Stop searching for the perfect diet. Perfect simply does not exist.

How many of the following diets have you followed this last year?

Low carb, High carb, IIFYM, Intermittent fasting, Atkins, Paleo, and the list goes on and on…

Your body has to adapt to every new diet you are putting it into.

That’s why you find yourself binge-eating after a week of low carb dieting –  Sure, you lost weight (not because of the low carbs, but because of the caloric deficit, ) but now you are craving that piece of bread and potatoes so badly that you simply can’t help yourself and you end up eating the entire fridge, messing up the entire week’s hard work it one hour.

Instead of jumping around like a yo-yo, why don’t you stick to a diet that allows you to eat the foods you want (In a reasonable amount of course) while still losing weight?

The perfect diet is the one you can stick up to for the long run.

There is one fact that most of you seem to be ignoring.

We lose weight when we limit our caloric intake – when we are in a caloric deficit.

This isn’t about high fat, magic foods, carbohydrates, fat-free products, or even following a strict new diet plan.

It is simply about eating in moderation.

When it comes to losing or gaining weight every diet is just a tool, a strategy to put your body into a caloric surplus or a caloric deficit.

Yes, there will be times when you will be hungry. It’s inevitable when you are getting to the lower body fat percentages.

But your way to that destination should not make you miserable. You have to enjoy the process and be able to enhance your life not ruin it.

The true factor for your success in changing your body composition – willpower.

If you are not losing weight you are simply eating too much. There is no way around it.

I know how hard it is to turn down the second serving of your favorite dessert or to have fewer drinks than you normally would.

That’s where your willpower comes in.

Fortunately, you can develop one, and you will if the end goal of changing your body is important enough for you.

Simple recommendations

You may be surprised, but you definitely can limit your calories while not being hungry at all.

How?

Eat more satiating foods.

This will make your caloric deficit state a lot easier.

Highest satiating power was found with high levels of protein, dietary fiber, and water :

Fish, meats, baked beans, eggs, potatoes, vegetables etc..

You should also consume carbs (there is no need for you to go lower than 150 grams per day).

pasta, rice, whole grain pieces of bread and cereals are considered a few of the most satiating foods.

Low satiating power was related to higher fat foods –

Bakery products like cakes, croissants, chocolates etc..

To sum up,

Go high in protein, moderate in carbs and fats. Play with the amounts as you please.

I will say this again, The perfect diet is the one you can stick up to for the long run.

P.S

Don’t forget to take your willpower with you.