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A Simple Diet Plan

flippy1234
flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
Thank you!!!

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I eat my normal food, just less of it than I did before I lost weight. No weird foods :) You can do the same.
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  • Bacchants
    Bacchants Posts: 92 Member
    edited August 2015
    As long as you're happy having the same meal over and over any diet is easy.

    Something v simple is Brocolli, brown rice + chicken but it's a bit dull.

    Recently I've been having prawns, brown rice and some chilli sauce then some frozen onions/peppers if I remember. That's about 275 calories without the peppers. Then I have a protein shake while that's cooking which gets me to 384.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    flippy1234 wrote: »
    Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
    Thank you!!!

    Eat what you like

    Just count it
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    All the food I like, just weighed and logged to fit into the calorie goal. Done.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Yes, like others have said, I just eat as I like and count it. My preference is to try to eat mostly nutrient dense foods (I ate a lot of them when gaining weight too, too many, I guess) :-) and balanced meals and not to indulge in unplanned snacking, so I have my own rules about what a good meal is, but it's consistent with how I like to eat.

    I don't care for diet plans -- needlessly complicated and too often based on nonsense about food combinations and the like.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    With my diabetic training I try and get all the macros in to every meal. That is, something with a bit of fat, carb, and protein. Lots of veggies on top of that.

    I think it is easiest when getting used to MFP to eat as you usually do, logging everything in. As you log some foods in you will be shocked at their calorie count. You learn a lot from that and modify as you go.

    Then your diet isn't a complete shock from how you usually eat, and you are more aware of your calorie choices.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    edited August 2015
    I find it helpful to eat similar things each week. Makes logging easier. Today-

    Breakfast-
    fiber one cereal 30g
    1 cup 2% lactose free milk
    coffee
    1 cup sunny delight OJ

    Lunch-
    8oz tilapia filets (leftovers)
    small salad with 1 TBSP of dressing

    Dinner-
    Big salad, with lots of veggies, and a cup of cottage cheese as side dish

    Snack (bedtime)-
    2 cups (60g) of cheerios, with 1 cup lactose free milk
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    melimomTARDIS wrote: »
    The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.

    then why are you only eating 1200 calories?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    edited August 2015
    I just eat what I like, less of it as needed, especially less pasta, baked goods and added sugar, more protein, fruit, and veggies.

    I log everything, exercise more, and am consistently losing a pound per week.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I eat what I want though a deficit usually means I incorporate food that allow me to eat high volume: 0% greek yogurt, PB2, lean ground turkey, tuna, shrimp, lots of hot sauces and taco seasoning on literally whatever it tastes good on, protein fluff, tons of veggies, frozen yogurt, popcorn.
  • chulipa
    chulipa Posts: 650 Member
    I am eating around 1300 and this is what my day looks like most days.
    Breakfast: Oatmeal with applesauce
    Lunch: Turkey sandwich with cheese, tomatoes and a small bag of sun chips.
    Dinner: 4 oz of grilled meat chicken, pork, or beef, greenbeans, black beans, and 2 slices of 40 calorie bread.
    Snack: fruit, pudding, fiber one bars ,[
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited August 2015
    flippy1234 wrote: »
    Hey there, is anyone out there doing a really simple diet plan? Something easy without lots of ingredients, wierd foods, etc... If so, can you share what you eat in a day and if it's working AND number of calories?
    Thank you!!!

    The number of calories should be a product of your current weight, height, gender, etc...... plug your stats in MFP. Keep in mind 1200 (before exercise) is the default minimum.

    I don't follow a prescribed diet because that's not how I will maintain my weight. I find if I stick to more whole foods (grains, veggies, fruit, dairy, meats) then I will meet my macros.....protein, fat & carbs.

    I also leave room for something snacky....something I'm craving. That way it doesn't feel so much like deprivation. Besides, if I diet too strictly....I tend to binge.

    It really is about eating less (measure portions) and moving more. It's not more complicated than that, unless you have medical issues.
  • TnTWalter
    TnTWalter Posts: 345 Member
    edited August 2015
    my diary is open. i eat a variety of foods. best of luck....


  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    Thank you all! Great advice.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

    That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

    I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I generally just cook one meal a day. The meals vary but are rarely complicated. I eat the meal in the evening and have leftovers the next day for lunch. I rarely eat breakfast but when I do it's usually just a couple of eggs with toast or pancakes.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

    That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

    I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

    about this
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

    That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

    I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

    Define "healthy food". I bet no ones defition is exactly the same.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited August 2015
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    I eat healthy foods. I swim and walk. I get enough sleep.

    That's pretty much the whole plan. I work on a well-balanced diet. I do other exercise sometimes and try all kinds of stupid diet stuff that doesn't interfere with my loose, basic plan. Changing things up keeps it interesting. But healthy foods, exercise and sleep are the really important parts.

    I don't eat weird foods but I do use what some would consider to be weird spices.

    Define "healthy food". I bet no ones defition is exactly the same.
    No. I have no desire to defend or justify my choices, nor do I have any desire to pass judgement on other people's choices. I will not enter into a debate on it.

    If you want to know what is healthy for you, visit your doctor and then a dietitian.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    melimomTARDIS wrote: »
    The above day is 1200 calories, but I am skinny and damn near at goal weight, so you can probably eat much more.

    then why are you only eating 1200 calories?

    I ask myself this ALL THE TIME.

    My bmr is only 1400 or so, and my TDEE is under 1,800. Its stupid. So I have to eat between 1200-1400 to create a deficit. And I prefer my jeans in the 0's and 2's than the 4's and 6's.

    So that is why I eat 1200-1400 per day. Cannot wait to get back to maintenance.
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