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  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    no carbs? low carbs? id rather die!

    id rather lose lots of weight eating everything I want!
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Am I a weight loss expert if I've gained and lost over and over again for my entire life? LOL.

    You know, I've tried everything. I've done weight watchers (was moderately successful until I got pregnant - 9 years ago). I've done Atkins, South Beach, The Zone, Sugar Busters, Eat Right For Your Type, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem... you name it, I've done it. But the only thing that really works FOR ME is calorie counting with moderate exercise several times a week. Calories in vs. calories out. I try to make it as simple as possible. If I want to get the ravioli at Panera, I just need to count my calories. If I want a glass of wine, I just have to plan for it. As I'm getting used to eating fewer calories, I'm concentrating more on nutrition. A favorite dinner for me now is red pepper slices with hummus. Yum! And it is SO TRUE that your tastes change over time.

    ^^This. Atkins damaged my relationship with food, in general, and I'm just getting back to "normal" right at a year later, AND, I plateaued after losing 6 lbs of being on it. I did it religiously, too! A total convert. So NOT worth it, or effective. Make SUSTAINABLE changes. Eat whole foods. Balance your meals with protein/fat + veggie + veggie/fruit and add carbs if you have it in your budget, which you will. Fill up on veggies, first, then eat the rest of your meal. If you want pasta, eat pasta...but measure it and log the calories. Seriously, a life without cake is no life at all.
  • Never2Bz
    Never2Bz Posts: 90 Member
    Hi,

    I've been on MFP almost 670 days now... started so I could look good at second husband's reunion (of course!)

    I set my goals as 1,200 calories month #1, 1,100 calories month #2, and 1,000 month #3. I ate anything I wanted but I limited to those numbers plus no more than 39 fats per day (I used Alli) and goal of 10K steps per day (walking, treadmill, step, etc. wearing pedometer). I lost 40 pounds in four months.

    If you need some of my favorite days or meals or recipes just give me a 'shout out'.

    Ann
  • MissySpring
    MissySpring Posts: 442 Member
    But the only thing that really works FOR ME is calorie counting with moderate exercise several times a week. Calories in vs. calories out.

    ^^^ This is the best way, in my opinion.

    I, personally, have had to eliminate nearly all processed foods like pastas, breads, etc. They are huge trigger foods for me. As an overeater, I have a difficult time having an appropriate portion. So, those had to go.

    Good luck on your journey!

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