Will a repetitive meal plan hurt my weight loss?!

DopeItUp

No, I eat the same things constantly and have been for years. It made no effect on losing the weight.

SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish

Eating the same things over and over like in those plans you showed is not going to hurt your loss at all. If you like having meal plans, then use them, don't let someone push you away from them, some people do better when everything is strictly planned out. Just whenever you get confidence and used to everything, maybe even a few months down the line, try adding/substituting things in here and there up to the calorie goal, till you get the hang of it.

I eat a wide variety of things, but I'm always thinking of approximate calories when I'm cutting so I can plan about how much I should eat for meals. I find several general rules help a lot when doing this: avoiding processed foods as much as possible, those with added sugar, reducing breads/carb foods, reducing non main ingredient carbs and fats if possible (like a reduced rice portion or amount of oil or butter), increasing protein intake and no sodas. If I want something with the above, I just work it in, adjust what else I eat, and don't eat it every meal. Its really pretty simple and you can eat some of whatever you'd like. I've had one meal with 7 pieces of thick peppered bacon every day this week, and I'm still losing as planned.

fairygirlpie9

I actually agree with you unlike a lot of people in this thread. When you focus too far in to the future you start to freak out and nothing gets accomplished. Based on the meal plan I think it is a great start to get you on the right track for weight loss providing that you remain at a calorie deficit. Over time you will have to learn about calorie counting and getting in the right nutrients for your body. The only way to lose weight and keep it off in the long term is to persevere, keep doing what your doing and adjust as you go along.

Will a repetitive meal plan hurt my weight loss?! No but it will get boring.

HJO1403

Monday to Thursday + Saturday & Sunday I my eating is extremely repetitive but its all good so I think you'd be fine doing it over again. Just watch if you up your exercise you might need more food etc..

RoyainLA

Eating the same things over and over like in those plans you showed is not going to hurt your loss at all. If you like having meal plans, then use them, don't let someone push you away from them, some people do better when everything is strictly planned out. Just whenever you get confidence and used to everything, maybe even a few months down the line, try adding/substituting things in here and there up to the calorie goal, till you get the hang of it.

I eat a wide variety of things, but I'm always thinking of approximate calories when I'm cutting so I can plan about how much I should eat for meals. I find several general rules help a lot when doing this: avoiding processed foods as much as possible, those with added sugar, reducing breads/carb foods, reducing non main ingredient carbs and fats if possible (like a reduced rice portion or amount of oil or butter), increasing protein intake and no sodas. If I want something with the above, I just work it in, adjust what else I eat, and don't eat it every meal. Its really pretty simple and you can eat some of whatever you'd like. I've had one meal with 7 pieces of thick peppered bacon every day this week, and I'm still losing as planned.

Thank you! That's exactly what I want to do- get used to it and build my confidence in knowing exactly what to do "on my own" as I shy away from meal plans!!!

MMMMMM BACON

RoyainLA

I actually agree with you unlike a lot of people in this thread. When you focus too far in to the future you start to freak out and nothing gets accomplished. Based on the meal plan I think it is a great start to get you on the right track for weight loss providing that you remain at a calorie deficit. Over time you will have to learn about calorie counting and getting in the right nutrients for your body. The only way to lose weight and keep it off in the long term is to persevere, keep doing what your doing and adjust as you go along.

Will a repetitive meal plan hurt my weight loss?! No but it will get boring.

This is my plan! I WILL learn! Just gotta get a good foundation first!! THank you!

RoyainLA

Monday to Thursday + Saturday & Sunday I my eating is extremely repetitive but its all good so I think you'd be fine doing it over again. Just watch if you up your exercise you might need more food etc..

Do I HAVE to up my intake with more exercise? I kinda don't want to...I'd rather burn more without eating more....is that bad? Lol

RoyainLA

Yep, calories in, calories out. I mostly try to hit my protein goal for the day, and carbs/fat just kind of fall into place for me. Sometimes they are higher/lower. But mostly make sure I hit my Calorie and protein goals.

Just because of ease/time my breakfast is the same 90% of the time (weekends when I have time I make other stuff). I make a breakfast smoothie that makes it easy to hit my macros the rest of the day. It is chocolate banana peanut butter smoothie, like having desert every morning but super healthy. And yes, I could easily eat it for the rest of my life, lol.

Lunch is another one that I rotate a few things unless I go out with co-workers. Again, just because ease of making my lunch in the morning.

Dinner is where I go hog wild. I have plenty of time to cook in the evenings, so I switch it up, a lot. Pizza, burgers, steak, chicken, you name it.

That it why I mentioned maybe keeping lunch/breakfast the same and work on dinner. Or work on whatever meal you have the most time with.

I think after this first, then second round, this will be my next attempt. Moving things around and getting exactly what I want into my diet....well, not EXACTLY bc then I would be in the same place I am now =}

HJO1403

Upping your exercise without the food intake is creating a greater calorie deficit which will push for weight loss, just ensure you are eating enough to be able to be fueled for the day.

JossFit

I'm curious to see the other replies you get to this. I tend to eat the same things all the time too, with a slight variation in my meat and snacks. I've been losing so far, but I'm afraid I may end up stalled eventually, and may have to switch my foods around a bit.

That's my fear! I've only been on this for 3 weeks and I feel I am already stalling! But I also tend to think nothing is changing when my clothes are telling me otherwise....I'm nuts :laugh:

It seems that you're a bit impatient (aren't we all?!) and expecting to see results too soon. You might benefit from working with an actual person instead of a cookie cutter program you found online. Some of us do better with that sort of plan or accountability in place, but the quick fix plans rarely provide what you really need.

I do online coaching, if you're interested.