has anybody lost weight by cutting out meat?

I've been a pescetarian for 10 years now and have had mixed results.

At first I found it as a way to eat less at home with family without the guilt of "oh you need to finish your plate!" but then found myself binging on fast food (taco bell i order anything on the menu with beans instead of meat or grilled cheese and fries at in n out), pizza, mac n cheese, tuna melts, you know, stuff that is delicious and cheesy carb goodness, but little nutritional value.

After I put on about 7 pounds I freaked out and started exercising like crazy but didn't change my diet - and thus didn't lose any weight. Then another 10 before i actually started exercising and changing my diet. Then fell off that wagon and gained another 5.

Then I started researching food nutrition and got a membership at the gym across the street. This time I got it right. I lost 17 pounds (and gained a few back while traveling for work) but now try to incorporate fish at least once or twice a week, eggs almost every day, lots of spinach-based salads and quinoa salads. I roast a lot of veggies and eat baked potatoes, or quinoa, or soups on the sides of my meals. I still eat around maintenance on the weekends (under 2,100 calories) and 1,500 week days.

I make lunches on sunday or monday nights for the rest of the week and pack egg salad, tuna salad, spinach salads, hard boiled eggs, veggie sandwiches, homemade veggie soups, fruit, peanut butter, celery and carrots, light dressing, homemade kale chips.

Unfortunately, I'm also taking supplements for B vitamins and iron cos I feel better when I take my B's and I never hit my iron goal on MFP.

TL;DR: need to be extra careful not to carb load and need to find iron sources.

Please don't cut out a meal -- this really slows down your metabolism. It's okay to reduce meal sizes -- Metabolically speaking it is very important to give your body something every two hours to increase its rate. But if you eat a large meal, its okay to extend that time somewhat.

No.

Meal timing and meal frequency makes no difference whatsoever for weight loss. That myth has been debunked for years.

And she was asking about cutting MEAT. Not meals.

hi there i eat meat but like you going to leave it out my friend only eats fish and has lost a lot of weight x

Hi all, I hardly post here but im looking for some advice. Im considering of cutting out all kinds of meat (except fish), as I think all the meat sold in the supermarket is full of chemicals, unless you buy organic stuff which is 5 times the price. Has anyone tried this and has it had any advantages/disadvantages?
thanks

what will you eat in it's place that's chemical free?

calories in, calories out

Also for those complaining in general about the price of organic food, if you have any sort of land try growing some of your own, it can actually be an enjoyable hobby and give you some nice outdoors exercise as the weather warms up. Or combine it with befriending the farmer next door and get baskets of free food all summer long. Worked great for me, only just finished up the frozen bags of chopped tomatoes and peppers.

Hi, because of the Horsemeat scare over here in the UK,..i've cut out eating Beef and Lamb but still eat Fish, Chicken and some Pork .
Plus i've really cut down on eating processed Meats too (i.e Sausages, Bacon, Frankfurters...that type of thing).
I believed it would help with my weightloss, but no luck i'm afraid.
I'm probably a bit more healthier [for eating less of the processed stuff] - but sadly it hasn't helped with my weightloss at all, which is a bit disappointing.
But thinking about it, i guess it's because i was never a big Red Meat eater in the first place.

Muscle helps boost your metabolism, and protein helps you build muscle. So go meatless if you wish, but make sure you find good protein sources and incorporate lifting into your workout.

It's not impossible but it's going to be more difficult than just grilling a chicken breast as I typically do.

I cut out most animal products and packed my diet with mainly fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, and beans. Feel the best I've ever felt with more energy, too. I did this for health reasons. No major health issues, just not interested in getting any! I lost my last 10 pounds going 80% vegan quicker than the first 10 by "everything in moderation" including the elimination of junk food and refined grains. If interested check out www.drfuhrman.com for the Eat To Live approach.

I cut out red meat in July of last year. Mostly, it was to give myself a challenge and something to focus on besides "losing weight". It gave me a small victory each day in order keep myself charged up. I agree with the earlier poster, that it comes down to calories. I think 100 calories of chicken and 100 calories of steak, are 100 calories.

100 calories of chicken and 100 calories of steak are both still 100 calories of meat. But 100 calories of beans is different. Not calorie wise, but nutrient content wise.

Nutrient wise steak and chicken is fairly different too. Where do you draw the line?

Look at 8oz of beef tenderloin vs 8oz of boneless/skinless chicken breast.