what diet is everyone on?

ducksinarow
ducksinarow Posts: 61
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I was just wondering if there was a diet that was working for the majority of the people. I always have trouble getting started (and sticking) to a diet!! I did Weight Watchers a few year ago and did good (while I was on it) and then gained the weight back. My hubby always wants to start the low (or no) carb diets...but I don't like giving up ALL carbs and he doesn't stick to the diet anyway.

I know different people respond differently to the different diets, but I just want / need suggestions!!!
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  • healthyandthin
    healthyandthin Posts: 104 Member
    I'm not on a diet. I'm changing my lifestyle. I'm now a vegan.
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I'm on the eat sensibly and exercise regularly "diet." :)
  • Krys_T
    Krys_T Posts: 1,406 Member
    Im not actually on a "diet" but I Eat Clean. I would google Clean Eating and you will get a ton of info on it. Tosca Reno also wrote a book called, "The Eat Clean Diet" it is basically eliminating processed foods, white flours, white sugar...eating a lot of whole grains, reducing sodium...a lot of fresh fruit and veggies, eating 5 to 6 times a day and every meal has a complex carbs and lean protein. I also wrote a blog post breaking it down a little.

    www.krystlesweightloss.blogspot.com

    You will feel amazing and have so much more energy. It is really how a lot of "healthy" people have been eating for years and you can still eat a lot of wonderful things!
  • karilynn27
    karilynn27 Posts: 190 Member
    This site is not a diet tool its really a lifestyle tool. Dieting doesn't work. If you are looking for a quick fix, this isn't the place. Just stick to low cal and follow the rules of MFP and you will do well and have success.
  • LixxiKitti
    LixxiKitti Posts: 116
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.
    oh, snap, me too!! but I thought it was called the Stop-and-think-before-you-put-that-in-your-mouth diet? or is it the you-cant-just-do-no-exercise diet?

    either way, it works :)
  • Dawn111567
    Dawn111567 Posts: 46
    Currently I eat a low carb diet. I have been eating this way for almost 1 1/2 years and wouldn't change it. I am at the last 10-12 pounds of my weight loss and am pretty much in maintenance. If I don't lose anymore I will be content if I can tone up some.

    I have done Weight Watchers a few times and lost weight those times but was never able to maintain it for any length of time because I always ended up being hungry all the time. This way of eating for me is great because I don't get as hungry and my blood sugar levels are always stable unlike when I did Weight Watchers.
  • Dlhigh
    Dlhigh Posts: 72 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.


    i love it!

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  • ducksinarow
    ducksinarow Posts: 61
    LOL....but if I could trust myself to eat right and not like a moron...I would be 60 pounds lighter...I need more structure to get started unfortunately.
  • KellyBurton1
    KellyBurton1 Posts: 529 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    :laugh:
  • vanfox23
    vanfox23 Posts: 110
    I'm not on a diet. I'm changing my lifestyle.

    I have to agree with this. I don't consider what I am doing a diet because I'll never be able to go back to the way I was eating before. I have to do something that is sustainable for the rest of my life.
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    LOL!
  • michz
    michz Posts: 102
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    -Love that red01angel

    That's what I'm on too!
  • lavaflow99
    lavaflow99 Posts: 61 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    This is my diet. Works like a charm.
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    ^^LIKE^^

    :laugh:
    Same here!
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    Loved the way you put that, that's the same 'diet' I'm on :tongue:
  • live2smyle
    live2smyle Posts: 592 Member
    I'm on the eat sensibly and exercise regularly "diet." :)
    This
  • cptino
    cptino Posts: 46 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    Me too! It;s awesome :) LOL!
  • pretentiouskate
    pretentiouskate Posts: 186
    I'm just watching portions and eating more veggies and healthy things ... swapping out whole wheat pasta and brown rice for their more processed counterparts, avoiding really fatty things and cookies.

    I can't stand following all sorts of rules, so I just try to eat sensibly, count calories, and when I want something, I eat it! I've had cookies, pizza, donuts, chocolate, and drinks - just in small amounts, worked in to my day. If I go over by a few hundred calories once or twice a week, I shrugg and focus on making the next day, rather than freaking out.

    I'm seeing results - maybe not as fast as I could if I were sticking to 1200 calories a day, but I AM seeing results that I'm happy with.
  • emdeegan
    emdeegan Posts: 219 Member
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.

    This is my diet. Works like a charm.

    agreed!
  • jen2bthin78
    jen2bthin78 Posts: 32 Member
    I LOVE THAT DIET!!! Too funny.. I have tried a few different "diets" but i am all for the dont eat like a moron and definitely still to the calorie the mfp tell you to do!!! It will be great this is an awesome community!!!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    I, also, changed my lifestyle. If you educate yourself you will automatically change the foods you eat. All my receipes come from either the p90x or chalean extreme nutrition guides. Also, you don't want to give up carbs completely but you want to change the type of carbs you eat. Eliminate white or processed carbs. My suggestion is 40/40/20 (carbs/protein/fat). This is part of the beachbody (makes of the above programs) thought process and i have had good success so far. Also, it isn't just your eating that affects weight loss. You need a good workout routine with a mix of weigths and cardio.
  • fabulousfebe
    fabulousfebe Posts: 204
    Diet...nah. I'm using the principles in Robert Ferguson's "Food Lover's Fat Loss System." In this eating style you eat protein (lean meat, fish, chicken, etc.), vegetable and a carb (slow carb or fast carb - the slow carb is a vegetable or fruit that metabolizes slowly turning into sugar and a fast carb is one that immediately turns into sugar when eaten, such as white potatoes). He also tell you to eat every 2-3 hours to keep you metabolism on high. Maybe "Google" his name to find out if this plan is for you..it's helped me a year ago..now I'm back on. I hope you find the eating lifestyle that you enjoy. :smile:
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    I'm on the eat less, exercise more way of life "diet"
  • bmales
    bmales Posts: 1
    I don't think diet's work, so my best advice to you is to eat in moderation and try not to each carbs after 2pm and definetly not after 8pm of a night time. Eat healthy all week and then give yourself a reward day ...,say Friday night for example, where you might buy a takeaway or have a few beers after work!
    Each regularly... 6-7 small meals a day, lots of leafy greens, and protein rich foods.
  • randi50
    randi50 Posts: 112
    I'm on the Use-Common-Sense-And-Don't-Eat-Like-A-Moron diet.

    It works.


    i love it!

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    Me too! :)
    Seriously, cut your cals, log your foods!! Exercise!! IT WORKS, I have been overweight my whole life and this is what is finally working for me.
  • DonM46
    DonM46 Posts: 771 Member
    Not on a 'diet.' I eat what I want to & just count the calories. Strictly portion control to hold the calorie count down.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I'm not on a diet, I follow the guidelines of MFP and workout.
  • jfer1977
    jfer1977 Posts: 139
    For my husband and I it's been a lifestyle change for about three years now. It wasn't until recently that we added exercise into it. We use the cookbook "Eating For Life" by Bill Phillips. It has some great recipes and information in it.

    Good luck on your journey. :)
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    I just watch what I eat and exercise regularly. "Diets" don't work. You lose weight while you're on them, but you gain that weight right back (and then some!) as soon as you go off them and start eating regularly again. Simply reduce your portions, cut back on the crap foods, and get some exercise (cardio and strength training) on a regular basis. The fat might not fly off you, but you will lose the flab slowly and you'll be able to keep it off. It's that simple.
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