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kyle0075

This is all I hear! Go get scripts for this or do this crazy diet program, you'll lose quick!

Is anyone here trying to make a lifestyle change? Not a quick weight drop then go right back to your old weight a year later? Even weight loss procedures have been recommended! I feel like Im alone on this where I am from. Pills seem to be the main stream...

Anyone here doing this with good honest hard work and not relying on some gimmicks?

Lozze

I'm using Jenny Craig but I'm also reading as much on healthy living as I can.

JacksMom12

Most of the people here, including me, do it the healthy way. Most of us also frown upon diet pills, and fad diets. I've averaged less than a pound a week loss... But I feel strong, healthy, and I'm not starving!

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Here here Although I'm almost at the end of my 35 lbs I'd be happy to support a "no pills or gimmicks" approach.

cowgirlashlee

I'm also going for a legit lifestyle change, not some gimmick! I'm using knowledge gained from a nutrition course that I took in addition to using MFP. So far, I've lost a couple of pounds, and I'm already feeling better about myself. I've got more energy, I'm sleeping better, and I don't feel like I need to eat constantly. Good luck to everyone else doing this the healthy way! We can do it!

FavoMilan

Count me in. I'm new here, but I refuse to take pills or anything else that's "guaranteed to make you lose weight."

Athijade

No pills and no gimmicks. I have to lose 70+ pounds to get into my "healthy weight". There is no point at doing fad diets and pills because it won't help you in the long run!

kyle0075

Good! Im glad to hear it. I havent really used this site much til the last 3 weeks. I must say I like it alot. I guess I have been seeing the wrong posts about people talking about pills and such.

Thanks guys. Encouraging stuff.

Glassgal01

My husband and I are doing it the old way, right eating, and alot of exercise. Cut out all of the processed food, It's full of junk. Alot of determination and self awarness of why we eat- Maybe emotional eating for us. It's alot of hard work but very worthwhile in the long run and rewarding that you did it on your own. Self Empowerment!

marekdds

I think you will find most people are going for lifestyle change, not a quick fix. Since October of 2010, I have lost 65 lbs. Not quick, but it is gone just the same. It is hard work, but worth every bit of ot. Good luck in your journey.

jacobsonmandy

What works for me is counting my calories and creating a calorie deficit proporional to my BMI not over eating and stopping eating when I'm full. Eat balanced meals with a good amount of fruits, vegetables, and lots of water. I'm not starving myself at all, just better control over what I eat. I also Walk/jog 60 or so minutes a day. So honestly eat better, moderate exercise has helped me a lot. I've 34lbs, and I have a while left to go...but I realized how unhealthy my eating habits were and I feel so much better now that I'm eating healthier and being more active.

This rule helps me:
Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit <--This is where I am and will be for a while
With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)

cloveraz

No pills here...All lifestyle change....This isn't a diet for me....

BlondeLisa1

I've done the pills and stuff and finally come around to doing it the right way- hard work and watching what I eat!

I've got 88 lbs. I'm losing. I'm using the Power 90 program and tracking my diet here.

Feel free to friend me and we can support each other through our journey!

apple2107

I think almost everyone here choose the healthy way to lose weights, and that's why the success stories board is always so inspirational :O
I don't get any access to weight loss pill or anything, and I doubt I would want to. I'm doing so well with exercising and changing my eating habit, I don't starve myself, but not overeating either, with a lot of green veggie and fruits. And I feel I'm getting much stronger by exercising daily.
It's harder, but much more rewarding. And I'm sure everyone who commits to this way feels the same.

macx2mommy

That's me too. I am looking to lose about 70 ish more lbs. I refuse to think of it as a diet, as to me that seems to be restrictive. I am choosing to make better choices and get out of my previous bad habits and establish a healthier lifestyle.

nikkilou1978

I have done the Rx diet pills, made my blood pressure shoot out the roof! Still on blood pressure meds a year later, and I'm only 33. OTC diet pills make me sick and gittery. So now I am trying to do things the right way, the healthy way. And hopefully be able to get off these meds.

spectralmoon

I've used Hydroxycut in the past, but I'm shoving all bottles aside this time. I've been eating better, counting calories, and pushing myself to get up and MOVE. Results so far for the first week and a half have been worth it. No pills this time; I'm going to do this myself.

gingerb85

No pills here. My initial goal was to lose just about 25#. Not my total weight loss goal. One step at a time. My final goal weight is another 20# down.

