What food plan do you follow?

shrinkingletters

Anything that keeps me on my calorie intake goal and can adhere to my 40/30/30 carb/protein/fat macro goals. *shrug*

Of course, avoiding packaged foods as much as possible and getting enough fiber from raw or cooked veg.

jgnatca

I follow the Canada Food Guide and from sheer habit, eat like a diabetic (half plate vegetables, carb, and protein). I think following the MFP plan is ideal. Simply track your food intake for two weeks and discover how many calories are in your food choices. Adjust to stay within the calorie goal that you work out with MFP. That way you will be eating the foods you love, in the portions that will allow you to lose weight.

MityMax96

amandamartinez13791379 wrote: »

I have 160lbs to shed. I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to eat. I am not a salad lover (not yet anyways).
I think I need some structure. Any advice?

TIA

I eat whatever I want, at the calories I need and don't go over.

Bustergirl14

I needed a jump start that would help me shed a few pounds fast to encourage me to keep at it. I found the 17 Day Diet worked well for me. It has several phases and after being on vacation I plan to go back and do phase one again to get me back on track.

phitnessjunky

rainbow198 wrote: »

I don't follow a plan, but I eat a balance of carbs/fats/proteins, mainly just drink water and tea, eat lots of veggies and fruit daily, fit in a small dessert/treat after dinner and have 1 or 2 meals out on the weekend. It's very sustainable for me.

This,^ ^ I completely agree, for years I've done diets that promised quick , and guaranteed weight and fat loss. Restriction or elimination of carbs and fat, or fruits and just eat this and can't eat that,. And though I was losing weight, I was agitated and miserable. And then I'd put the weight back on because I'd binge on what I couldn't eat on that diet. Too many so called experts and the hype media diets all promise weight loss, but doesn't have the consideration for the aftermath. Is a diet that people can keep for the rest of thier lives? Life is all about enjoying yourself, and discovering things, and what works for you. And food ,although most will argue its for fuel, food still plays the biggest pleasures in life, . when I discovered mfp, I couldn't stop laughing. The answer was in front of me for years. Burn more, than what you eat. Eat things in moderation, have carbs, fruits , and those you love, but in small doses and move everyday. Why the hell, was I ignoring it and laughing at those that told me, the diet I was doing is stupid and to just burn more than what you consume. I've been on mfp for a week, and have already lost 5 pounds. My daily intake is 1700, 5.5 height and moderate activity. I've never been so happy and relaxed, about losing weight, like me, with this way,you'll find what works for you. Obviously some people can't tolerate certain food groups than others, but your body will tell you that.

rybo

Mine doesn't have a label. I have no plan. I don't track calories or macros. The vast majority of my food is fruits, veggies, meat, fish, eggs, nuts & seeds. Throw in a little dairy products, some grains and the occasional treat. I don't go hungry and I eat delicious meals.

KellieTru

jensmith1988 wrote: »

rainbow198 wrote: »

I don't follow a plan, but I eat a balance of carbs/fats/proteins, mainly just drink water and tea, eat lots of veggies and fruit daily, fit in a small dessert/treat after dinner and have 1 or 2 meals out on the weekend. It's very sustainable for me.

This,^ ^ I completely agree, for years I've done diets that promised quick , and guaranteed weight and fat loss. Restriction or elimination of carbs and fat, or fruits and just eat this and can't eat that,. And though I was losing weight, I was agitated and miserable. And then I'd put the weight back on because I'd binge on what I couldn't eat on that diet. Too many so called experts and the hype media diets all promise weight loss, but doesn't have the consideration for the aftermath. Is a diet that people can keep for the rest of thier lives? Life is all about enjoying yourself, and discovering things, and what works for you. And food ,although most will argue its for fuel, food still plays the biggest pleasures in life, . when I discovered mfp, I couldn't stop laughing. The answer was in front of me for years. Burn more, than what you eat. Eat things in moderation, have carbs, fruits , and those you love, but in small doses and move everyday. Why the hell, was I ignoring it and laughing at those that told me, the diet I was doing is stupid and to just burn more than what you consume. I've been on mfp for a week, and have already lost 5 pounds. My daily intake is 1700, 5.5 height and moderate activity. I've never been so happy and relaxed, about losing weight, like me, with this way,you'll find what works for you. Obviously some people can't tolerate certain food groups than others, but your body will tell you that.

^YES.
Bravo...well stated!

MKEgal

I follow the ELMM plan: eat less, move more.
I eat what I want, in reasonable quantities.

This calculator from the Baylor College of Medicine will tell you your BMI & how many servings of various foods to
eat to maintain any particular weight. Put in your healthy goal weight. It takes activity level into account.
https://www.bcm.edu/cnrc-apps/healthyeatingcalculator/eatingCal.html

If you want something a little more complicated, eat more calories from protein & fewer from carbs, while staying
in the healthy macro ranges. Eating higher protein & lower carbs leads to more weight loss. Try 45% carbs, 20%
fat, 35% protein. Links to the studies here.