Do i have a diet related problem?

[SaintGJR7]

Hi everyone...just wanted your views on this please...

I feel i may have a problem with food which is leading me to not relax and not enjoy aspects of life which i really should be doing...i eat clean all of the time and i dont seem to be able to enjoy something which i crave from time to time.

I am a serious trainer...high committment and dedication...train 4-5 times per week with very high intensity.

I think the last time i had something 'not clean' was around 20 weeks ago...here in New Zealand we have a nice restaurant and i ate there...but this was the last time i can remember i had something out of the normal...i always eat chicken...eggs...and things which i would consider clean.

My girlfriend is very supportive...she loves me training and doing what i do...but there are times when she suggests going out or just getting some food at home like ice cream and some 'treats' and watching a film...but i dont feel i can let go.

I dont have any plans to compete...i have a decent athletic physique...i am not big...i dont claim to be big...and im not an elite sportsman...am i taking everything too seriously? I dont think there is a problem with me being committed and dedicated to what i do...but have i let it take over my life?

I cant remember the last time i had some sweets or some cookies or some ice cream or something that i walked past in a shop and thought yeh that would be nice to eat.

Any help or your view would be great...thank you.

[Harry Manback]

It's funny because I have similar issues. Seems as if you have a very strong will power. My friends don't quite understand my dedication. Like if we go out to a bar. I order a water but hear "oh one beer won't kill ya" but in my mind I'm thinking yeah, but it won't help me either. It's the lifestyle we chose. Perhaps everything in moderation. An ice cream every now and then to cure the soul can be mentally beneficial. It may crave the edge you have for sweets yet the guilt will make you work that much harder the next time at the gym. Anyhow, you're not alone in this dilemma. Do what you think is best...go with your gut...(or lack of, lol).

[gbrice75]

^^^ x2. I think you NEED to let go sometimes and enjoy yourself, particularly since you're not interested in competing. Now this changes if you're like me and can't have just 1 cheat meal - I have yet to learn moderation in my life, so a cheat meal becomes a full weekend blowout. People like me are best staying away all together, but if you can handle having a bowl of ice cream once a week or whatever you fancy, you will be fine.

[SaintGJR7]

Thanks both of you...i know what you mean...i should relax more and just enjoy things now and again...i know that but it just seems so difficult to do it sometimes...i cant remember the last time i had sweets or crisps.