what plan are you on that is working really well?

fightingthebulge

I was just wondering what plan everyone was on that is making them lose weight every week.
or are you just counting calories?

mamagooskie

I was doing weight watchers online for 4 months and lost 40 lbs but then I discovered this site and I've just been following the plan as is and I've lost 30 lbs more lbs in the last 2 months.

I really like MFP plan best

jenlhugg

I am pretty much just following the websiet, being honest with myself, trying to cut back on sugar and salt, and exercising 6 days a week. I have lost a pound a week since January. never felt better!

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I started with MFP counting calories and then after a few months, added Isagenix and am still doing that.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

funkyspunky871

I just follow MFP's calorie recommendations. Been losing since February. I also use Alli, but not consistently. I always forget to take it.

hill242

Not really on a plan. I focus on eating unprocessed foods, whole grains, and leaner cuts of meat. The critical key to success for me is to plan ahead and make just about everything at home except 1-2 meals per week, so I can control my calorie intake.

BOGmama2010

Focusing on my protein/carb/fat ratio and sodium, as well as calories, here and bringing it 6 days a week with P90X!

hill242

I am pretty much just following the websiet, being honest with myself, trying to cut back on sugar and salt, and exercising 6 days a week. I have lost a pound a week since January. never felt better!

That is so awesome to hear. People tend to complicate weight loss, and I think you really captured the essence of it.

hkystar

I just hold myself accountable for all I eat. I make sure to workout (pushing myself) 6 days a week for an hour. I am trying hard to eat a balanced diet (more veggies/fruit less processed crap).

Its working so far... 29 pounds in just over 3 months.

Becka77

I am just counting calories using MFP and I do Jazzercise 4x/week and swim 1-2x/week. So far I've lost 24lbs in 1.5 months.

lizzys

i"m doing hcg right now and plan to go to the low carb and low fat i like this diet because it is resetting my food in take before i would eat the hole house and now its littel i mean really littel that help alot because pretty soon that all you can eat its really what ever diet they all work is you dont cheat and dont give up this my sister sent me so that why i"M doing it iwant to exercise a lot i have to build muscles so that why i"M going to do the low carb high protein i"m fat and don"at want a lot of loose skin then i might go back to weight watchers theri all good if you use tham

caldwellchris

I'm not on any gimmick diet (South Beach, Primal Blue Print, Atkins, HCG, etc...)

I don't purchase any snake oil (Alli, Xenedrine, or Hoodia, etc...)

I get as close as I can every day to every calorie, macronutruient and micronutrient listed on MFP.

I purchased a digital food scale that I use to weigh EVERYTHING I eat.

I workout Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a workout that includes:

1) 20 minutes of cardio (biking, elliptical, running)
2) Strength Training - 3 sets of bench presses, lateral pull downs, leg curls, leg presses, shoulder presses, and squats.

I also read the message boards on MFP consistently to acquire knowledge and support from other people.

The community of folks here is great.

Good luck with your weight loss journey; we're all here and in it together!

lilchino4af

I started using MFP in Jan and just kept track of what and how much I ate and made healthier substitutions to what I was eating so I could keep eating what i liked but with better results. The biggest changes that helped with my weight loss were cutting out all soft drinks, reducing my sodium intake, and upping my water. I also focused on eating more fruits and whole grains, wheat bread, pastas, etc. My workouts consisted of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and some of her other DVDs before doing P90X 6 days a week which I completed early July. Now I'm doing a P90X/Insanity hybrid program 6 days a week while continuing to use MFP to maintain my weight. The end of Aug I'll start training for a 1/2 marathon in Nov on top of my hybrid program.

goal30Lori

Eat less, move more! That's the plan I'm on!

I log everything I eat, and try to get some form of exercise daily. I need to add more strength training though, and am not sure how to fit that in.

ETA: I've lost 22 pounds in 41 days. Crazy.

dumb_blondes_rock

I do a mix of Medifast and mfp.....I am probably the worst medifast person ever...becaues i eat fruit and splurge on foods, but i hardly ever go over 1100 calories....I honestly feel great, this past week i have had some crazy cravings though! But energy wise it's all good! Plus I don't think I have ever ate this many veggies in my life! haha

budgetqueen79

I just started something along the lines Medifast but I use EAS Advantedge Carb Control shakes I get at Sam's. I eat 2 "real meals" a day also. I eat 1200 calories a day. I just started tracking it here today.

