best diet????

katiedee2
katiedee2 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 23 in Health and Weight Loss
what works for you?
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  • MondayJune22nd2015
    MondayJune22nd2015 Posts: 876 Member
    Don't diet, just consume less Calories; than you burn!
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    the caloric deficit diet.....
  • katiedee2
    katiedee2 Posts: 5 Member
    cut out sweets, fats etc. ? what is the best to cut back on, to stay in the right calorie count and be satisfied ?
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    the caloric deficit diet.....

    +1

  • dais718
    dais718 Posts: 7 Member
    Vegan
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,031 Member
    The one that you'll stick to FOR LIFE.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Eating the things I want to eat, just less of them.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    There is no best way of eating. People throughout the world thrive on different dietary compositions and macro balances. Eat a combination of nourishing (body and soul) foods that makes you happy.

    The only diet that works? Eating less calories than you burn.

    Everything else is just noise.
  • valmaebel
    valmaebel Posts: 1,045 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    The one that you'll stick to FOR LIFE.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    This. Any elimination diet has a terrible success rate. You drop the fat, but then most people gain it right back. This has to be something you maintain for life. You can't eat the way you have been and lose weight. The best thing is to explore new, nutrient dense foods and find the ones you like. Don't focus on removing things from your diet. Focus instead on your purpose for eating something. Are you eating something just because it's a "treat"? I discovered many foods that didn't even taste that good but I considered them a treat so I ate them. I enjoy desserts. But flavorful and well prepared ones. I focus on getting plenty of proteins and healthy fats. I've tried a multitude of veggies to find the ones that I actually enjoy. It's a process and I learn and grow every day but I know I'll sustain it because I still enjoy eating.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    cut out sweets, fats etc. ? what is the best to cut back on, to stay in the right calorie count and be satisfied ?

    The best thing to cut back on is calories. :bigsmile:
  • katiedee2
    katiedee2 Posts: 5 Member
    I have tried and stayed on 1,200 calories for up to 3 months without much weight loss.
  • seells
    seells Posts: 13 Member
    The one you're going to be able to stick too. I do Keto for now. I'm a carb binge eater. Breads, pastas, chips, etc are my downfall. I've decided to cut them out while I work on my relationship with food. Since I don't feel I'm currently at a place where I would be able to eat them without going overboard I just don't eat them. It's a journey. Pretty much its consume less calories then you burn. How you want to consume those calories are totally up to you.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    what works for you?

    A crap load of exercise. It allows much much looser rules on what the "right" foods are.
  • PJ3937
    PJ3937 Posts: 13 Member
    I just began the No-S Diet. (No Sweets, no Snacks, no Seconds--except on holidays or S days.) Great book. Most of the info. is at www.nosdiet.com for free. I hope to report at least 1lb a week minimum soon. :smiley:
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    I have tried and stayed on 1,200 calories for up to 3 months without much weight loss.

    How much is not much to you and are you weighing all of your food?
  • MondayJune22nd2015
    MondayJune22nd2015 Posts: 876 Member
    PJ3937 wrote: »
    I just began the No-S Diet. (No Sweets, no Snacks, no Seconds--except on holidays or S days.) Great book. Most of the info. is at www.nosdiet.com for free. I hope to report at least 1lb a week minimum soon. :smiley:

    You can lose a Pound a week, without the "No-S Diet"; I am. I just eat less, of everything; that I ate before.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Eating a ketogenic diet has improved my health and made it easier to eat at a caloric deficit so I can lose weight, it's also something I can see doing long term.
  • choppie70
    choppie70 Posts: 544 Member
    I have not denied myself a thing when it comes to food in the past three months. I have had cheesecake, cookies, cake, and pizza in moderation. I have eaten lots of fruits and vegetables to help me maintain a diet between 1200 and 1500 calories each day (depending on exercise). I weigh everything that goes into my mouth and make sure I am drinking enough water. I have lost 22 lbs since June 21. You do not need a special diet (unless you have medical issues), just eat less calories than you burn.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I am used to the diabetic diet with the emphasis on balanced macros, vegetables, and whole grains. But that is for nutrition not weight loss. I steadily gained by eating an over abundance of nutritious foods.

