does a 16 year old need to be strict on a diet to build muscle/ improve athleticism

[lolsmileyface90]

I been strict dieting for a year now and it has
totally consumed my whole life. I never enjoy my
self and whenever my family goes out to eat I sit
there and eat nothing like a moron because
there's nothing kn the menu most times that I
would actually eat. And same thing for holidays.
But I workout 4-5 days a week with about 20 mins
of cardio a day but I want to enjoy life a little. And
eat foods I don't normally eat a couple times a
week like going out to dinner. I'm also training for
sport( krav maga and jiujitsu) because I want to
become quicker and stronger not to become a pro
bodybuilder because that would never happen

[WonderPug]

It sounds like you are developing or have developed an eating disorder. Please talk to your parents about your issues and ask for professional help.

[talexander55]

It is not realistic to NEVER indulge yourself and adhere to a strict diet without deviation. It is perfectly fine to go out to eat now and then--especially for someone your age. If you are training very hard, it is likely that you are NOT giving yourself enough nutrition and are likely halting your progress.