Anyone NOT eliminating food groups and still losing weight?

I lost 42 lbs eating a wide assortment of foods only eliminating trans fats.

Most of the people I know who are most successful on here weren't overly restrictive either. Whatever you do, it should be something you can maintain for life, so don't do something you know is only temporary as far as WHAT you eat goes.

I lost my weight by not eliminating a food group and I have been maintaining by doing the same.

I lose perfectly fine just eating less of what I normally eat. Makes it more manageable for me that way.

I don't know what you class as a 'decent' amount of weight but I'll say no I haven't cut out any food groups however I try to avoid foods containing fat.

I don't eliminate any food groups. Trying to think "Everything in Moderation". I have learned from experience that if I withhold something from myself, I'll just overdo it when I get a hold it. And when I shop to cook at home, i get stuff I love, which does include meat and veggies and fruit. When I cut things out, I feel like I'm on a diet adn can't eat the "healthy" foods.

I still eat everything. Understanding portion control is more important to me than cutting anything out.

I havent eliminated anything other than drive in fast foods and microwave meals. I do watch my sodium but thats about it, just smaller portions and a wider variety of foods

still eating whatever, in moderation

I eat all food groups....even have a Wendy's burger from time to time. I am down over 40 pounds. I don't really think there is a science to this......as long as you use more calories a day than you consume you will eventually lose weight.

I've lost 18 lbs in 2 months without entirely giving up any food groups. I do try to limit processed foods but I still have pretty much everything I've always eaten including candy and other sweets. I just find myself being more aware of how much I'm eating, measuring and weighing everything. Logging meals and exercise seems to make me want to do better.

The only thing I've given up is white potatoes.

I absolutely refuse to eliminate a food group.
I eat carbs..fruit, veggies, grains, potatoes, rice. I try to eat mostly whole foods, less processed but I will not go without carbs, and yes, I am losing weight.
I eat protein, although I struggle to get enough some days. I don't enjoy meats as much as I do a good carb. So there I said it. Betcha someone after me says I will never lose weight, but I have and am, and will continue to lose
I also eat fat, I try to limit it most days to what is already in the food, but use olive oil or even, gasp, have a bit of butter.
It's not a diet for me, its relearning how to be satisfied and happy AND healthy.

I've never eliminated anything. I've dropped from 180ish to 150ish twice (had a kid in between).

I don't think you have to eliminate anything in your eating other than limiting your sugar intake which I do have sweets on occasion.. I have been eating healthy since March 2012 a little over 6 months and have lost 49lbs so far. I still have a ways to go but I try to eat in moderation and if I want something I am going to eat it!!! fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes etc, now some of those things like fried chicken I only eat once a week but I know it wouldn't be realistic for me to think I would never eat it again. So if I learn as I go how to eat my favorite things in moderation then I know once I reach my 114lb loss I will be able to continue to maintain my weight because of the way I learned portion control and exercise.
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Me - usually try to eat more veggies and protein since they keep you fuller but today I had a McDonalds feast and a flapjack!! LOL.


Oh and I have chocolate every single day. Without fail.