Eating plan suggestions ?

themadteapot · January 2016

Hello all!
So I'm looking for a diet! Would you share some diet plans that you've heard of, tried, and/or liked?

A little about me: I am 20 years old and I live with my parents. I am 46 days away from a flight out of country and I'm concerned about my hips fitting into the plane. So my main goal is slimming down. I am not opposed to any diet suggestions, however I am saving money up for my trip so I can not afford any meal programs or crazy expensive ingredient. Starting February I will be spending 8 hours a day nannying, so I need a meal plan that allows me to pack my food.

livingleanlivingclean · January 2016

The best meal plan is one you make yourself that includes food you enjoy, that provide health benefits and fit your lifestyle and budget.

There is no magic foods or "diet" - simply stick to the calories suggested when you put your details in to MFP. Exercise to create a bigger deficit, to allow you to eat a little more.

You can eat what you like - of course, choosing nutrient dense Wholefoods most of the time is better for your health, and be less calorie dense than highly processed, highly caloric, nutrient poor choices but you can include less nutritious options in your day and still get results.

TavistockToad · January 2016

Calorie deficit. Eat whatever you like.

LKArgh · January 2016

You do not need a special diet, you need less calories. Avoiding high calorie foods and snacks will help, as eating more volume for the same calories, will help you feel fuller. Realistically in less than 2 months, you will not see dramatic results, but you could lose something in the range of 10-20 lbs, so do not have crazy expectations.
8 hours work per day is not too much, so you could either just eat a larger breakfast and wait for an early dinner, or pack lunch and snacks with you - sandwiches, leftovers, fruit, nuts, yoghurt etc. Since you will be a nanny, this is something you might also need to discuss with your employer. I have employed nannies for several years and I always told them they can help themselves to whatever they want. Most preferred to not eat lunch so they could eat with their family, but they usually grabbed a fruit, or some cheese and bread, cereal etc when the kids were having their snack.

themadteapot · January 2016

Thank you for the responses.

I guess I need to add more info to get what Im trying to ask.

I'm not asking for a magical diet. I am being realistic about weight loss and I know what I am doing for excercise. I only added that I am doing this for slimming down because a diet for building muscle isn't what I'm after. When I say diet I literally mean the definition "the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats." I am not asking about anything other then eating programs.

I am currently eating healthier choices and achieving a calorie deficit. But my goal is to find an eating program to stick with because generally I do better when I have something to stick to and not just aim for under 1200.

I was considering going back to this diet I had done before that is 3 medium meals and two snacks, all consisting of a carb and a protein.

I'm trying to hear other suggestions and food plans people like.

I did the three day military diet and really liked the food choices and the weight loss I got from it was spiffy.

And the mention of nannying is because it's actually an early morning position and I want to bring a meal with me, so I wanted to avoid getting suggestions of cabbage soup type foods because it doesn't transport well.

LKArgh · January 2016

themadteapot wrote: »

Thank you for the responses.

I guess I need to add more info to get what Im trying to ask.

I'm not asking for a magical diet. I am being realistic about weight loss and I know what I am doing for excercise. I only added that I am doing this for slimming down because a diet for building muscle isn't what I'm after. When I say diet I literally mean the definition "the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats." I am not asking about anything other then eating programs.

I am currently eating healthier choices and achieving a calorie deficit. But my goal is to find an eating program to stick with because generally I do better when I have something to stick to and not just aim for under 1200.

I was considering going back to this diet I had done before that is 3 medium meals and two snacks, all consisting of a carb and a protein.

I'm trying to hear other suggestions and food plans people like.

I did the three day military diet and really liked the food choices and the weight loss I got from it was spiffy.

And the mention of nannying is because it's actually an early morning position and I want to bring a meal with me, so I wanted to avoid getting suggestions of cabbage soup type foods because it doesn't transport well.

There is no special diet you need to follow for weight loss. If weight loss is the only goal, you could get to the same results by eating e.g. 1500 calories of raw vegetables per day or 1500 calories of chocolate.
Set your goals on MFP, let it calculate the calories for you, and aim for this goal, no more but also not less.
If the question is what is an "ideal" diet regarding nutrition, there is no single answer that suits everyone. Obviously you would need some balance, like having adequate protein, fat, fiber, vitamin sources etc, but how you get there, it is up to personal preference and what is available to you. This is what I personally consider as balanced regarding guidelines:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/

livingleanlivingclean · January 2016

themadteapot wrote: »

Thank you for the responses.

I guess I need to add more info to get what Im trying to ask.

I'm not asking for a magical diet. I am being realistic about weight loss and I know what I am doing for excercise. I only added that I am doing this for slimming down because a diet for building muscle isn't what I'm after. When I say diet I literally mean the definition "the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats." I am not asking about anything other then eating programs.

I am currently eating healthier choices and achieving a calorie deficit. But my goal is to find an eating program to stick with because generally I do better when I have something to stick to and not just aim for under 1200.

I was considering going back to this diet I had done before that is 3 medium meals and two snacks, all consisting of a carb and a protein.

I'm trying to hear other suggestions and food plans people like.

I did the three day military diet and really liked the food choices and the weight loss I got from it was spiffy.

And the mention of nannying is because it's actually an early morning position and I want to bring a meal with me, so I wanted to avoid getting suggestions of cabbage soup type foods because it doesn't transport well.

You can not diet to build muscle. Building muscle requires a surplus of calories. We have all answered your question - there is no special "diet" or food plan necessary to lose weight. You don't need to eat a certain number of times a day, or a certain combination of macros and for what it's worth, a meal plan consisting of meals of protein and carbs is a bad idea as it seems to be lacking in fat. You shouldn't be eliminating whole macronutrients from your intake!

Eat what you like! Seriously. Make your own meal plan if you like plans. (I make my own meal plan for during the week as it makes prep easier, and I don't mind eating the same thing every day.)

GsKiki · January 2016

You should change your eating habits, instead of going for fast diet.
If you change your habits and your lifestyle weight will come off on its own.
The key is moderation and balanced meals.
Now I don't know how much you usually eat and what, so I can't give you a specific advice. If you would like one feel free to pm me or add me.
Good luck!

PiSquared · January 2016

My meal plan is built around my love of cooking and my desire to be under 200 pounds. I mainly cook out of Cooking Light. They have a fair number of recipes that are reasonably quick to prepare, good tasting, and reasonably low in calories. I work full time, have a hefty travel schedule, a husband to feed, and a house that always needs work. Time is a commodity for me, like so many others.

My diary is open, if you want to take a look. I try to eat a well rounded diet, without feeling like I'm depriving myself. I don't follow any special weight loss diet, other than trying to keep my calories in check. Eating at 1200 calories makes me very grumpy. I try to do a half hour of exercise a day and keep calories in the 1400-1500 ballpark. It works for me. I managed to lose about 40 pounds with this method. It's not instant, so don't expect more than a pound or 2 per week, sometimes less. I took a 7 month hiatus and gained 10 of those pounds back, so this is something I will need to be doing for the rest of my life. It really is a lifestyle change.

Good luck!

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