Trying to find a diet that works for me

mrsfrazier078

Omg! My name is Netta. Losing weight is so hard for me. I have tried so many diets and exercise programs but get so discouraged. I have had 3 children. The weight fell off so easily with the first two, but with the last one, it stuck to me. I had my baby 3 yrs ago and is the same weight right now that I was when I was 9 mos pregnant with him. I need help to drop this weight. If anyone have any suggestions, please let me know.

Tamimarsaglia

I also have tried every diet nothing worked until I tried the hcg diet. I started it a 1 1/2 years ago it took me 6 months to lose 82 lbs I've manage to keep it off for a year now it's the only diet that had ever worked for me . I've changed my life and eating habits and learned so much about myself and body

zoeysasha37

I don't diet. It's a life style change. Once I realized that there's no quick fixes, no magic pills, and no fads that actually work, I decided to just put in the hard work needed to lose weight.
I learned portion control and moderation. I eat the foods that I love, (I've eaten cake, candy and whatever else I wanted daily and still lost all my weight) by using portion control. I weigh my foods on a food scale and log it here. Special diets, pills and all that stuff isn't necessary.
You can do it too! Just stop thinking of this as a diet and start looking at it like a life style change.

mrsfrazier078

Hi Tam, thanks. I heard of it but didn't try it. I truly want to lose at least 60-100 lbs.

mrsfrazier078

Hi Thorsmom, thank you. I am trying to think of it this time as a lifestyle change. I purchase a scale but trying to figure out how to lose it.

Justygirl77

Hi! I had to find a diet that works for me, too. Everyone's a little different. Mine is working for me! You can add me for encouragement, ideas and support!

RodaRose

You do not have to change everything all at once. Spend one or two weeks paying attention to your food and logging it into the diary. After two weeks, analyze what you have been eating to see what foods you reduce/cut back on in order to meet the calorie goals.

mrsfrazier078

Hi Justygirl, I really appreciate it. I will add you.

mrsfrazier078

Hi RodaRose, I will take your advice. I will take these 2 weeks and concentrate on what's going in my mouth but logging it and trying to make better choices. Thank you.

FreyaIsAFreak

I was very sceptical about the Military Diet that has been around for ages, but when I looked it up, I had a lot of the same foods in my cupboards so I thought I may as well try it out because it is similar to what I already eat. I didn't find myself starving or even hungry at all throughout the three days, and by the end of it, I'd lost 5lb with minimal excersize. I really reccomend it because it only lasts three days, and if you can't manage it, that's fine but I would seriously reccomend it because its scientifically proven to work!

fearlessleader104

Eat less than you normally do. That's it.

sstrack123

It is a lifestyle change but you have to find your way of eating that is healthy yet satisfying so you don't go crazy thinking about food all day. I have that problem some days but mostly when crazy hormones are out of whack. Add me if you like but I like friends with open diary

mrsfrazier078

Hi. I think you totally understand me ☺️

mrsfrazier078

Will do Fearless. Thanks.

mrsfrazier078

Hi FreyaIsAFreak, it's worth a try. I forgot about this. I did try it a few yrs ago and it does work. Thanks

KatiBo05

I agree with everyone that it's a lifestyle change. I am currently pregnant for the second time and I never lost all the weight from my first pregnancy. I have decided that I need to get healthy for this baby and for myself! I've found that following a balance with my macro nutrients and logging things in MFP has really helped. I lost 9 pounds in the last two weeks. My goal wasn't to lose weight, but just to eat healthy and I have so much more energy! I'd love to share more of what I've been doing. Feel free to send me a message or friend request for more info and encouragement!

mrsfrazier078

Hi Kati, congrats on baby #2. You are doing awesome with the healthy eating. I'm trying to clean it a bit more everyday. My hubby and the kids created "Fun Food Friday" & "Finger Food Saturday", so this weekend have been a prepping one. thanks for the support.

breathless575

FreyaIsAFreak wrote: »

I was very sceptical about the Military Diet that has been around for ages, but when I looked it up, I had a lot of the same foods in my cupboards so I thought I may as well try it out because it is similar to what I already eat. I didn't find myself starving or even hungry at all throughout the three days, and by the end of it, I'd lost 5lb with minimal excersize. I really reccomend it because it only lasts three days, and if you can't manage it, that's fine but I would seriously reccomend it because its scientifically proven to work!

Thanks for your feedback about the military diet. I just started it today. Had breakfast and lunch, and I'm not even hungry.

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

I'm tried just about every 'diet' I thought I could actually stick to. Finally, my MD put me on a 'medical weight loss program' and while my caloric intake is low, I don't feel hungry. If you call yourself 'dieting' you are setting yourself up to fail. I know I did. When I was on a 'diet' I craved things that were not good for me. Right now I am on 2 protein shakes and 1 snack bar/chips and between meals I drink "Sparkling ICE" water (17 oz.) and for the other meal I try to eat heavy and keep my meal 550 calories or lower. I was surprised at how much you can really have once you cut out fats and sugars; but, still have to have my coffee with sugar. I was also given a meal plan that has filled me (and my husband) up. I know when I get to my goal, it will be a life-style change for me and I will have to cook differently than I have in the past. MFP helps me keep up with my caloric intake; and if I am planning on going out to eat . . . I enter what I 'think' I might order and adjust accordingly. Usually, I will order something and cut it in half and only eat half and take the rest home for a later meal the next day or two. I've lost 7lbs in 2 weeks and I am a week away from my weigh-in; I do not weigh on my scales at home because they never weigh correctly and they are as much as 5lb off depending on when you step on them. I'd throw them out if it were not for my husband. My D-n-L lost 9lbs on that Military Diet and when she went off it she gained it all back. I do exercise like walking on a treadmill, crunches, hula hooping, and walking in the pool for at least 30 minutes.

lindsaymbelow

I did the HCG diet ( I am currently entering phase 3 of the diet "the maintenance phase"). It is not easy, but it is worth it. I started this diet at 155 pounds ( I am 5'3) and on my last weigh in day I was at 130 pounds. This took only 43 days!!! It really teaches you to change your eating habits and start eating clean and living a healthy lifestyle. I would highly recommend it!

gothicfires

I don't follow any 'diet plan'. High protein, high fiber. This is what I check for. I don't drink any calories. I don't buy anything that has over 10% fat. Veggies and fiber cereal are my best friends. I also eat them with my fingers instead of shoveling them in my mouth with a spoon. It takes longer to eat, you have more volume to eat... feeling deprived is one thing I never feel and I'm eating 1200 calories a day.

Jruzer

Please do not do the HCG diet or the Military diet.

Please do read this:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

SuggaD

Eat less, move more. It really works.

kimberwolf71

Everyone has their own priorities and beliefs, as well as physical and/or medical limitations surrounding what they are able to eat or how they can move... I would urge people to not look for a magic pill or drink and find something sustainable for a change in lifestyle forever, not a "short term diet". The post linked above on a guide to get you started on your path to sexypants is a good one!

Obviously calories in vs calories out is important for actual weight loss, but paying attention to your actual macros (how much of your food is carbs/sugar vs protein and fat) is also extremely important and helps manage the overall calorie number too! Some real food aka clean protein and healthy fat is going to be lower calories and way more filling than a plate of pasta.

Measuring and weighing is important otherwise you are just guessing!