What food plan do you follow?

Anything that keeps me on my calorie intake goal and can adhere to my 40/30/30 carb/protein/fat macro goals. *shrug*

Of course, avoiding packaged foods as much as possible and getting enough fiber from raw or cooked veg.

amandamartinez13791379 wrote: »

I have 160lbs to shed. I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to eat. I am not a salad lover (not yet anyways).
I think I need some structure. Any advice?

TIA

I eat whatever I want, at the calories I need and don't go over.

rainbow198 wrote: »

I don't follow a plan, but I eat a balance of carbs/fats/proteins, mainly just drink water and tea, eat lots of veggies and fruit daily, fit in a small dessert/treat after dinner and have 1 or 2 meals out on the weekend. It's very sustainable for me.

This,^ ^ I completely agree, for years I've done diets that promised quick , and guaranteed weight and fat loss. Restriction or elimination of carbs and fat, or fruits and just eat this and can't eat that,. And though I was losing weight, I was agitated and miserable. And then I'd put the weight back on because I'd binge on what I couldn't eat on that diet. Too many so called experts and the hype media diets all promise weight loss, but doesn't have the consideration for the aftermath. Is a diet that people can keep for the rest of thier lives? Life is all about enjoying yourself, and discovering things, and what works for you. And food ,although most will argue its for fuel, food still plays the biggest pleasures in life, . when I discovered mfp, I couldn't stop laughing. The answer was in front of me for years. Burn more, than what you eat. Eat things in moderation, have carbs, fruits , and those you love, but in small doses and move everyday. Why the hell, was I ignoring it and laughing at those that told me, the diet I was doing is stupid and to just burn more than what you consume. I've been on mfp for a week, and have already lost 5 pounds. My daily intake is 1700, 5.5 height and moderate activity. I've never been so happy and relaxed, about losing weight, like me, with this way,you'll find what works for you. Obviously some people can't tolerate certain food groups than others, but your body will tell you that.

jensmith1988 wrote: »

rainbow198 wrote: »

I don't follow a plan, but I eat a balance of carbs/fats/proteins, mainly just drink water and tea, eat lots of veggies and fruit daily, fit in a small dessert/treat after dinner and have 1 or 2 meals out on the weekend. It's very sustainable for me.

This,^ ^ I completely agree, for years I've done diets that promised quick , and guaranteed weight and fat loss. Restriction or elimination of carbs and fat, or fruits and just eat this and can't eat that,. And though I was losing weight, I was agitated and miserable. And then I'd put the weight back on because I'd binge on what I couldn't eat on that diet. Too many so called experts and the hype media diets all promise weight loss, but doesn't have the consideration for the aftermath. Is a diet that people can keep for the rest of thier lives? Life is all about enjoying yourself, and discovering things, and what works for you. And food ,although most will argue its for fuel, food still plays the biggest pleasures in life, . when I discovered mfp, I couldn't stop laughing. The answer was in front of me for years. Burn more, than what you eat. Eat things in moderation, have carbs, fruits , and those you love, but in small doses and move everyday. Why the hell, was I ignoring it and laughing at those that told me, the diet I was doing is stupid and to just burn more than what you consume. I've been on mfp for a week, and have already lost 5 pounds. My daily intake is 1700, 5.5 height and moderate activity. I've never been so happy and relaxed, about losing weight, like me, with this way,you'll find what works for you. Obviously some people can't tolerate certain food groups than others, but your body will tell you that.

^YES.
Bravo...well stated!