Any success stories with Flexible Dieting?

fastforlife1

I have a different definition of flexible dieting. I diet for 3-4 months - take a 2 month break - diet again for 3-4 months. And even while I am dieting, I have days of below 1000 calories and some days at 2200 calories. Some days I keep my carbs to 20 grams, occasionally I go to 150 grams. I try to keep changing things up - it keeps my body and me from getting bored with the whole thing. 29#s down and 29#s more to go.

rsclause

I say no diets. All diets must end but a lifestyle change goes on for ever. Just be in calorie deficit to lose. When the loss is complete you will need to find balance to maintain.

ChampCrucial

Add 50 from me as well. Before I knew what it was and had sense I just dialed down my portions. Portioned out half of my lunch cals and replaced a whole dinner with the lunch half. Lifted weight and hooped every day and lost 30. After that I started eating a bit cleaner and lost the rest over time with my exercise regimen and the help of a little manual labor.

eskimohugger

fastforlife1 wrote: »

I have a different definition of flexible dieting. I diet for 3-4 months - take a 2 month break - diet again for 3-4 months. And even while I am dieting, I have days of below 1000 calories and some days at 2200 calories. Some days I keep my carbs to 20 grams, occasionally I go to 150 grams. I try to keep changing things up - it keeps my body and me from getting bored with the whole thing. 29#s down and 29#s more to go.

I have recently been playing with that rollercoaster eating habit considering my new job includes odd hours and a lot of walking! Hopefully it works out for me!

eskimohugger

charri25 wrote: »

Add 50 from me as well. Before I knew what it was and had sense I just dialed down my portions. Portioned out half of my lunch cals and replaced a whole dinner with the lunch half. Lifted weight and hooped every day and lost 30. After that I started eating a bit cleaner and lost the rest over time with my exercise regimen and the help of a little manual labor.

Sounds awesome!! My new job requires a lot of walking, depending on how long my shifts are but I'm going to try to lift weights again

rdlewis123

49 yo, 60 pounds down and I eat what I want within my calories

2bfit_2015

Yes it is possible. I have cookies almost daily along with any other things I crave and I've lost 66lbs. Still have 30 lbs left and don't plan on cutting anything out lol

eskimohugger

2bfit_2015 wrote: »

Yes it is possible. I have cookies almost daily along with any other things I crave and I've lost 66lbs. Still have 30 lbs left and don't plan on cutting anything out lol

Geez, that is almost 100 pounds!! That's awesome!!! Do you exercise regularly or just portion control or IIFYM or what?

eskimohugger

rdlewis123 wrote: »

49 yo, 60 pounds down and I eat what I want within my calories

Thats amazing!! Some say at your age, its impossible to lose that much weight and to be able to eat like a teenager but you truly cut that myth out!! Im in awe

Ashtoretet

I've lost 49 pounds eating whatever I want, as long as it fits into my calories.

eskimohugger

Ashtoretet wrote: »

I've lost 49 pounds eating whatever I want, as long as it fits into my calories.

Thats so cool, how long did it take you??

misssmadalyn

I've lost 90 pounds eating what my family eats just smaller portions, I allow myself cheat days on Friday & Saturday & I have 2 servings of Junk food a day! As long as I stay in my fat, carb, sugar goals

misssmadalyn

And staying active

2bfit_2015

Yes it is possible. I have cookies almost daily along with any other things I crave and I've lost 66lbs. Still have 30 lbs left and don't plan on cutting anything out lol

eskimohugger wrote: »

2bfit_2015 wrote: »

Yes it is possible. I have cookies almost daily along with any other things I crave and I've lost 66lbs. Still have 30 lbs left and don't plan on cutting anything out lol

Geez, that is almost 100 pounds!! That's awesome!!! Do you exercise regularly or just portion control or IIFYM or what?

Portion control and exercising regularly is the key to my success! 7 months of logging 66 lbs lost and I have NOT cut one single thing out of my diet. Ice cream?? Yes. Cake?? Yes. Donuts?? Yes. Chips?? Yes. Takeout?? Yes. Dinners?? Yes.
And yes I also do at least 1-2 hrs of exercise a day and take a day off after 5-7 consecutive workouts in a row. So for me personally even if I do slip up and eat more I have that extra cushion with all the calories I'm burning from exercise (which i don't eat back)

As long it fits into my calories, I eat it. Now don't get me wrong if u eat 5 Madeline cookies that's 650 calories and if youre only allowed 1200 then that doesn't leave u a lot of room to enjoy anything else. So unless u want to go to bed hungry then you need to learn to control those cravings in some way. I've made those stupid mistakes in the beginning and now instead of 5, I'll have 1 and that's 130 calories I don't regret because I still have a bunch left over to have a nice breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I also don't struggle with controlling myself, so if I have one I don't need to go back for more. Some people will find that they can't have just one so they will have to be more restrictive and not allow themselves those treats. It's really up to that person and what they feel is most comfortable for them.

105 lbs is my goal for total weight loss. Going 7 months strong and have no intention of stopping. Good luck!

fourterrys

boomshakalaka911 wrote: »

Been flexible eating (hate the word diet) forever! Bulking and cuts. You should enjoy yourself. People who kill themselves on a "diet" end up binge eating and destroying all their progress. Just hit your macros.

This... (although I don't know about bulking and cuts)

If you have a lot of weight to lose, you'll never be able to maintain if you're too restrictive. It has to be a lifestyle change, not just a "diet". I stay within calorie goal each day (or very close) and if I choose to eat too much I'll try to exercise a little more over the next couple days. Down 48 pounds since March!!! CICO... That's what its all about! Good luck on your journey!!!!

Wizeman22

Add me

eskimohugger

maddywarden wrote: »

I've lost 90 pounds eating what my family eats just smaller portions, I allow myself cheat days on Friday & Saturday & I have 2 servings of Junk food a day! As long as I stay in my fat, carb, sugar goals

Yeah same!! Unfortunately I think I need to cut back because Ive been maintaining my weight I gave blood to the American Red Cross and have been set back on my exercising since Ive been super light headed just from walking up stairs!

xKoalaBearx

Same as everyone above.... I eat everything, just watch my CICO.... that's it!

Started 1 year ago, lost 60 lbs in 8 months, have been maintaining almost 5 months now, doing exactly the same thing I did to lose weight... just more calories now than when losing.

letitbe8807

I have lost almost 80 pounds with "flexible dieting" I generally try to eat healthy (lean meat,fruits,vegetables, whole wheat carbs etc.) But I have "splurged" on many occasions. I've enjoyed many parties, family gatherings, outings and still lost weight. It is totally possible!

DrSelfish1131

I lost 7lbs in a month...eating almost anything except fast foods n sodas...just following IIFYM rule....

janiep81

Flexible is the only thing that's sustainable for the long haul, at least for me. I have a couple of foods that I absolutely don't keep in the house and I know if I eat them its a sign of a bigger problem, but I've lost 35 pounds eating "everything in moderation."

However, I do make cleaner, greener, and leaner choices now, because it is most efficient and feels best to me. Feel free to peek at my diary. It's open.