I can't control my diet.

Rifleshoot · 2019-08-11T18:12:59+00:00

I can tell you as someone that has struggled with weight for his whole life, I have found that taking steady, incremental steps towards diet is the best way, at least for me. I started dieting in earnest of January of last year. I had done the research into keto to know what the science is behind it, how to actually count carbs, and then forced myself to stick to it. So this is how I recommend someone start:

Start doing keto for month 1. Eat as much fatty food as you want, all you have to do is ensure that you stay below 20g of carbs per day. Eat as many calories as you want. The goal of this first month is not to actually lose weight, it’s to acclimate your body to your new diet. Keep cheese on hand as a snack to fill any hunger or cravings you might have. For that first month, your body does start to make you want carbs over any other foods, so you silence those feeling by eating more fat.

Months 2 and 3: Start focusing on eating the same keto foods, just less of it. I highly recommend that if you struggle with appetite control, that you add in intermittent fasting at this step. Start with skipping breakfast and not eating lunch until 12 or 1 PM on one day per week. Do this again the next week, but make it 2 days a week. Then three, four, and five. Eventually, you will stop eating breakfast entirely and not really feel very hungry during that time. Use these months to adjust to the feeling of occasional hunger and become even comfortable with it. Remember that just because you feel hungry, you aren’t going to die, you aren’t going to suffer any consequences. Hunger is just a feeling.

Months 4-?: Here’s where you will start making some amazing progress that is going to shock you how much you are actually capable of. Start adding in a single day where you don’t eat breakfast or lunch. You just eat one meal at dinner time. At dinner, eat your fill of food, as long as it is still keto. This stage is where you really start to see that your appetite is no longer a real factor. Once you become accustomed to hunger, it stops controlling you, and you can think rationally about your diet. This stage is where the very way that you used to think about food is changed to a more healthy view.

The key to all of this is the timing. Don’t go all-in on day 1 because it will be absolutely miserable. It would be like someone that’s never lifted weights before trying to compete with a professional bodybuilder. Your hunger reflex is almost like a muscle in a way. As you continue to push how long you can go without eating, it gets easier and easier, making your appetite less and less. I now find myself being equally satisfied with a large feast as I am with a small meal.

The last thing I’ll say is that what works for me may or may not work for you, diet-wise. Everyone has difference genetics and different ideas on food and eating that were with them at birth. So maybe you actually need some carbs, where I don’t need any. I still highly recommend fasting, as fasting is prevalent throughout the Bible and I believe that God tells us to do this because it has both spiritual and physical benefits to do so.

OsmiumZulu · 2019-08-11T19:03:51+00:00

Sounds like you have quite the testimony.

That said, while not a direct “relationship issue” I’m going to ask you to edit your post to follow rule 2 so we can get a better idea of where you are at.

“Rule #2: ALL posts asking for help with relationship issues must include the following:

Stats: body fat, height, weight, lifts, etc.
Reading: which sidebar content you’ve read (RPC and/or MRP)
Finances: current job and income quality, future prospects, debt issues
Spiritual: How mature you are, how often you pray, have quiet times, share your faith, memorize Scripture, etc.”

rocknrollchuck · 2019-08-12T19:08:32+00:00

It really comes down to two things: planning and discipline.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. So make a plan for your food. Plan out a week's worth of food by calorie count, prep as much of it as possible ahead of time, and stick to the plan. Have a few healthy snacks available for dealing with temptation.

Discipline is achieved by lifting heavy weights - you must build that sense of self-satisfaction in the gym. When you hit that PR you will think, ‘I did that through hard work’, then you’ll realize that the same dedication needs to be applied to every facet of your life.

Hard work pays off.

It usually isn’t “motivation” that you need, it’s self-discipline. Harnessing the two is the most optimal way to reach goal accomplishment.

Motivation burns like a match, Hot & Fast. You can get it from a speech or a YouTube video, but it doesn’t translate well to self-improvement. You will only make progress when you take that match of motivation and use it to light the ‘Log of Discipline’.

Willow-girl · 2019-08-12T03:11:06+00:00

I have found 12-step programs to be helpful in tackling just about any change you want to make in life. :-)

Cam_Winston21 · 2019-08-12T19:23:36+00:00

Each person is different, some Keto, some carnivore, some vegetarian, etc. That said, barring some medical issues that require Dr’s oversight, the only actual “dangerous fasting” is when the person is dangerously lean. Otherwise, the body’s fuel comes from fat. That is how God designed us.

Someone who is fat but otherwise healthy will be just fine not eating for 24-48 hours. They’ll likely improve in most facets, especially weight loss.

dodgefan45 · 2019-08-11T17:49:18+00:00

Needing similar advice especially as of late

helaughsinhidden · 2019-08-11T20:58:07+00:00

I'm also going to go out on a limb here, sounds like you've got unresolved emotional trauma and haven't found healthy ways to deal with it. That said, sounds like food is your drug of choice to find comfort in (btdt). Many people latch onto those "vows" we secretly make to ourselves when we've been hurt. That lets other lies creep into our hearts with a voice that sounds just like our own, sounds so real. Sorry to learn of the pain you are just beginning to heal from and but I am very glad you've found Christ brother.

Anyway, God bless you. I am mainly going to agree with most of what everyone said with testimony.

I can't control my diet.

Not a lot of info to go on, but immediately I would say Keto diet, fasting, and prayer.

Keto will cut out carbs, carbs cause the insatiable urges to eat, more specifically over eat. Unlike some, my wife and I lost weight immediately on Keto because your body will tell you that you are full when eating fats a lot sooner than carbs. Your stomach will shrink too, carbs make you crave more, even when full already. This is what makes your stomach get stretched out and big. When you get aclimated, it gets easier. As others like u/rifleshoot mention, YOU HAVE TO KEEP UNDER 20G OF CARBS OR IT DOESN'T WORK. Find some amazing keto recipes and have fun with it. My favorite is Jalapeño Poppers. Use the largest peppers you can find, cut the in half, scoop out the seeds, line with cream cheese, fill with Italian sausage, then wrap in thin bacon, oven cook them. I like to do it at 350F until the bacon gets a little crispy. Can find all the ingredients at an Aldi store for about $12 and it will make about 24 of them (2 meals for me) and heat up in a microwave really well.

Biblical advice on how to deal with gluttony

Break it off with a hard fast for at least 24 hours, longer if you can like a week. Our flesh can get so LOUD telling us what to do, but we are not a pile of talking meat meant to take orders from our bodies. We are spiritual creatures that are temporarily inhabiting our flesh. For me, usually around the 16 to 24 hour mark, the voice telling you that you NEED TO EAT NOW goes quiet. Once the cravings quiet, something takes hold in you. You get a release from the bondage of serving the flesh and things become more clear. When you do feel a craving, and feel tempted to use a fork to calm your flesh, use that as your sign to seek your peace and comfort in Christ through prayer. The last time I fasted more than a day, I had the pain in my stomach where I knew it was there but the pain itself didn't even bother me. Instead, when I broke the fast and did eat, I was sad it went because the constant ache was a reminder of Christ and his provision.

OsmiumZulu · 2019-08-14T08:03:28+00:00

Locked until OP abides by Rule 2.

Title	I can't control my diet.
Author	Insatiable-Curiosity
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Date	August 11, 2019 5:26 PM UTC (4 years ago)
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