What diet do you follow
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My own diet works for me.
It worked for 3 years for me to lose 85 pounds, then it worked for 5 years to maintain. Your diet can also evolve over time. Each one of us is different with our health and body chemistry, so there is no one diet. Experiment until you find YOUR diet. Those diets don't really work because for the most part they are unsustainable. Why not just cherry pick from various diets with foods you like, within your calorie goal for the day. Focus on protein and veggies, add in just enough fat/carbs for energy. Change it up slightly every day until you find what makes you feel best and perform best and sleep good at night. 0 -
kommodevaran wrote: »I follow the "eat anything you want, but not everything at once, and not all the time, and be less lazy" program. The name should be self-explanatory. I like it because I love food and I'm lazy.
I lost 45 pounds in one year, and five more while easing into maintenance.
Love this. Absolutely. The thing is what works for some doesn't work for others. I think you just need to dabble in a little this and that and find what works for you but always ask yourself "can I make these changes forever?" If the answer is no... then stop. You are setting yourself up for failure in the long run. Hence, I still have 1-2 glasses of wine pretty much every day.
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I'm not following a diet. I've made lifestyle changes that mean I exercise 5-7 times a week and try to eat less than I burn most days (weekends I drift over one day or the other usually) but no food is off limits I just try to be sensible (actually Pringles & Jaffa Cakes are kind of off limits as I can't eat either in moderation LOL). I've lost about 140lbs since Apr-13 and have about 15-20lbs to go.0
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Another CICO here. I'm 5ft5 and started 2015 at 203lbs, today I'm 179. My weight loss might be slow for some but I'm losing on 1500 a day and I often go over, and I definitely haven't cut any foods from my diet completely. I just have smaller portions, make better choices and have high calorie foods less often.0
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I use the ELMM* lifesyle change diet.
*Eat Less Move More.0 -
For the most part I eat a whole foods diet. I say for the most part, because to be honest I eat whatever I want as long as it is within my calorie goals for the day. But my main diet is made up of whole unpacked foods such as fresh chicken, steak, fish, fruit and vegetables. Make no mistake I don't do this to loose weight or because I'm trying to be super healthy or anything. This is just how I eat normally. I BBQ a meat and I steam a vegetable and I eat fruit for my snacks. That's how I've always eaten...the problem is I was overeating. Now instead of a 16 oz steak I have a 8 oz steak and so on and so on.
My advice to you would be to simply eat what you've always eaten just eat smaller portions of those foods. And then here and there try and pick out some healthier food options as you go along. Don't do anything too drastic to your diet. Just stick to your calorie goal and start moving a little bit more than you did before. Do that and you will lose the weight. The absolute best diet for you is the one you can stick to long term.
That kind of makes me cringe. I have touched my steamer in years now that I've discovered roasting for my veggies. I just like the flavor so much better. The last time I pulled out my steamer, it's because a friend wanted to cook boudain. I'm actually thinking of getting rid of it because it's just taking up space...
When you misread the bolded as 'Bourdain', this sentence takes on a whole new meaning.
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CICO! I skip breakfast as I'm not hungry but have a coffee with creamer at around 9am. I then have lunch at around 400-500 calories. My problem was when I got home from work, I'd be starving and eat everything so I make sure I have a snack at 4pm. Usually a piece of fruit or 90 calorie fibre 1 bar. I have a 400-500 calorie meal at around 6 or 7pm. I LOVE to snack after dinner so I make room for nutella on toast and a glass of milk. My days are usually around 1300-1400 calories.0
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spatulamom wrote: »For the most part I eat a whole foods diet. I say for the most part, because to be honest I eat whatever I want as long as it is within my calorie goals for the day. But my main diet is made up of whole unpacked foods such as fresh chicken, steak, fish, fruit and vegetables. Make no mistake I don't do this to loose weight or because I'm trying to be super healthy or anything. This is just how I eat normally. I BBQ a meat and I steam a vegetable and I eat fruit for my snacks. That's how I've always eaten...the problem is I was overeating. Now instead of a 16 oz steak I have a 8 oz steak and so on and so on.
