Do you have an accountability partner?

[Heatman]

Having an accountability partner when you're dieting is something that's very good because the person is going to like your checks and balances. If you're trying to break your diet, he or she is going to keep you in line. 

 

Do you have an accountability partner? How helpful have your partner been for you? 

[Bob]

Not in real life, at least not anymore. In the past I tried signing "diet contracts" with a friend. We even had penalties for breaking the agreement, but we never enforced them. It was still based on the honor system, and if I confessed to going off plan and "breaking the contract" this usually just drew out a confession from the other person that they too went off plan.

In the past it was solely about weight. Today it is about health, so I am more driven and committed. My "accountability partners" are communities like this one, and being focused on helping others following a similar dietary lifestyle to remain encouraged.

[Geezy]

No, I don’t need one. I’m not weak and when I set my mind to do something I generally don’t fail.
Between my veteran father and my time in the military I was taught how to stay hard and never give up.


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[Henrywrites]

I have been able to focus on getting it right myself.  I don't need any partner to ensure that I do what I feel that it is the right thing to do when it comes to dieting and my health in general. I want to always be sure to get it right, and I have had better success doing that.

[Geezy]

I would also add that while I don’t need an accountability partner I do like the inspiration I get from forums like this one. They help me stay motivated.


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[Henrywrites]

2 minutes ago, Geezy said:

I would also add that while I don’t need an accountability partner I do like the inspiration  that get from forums like this one. They help me stay motivated.


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This is true. Joining forums where you get to see the struggles and successes of others that are trying to lose weight has been helpful. I always believe that it is such a good idea getting to be part of a community like this, which is why I joined.

[Bob]

In addition to communities like Carnivore Talk and some others, I also like keeping up with YouTube videos from carnivore diet doctors and influencers.

It's easier to stay faithful when you keep feeding your mind with the right information.

[InMyOpinion]

My boyfriend and I are both doing the keto diet so we are keeping each other accountable. Honestly, I must admit it has been way easier doing it with someone than to do it alone. Especially because I feel like we are in this together, so it motivates me more to stick with it. I do believe if I were to try to do this diet on my own it would have lasted a few days and then I would have been over it and wanted to eat all the foods we are trying to avoid. If someone is going to start any diet, I would strongly suggest having an accountability partner.

[Scott F.]

I don't. My son and my wife have tried carnivore a couple three times. I sort of 'just keep going' on whatever it is I am doing at the time. 

Some say I have tons of will power but I think it is just I get from Point A to Point B and don't let obstacles slow me down.

Scott

[Geezy]

My boyfriend and I are both doing the keto diet so we are keeping each other accountable. Honestly, I must admit it has been way easier doing it with someone than to do it alone. Especially because I feel like we are in this together, so it motivates me more to stick with it. I do believe if I were to try to do this diet on my own it would have lasted a few days and then I would have been over it and wanted to eat all the foods we are trying to avoid. If someone is going to start any diet, I would strongly suggest having an accountability partner.

Everyone needs to know their strengths and weaknesses if they want to have any hope of success. It’s good you have a partner to be accountable to.
My philosophy is No one is coming to save me so I can’t rely on anyone but myself. Of course I’m not really all that tough because I do actually rely on God quite a bit.


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[Bob]

On 2/13/2025 at 8:20 PM, InMyOpinion said:

My boyfriend and I are both doing the keto diet so we are keeping each other accountable.

That's nice. When I started, the stricter I got with my eating, the more garbage my wife would buy and bring into the house. She would make yum yum noises and rub it in and say "I can eat anything I want". I would responde, "So can I. The difference is I don't want any of that crap" lol.

Since then, she's actually gone more part time keto, part time animal-based, and still falls off the wagon here and there. But she's lost a decent amount of weight, so my steadfastness ultimately proved to be a motivator for her.

[Mesa_John]

Yes, I have an accountability partner.  Without my wife doing Carnivore with me, I would not be successful.

[Orweller]

Not I. 

And if I do, it's my pain and suffering from the past, my one way ticket to sickness and a wheel chair. 

[ketomonster]

I do not,  I'm trying to reeducate my wife with very very little success.  

[Outdoorstom]

Nope, solo here.  My wife supports me, but is not on the diet.  I don’t need to be held accountable….I’ve got an all or nothing personality and 6 weeks in I can honestly say I haven’t cheated once.  Down 23 pounds.