    You will lose by tracking and weighing portions. You will learn a lot by logging the foods you eat now. Some meals may surprise you for their caloric load.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    what works for you?
    The best diet for me is eating at a calorie deficit.

    No diet will work if you eat more than you burn, and any diet will work if you eat at a calorie deficit. It's all about finding what works for you. :)
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    cut out sweets, fats etc. ? what is the best to cut back on, to stay in the right calorie count and be satisfied ?

    No, you don't cut out anything, you just learn portion control. I recommend weighing foods, ensuring you have correct calorie counts, and staying within your calorie goals.
  • ncboiler89
    ncboiler89 Posts: 2,408 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    what works for you?

    More than likely the best diet is the one you are on now but just a toned down version.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    edited September 2015
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    cut out sweets, fats etc. ? what is the best to cut back on, to stay in the right calorie count and be satisfied ?

    You can eat LITERALLY anything you want, as long as you maintain a calorie deficit. There are some things that are helpful for the sake of saiety (not feeling hungry). Protein and fat will keep you fuller, longer. Veggies are generally super low in calories, etc.

    Most people (including myself) find it much easier if they don't give up any of the foods they love, just make them fit in their calorie deficit.
  • timberflake
    timberflake Posts: 19 Member
    The best diet is the one you can stick to.

    The first thing to understand is that there's no reason to be afraid of carbs and fat, they just need to be consumed from good sources and in moderation for your needs.

    You need to be in a slight calorie deficit at all times to illicit weight loss, but to do this you need to know your BMR and TDEE.

    Above all, health is the most important factor, so make sure you're eating lots of fresh veggies and good sources of carbs, fats and proteins. Slimmers World meals et al ARE NOT healthy.

    Hope that helps
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    edited September 2015
    The best diet is whatever works for you. Only you can know what works for you. If you don't know, you should find out! Lots of different approaches may work for you, you just have to pick one, and stick to it.

    What works for everybody though - regarding weight loss - is a moderate but consistent calorie deficit. How many calories one should eat, will vary according to height, weight, gender and how active you are.

    Counting calories has made me aware of what I eat, how much, how, and why. I still eat the same foods I used to eat, but in other proportions. I cook more from scratch, I eat structured meals. I have a varied and balanced diet with food from all food groups every day. I eat when I'm hungry, and stop when I'm full (not stuffed). I only eat what I like, but eating more natural and whole foods has changed my taste preferences somewhat. I deny myself nothing, but avoid foods that are more trouble than fun. I prefer to train my habits instead of relying on willpower.

    I've lost 45 pounds and a lot of anxiety, and gained a lot of insight and confidence. Just 11 months into maintenance, I hope I have the right amount of humility though.
  • amyr271
    amyr271 Posts: 343 Member
    The eat what i want and exercise diet
  • katiedee2
    katiedee2 Posts: 5 Member
    thanks to all of you
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    what works for you?

    There is no "One Way" to lose weight. Each person, and their needs, is different. Many lose with a program like Weight Watchers but just as many do better on their own.

    The keys are:
    1. eat less than you burn
    2. adjust for medical issues
    3. choose nutrient rich foods for the majority of your foods
    4. have a treat when you need one and can work it in
    5. eat the types of foods you like and satisfy you

  • barryplumber
    barryplumber Posts: 401 Member
    Every diet plan in the world that can work has one common denomanater a Calorie Deflict. Some mask it with buy our food deals or smoothie deals, a few will push excersise work out programs but it all comes down to what's common the Calorie Deflict. Not to say excersise is bad, I run and work out 6 days a week and it has helped me with other health issues as well.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    katiedee2 wrote: »
    what works for you?

    Low carb intuitive eating.
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