Advice from The Biggest Loser trainer is bad?

Look for and make the opportunity for movement each day, throughout the day!"

I just cut 250 calories from intake each day..

I repeated advice I found online from Bob Harper, trainer from The Biggest Loser, on a thread here and many commented that it was bad advice. I've followed it myself and found it to be helpful, however, I would like to educate myself further and perhaps more properly if I'm damaging my body (and giving poor advice to others on how to live a healthy life).

Here is the advice I had given that I found and have been utilizing from an online search of "8 Skinny Rules 'Biggest Losers' Never Break":

"I'm not an expert, however, eating big leafy salads such as the Organic Spring Mix from your local grocer is phenomenal. All of your vitamins and nutrients are there. Eat it without dressing or squeeze a lemon or lime over it. Quick and simple. The citrus helps boost metabolism and aides in digestion...the salad will also help you feel full.

Agreed... I have a salad everyday for lunch w/ chicken. It keeps me fuller longer and helps me keep on track with my calories.

Drink lots of water. Before any meal, drink an entire glass of water.

I think the point of "before the meal drink an entire glass of water" is to keep you from over-eating... and make sure you get your water intake in. The same goes for "eat slowly.... take frequent drinks..." to make sure you don't scarf all the food down at once and end up eating more than you really need.

Do not eat after 7 pm. Fill your plate half full of veggies (cooked at home either without butter or eat simply raw) and fist sized portion of fish or chicken.

Again... I think if you are a frequent night time snacker this is good advice.

Cut out dairy, white junk (white rice, white bread, pasta, sugary cereals, muffins, etc.), soda, alcohol, fast food and all sweets.

I cut out dairy a few months ago and am actually very happy with that decision. It's really cut down on my calories, my skin seems to be clearer, I feel better.... except for the occasional ice cream/frozen yogurt here or there... and I still manage to get my daily amt of calcium by drinking Almond Milk, eating spinach in my salads, etc. This isn't for everyone. Personally, I was never really fond of milk and coincidentally I've been lactose intollerant since I was young so it works for me. I think the point of this one is to give someone a baseline for things they can change in their lifestyle to help them lose weight. Cutting sweets, soda, fast food, dairy and "white" carbs has really made a huge difference for me in terms of weight loss... and I don't really miss it. As a matter of fact, I've been without it so long it makes me sick now if I drink a soda or eat fast food.

My aunt lost 70 pounds rather quickly by simply eating lean cuisine and drinking only water. She is your size and has the same lifestyle. Walk. Wherever you go, park far and walk. Take the stairs. Stand at your desk when you can - it burns more calories.

I walk everyday.. it is my main form of "everyday" exercise. Can't go wrong there.

Do not eat at your desk!

I eat at my desk every day because I don't have a choice but again... mindless snacking... just like they say not to eat in front of the tv.

Look for and make the opportunity for movement each day, throughout the day!"

I have lost 6 lbs. in 2 weeks and feel better. I'm somewhat limited in exercise as I have a chronic pain condition (around my core/abdomen).

Advice, suggestions, clarification and a general 'steering in the right direction' is appreciated! It seems I need a proper education on my health and perhaps I'm following a fad unaware lol!

I just cut 250 calories from intake each day..

You're more patient than me. Awesome results from your profile picture and loss ticker!

To clarify, the advice I listed is not verbatim and some of it was gathered from other areas - a full glass before meals as well as not eating after 7 was, however.

Not eating "white junk" including diary are things I've read and heard from many when it comes to clean eating for optimum and organic health.

Instead of following advice from a bunch of different sources and people trying to sell you their books/products, try following this one piece of advice.

1. Log your food.

If you do that you'll know how many calories you're eating and how much protein/fats/carbs you're getting. It's really all you need to do.

The rest, the eating at certain times, don't eat at your desk, avoid foods with this color... that's hokum. The only thing you need to do to be successful is to watch what you eat. Make sure you're getting the right number of calories and hitting your macros.

Throw in some exercise, water, and sleep and you can't lose.

^ This.

Don't overcomplicate things. Keep it simple, and stop listening to TV personalities for diet/fitness advice.

Good luck!

I read an article (Will post here if I find it) about some research that suggested it doesn't matter what time you eat after at night. It said that most people they studied who eat late at night only put on weight because they tended to be eating more calories in general than those who didn't.