Best diet from experience for weight loss?

lundchelsea14

Hello I was wondering what diets you all have tried or are currently doing where you have got the best weight loss results and how you got started.

Thanks

janejellyroll

Eating a variety of foods that I enjoy and meet my nutritional needs within a calorie deficit.

I've tried all kinds of diets and lost weight on many of them, but the only way I've been able to sustain it is just eating in the way that best fits my tastes and lifestyle while counting calories.

kgirlhart

Eating at a calorie deficit is the only thing that ever worked for me.

cwolfman13

Years ago I briefly experimented with South Beach, but I wasn't really in it...it was mostly to support my wife and I went about 2 weeks. Other than that, I just watched my calories here on MFP and overtime, but diet (noun) evolved to be much better from a nutritional standpoint than it used to be.

ETA: all weight loss diets have one thing in common...they create an energy (calorie) deficit which is how you lose weight.

janjunie

The diet that worked for me was the eat everything I want in moderation diet. I stick to my allotted calories and eat foods that fill up my micro nutrients and macros (for the most part). I eat doughnuts, oreos, cinnamon buns, chips...chocolate, just in moderation and not all in one day. I never did a diet that was trendy that I couldn't keep up with for the rest of my life.

TeaBea

lundchelsea14 wrote: »

Hello I was wondering what diets you all have tried or are currently doing where you have got the best weight loss results and how you got started.

Thanks

Any diet that helps you reach a calorie deficit on a consistent basis will result in weight loss. I can give you a long list of diets that I lost weight with.

BUT - I regained the weight I lost. So to me, those "diets" were not effective. This time I will not eliminate anything to lose weight that I don't plan on eliminating forever. Now I do the all things in moderation - calories in vs. calories out plan.

crazyycatlady1

I've only lost weight one time and I'm now several years into maintenance. I did an IF protocol for my active weight loss phase, which was just a fancy way of counting calories. Now I maintain by continuing to track my calorie intake.

WickedPineapple

Calorie counting. I started and finished on MFP.

cross2bear

Calorie counting and portion control - hands down the most effective way of eating for me to meet my weight loss goals. No restricting, no deprivation, no forbidden foods - everything in moderation.

I got started because I was facing knee surgery and my doctor said I could lose 20lbs - so I lost over 100 by the time I had the surgery, and about 15 more since then. I have tried every other diet you can think of - all the fads, all the silliness, bought the books - and everything worked up to a point, but I always gained back what I lost because they were unsustainable - I just couldnt stick to them because there were too many "rules" or I just wasnt satisfied with what I was "allowed" to eat.

Finding MFP and learning about the science (even though I consider myself well educated, a lot of this stuff was new to me) of CICO, and having all kinds of myths about weight loss busted by the very knowledgeable folks here was life changing and liberating. I am grateful everyday that I was able to make this work - for good, this time.

rsclause

The best diet is not a diet at all. Managing your daily intake of calories for the rest of your life is all it takes. If overweight at the start a slight deficit is needed to reduce weight. Diets end but eating the proper amount of calories to maintain weight goes on forever.

psuLemon

The one you can sustain and follow. Unfortunately, getting there is a bit of trial and error.

gearhead426hemi

Try not to think of it as a diet because then you will mentally battle with yourself. Just think of it as trying to live a happier healthier life. Find ways to stay in shape that are enjoyable so it doesn't feel like work.

Tacklewasher

I'm thinking I need to try a blood type Keto approach with daily ACV colonic detoxes focused on raw food while seeing my shrink......


Nah. Eat pretty much what I like focused on the calorie limit to hit my weight loss goals. At least that I can keep doing forever.

sandlsales22

Definitely calorie counting without a doubt x

AnvilHead

The best, most effective diet for weight loss is one that:

1) Creates a consistent (and reasonable) caloric deficit.
2) Is balanced and provides adequate macro and micronutrients.
3) Is sustainable and enjoyable for you.


#1 is easy. #2 isn't hard, but takes a bit of planning. #3 may require some experimentation, but is the key to long-term success (when combined with #1 and #2).

JaydedMiss

IIFYM - after findign ou what macros keep you happiest that is. If i hit my macros close enough, I eat the yummy snacks x3 nomnom. though i like to be healthy as i lose you dont even need macros for loss but the right ones do keep you happy and satified which i think relates to this

inertiastrength

One where I eat all of but less than of all the foods I love

Rocknut53

What almost everyone else has said. No diet at all. It doesn't get more simple (or satisfying) than that. I'll just throw this out here again...

Lizarking

kgirlhart wrote: »

Eating at a calorie deficit is the only thing that ever worked for me.

It's the only thing that works for /everyone!/

musick79

Weight Watchers worked for me a few years ago. I dropped 60lbs on it. Then they changed the program and I just couldn't get into it. Now I am calorie counting and it seems to be working too. Basically the same thing - less food in and more moving does the trick.

cerise_noir

The best "diet" is not a diet. The best way of eating is one that you can stick to for the rest of your life. If you like sweets and snacks, include a portion of those on your daily calories if you wish. No need to cut out a bajillion foods or food groups to see results.

CICO always wins.