My advice to you would be to simply eat what you've always eaten just eat smaller portions of those foods. And then here and there try and pick out some healthier food options as you go along. Don't do anything too drastic to your diet. Just stick to your calorie goal and start moving a little bit more than you did before. Do that and you will lose the weight. The absolute best diet for you is the one you can stick to long term.
That kind of makes me cringe. I have touched my steamer in years now that I've discovered roasting for my veggies. I just like the flavor so much better. The last time I pulled out my steamer, it's because a friend wanted to cook boudain. I'm actually thinking of getting rid of it because it's just taking up space...
When you misread the bolded as 'Bourdain', this sentence takes on a whole new meaning.
Ha, well considering the typo, probably not hard to misread. Although if I had Mr. Bourdain in my kitchen, I wouldn't be steaming him; I'd be grilling him for tips and recipes! :laugh:0 -
SJCP190815 wrote: »I have tried Slimming World, and I've tried Calorie Counting BUT what diet works for you and why? What does is it consist of? How much weight have you lost, and how long did it take you to loose it?
I'm down 19Lbs so far. I eat around 1500 Kcal a day, I am avoiding foods with added sugar and eating moderate carbs
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Hi everyone
I started 2 weeks ago with the Leptin Diet. I wish to loose 21lbs and lost until now 3.3 lbs.
In the first week it was really difficult, but since 3 days I don't feel cravings anymore
The 5 rules of the Leptin Diet:
Rule 1: Never eat after dinner.
Rule 2: Eat three meals a day.
Rule 3: Do not eat large meals.
Rule 4: Eat a breakfast containing protein.
Rule 5: Reduce the amount of carbohydrates eaten.
Apparently I'm doing the anti leptin diet
1. I always eat after dinner. I call it dessert.
2. I eat two meals a day.
3. Both meals are big. One bigger.(dinner)
4. I eat no breakfast.
5. I. Love. Carbs.
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Calories in vs calories out...... 78lb in 7 months.... then I switched to fasting 3 days a week & eating what I want the other days.....now 3 years later & I'm still doing it that way & have kept all my weight off easily. This is how I'll eat for the rest of my life. ........ and I love that.0
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SJCP190815 wrote: »I have tried Slimming World, and I've tried Calorie Counting BUT what diet works for you and why? What does is it consist of? How much weight have you lost, and how long did it take you to loose it?
I had to make a permanent lifestyle change. Everything else that I have tried in the past I would lose and then gain all the weight back, and plus some. I got sick of being SICK! I got sick of gaining weight. I got sick of making excuses. I got sick of being fat. I got sick of being unhealthy. I got sick of feeling tired. I got sick of the scale not moving. I got sick of being constipated.
So, I changed.
I went vegetarian first and now I am fully High Carb Low Fat Vegan. I have never felt better in my life! It is the best decision I have ever made, no regrets. Every day is a cheat day. I am eating what I love, and my body loves what I eat. It shows. I can feel it. You are what you eat.
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Today exactly 9 months ago i started MFP weighing and counting calories (CICO)
Didnt cut out anything i only dont use salt for medical reasons
I lost 101 pounds
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I eat mostly whole foods, mostly Mediterranean style, and mostly plant foods. I put everything into MFP and pay attention to macros and micros. I'm having fun with it, which is important when others around me are having cookies.0
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I mainly use the "calories in calories out" method. I've always struggled with portion sizing so it really helps me control how much I eat. I also try to limit processed and junk food to once a week, and I generally avoid gluten as it gives me really bad GI problems.
It's been working great so far; I've lost 10lbs in a month and a half and have a lot more energy!0 -
Eat wholesome foods in sensible combinations ... and potato chips.0
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I was on this program where you ate every 2-3 hours...usually worked out to 3 snacks and 3 meals a day. You didn't have to give up carbs or sweets, just had to eat the right combination of protein and fast/slow carbs and stay within a specific calorie range. Snacks could be anything, just had to be in the calorie range. I was never hungry and i lost 18 pounds in about 3 months. Not alot, but i was happy. Now i follow it to some degree plus I calorie count. I've lost about 12 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I love MFP!0
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Honestly, the best way to do it is to just eat what you want, and log it to make sure you're eating within your calorie goals. Most diet plans are not sustainable long-term, so eventually you'll get sick of it and go back to eating whatever. So many people lose weight and then gain it all back this way, all because they never learned how to just eat normally in a healthy way.