KarenECunningham

I count calories using MFP and I try and eat only whole grain carbs and no white sugar. I started out on the Prism plan but I have modified it a little. Instead of just whole wheat bread I will have a double fiber whole wheat English muffin. I have had a lot of slip ups:ohwell: but I keep getting back on program. I make an effort to exercise 5 days a week, even if it is just a 20 minute walk. I am making lifetime changes so I try not to stress if I have a less than perfect day.:noway: I faithfully read the Community posts because I have gotten a lot of great information from other MFP users.:drinker:

somigliana

1) Counting calories on MFP
> I also started to pay attention ratio of carbs, fat and protein I was eating and learned to balance those using MFP
> Learned to pay attention to sodium and fiber content --> from that I've learned to eat "cleaner".
> Very important to me is weighing and measuring food to make sure I have the right portions
> Planning my meals and grocery shopping in advance
> Learned to read food labels (shopping takes longer now, but that's okay).
> Hunting for interesting "good choice" recipes that are still tasty and good to look at.
> Most important to me was making healthy food choices and habits that I could carry forward into maintainance (I've just started doing that during the last few weeks). I've found that I'm eating almost exactly the same as with the loss stage except a few more calories added in here and there through the day.

2) Exercise
> Zumba class twice a week
> Strength training (with some cardio) 3x a week
> Walking to town for our Friday night restaurant evening meal instead of driving.

3) Drinking more water

4) Changing my mind/habits
> Changing my mindset from viewing fatty or sugary food as a treat
> Learning not to consider my lifestyle change a deprivation
> Teaching myself to eat slower and not to "inhale" my dinner without tasting it
> Being stubborn with myself sometimes (No... I WILL NOT have that huge piece of carrot cake simply because it looks delicious).

5) Keeping informed
> Reading and taking part in the MFP forums
> Reading food blogs/magazines/articles.

Good luck on your journey!

JUSTFORME2010

Just this site I love it and I love my friends and watching what everyone else is doing. I participate more in this then I ever did years ago on weight watchers or the other ones.

Good Luck on this

Debbie

arewethereyet

The MFP plan!! WOOT!:drinker:

ron2282

I count calories and really watch my sodium intake. I haven't given a single thing up, I just make better choices and limit my amount of unhealthy foods. I exercise 6 days a week and try to be more active in my regular daily routine.

abeautifulvoice

I am doing Weight Watchers on my own and MFP. Also, I cut out sugar and salt, no soda and minimal caffeine. Just in a day, I have lost 2 pounds. Good luck to you!

Sharont213

I always regain when I use plans - WW, Flat Belly, South Beach.. so now I use MFP and that's it. I track my calories and try to stay within the recommended values and incorporate some of the better tasting recipes I have picked up along the way on the other plans, I eat as much organic and natural food as I can, lots of veggies and whole grains, fresh fruit - limited diet soda and switched to water more often than not. I also work out at least 5 days a week for at least 45 - 60 minutes a day. My progress is slow but it is happening and I don't feel deprived or frustrated. I think this is a lifestyle I can maintain.

LotusF1ower

I was just wondering what plan everyone was on that is making them lose weight every week.
or are you just counting calories?

I eat 1200 calories per day, exercise three to four times per week, (three days on the treadmill, one day as a long walk outside). I do not eat my exercise calories.

I make sure I have protein in every meal as it is filling. I only weigh and measure once per week, I do not touch the scales inbetween.

I am losing weight, every week.

PJilly

I work out six days a week and use MFP to track my food. Lather, rinse, repeat.

A year and 31 pounds later, I couldn't be more pleased.

absie107

the eat-seasonal-fresh-food-as-often-as-possible plan. that and eating slowly and savoring my food. and just being mindful of what i'm eating about 95% of the time. we can all afford our treats. i also work out a few times a week, not too crazy, but I try to keep myself on my feet or moving during the day, say, by making dinner for 3 hours Since last year I've lost 22 pounds, 10 of those since joining MFP.

megamom

I also try to eat as many unprocessed foods as possible and as fresh as possible. I try to stay in my calorie range and keep my carbs, fats, and protein checked. I watch my portion control as I always ate pretty healthy, just more then I should. So not really dieting, just eating correctly. Oh, and walking, light weights and soon I will be OK'ed to ride my bike again, Yippy. And nothing is really off limits if I can fit it into my calorie range and really want it. A rare treat is so worth it.

DancingYogini

I religiously log my food, which has been a real eye opener. I have also started measuring my food...what I thought was a serving of cereal, was actually 4 :noway: I have also been using MFP to up my exercise. I do cardio every other day and strength training every other day. I eat up to 1600 calories a day, I tried the 1200, but found I was starving. I am also a vegetarian, which really does help with weight loss! I also don't eat dairy, and only have an occasional egg. I have not lost a ton of weight, but that is ok, my actual goal is to be fit and healthy. I have lost inches!! I MFP!!!

blakejohn

I like to eat for the most part I eat healthy : Salad, boiled chicken, rice cakes and lots of Protien shakes, I loged my healthy Cal and found out I was consuming 5000 cal a day no wounder I couldn't drop a weight.

So I count the cal and I'm lifting 5 days a week and now I'm doing cardio 7 days a week

hroush

I'm doing the MFP plan, C25K, hundred pushups, and a cycling class.