A Simple Diet Plan

flippy1234

Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
Thank you!!!

jemhh

I eat my normal food, just less of it than I did before I lost weight. No weird foods You can do the same.

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Bacchants

As long as you're happy having the same meal over and over any diet is easy.

Something v simple is Brocolli, brown rice + chicken but it's a bit dull.

Recently I've been having prawns, brown rice and some chilli sauce then some frozen onions/peppers if I remember. That's about 275 calories without the peppers. Then I have a protein shake while that's cooking which gets me to 384.

Sued0nim

flippy1234 wrote: »

Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
Thank you!!!

Eat what you like

Just count it

mccindy72

All the food I like, just weighed and logged to fit into the calorie goal. Done.

lemurcat12

Yes, like others have said, I just eat as I like and count it. My preference is to try to eat mostly nutrient dense foods (I ate a lot of them when gaining weight too, too many, I guess) :-) and balanced meals and not to indulge in unplanned snacking, so I have my own rules about what a good meal is, but it's consistent with how I like to eat.

I don't care for diet plans -- needlessly complicated and too often based on nonsense about food combinations and the like.

jgnatca

With my diabetic training I try and get all the macros in to every meal. That is, something with a bit of fat, carb, and protein. Lots of veggies on top of that.

I think it is easiest when getting used to MFP to eat as you usually do, logging everything in. As you log some foods in you will be shocked at their calorie count. You learn a lot from that and modify as you go.

Then your diet isn't a complete shock from how you usually eat, and you are more aware of your calorie choices.

melimomTARDIS

I find it helpful to eat similar things each week. Makes logging easier. Today-

Breakfast-
fiber one cereal 30g
1 cup 2% lactose free milk
coffee
1 cup sunny delight OJ

Lunch-
8oz tilapia filets (leftovers)
small salad with 1 TBSP of dressing

Dinner-
Big salad, with lots of veggies, and a cup of cottage cheese as side dish

Snack (bedtime)-
2 cups (60g) of cheerios, with 1 cup lactose free milk

melimomTARDIS

The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.

mccindy72

melimomTARDIS wrote: »

The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.

then why are you only eating 1200 calories?

kshama2001

I just eat what I like, less of it as needed, especially less pasta, baked goods and added sugar, more protein, fruit, and veggies.

I log everything, exercise more, and am consistently losing a pound per week.

arditarose

I eat what I want though a deficit usually means I incorporate food that allow me to eat high volume: 0% greek yogurt, PB2, lean ground turkey, tuna, shrimp, lots of hot sauces and taco seasoning on literally whatever it tastes good on, protein fluff, tons of veggies, frozen yogurt, popcorn.

chulipa

I am eating around 1300 and this is what my day looks like most days.
Breakfast: Oatmeal with applesauce
Lunch: Turkey sandwich with cheese, tomatoes and a small bag of sun chips.
Dinner: 4 oz of grilled meat chicken, pork, or beef, greenbeans, black beans, and 2 slices of 40 calorie bread.
Snack: fruit, pudding, fiber one bars ,[

TeaBea

flippy1234 wrote: »

Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
Thank you!!!

The number of calories should be a product of your current weight, height, gender, etc...... plug your stats in MFP. Keep in mind 1200 (before exercise) is the default minimum.

I don't follow a prescribed diet because that's not how I will maintain my weight. I find if I stick to more whole foods (grains, veggies, fruit, dairy, meats) then I will meet my macros.....protein, fat & carbs.

I also leave room for something snacky....something I'm craving. That way it doesn't feel so much like deprivation. Besides, if I diet too strictly....I tend to binge.

It really is about eating less (measure portions) and moving more. It's not more complicated than that, unless you have medical issues.

TnTWalter

my diary is open. i eat a variety of foods. best of luck....

flippy1234

Thank you all! Great advice.

Kalikel

I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

Need2Exerc1se

I generally just cook one meal a day. The meals vary but are rarely complicated. I eat the meal in the evening and have leftovers the next day for lunch. I rarely eat breakfast but when I do it's usually just a couple of eggs with toast or pancakes.

mbaker566

Kalikel wrote: »

I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

about this

elphie754

Kalikel wrote: »

I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

Define "healthy food". I bet no ones defition is exactly the same.

Kalikel

elphie754 wrote: »

Kalikel wrote: »

I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

Define "healthy food". I bet no ones defition is exactly the same.

No. I have no desire to defend or justify my choices, nor do I have any desire to pass judgement on other people's choices. I will not enter into a debate on it.

If you want to know what is healthy for you, visit your doctor and then a dietitian.

melimomTARDIS

mccindy72 wrote: »

melimomTARDIS wrote: »

The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.

then why are you only eating 1200 calories?

I ask myself this ALL THE TIME.

My bmr is only 1400 or so, and my TDEE is under 1,800. Its stupid. So I have to eat between 1200-1400 to create a deficit. And I prefer my jeans in the 0's and 2's than the 4's and 6's.

So that is why I eat 1200-1400 per day. Cannot wait to get back to maintenance.