what diet to choose???!!!!???HELP ME

AlsDonkBoxSquat

have tried HCG and it made me sick sick sick so I am open to any OTHER suggestions then that diet. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!:embarassed:

Seems to me that your first road block is that you're looking for a quick fix, a pill, an injection, a fad, a "diet." What you need is to get this term "diet" redefined in your mind. You need to make a lifestyle change. Fruits, veggies, lean proteins, whole grains. Throw out the refined flours, the fast and fatty convenience foods. Get out and active, walk, run, bike, play, dance. Stick to a net calorie count that will fuel your body (1200 - 1600 maybe). You may not see 130 pounds in 52 weeks (that's a consistent 2.5 pounds a week!) but you will see something better as long as you do it right, healthy, and are dedicated.

ReinventingLisa

I agree with all the above statements.

What I've noticed that works for me in the past in eating high fiber/high protein. I'm trying to aim for 20-25 grams of fiber a day, and up to 100 grams of protein a day. Also, I've heard about success with eating your goal weight maintenance calories and I'm more or less following that idea. For example.. my goal weight is 120lbs and to maintain a weight of 120lbs with little / no exercise I could eat up to 1525 calories a day (depending on the calculation used). Based on the calorie calculator I used with my current weight and little / no exercise, for me to lose weight at 184lbs I'd have to eat no more than 1874 calories a day. So, I aim to eat about 1500 calories (my 120lb maintenance calories) and I try not to go over 1800 calories (my 184lb maintenance calories) in any given day. I figured that since I'm losing weight and making a lifestyle change, I might as well build the habit of eating the 1500 calories since it is the amount of calories to maintain a weight of 120lbs with no exercise. When I do exercise, I can eat about 300-400 calories more if I want to.

michedarnd

I would suggest not setting a deadline in this fashion. You need to change your lifestyle, including adding more exercise in. However, I can tell you that if you pressure yourself with deadlines, you're going to fail or gain it all back. If you ALREADY HAVE A WEDDING set up, somebody loves you for being who you are ALREADY. Think of it as being the best you for that "happily-ever-after" that you want to achieve. Don't set your "wedding day" as the time by which you want to be a certain size. Make it a goal to have established a healthy lifestyle as of... today -- because you want to have a happy long-term life. Maybe if you think of it that way, you can choose something that is achievable and maintainable in a healthy fashion. That would be my suggestion. That said, someone suggested South Beach. I've heard good things about that, and the eating style is fairly maintainable (for me, anyway), long term. I don't mind dropping a lot of the things that it drops, anyway. The Zone Diet (40% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat) seems to be a good balance of energy and calorie balance. Do whatever you think that you can MAINTAIN, because large amounts of weight means large amounts of TIME. You'll notice that MFP recommends 1 pound/week (for women, at least). That's maintainable.

kennethmgreen

Stop Snacking. Chew gum if you have an oral fixation and can't stop eating.

Be honest, especially if you are a secret eater (I totally was).

Count your calories, keep it under 1500.

Make every calorie count. All thriller, no filler. You need fiber, fruits and veggies, protein, and complex carbs.

Drink More water.

Don't worry about exercise until you want to, and after you start feeling better through healthy nutrition you will want to. Until then, keep your hands busy so you don't snack. Play a video game, knit, anything that requires you keep your hands active.

You can drop 50-60 in a year easily doing this. It probably took much longer to put that weight on.

Everything you say carries more weight because of your profile pic. I listen to that face.

ilookthetype

Just eat a variety of healthy foods, exercise, log your food and exercise on here and eat all of the calories MFP allows you.

It works, no need to diet.

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ilookthetype

I have heard good things about the Diet Dr Pepper diet.

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dumb_blondes_rock

the first 3 letters in diet spell out die....which is what most diets make you want to do......

Honestly i have tried diets and im always pretty successful on them (did medifast, dropped 30 pounds in 2 months, lost 15 doing nutrusystem the next 2 months after that) but this is because i NEVER CHEATED.....not even ONE BITE.....

I have shifted that discipline on to mfp.....i have whatever i want, just stay in portion size of what is reccomended....i weigh and measure EVERYTHING when i cook....this is important because they say most people underestimate their calories eaten and over estimate their calories burned.

Before i go out to eat at a restaraunt, i look up their menu online to see how much calories each thing i want is, or i log it in mfp before i go, so i know i can't have more than 16 chips with salsa or more than 3 chicken soft tacos at taco bell. Once you do this, you will be disgusted at how many calories you used to consume, thinking it wasn't even "that bad" for you.

I make better snack choices....i love sugar free puddings, or i home pop my own popcorn and use 3tbs kernals and 1tbs olive oil, skip the butter and add salt, garlic powder and parmesean cheese on it(or whatever flavors you like). This is all about change....lets say you only lose 80 pounds buy your goal weight.....thats 80 pounds you most likely will NEVER see again because you lost it by retraining your eating habits, rather than losing 130 pounds in a month only to gain it all back becaues al lyou learned out to do was drink a shake, or how to eat out of a package.

123456654321

Just eat a variety of healthy foods, exercise, log your food and exercise on here and eat all of the calories MFP allows you.

It works, no need to diet.

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messyinthekitchen

Eat the calories MPF recommends for you. Eat whole food. Nothing with preservatives. Half your body weight in water. I tend to keep my carbs lower but that is up to you. I also watch my sodium as it can make it or break it for me.

