What diet method are you using and Is it working for you?

JordenEllis

I'm doing my own thing so I read all different ways to lose weight and use what I like. Nice thing is most of the time it works. Is anyone following Jon Gabriel's method?

Capt_Apollo

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

Synapze

Just counting calories. Try to mix the days up food wise, but get stuck in a rut every now and then eating the same foods.

Its working though and that's what matters.

twistygirl

self control, Hell NAW:huh: :drinker: :drinker: :sad: :sad: :sick: :devil: :frown: :embarassed: :glasses: :indifferent: :ohwell:

Pimpmonkey

I just did lots of research on foods and figured out which foods fit the goals I was going for and my health.

__RANDY__

TDEE - 20% works perfect. I've lost a bunch of weight and I eat a lot.

danielhutchins

I count calories and work hard to keep Fat and Sugar in check. Sodium seems to be high often, but I drink a bunch of water (been over 10 a day lately), so it works out. I am over my macro in protein often, and under 1/2 in Carbs & Fats. I started on 1/11/13, and have lost 54 as of this morning. I work out 2-3 times a week (50-65 minutes of weight lifting & 30-65 minutes of aerobic work (Slam-N-Ropes)), and as a teacher and football/powerlifting coach I stay mobile. Best piece of advice is DON'T STRESS OUT. Second best is BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU EAT.

ElyseL1

count calories and work out six days a week

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

20/4 IF, low-ish carb (less than 100g, usually around 50-60g net), IIFYM, and making bomb low calorie food.

fruitloop2

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

^ This ^ while doing TDEE - 20%.

AllonsYtotheTardis

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

pretty much this

Madaly320

I have done so many things over the years, it isn't even funny!
I have done Weight Watchers 8 times. I have done Nutrisystem.
Most recently I joined a weight loss/nutrition program at my gym, and it was basically just counting calories and was really expensive, so I came here.

I just track my calories (usually) and focus on smaller portions. I am consistently losing weight, although it is SLOW going. I realized I am only able to focus on one or two major changes at once. I decided that exercising was a priority so I have been moving more, doing more classes at the gym. I get 60 mins excercise (cardio and weights!) 5 times a week. I also always wear a fitness tracker (fitbit) which tracks all my movement throughout the day, just doing normal everyday stuff and it pushes me to walk more, take the further away parking spot, climb the stairs instead of elevator, etc.

The other thing I did was to just not eat as much. I have lost 12 pounds since Jan 7. That isn't a huge amount, but I am very excited about it.

My next step will be to not only track my calories better but to make healthier food choices as well. I am halfway there.

Oh, I also kicked regular soda cold turkey and instead just drink flavored soda water, for the bubbles.

Rockstar_JILL

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

pretty much this

Yup...this is it...

metacognition

I am using 1600 calories per day, a mild deficit.

My goals are : maximum nutrition in each meal, several small meals a day
fruit / veg / lean protein / whole grain,


exercise every day, about 5 hours a week
weight training x 2
cardio x 4

Avoid a lot of carbs before bed
eat more before and after workouts, earlier in the day preferred

redheaddee

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

Yup. + TDEE-20% = winning.
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TexasElp

Count calories, workout everyday and stay active. Breakfast and lunch are are very routine. Breakfast is egg whites, oatmeal and chicken or fish for lunch. Dinner is open.

cupcakefairyy

I'm on the eat whatever I want as long as I'm under my calories diet.

glennstoudt

calorie and marcro recording and limited carbs
good luck with your journey

MysticRealm

Roughly TDEE- 20%, though I tend to eat below that Monday-Thursday so I can't eat more on the weekends.

bluefox9er

you can make this scientific or keep it simple..I chose the latter.

eating less and moving more has worked for me.

JordenEllis

I've been looking up new recipes from around the globe. A lot of Chinese recipes can be very slimming. I tend to take recipe books out from the library from all different cultures. There is one thing that most countries have in common, some one is trying to lose weight so it great to see what other people do.

paulperryman

Doing my own thing, counting calories at about TDEE-20% give or take exercise calories if im hungry or not.
and it certainly working, losing 1 kilo a week on average so far the past 6 weeks

stephaniemejia1671

I try to eat better not healthy only because I don't really have the option to buy many "healthy foods" it's going ok for me thus far. I focus more on portion control but I do keep in mind my sodium and sugar intake. I am aware of the calories I consume, but numbers don't really run my world.

manderson27

Eat between my BMR and TDEE
Lift Heavy when I get the chance
Keep moving in some way
Enjoy a variety of food


Yep it's working, I plateau from time to time but get past it by cycling my calories and varying my food and excercise. So far so good :drinker:

slimjaques

I'm new (again) but am on day 3 of the Body for Life for Women program. 5 small meals a day - 5 lean proteins, 5 carbs (fruits, legumes, whole grains) and a couple of fats. Lost 4 pounds. Working out 5-6 days a week with at least 30 minute cardio plus weights. Also just started slim in six. I have 3 months to lose 20 pounds. Serious!

Maridinger

I eat 1200-1400 calories a day. I choose healthy foods and try and eat as clean as possible but Im not gonna cut out processed food completely. On days I cheat, I still make better choices than I would have before. We dont eat white bread or white pasta. whole wheat only and lots more fruits and veggies.

jofjltncb6

I've been looking up new recipes from around the globe. A lot of Chinese recipes can be very slimming. I tend to take recipe books out from the library from all different cultures. There is one thing that most countries have in common, some one is trying to lose weight so it great to see what other people do.

The only "slimming" foods are those that are eaten as part of an overall diet that is less calories eaten than utilized.

Bu yeah, tasty foods from around the world can certainly be a part of that.

NaomiJFoster

I have never even learned anything about any methods. Eating slightly less, eating much healthier, moving more. Basically, I plugged in my info to MFP and I pay attention to my numbers on here. I try to stay close to my macro guidelines, and I definitely try to stick close to my calorie goal. I could probably lose more quickly on some sort of system. But I know I wouldn't be consistant and I wouldn't like it, it just doesn't fit my mentality. This does.

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ChristineS_51

I do my best to count calories, make healthy food choices, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and try not to freak out when i stumble along way.

I'm doing the Captain Apollo method

legallyheidi87

I tried NutriSystem a few years ago...I lost weight, but the food killed my intestinal tract. I tried WW, and lost 30 of my 43 with it (my subscription ran out last month), but it's a bit pricey to pay the online subscription, when I can just use this. I am counting calories and Zumba-ing 5 days per week.