My first lifestyle change was when I went from a standard American diet to a vegan diet two years ago. No weight loss, although EVERYONE kept telling me I was losing weight. The scale and my clothing didn't agree. But my cholesterol decreased from over 200 to 168 for the first time EVER. In fact, the first time my cholesterol was checked was at age 25 and was 204. My anemia disappeared without iron supplementation.

My second lifestyle change was to get up off the sofa and MOVE. That's when the weight loss started. I'm within 2# of my first goal and am excited! I will not go back. I still have a way to go. I want to increase my strength, build muscle, and I have set a goal of running in my first 5K this year. I have never run in my life. I'm starting, though, and am enjoying it.

I have dieted ever since my first child was born. I've gone up and down, but nothing has ever really worked because it was just a diet. It must be a lifestyle change.

mrskesler

no pills here, either....

itsjustdawn

Weight Watchers taught me how to eat better... I take supplements that are for general health, mainly vitamins. I am guilty of having tried "diet pills" in the past, but even my doctor says to exercise and make better food choices. I did lose 50lbs doing WW alone, no exercise, from May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2007, and of course I ended up putting it all back on over the next few years. So now I am using MFP and trying to eat mini meals throughout the day while counting calories and trying to add exercise into my life. Always looking for friends to share ideas with...

andreacord

I'm using diet and exercise and have been since I started last year.

ber3023

I started in July '11 doing nothing but logging on MFP with real food and 85lbs later, I'm still truckin' w/o drugs or expensive programs and meal plans.

ctroxell2011

Diet and exercise only for me, 45 pounds lost since September.

Thriceshy

No pills, no prepackaged meals, no scams, no starvation. Less "bad" foods, more veggies and whole grains, more exercise, religiously keeping track of all I eat.

Seems to be working so far.

Kris

KatieJane83

Made the lifestyle change here, met my goal weight in December, have now beat it, and lost 64 lbs so far, since end of February, and it was all using MFP, eating better, and exercising my butt off (literally, lol). Never once have I tried a diet pill or fad diet.

amaodonnell

Sweat and blood. If I can't pick it up on my regular grocery store shelves, I don't need it. Determination is my key and so far its been working. I've known people that are/did diet pills, hCG and so on. I know it isn't healthy to lose that quickly and being in the "obese" category, if there was some miracle thing that would melt inches, I am pretty sure my Doctor would have prescribed it. You know what my Doctor gave me? A 1200 calorie and 1500 calorie diet meal plan. I am not going to spend extra on something that could seriously mess my body up.

fakeplastictree

I refuse to use pills or gimmicks. People seem disappointed when they ask me how im doing it? diet and exericise. the best way.

DaisyHamilton

I'm here!
I have around 50 to lose

Jarnard

I would recommend changing eating habits and exercising more. IF you want to drop weight, do some cardio and strength training. Eat 1200+ calories. Try eating back your exercise calories if you can to risk not gaining your weight back. No crash diets.. they hurt you in the long run.

I've lost a total of 57 lbs and I reached my ultimate goal this week. Now I'm setting small goals for myself. For example: lose 5 lbs, tone up, complete a half marathon, etc.

Jarnard

Starla_

I'm nearly halfway through losing 25 kilos (50 or so pounds).

I eat in moderation and train hard. This is a lifestyle change for me and not a diet, the weight is coming off slowly and I am getting fitter and learning more about my body. I don't just want to be thinner, I want to be fitter and stronger and be able to do the things I want to do easily.

No pill or fad diet will do that for me

Umeboshi

I'm not using any diet pills or programs. Just using MFP and eating healthier.