Looking for a good Dietplan for me and my husband - help!
anne88ka
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Hi y'all! My Husband and I want to go on a diet and tried the Whole30 diet, which isn't working for us. Is there any diet we could do together, that's competitive with a work out?
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
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Eating a deficit. My husband and I started losing weight together and we did our weekly weigh ins together. Helped us stay motivated but, neither of us had to eat foods that we didn't like. Helped us a lot because he could still eat his popcorn and I could still eat my white fudge covered Oreo's. Pick a way you can stick with forever.0
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The 'eat less than you burn' diet.0
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Depending on how much you want to lose and how fast, the non offensive approach and something that should always be maintained is eating in a deficit. & implementing a good workout routine0
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Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
I do not believe stating what worked for my husband and I is rude or abrupt just my truth. If whole30 was not somethjn they could stick to then maybe doing something easier would help them.0 -
I'm on the Zone Diet and I really like it. 40% Carbs 30% Protein and 30% Fat. I've recently started heavy lifting and had to tweak the Protein and Carb ratios.
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Well, this is a calorie counting website, so I would suggest starting with entering your information into MFP and keeping your weight loss goals reasonable and sticking to the numbers that MFP gives you. There's no right or wrong answer to what kind of eating plan or workout routine is best for someone. The only answer that is right for everyone is eating less calories than you burn, but it's really up to the individual to find out the easiest, most sustainable way for them to do that.
For me, eating what I like while remaining in a caloric deficit worked, and I added in at least 45-60 minutes of walking every day. Does that mean that will work for everyone? It could but maybe not everyone would be excited or motivated enough with that to keep it up.
Calorie deficit is all that is needed. Your own creativity and motivation will find the way that will get you to that point. It doesn't matter what you do, and no certain diet plan or workout routine is necessary. Just find food you like to eat, and exercise you like to do.0 -
You could both set up profiles on MFP, purchase a food scale, and log your foods together.
That is what my DH and I have done. We eat what we like in moderation. We still drink beer on the weekends. We aren't doing some restrictive plan that has a book written about it. And we're both losing weight.
We lift weights together and are active together. It's actually really enjoyable.0 -
Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
and here comes a white knight to defend something that doesn't need defended.
Apparently structure doesn't work for them or they wouldn't be here asking.
OP just log it here...it's free unlike other "diets".
Why spend money on a "diet plan" when it could go on oh workout gear.0 -
No one was rude, of course.0
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I liked the fast metabolism diet, there's an app you can download that guides you every day on what to eat. the author is Haylie Pomroy. you exercise every day and your foods tie in to the exercises. carb/cardio, protein/lift days, fat/yoga.0
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I liked the fast metabolism diet, there's an app you can download that guides you every day on what to eat. the author is Haylie Pomroy. you exercise every day and your foods tie in to the exercises. carb/cardio, protein/lift days, fat/yoga.
which is odd as more protein is better after a lift day as that is when the healing happens and carbs are good on lift days I find..and cardio days...
carbs are just good.0 -
Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
Some people do prefer structure, that's true. But if a person doesn't take the time to learn the reason a diet plan works, they won't be able to keep the weight off. Any diet plan is based on eating less the you burn, so learning to do that is a good idea.
OP:You won't find a lot on here that subscribe to a specific 'diet plan'. If you decide to do one, keep using MFP so you can see what the calorie input is for that diet plan so that when you reach your goal, you'll be able to stay there when you stop that specific diet. Diets to tend to get the weight off, but unless you learn how to adjust your eating habits, it'll come right back when you finish that diet.0 -
A Mediterranean style diet coupled with calorie counting perhaps?
Really, unless you have very little idea of how to construct a reasonably healthy diet I doubt you need a specific diet plan. Just try and eat a bit more vegetables, moderate servings of fruit, reasonable sources of protein and leave a little room for a "treat" or two.0 -
I think different plans work for different people. I started at age 40, 260 pounds and my mate was just as heavy. We started out eating almost the same meals as before, but cut back portions, bringing our lunch to work and started eating more fruit/ vegetables. Eventually we made healthier choices little bits at a time. To do an entire food overhaul didn't work for me. those little changes added up and I was 90 lbs less and she was 100 lbs less. That was 10 years ago and kept it off for several years. Since then I regained about 25 lbs in the last 3 or 4 years. And frankly it's because I went back to old habits of eating more meals out and moving less and eating less produce/more processed food.
I found that keeping a food journal (like MFP) worked well for me.. I did weight watchers in the past, similar program, IMO. We all need to find out what works best for us. I have also found that eating more fiber through real foods like beans and vegetables was the magic pill. Now if I would follow my own advice...0 -
Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
Some people do prefer structure, that's true. But if a person doesn't take the time to learn the reason a diet plan works, they won't be able to keep the weight off. Any diet plan is based on eating less the you burn, so learning to do that is a good idea.