As much as I wish there were a miracle weight loss plan, there really isn't. Just try to make good food choices most of the time, and make sure you're eating a good amount of calories for your activity level.0 -
I don't follow a diet. I eat what I want within my limits and I eat healthy unless I eat bad socially, and tbh, it's not really eating bad per se - I call it eating bad because I eat like that to fit my needs emotionally and physically. Sometimes I'll eat candy or cake or ice cream. I've lost 80 lbs over about 10 months and I've maintained it on and off. I'm currently working on my next 30, then the last 20 to my goal. Down from 265 lbs. Best of luck!0
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For the most part I eat a whole foods diet. I say for the most part, because to be honest I eat whatever I want as long as it is within my calorie goals for the day. But my main diet is made up of whole unpacked foods such as fresh chicken, steak, fish, fruit and vegetables. Make no mistake I don't do this to loose weight or because I'm trying to be super healthy or anything. This is just how I eat normally. I BBQ a meat and I steam a vegetable and I eat fruit for my snacks. That's how I've always eaten...the problem is I was overeating. Now instead of a 16 oz steak I have a 8 oz steak and so on and so on.
My advice to you would be to simply eat what you've always eaten just eat smaller portions of those foods. And then here and there try and pick out some healthier food options as you go along. Don't do anything too drastic to your diet. Just stick to your calorie goal and start moving a little bit more than you did before. Do that and you will lose the weight. The absolute best diet for you is the one you can stick to long term.
That kind of makes me cringe. I have touched my steamer in years now that I've discovered roasting for my veggies. I just like the flavor so much better. The last time I pulled out my steamer, it's because a friend wanted to cook boudain. I'm actually thinking of getting rid of it because it's just taking up space...
I'm a green beans and broccoli kind of person and they just don't do so well being roasted. Now with potatoes, carrots or zucchini I'll give you those. But I've got a really good seasoning that I put on my green beans and broccoli after they're steamed that makes them delicious. I even have my 13 year old asking for more. Top that. 0 -
iifym aka flexible dieting . Best thing that has ever happened0
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This weekend will be high protein and fat
Planning about 80 miles on the bike.
Will be low carb and working on the fat adapted endurance exercise thing.
Very specific diet for that kind of exercise load.
But through the week I always eat to my activity level and type
Diet type is potentially too confining for my goals. So I just learn what is good to eat for what goals and use a logical approach
IIFYM I guess it could be called with a focus on vegetable based carbs and lean protein and the core.
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Thanks for pointing out that the x plan I follow is a scam which it is high protein/low carb with carb cycling. If you only knew my history you would have known that I have done less CICO, been to a dietician for years, worked out rigorously weekly, ate less crap, no pop and lots of veggie and protein. With not being able to budge a pound, I have FINALLY been able to lose weight and inches following X plan and using their supplements.0
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Gerbsxyng412 wrote: »Thanks for pointing out that the x plan I follow is a scam which it is high protein/low carb with carb cycling. If you only knew my history you would have known that I have done less CICO, been to a dietician for years, worked out rigorously weekly, ate less crap, no pop and lots of veggie and protein. With not being able to budge a pound, I have FINALLY been able to lose weight and inches following X plan and using their supplements.
Congratulations on finding an approach that works for you, but at the end of the day, if you are losing weight, it is because you've created a calorie deficit, i.e. CI<CO. Everyone, whether losing, maintaining or gaining, is following CICO as that describes an energy balance between calories consumed vs calories burned. It's not a diet, per se.
I'm not sure which program you are following so I'm not sure if it is a scam but regardless, it is the calorie deficit that is causing you to lose weight.0
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