The Simple Diet That Gets Real Results (Without Giving Up Your Life)

Sam Barfield
Jan 28
2 min read

If you’ve ever tried to “start a diet” and felt overwhelmed within a week, you’re not alone.

Most people don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because their diet is too complicated, too strict, and impossible to maintain.

At Surrey Mobile Personal Trainers, we believe in simple, sustainable nutrition that fits around real life. No extremes. No starvation. No gimmicks.

Here’s how to eat for fat loss, energy, and confidence — without giving up the foods you love.

1. Forget “Perfect” – Aim for “Consistent”

The biggest mistake people make with dieting is trying to be perfect.

They:

Cut out everything they enjoy
Follow unrealistic meal plans
Try to be “100% on it” from day one

This usually lasts… 5–10 days.

Then life happens. Work gets busy. Social plans appear. Motivation dips.

And suddenly, the diet is “ruined”.

Real results come from consistency, not perfection.

If you can eat well 80% of the time, you’ll transform your body. You don’t need 100%.

2. Build Every Meal Around Protein

Protein is the foundation of any successful diet.

Why?

Keeps you fuller for longer
Supports muscle and metabolism
Reduces cravings
Helps control calories naturally

Every main meal should include a quality protein source:

Examples:

Chicken, turkey, lean beef
Fish or prawns
Eggs
Greek yoghurt
Tofu or tempeh

A simple rule:

👉 Protein first. Then build the rest of the meal around it.

3. Don’t Fear Carbs or Fats (Use Them Smartly)

Carbs and fats are not the enemy. Overeating them is.

Carbs fuel your workouts and daily energy. Fats support hormones and brain function.

You need both.

The key is choosing the right sources and portions.

Better Carbs

Rice
Potatoes
Oats
Wholegrain bread
Fruit

Healthy Fats

Olive oil
Avocado
Nuts
Seeds
Oily fish

You don’t need to remove these. You just need control.

4. Control Calories Without Counting Everything

You don’t need to track every gram forever.

Instead, use simple portion control.

A good starting guide:

Protein: Palm-sized portion
Carbs: Fist-sized portion
Fats: Thumb-sized portion
Veg: As much as you like

Build your plate this way and calories usually take care of themselves.

5. Eat More Whole Foods, Less Processed Food

Ultra-processed foods are designed to make you overeat