what plan are you on that is working really well?

I was doing weight watchers online for 4 months and lost 40 lbs but then I discovered this site and I've just been following the plan as is and I've lost 30 lbs more lbs in the last 2 months.

I really like MFP plan best

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I started with MFP counting calories and then after a few months, added Isagenix and am still doing that.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Not really on a plan. I focus on eating unprocessed foods, whole grains, and leaner cuts of meat. The critical key to success for me is to plan ahead and make just about everything at home except 1-2 meals per week, so I can control my calorie intake.

I am pretty much just following the websiet, being honest with myself, trying to cut back on sugar and salt, and exercising 6 days a week. I have lost a pound a week since January. never felt better!

That is so awesome to hear. People tend to complicate weight loss, and I think you really captured the essence of it.

I am just counting calories using MFP and I do Jazzercise 4x/week and swim 1-2x/week. So far I've lost 24lbs in 1.5 months.

I'm not on any gimmick diet (South Beach, Primal Blue Print, Atkins, HCG, etc...)

I don't purchase any snake oil (Alli, Xenedrine, or Hoodia, etc...)

I get as close as I can every day to every calorie, macronutruient and micronutrient listed on MFP.

I purchased a digital food scale that I use to weigh EVERYTHING I eat.

I workout Monday, Wednesday and Friday with a workout that includes:

1) 20 minutes of cardio (biking, elliptical, running)
2) Strength Training - 3 sets of bench presses, lateral pull downs, leg curls, leg presses, shoulder presses, and squats.

I also read the message boards on MFP consistently to acquire knowledge and support from other people.

The community of folks here is great.

Good luck with your weight loss journey; we're all here and in it together!

Eat less, move more! That's the plan I'm on!

I log everything I eat, and try to get some form of exercise daily. I need to add more strength training though, and am not sure how to fit that in.

ETA: I've lost 22 pounds in 41 days. Crazy.

I just started something along the lines Medifast but I use EAS Advantedge Carb Control shakes I get at Sam's. I eat 2 "real meals" a day also. I eat 1200 calories a day. I just started tracking it here today.

1) Counting calories on MFP
> I also started to pay attention ratio of carbs, fat and protein I was eating and learned to balance those using MFP
> Learned to pay attention to sodium and fiber content --> from that I've learned to eat "cleaner".
> Very important to me is weighing and measuring food to make sure I have the right portions
> Planning my meals and grocery shopping in advance
> Learned to read food labels (shopping takes longer now, but that's okay).
> Hunting for interesting "good choice" recipes that are still tasty and good to look at.
> Most important to me was making healthy food choices and habits that I could carry forward into maintainance (I've just started doing that during the last few weeks). I've found that I'm eating almost exactly the same as with the loss stage except a few more calories added in here and there through the day.

2) Exercise
> Zumba class twice a week
> Strength training (with some cardio) 3x a week
> Walking to town for our Friday night restaurant evening meal instead of driving.

3) Drinking more water

4) Changing my mind/habits
> Changing my mindset from viewing fatty or sugary food as a treat
> Learning not to consider my lifestyle change a deprivation
> Teaching myself to eat slower and not to "inhale" my dinner without tasting it
> Being stubborn with myself sometimes (No... I WILL NOT have that huge piece of carrot cake simply because it looks delicious).

5) Keeping informed
> Reading and taking part in the MFP forums
> Reading food blogs/magazines/articles.

Good luck on your journey!

The MFP plan!! WOOT!:drinker:

I am doing Weight Watchers on my own and MFP. Also, I cut out sugar and salt, no soda and minimal caffeine. Just in a day, I have lost 2 pounds. Good luck to you!

I was just wondering what plan everyone was on that is making them lose weight every week.
or are you just counting calories?

I eat 1200 calories per day, exercise three to four times per week, (three days on the treadmill, one day as a long walk outside). I do not eat my exercise calories.

I make sure I have protein in every meal as it is filling. I only weigh and measure once per week, I do not touch the scales inbetween.

I am losing weight, every week.

the eat-seasonal-fresh-food-as-often-as-possible plan. that and eating slowly and savoring my food. and just being mindful of what i'm eating about 95% of the time. we can all afford our treats. i also work out a few times a week, not too crazy, but I try to keep myself on my feet or moving during the day, say, by making dinner for 3 hours Since last year I've lost 22 pounds, 10 of those since joining MFP.

I religiously log my food, which has been a real eye opener. I have also started measuring my food...what I thought was a serving of cereal, was actually 4 :noway: I have also been using MFP to up my exercise. I do cardio every other day and strength training every other day. I eat up to 1600 calories a day, I tried the 1200, but found I was starving. I am also a vegetarian, which really does help with weight loss! I also don't eat dairy, and only have an occasional egg. I have not lost a ton of weight, but that is ok, my actual goal is to be fit and healthy. I have lost inches!! I MFP!!!

I'm doing the MFP plan, C25K, hundred pushups, and a cycling class.