see where your goals are at. Research in the American Journal Of Preventive Medicine shows that food journals can double a dieter's weight loss efforts.
'Sitting down and thinking about what you're going to eat and why you intend to eat it means you're not acting on immediacy and impulse, but controlled thought and positive intentions', says psychologist Emma Kenny.
And you'll be mindful to enjoy every mouthful of your favourite meals.
Remember not to get caught up in fads. Clear confusion by taking a step back and looking at a wellness approach that suits your body type, goals and lifestyle. A nutritionist or dietician can help you figure this out.
So there you have it. How to stick to a diet never looked so easy.