Umeboshi

Try the 'lifestyle change' diet. MFP automatically calculates the correct number of calories to consume for this diet. Stay under your MFP allotted calories. Work out. Eat (at least some of) your exercise calories. Cut back on soda and processed foods. Eat more fresh, whole foods. Allow yourself junk food and other high-calorie stuff you like, just eat it in moderation and don't eat it ALL the time. Drink lots of water. Don't expect miracles or to lose 20lbs a month. Unlike other diets the weight loss from this one tends to LAST I've lost 15lbs so far on the 'lifestyle change' diet.

jetscreaminagain

Everything everyone else said.

AND if you're looking for a reasonable thing that will tell you what to do for the next twelve weeks to start getting some results, look at Body for Life. Buy the book (way cheap used on Amazon) and/or look at the website.

Lift weights like they say on the days they say. Try the High Intensity Interval Training cardio like they say on the days they say, and eat a lean protein and a lean carb at every meal for 5 to 6 meals a day, with veggies at at least 2 or 3 of those meals. The exercise adjusts itself to your current level of fitness and will continue to adjust as you get stronger and faster. And you get results because you work for them, but you DO get them.

It isn't a diet per se. It is a plan, and you need a plan. You also need some weights.

Don't starve yourself under any circumstances.

Take measurements so that when the scale isn't cooperating, you at least see results there, or in the amount you can lift or the distance you can cardio.

mulata18

Just cut the Carb and eliminate you daries and exercise. thats it

mamamc03

There is no diet that will help you. You need to do a lifestyle change that takes hard work, is slow progress, and sustainable as it is something you will be doing for the rest of your life hopefully.

100% correct. Just use MFP's system. It will tell you how many Calories to eat to reach your goal. It works. If you need a name, your diet is "Calorie Counting".

exactly!! I have done MFP for 85 days and lost 30lbs...my hubby has lost 45! You can do this! Just be honest!

Behavior_Modification

Dieting has gotten me no where. If you're anything like me, the restriction will make you crazy and you won't last long. Then you go back to your old ways and any progress you did make is undone. Plus, what are you going to do when you're 'done' dieting?

If you don't learn how to be a healthy person, you most likely will not be able to keep the weight off.

After 20 years of failed diets I've finally gotten this through my head, and I couldn't be more grateful. FINALLY, I have found what works. Finally, I can be a part of the 5% of people who don't gain the weight back.

Long story, short? I have been able to separate weight from health. My behavior now reflects what I think will make/keep me healthy, not what will help me lose weight necessarily (but of course the weight loss is a result).

Granted this is not the fastest way to lose weight, I've (I know I shouldn't say only) only lost one pound a week on average over the course of the 19 months I've been at this, and working so so hard, but I know those 70+ lbs are gone for good!

Good luck!

suzieduh

I do the vodka diet. 12 vodkas a day, booze fueled sleep, 12 vodkas a day (only 720 cals), booze fueled sleep... occasional walk to the off-license. Perfect.

HMonsterX

OP, the main thing to note is, like others have said, its not a "diet". Its not a short term fix. It's a long term, life long change. Therefore, make sure you feel happy doing it.

There's a big difference between wanting great health, and just wanting to lose weight. Im, i suspect, like you, in the latter.

Sure, eating only clean foods, having nothing with anything bad in it will make you healthier. However, would you be happy eating like that forever? I sure as hell wouldn't! You'll be naturally healthier just by eating the same things you do now, but in moderation, keeping track of your calories.

Therefore, its not imperative we cut all the nice things we like, and just live on veg/whole grains/things that taste like cardboard! Just make sure you start tracking your calories on this site, as honestly as you can, and you get a bit more active.

That's it.

That's the big secret to losing weight. You dont have to eat rabbit food. I dont, and i never have. I still have my chocolate, soda, the odd takeaway, etc. The key is now you need to it in moderation.

kjaull

What has worked for me is making more healthy choices. Still enjoying a treat now and then, exercise. The only item I would add to this discussion, it that working on some of the issues why I ate to much has greatly improved my permenent success. I lost 30 pounds and have kept it off for a year. Now I am working on making some more progress. For me, the magic has been doing all the "healthy" things with a group and friend who support me. I have found that support and tools to work on the underlying issues in a group called First Place 4 Health. They meet all over the country and you can search for one near you on their web site. Slow and steady changes the lifestyle and the scale!!

LuckyLeprechaun

2 teaspoons of oil per day (preferable canola, flax or olive)

I am good with all the suggestions but this. I'm not wasting 200 of my calories on pure fat. I know it's the "good" fat, but still.

scraver2003

Try the Eat-less-(AND EAT HEALTHIER)-and-exercise-more diet. It is 99.9% effective. Lol! in all seriousness... anyone I have ever hear of/seen/know/read about who has successfully lost weight (and then kept it off) did so by eating healthier, watching portion sizes and moving more. It doesn't matter if you go low car-high carb-high protein-low fat-high fat-no eggs-no butter-no bread-no meat-no dairy-juice fast-then eat normal-balance protein carbs fat fiber-ratio... whatever you choose - it has to be healthy, portion controlled (with the occasional treat, of course) and it has to be something YOU can live with.

pinkgigi

This is why the site is so awesome, lots of very informed people giving generous advice.

I would like to say that goals are very important, but actual weight based goals are very difficult because even though we have an energy-in energy-out calculation, you really don't have any power as to how quickly the weight comes off. If for instance you say you want to lose 10 lbs in a month and you don't, you may feel discouraged.

I say activity based goals are best, i.e. I plan to exercise on these days, and eat this many calories. Or to start with, I am cutting out all added sugar to my diet. These goals are achievable and measurable. By working on what you have a solid control over, you will be able to reward yourself and measure your success away from the scale.

I am currently making my weight-loss a 'project' in my life, I have a journal (in addition to the resources here), where I track my goals and see my progress (with the help of my personal trainer). It is worth the time to do it right and learn what you need about yourself to succeed long term.

You only fail if you give up.

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