what are you all doing ???

I'm limiting myself to about 1700-1800 calories and trying to exercise more.

I don't eat low carb/low fat/high protein or anything. I just eat normal things, but portion controlled.

I allow myself treats whenever I feel I need them to not feel deprived.


I don't think you can keep it up for a long time if you are following a difficult diet. It isn't a short term fix,it's a long term thing. (unless you only need to lose 10 pounds)

I watch my calorie intake. I eat about 1540 a day plus my exercise calories. I just started back to work and I am having trouble getting my calories in but I am working on it.

I've lost my weight by cutting down on portion sizes. IT's true we have such huge sizes now. I eat off my daughters' plates. Their size. Works. I've lost 95 pounds I don't restrict myself either. IF they want DQ then I go and get teh mini of the blizzard. ANd then I dont even eat all that.

I also bought a food scale to see how much say chip portions should be.

I count calories using this site. That's it! I eat what I like and exercise whenever I can ( 4 or 5 time a week). I have found, however, that my food choices have gotten so much healthier over time. My cravings have naturally subsided, and I find myself eating much cleaner than before. I have never looked at this as a diet, more of a new way of thinking/eating. I eat anywhere between 1500 and1800 calories a day ( depending on exercise) but very rarely go under that. It is a slower process, but it seems to 'stick' better. For example, I went on vacation, didn't log at all, and came back less than 2 pounds heavier, which disappeared after a couple of days back on the site. During my vacation, I made pretty good choices without too much effort because it has now become a habit for me. Hope this helps, good luck

I have been on numerous diets, losing anywhere from 35 to 60 pounds. It's taken me 4-6 years to put it back on, only to have to loose it again later. Lately, I was diagnosed with high blood sugar, and started a diabetic nutritional program. Wow!! I'm amazed at how eating like a diabetic works! My biggest find was fiber. I made a tasty navy bean and ground beef soup that was low cal / low sugar, but it really filled me up. I've also tried multi-grain bread, and finally found one I really like that fills me up. For snacks, I tried the Fiber One 90 bars - They are right!! It doesn't taste like cardboard. They are very good and really filling. Peanut butter in celery or, I just have a peanut butter pop! A scoop of peanut butter on a spoon. That too fills me up. Watch proportions, and eat 3 small meals and 3 small snacks (1 T peanut butter, 1/4 c. peanuts, etc.)) And add lots of water. One other thing I have noticed, if it says sugar free, check the nutritional info - sometimes it has alcohol sugar - not good. And, if it's low in sugar, it can be high in fat, and like-wise if it says low fat, check the sugars. Sometimes it's better to have the real deal in small proportions. Good Luck!

I've lost my weight by cutting down on portion sizes. IT's true we have such huge sizes now. I eat off my daughters' plates. Their size. Works. I've lost 95 pounds I don't restrict myself either.

That is so true.

I use tiny bowls for snacks like nuts/dried fruit and it appears to be a lot more than if you put it in a bigger bowl.

Strange how our mind works:laugh:

I don't diet. I eat as clean as I can, weigh/measure foods and count calories, and exercise for about an hour six days a week. I am eating around 1600-1800 calories a day or so. Moderation is key!