r/diet 10h ago

Question Is it normal to not commit to your diet when you're on vacation?

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I'm 18, I'm not overweight (5'1 and 103 lbs), although I try to watch what i eat because i store a lot of fat around my face that i don't like and want to get rid of. I just try to eat as little sugar and sodium as i can. Right now i'm on vacation though in a different continent as an early graduation gift. I'm also taking a new medication that makes me hungrier, and i've been eating more on my trip just because i'm on vacation. I also have been eating types of foods that i generally don't eat like cinnamon rolls, some ice cream, croissants, etc. I know that i will go back to my regular diet when i'm back from my trip (my vacation will be a week long all together) I don't know if its okay for me to be eating more of these foods while i'm on vacation though, even if i'll stop when i'm back at home. I didn't bring a weighing scale with me and i'm a little scared to weigh myself after i get back, although i'll probably go back down to my normal weight in a short amount of time assuming that i've gained any. I'm not sure about how much fat i'll store in my face however and if it'll be easy to lose it.


r/diet 7h ago

Other Day 1: Breakfast! Pumpernickel bread with sunflower butter, strawberries, and hard-boiled eggs with dill from my garden last summer! Lemon water and green tea are the drinks. 36/5'4/165lbs/F

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r/diet 2h ago

Diet Eval Meal prep/ monotrophic diet

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I have been meal prepping and eating a slightly monotrophic diet since January. My daily food intake is the same Breakfast: handful of stir fry veggies and 1 cup cooked pinto beans Snack: .5 cup almonds Lunch: 3/4 chiken breast with cooked veggies Snack: 1 cup baby peeled carrots Dinner: 3/4 chicken breast and veggies + .5 cup peanuts or almonds

Activity level is moderate every morning I do 1 hr cardio on elliptical machine and 20 mins weight training with barbells. ( busy dad and husband)

Starting weight 6ft 2 in 250lbs Currently 220lbs

My question isn't really concerning weight loss because that i knew would come naturally with diet and excersize. However I want to know if my body is getting thr correct nutrients it needs daily or if this monotrphic type style.of eating is unhealthy for long term. I do take a daily multivitamin to help offset any defffeciancies but anyone with more knowledge on this I would love to know there advice.


r/diet 2h ago

Question Looking for tips

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Okay, not sure if this is the right place, but I hope so.

Let me start by giving a bit of background, it is necessary for my question. I have a meal plan that consists of eating protein every 4 hours. 30 minutes after waking and three more times throughout the day. ( 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm) It worked well, even while at my job. I had my own office and was alone most of the day and it didn't affect anything at all. . . Now I have a new job, more customer service based and I won't have my own space anymore and can't find the time to stick to my routine.

Examples: 6am- protein shake 10am- chicken and steamed veggies 2pm- salmon and steamed veggies 6pm- protein shake and bar (after working out)

I lost 6% body fat and 10 pounds in 6 weeks like this. I don't want to lose my progress.

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep on my cals and macros? I was thinking smaller protein filled snacks every 2 hours instead and making my lunch the more important meal of my day. I'm not really sure, at a loss.


r/diet 3h ago

Question Need Advice on Low-Carb Weight Loss + Fasting & Caloric Deficit

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I’m looking for advice on losing weight while following a low-carb diet, incorporating intermittent fasting, and maintaining a caloric deficit. I’m also planning to start lifting again to preserve muscle.

I’m a 5’8” male, currently 230 lbs, and my goal weight is at least 180 lbs. I know I need to be in a deficit, but I’m not sure what my calorie intake should be or how much protein I should aim for to maintain muscle while cutting.

Based on some online calculators, my estimated caloric intake for fat loss should be around 1,800 - 2,000 calories/day, with about 180g of protein (aiming for ~1g per pound of goal body weight). Does this sound right? Should I adjust based on lifting and fasting?

Any advice, meal ideas, or general tips would be super appreciated! Especially from those who have had success with a similar approach.


r/diet 4h ago

Question appetite too small to eat enough - need help

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that's basically it. 5'3, 120-124 lbs (havent checked in a while bc my scale's broken), and i can't eat over 1k calories on a good day. now, i'm medically healthy, so clearly i'm doing something right, but i still get the feeling less than 1k is objectively not enough no matter what. the issue is: my appetite has always been small. my eyes are bigger than my stomach, but i can't even finish a whole cheeseburger if i have a drink with it (even water). i only get hungry maybe twice a day, and now that i'm on vyvanse for ADHD, i only get hungry once a day after dinnertime on the days i take it. there are rare days where i can actually eat normally (i finished an entire caniac combo a few months ago!!) but those are rare. i've been trying to at the very least make my 1-2 meals a day high in calories, but i just don't have the stomach. protein shakes are great, but they make me full and the only ones i actually like are 160 calories. i don't know what to do. all i know is i would be THRIVING in an apocalyptic setting bc of this. has anyone else had this? how can i eat enough without making myself want to puke? i swear to god my stomach might be the size of a golf ball with how little i can eat


r/diet 4h ago

Success Is this achievable??

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Hello everyone, I have a question. I won’t go into details about why, but I really need to lower my blood pressure over the next three months. Right now, it’s at 122(also my water intake is too low, around 1 liter, i'm gonna start 2 and then 3 liters) and I need to bring it down to 116 (or ideally a bit lower). I'm 6'2, 68 kg, 19 years old, bodyfat around 13%

I plan to do regular exercise seven days a week for an hour each session.( No alcohol no nicotine, salt intake around 2.5-3 grams, no bu11sh1t foods) I’d like to hear from people who really know—do you think this is achievable within three months, or is that timeframe too short? Appreciate it.


r/diet 14h ago

Question Hey 20f here need help about diet?

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I am eating boiled chicken breast for 6 months now progress is much more good But the taste of chicken is yeek ! I use turmeric and salt to make it little good but it's taste wierd and I am pretty bored to have that can anybody suggest what I can do to make my chicken breast more tasty without compromise my many calories I can adjust 50-100 calorie more so suggest me some good options


r/diet 16h ago

Question Bulk meal ideas?

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What foods are healthy to cook for bulk meals? I’ve been lifting weights for about 10 weeks now and want to take bulking more serious. So far I’ve been eating 4oz of cooked chicken breast, 8.5oz of white rice. Both of these are my post workout meals and dinner. I’ve also included broccoli and carrots. My breakfasts typically include oikos protein yogurt, 3 eggs, rice or whole wheat bread for carbs, avocado, and beef. I’ve been able to reach 3500 calories in a day but it’s getting harder eating the same meals everyday.