does this work?

danahake

If i cut my calories and follow my guidelines, not eating diet food but regular food, I will lose weight? Because ive lost 2lbs in a week and a half and thats not much so im beginning to get discouraged. Any tips? Is 1200 cal low enough?

mlb929

Your question is very vague. What are your current guidelines set at? 1200 is very low, especially if you are exercising. I don't consider myself eating "diet" food, I eat regular food, just make different choices. By eating the same thing I make my husband, I would eat far less food but have maxed out my calories quickly - on serving of mac & cheese is a horrible amount of calories - so I have grilled chicken and salad or brown rice instead for myself.

I followed the Fat Flush Plan to initially lose my weight. Now I'm following the Beach Body program during my P90X plan, which I'm not pleased with at all, I want to be able to have meals without certain things. Example: I don't do dairy, wheat (kids have celiac), or white sugar. So by removing just these times, I found that I eat much healthier and still get a great amount of food for my calories.

Celo24

Two pounds in a week and a half is actually very good. The way to lose weight and maintain that weight loss is slow and steady, 1-2 lbs a week. Remember, it's a lifestyle change not a "diet." Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged!!