Which diet do you follow?

melzteach

I keep reading about P90x..what is it? Thanks!

It's an extremely intense exercise program...and I love it, I'm about to finish with my first round! You can go here to find out more:
http://teambeachbody.com/watch/products/p90x

aimdawson

It's called eat less, move more! Simple as that! :bigsmile:

Well, not always simple to follow but simple in theory!

So True.

MichelleB69

I removed most processed food (anything with white flour or sugar or that comes from a box) from my diet.
I try to eat mostly whole foods with protein at each meal.
I average 5-7 servings of fruit and veggies a day.
I eat real fat ... butter, avocado, olive oil, flaxseed, nuts and natural nut butters.
I don't eat too many grains or bread only because I binge on them and feel better if I don't eat too many. I do eat oatmeal and Orowheat's 100% whole wheat sandwich thins.

I also limit my red meat intake and eat mostly fish, turkey, and chicken...but I do LOVE a rare steak once in a great while. And I have also limited my Diet Coke intake to one can a day and am hoping to eliminate it alltogether eventually.

I stay with in my calorie guide, but also eat most of my exercise calories back, depending on my hunger that day.

I feel SO MUCH better than I did previously (sugar addict) and I don't crave all the sweets I used to eat. I think the increase in healthy proteins has helped combat that.

ETA: I also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day; usually more. I aim for at least 100 oz/day.

Hey! :happy: ... it's a great eating plan, isn't it?

Yes; it is! LOL And you wrote it so eloquently that I just copied, pasted, and added my own tweaks! All this "genetically modified" food freaks me out a little bit...I am trying to eat food in it's natural state, rather than opt for more processed.

TLC1975

I don't follow a "diet" per say, I eat clean whole foods, and watch that my net calorie intake stays above 1200....I workout 6-7 times a week, avoid alcohol, sugar, processed foods and keep each meal balanced with proteins, carbs and fat that suits my weight and lifestyle. This is a lifestyle for me......once my excess "fat" is gone.......I will alter my intake to reflect my new weight...and allow a weekly treat...my weight gain was from having a baby (my 3rd) and a herniated disc prevented me from getting it off as quickly as I would have before...I am eating the way I did before the baby with an extra "kick"..
I make sure I eat 6 small meals a day, and drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day.

Each approach is different for everyone, we each have different factors, ie... chemistry, weight, current conditions and medications that all influence what foods work best...you will find urs......keep up the good work and good luck!

rybo

I don't follow anything specific. I just try to eat healthy as much as I can. And when I do eat less healthy items, I just limit my amounts. I like to keep a good base of fruits, veggies & lean meats. But I won't hesitate to have a small bowl of ice cream or some chocolate when I want.
I should also note that I do a lot of running, so I can eat a bit more to support that. (but I still try and make it all healthier choices.)

circles000

im watching the calories and exercising more, simple maths really, i never understand this eating back calories tho ( just me) as why exercise so hard to eat them again, if i ate back all my cals some days i would be eating 3000+ cals !!

eat less + exercise more = weight loss

eat less + exercise more = weight loss

This equation only works until you get to a low enough weight where you are eating less than 1200 calories. If you are only supposed to eat 1200 calories and you exercise, then don't eat those exercise calories back you will be taking in a net of less than 1200. Which will result in starvation mode.

I'm currently supposed to be eating 1200 calories a day which the site makes more when I exercise. Do you mean I should or shouldn't be eating back my exercise calories?

BTW, I don't do any 'diet', I just eat properly and exercise (or try to anyway )

exacerbe

I don't really follow a "diet" but taken on a pescatarian point of view excluding all red meat, pork, and poultry. At home, I don't but white sugar, rice, flour... etc. I think it also helps that I'm lactose intolerant (still eat cheese though).

Add bicycling as a popular form of transportation.

Golden.

ladybug1620

I just watch my calories, try to make healthier choices (although I fail quite a bit). I am just now trying to cut out bread and pasta as much as possible. Allowing myself 1 small serving per day.

girlinahat

I'm on the 'JOY' diet. As in, good quality food that tastes good will give me joy. Eat a bit less of it and move a lot more and I will lose weight. simples.

I recently did a short course on nutrition in traditional chinese medicine. One of the things that stuck in my mind was about treating the digestive system and the mind as a whole. If we approach foods as 'BAD' then we will feel guilty and our stomach will tie up in knots about whether we should eat it or not. (bear with me).

If our digestive system can't digest properly, then we won't process efficiently and be unhealthy. By approaching foods with joy, eating natural foods, in season and according to our situation, we will be healthier. No food is 'bad' per se (apart from the created stuff from the food manufacturers which I don't class as food anyway), it's all good depending on how we approach it.