OP:You won't find a lot on here that subscribe to a specific 'diet plan'. If you decide to do one, keep using MFP so you can see what the calorie input is for that diet plan so that when you reach your goal, you'll be able to stay there when you stop that specific diet. Diets to tend to get the weight off, but unless you learn how to adjust your eating habits, it'll come right back when you finish that diet.
I think it is possible to do both.
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Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
and here comes a white knight to defend something that doesn't need defended.
Apparently structure doesn't work for them or they wouldn't be here asking.
OP just log it here...it's free unlike other "diets".
Why spend money on a "diet plan" when it could go on oh workout gear.
it does need "defended" (excited huh?) because you are not answering the OP's question.
Stop collectively ganging up on people.
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Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
and here comes a white knight to defend something that doesn't need defended.
Apparently structure doesn't work for them or they wouldn't be here asking.
OP just log it here...it's free unlike other "diets".
Why spend money on a "diet plan" when it could go on oh workout gear.
it does need "defended" (excited huh?) because you are not answering the OP's question.
Stop collectively ganging up on people.
The question is if there is a diet they can do together. People are answering how they do weight loss together with their spouse. The assumption that doing a named diet is essential to OP is yours, and is not inherent to OP's question, especially since they apparently did not like doing a strict diet like Whole30 and many named diets are even stricter (unnecessarily).0 -
If you want to follow a specific diet, do that, but to eat healthily and lose weight, all you need is ordinary food in proper amounts. Food you like, some food from every food group.0
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Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
Some people do prefer structure, that's true. But if a person doesn't take the time to learn the reason a diet plan works, they won't be able to keep the weight off. Any diet plan is based on eating less the you burn, so learning to do that is a good idea.
OP:You won't find a lot on here that subscribe to a specific 'diet plan'. If you decide to do one, keep using MFP so you can see what the calorie input is for that diet plan so that when you reach your goal, you'll be able to stay there when you stop that specific diet. Diets to tend to get the weight off, but unless you learn how to adjust your eating habits, it'll come right back when you finish that diet.
I think it is possible to do both.
Yes, it is, that's what I was saying. If a person wants to try a diet plan, as long as it's a healthy one (meaning not super low calorie and provides enough nutrition), there's nothing wrong with that. Having a structure in place, even if it's one from someone else, can be less stressful for some people. But that person needs to keep track of the calories anyways so they can learn how to make those modifications for themselves. That's the only way to break the yo-yo diet cycle.0 -
The Whole30 didn't work because you basically can't eat any sugar, oatmeal, rice, flour, no dairy, no alcohol. The toughest thing was to not have my protein shakes and no choclate at all. Once in a while I just want to reward myself lol I guess. Thanks for your Tipps I think we just count calories and eat healthy with lots of protein, good fats and see how that works.0
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Here comes the abrupt/rude brigade.
Some people just prefer structure -doesnt mean it will be going against the "CICO" mantra.
and here comes a white knight to defend something that doesn't need defended.
Apparently structure doesn't work for them or they wouldn't be here asking.
OP just log it here...it's free unlike other "diets".
Why spend money on a "diet plan" when it could go on oh workout gear.
it does need "defended" (excited huh?) because you are not answering the OP's question.
Stop collectively ganging up on people.
@selina884 yes I did answer the question actually. MFP is a "diet plan" but unlike others it is free.The Whole30 didn't work because you basically can't eat any sugar, oatmeal, rice, flour, no dairy, no alcohol. The toughest thing was to not have my protein shakes and no choclate at all. Once in a while I just want to reward myself lol I guess. Thanks for your Tipps I think we just count calories and eat healthy with lots of protein, good fats and see how that works.
I hear you OP...the whole structure of "diets' that eliminate the fun food is very hard to follow for any length of time (speaking from experience of yo yo'ing due to "diets" for 5 years)
MFP is a good place to learn about CICO and why some of us choose to eat the way we do.
For example IIFYM is one that a lot of us do (If it fits your macros) which allows for all foods as long as you are hitting your macros.
Or
80/20 rule where 80% of your food is "good for you" food and the rest are treats
no elimination of fun foods so chances are you will stick to it and you get to choose the foods.
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I'd suggest using The Mediterranean Diet as a guide. It's not an overly structured diet but does have specific guidelines. It doesn't eliminate foods, instead it gives guidelines on what to eat often and what to eat less often.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-200478010 -
The Whole30 didn't work because you basically can't eat any sugar, oatmeal, rice, flour, no dairy, no alcohol. The toughest thing was to not have my protein shakes and no choclate at all. Once in a while I just want to reward myself lol I guess. Thanks for your Tipps I think we just count calories and eat healthy with lots of protein, good fats and see how that works.
