Keep track of what you eat

When it comes to sticking to a diet, it is really tough for most people. This could be the reason you have reached here, in hopes of finding some motivation that will make you stick to your diet.

Firstly, let me state that sticking to diet is indeed a difficult task. If you think you will be able to change the habits that you have developed through many years, in just a couple of days then you may not be right.

It will take time before you develop all the healthy habits required to stick to a diet. There are some ways still to stick to a diet and get the motivation for it. Here are some of the ways to stick to diets:

1.) Choose the right diet: Not as simple as it sounds. With thousands of diets out there, it is tough to find the right diet for yourself. Many people find it hard to stick to a diet because they maybe in the wrong diet. Diets which make you weak and make you lose body muscles are not healthy and should be avoided at all costs. If you are experiencing pain in your body and feel really weak then quit your diet as soon as possible.

2.) Get Motivation: You need to be motivated for a certain diet. Where will your motivation come from? This is one of the first questions you need to ask yourself even before you start a diet. You should be getting motivated after you have read this:

- 70% of you weight loss is determined by your regular diet and 30% with exercise. This signifies the importance of having a proper diet, since 70% of your weight loss depends on it. In fact some people claim to have lost weight with just diets and no exercise. This isn't recommended but it is possible. This is one fact that you should consider before you quit a diet. It does help when you re consider this fact and find yourself on the right road.

- A good diet will not only help in weight loss but also make your immune system stronger. This means that you are less prone to diseases, viruses, infections, diabetes, cancer, and all types of other health problems. This is a good way to get motivated. You will be able to live longer if you stick to your diet and you will be able to enjoy your life more if you live longer.

These were the steps to get motivated to stick to a diet. Once you know all the benefits about the diets then you are ready to go on a diet. But sometimes you might feel down while doing the diet and motivation might not be enough.

2.) Make a diary with all the benefits: Everyday in your diary you should write one
positive thing about the diet that you felt that day. Someday you might feel lighter; other days you might have lost weight, etc. Answer questions such as:

- Why is diet so important?
- Why am I on this diet?
- What got me to start the diet and now what is stopping me from it?
- Are the reasons to leave the diet more than the reasons to stick to it?

After you have answered these questions you will most likely feel motivated again. When you compare the reasons for leaving the diet and sticking to it, you will almost always find more positive points to stick to the diet unless you are on the wrong diet.

The diary reminds you everyday and will motivate you everyday to stick to the diet. When it comes to sticking to diets, it is mostly about having the right set of mind. There are other things that you can do to stick to the diet such as:

3.) Modifying the diet: This means that you change the diet just a little to adjust to it. Ask your doctor or your dietician to modify your diet and add some foods that you always crave.

For example, a simple factor such as getting a craving for a chocolate bar can ruin your whole diet. In this case you should consult your dietician and they will most likely add a chocolate bar to your diet and remove some other sugars from it and modify your diet. It is better to add some high calorie foods than to completely abandon the whole diet and not get any results. If food is what is holding you back, consider this tip to be your top priority.

4.) Rewards: Before going on a diet promise yourself a reward if you are able to successfully follow the diet for over a month. At the end of the month reward yourself with your favorite treat or a materialistic item such as shoes, iPod, books, and clothes.

You should choose a materialistic reward because that is what makes most people happy. Whenever you feel down you can look back in your diary and see that you have a reward waiting for you and this should motivate you to stick to your diet.

These are the best ways you can stick to the diets. Remember that anytime you feel like quitting the diet, there are only two reasons for this; either you lack the motivation or you are on the wrong diet.

Print this article and post it on your refrigerator to always get motivated and know that you are doing the right thing. Sticking to a healthy diet is going to be one of the best decisions of your life!

"Don't be a quitter, be a winner"