That sounds like a great plan.
Diets that cut out things that you enjoy are just simply not necessary for weight loss and living a healthy life. They're not sustainable. The best bet is to find a balance, in which you can include the foods that you love in moderation. This will be easier in the long run, because a life without yummy food is just not practical. A moderate approach will teach you how to eat that yummy food while still meeting your other nutritional goals.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »You could both set up profiles on MFP, purchase a food scale, and log your foods together.
That is what my DH and I have done. We eat what we like in moderation. We still drink beer on the weekends. We aren't doing some restrictive plan that has a book written about it. And we're both losing weight.
We lift weights together and are active together. It's actually really enjoyable.
That's MrsStealthHealth and I (well OK I admit it - she doesn't lift at the moment due to an injury), it works well.
I'm currently on a bulk and eating significantly more that MrsStealthhealth but it still works well, I just have a load more extra food in the day whilst at work and we have the same evening meals.0 -
Check out the cooking website www.skinnytaste.com. I love her recipes! A lot of them contain lean meats and veggies. I try to stick with 50% carbs, 25% fat, and 25% protein.0
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The Whole30 didn't work because you basically can't eat any sugar, oatmeal, rice, flour, no dairy, no alcohol. The toughest thing was to not have my protein shakes and no choclate at all. Once in a while I just want to reward myself lol I guess. Thanks for your Tipps I think we just count calories and eat healthy with lots of protein, good fats and see how that works.
This is a better plan, IMO. If you both input your info, and follow mfp suggestions, you should do well. The other nice thing is that you can meal plan together. Maybe if one of you is cooking, the other can put the meals into the recipe builder. That way, as your build up your recipes, you can cook yummy things that you want again, and then logging them is even faster
I wish my husband would do this, but he's not interested. Luckily, he eats what I fix, so at least I know that what he's eating is good for him. 0 -
Hi y'all! My Husband and I want to go on a diet and tried the Whole30 diet, which isn't working for us. Is there any diet we could do together, that's competitive with a work out?
Thank you!!
I have a calorie goal but do not follow a specific plan. I mostly eat the same things, only less of foods that do not satiate me, and more of foods that do, like protein and fiber (I effortlessly get plenty of fat.)
So, for pasta night, I now skip the wine, bread, and butter, and have more protein and veggies, and limit the pasta as it is easy for me to over eat this.0 -
Hi y'all! My Husband and I want to go on a diet and tried the Whole30 diet, which isn't working for us. Is there any diet we could do together, that's competitive with a work out?
Thank you!!
You need to see a Nutritionist first if you want to lose weight he will give you a correct scedhual for what to ear and for beginners i would suggest a pre worm up of half an hour power walk then some easy excercises dont over do it or youl be stuck on your couch not being able to move always stretch first most important thing of all0 -
Hi y'all! My Husband and I want to go on a diet and tried the Whole30 diet, which isn't working for us. Is there any diet we could do together, that's competitive with a work out?
Thank you!!
You need to see a Nutritionist first if you want to lose weight he will give you a correct scedhual for what to ear and for beginners i would suggest a pre worm up of half an hour power walk then some easy excercises dont over do it or youl be stuck on your couch not being able to move always stretch first most important thing of all
Rather than a nutritionist, if you feel like you need to see a professional, see a licensed dietitian. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist as you don't need any kind of degree (and in many places, not even a short course license), but to become a dietitian, a person needs either a bachelor's or master's degree.0 -
The Whole30 didn't work because you basically can't eat any sugar, oatmeal, rice, flour, no dairy, no alcohol. The toughest thing was to not have my protein shakes and no choclate at all. Once in a while I just want to reward myself lol I guess. Thanks for your Tipps I think we just count calories and eat healthy with lots of protein, good fats and see how that works.
That's the best "diet plan"
Unless you have a (real) health concern, or you are an elite athlete, you don't need a specific plan or anyone to set up a plan for you. Prescribed diet plans made without a good reason, often (usually) fail, because they aren't tailored to each person, their preferences, schedule, beliefs, and they are usually unnecessarily and arbitrarily strict. So you start to question it and exchange this, swap that. Soon, you aren't following the plan anyway. Or you try to follow all the directions, and give up because you can't. And in the end, you have learnt nothing, but you are more miserable than before. Maybe you've paid for the plan too.
That's why it's better to educate yourself a little bit and design your own meal plan. Fill it with foods you like. Nothing has to be cut out, nothing is mandatory. Variety and balance is essential. As Need2Exerc1se, eat some foods more often and other foods less often.0
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