Which diet do I choose?

Set small goals first as 70 pounds sounds so daunting - start with trying to lose 10 pounds. Logging everything is important it makes you more aware if what you are eating and it helps you eat the right things.

The eat what you want and stay in a deficit diet.

Diets are why you fail. Following some regimented strict program isn't a LIFELONG consistency for many which is why weight regain or just plain giving up happens.
Track the AMOUNT of calories you eat each day. If you consume less than you burn, then you'll lose weight. I don't care if it's eating pizza, burgers, tofu, etc., whatever way you LIKE to eat, just don't exceed your calorie allotment.

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I've lost 70+ pounds and KEPT IT OFF by logging food, eating mindfully rather than shoveling it in, and making better choices in what I'm choosing to eat. If I want something high-calorie, I'll have it but I'll make an adjustment somewhere else and log it. That's about it.

I've become convinced over the decades that dieting doesn't work because you're artificially declaring this portion of your life is Diet Time, and when you're done with that you'll be back into Normal Time. You start hoping Diet Time will be over because it basically sucks. Few humans can put up with a low-carb diet, or any of the fads out there, indefinitely. You've had enough, go back to your old habits, and all of a sudden you're back where you started -- or worse.

The actual diet that one chooses has little meaning if it does nothing for adherence. The research shows that diets of differing macronutrients and quality made little difference in the long term in terms of both health markers and fat loss. The term diet itself is from the Greek word diata, a way of life. The old adage of the best diet is one that you can stick to is definitely true. That being said, picture your diet plan. If you cannot picture yourself eating this way for the rest of your life, then don't do it--period:https://examine.com/nutrition/the-best-diet-is-the-one-you-can-stick-to/
* with the exception of higher protein being more beneficial for retention of lean mass and fat loss
*With that being said, a good guideline is to ensure that 70 to 80% of calories are from whole food sources to ensure fiber, proper micronutrients, and a healthy gut microbiome, with the rest being from whatever you want.
*These calories can be on a daily or weekly basis. As long as the deficit is the same by the end of the week, it does not really matter whether you eat a little more on some days than others.

tesswalt622 wrote: »

I want to loose about 70 lbs. I have failed over and over! Not sure which diet program I should use.
It seems that weight watchers has the best rating when I used google.
Help!!!!!!

Here on MFP we don't use the word "diet". It needs a lifestyle change including monitoring all the calories you consume, amd all the calories you burn through exercise. Plot them on your profile page everyday and ensure you remain in a deficit at the end of each day.

Just change the way you think about food. Make smarter choices such as if you want a hamburger and ffs, make it a turkey burger and sweet potato fries. Cut out your sodas and sugary drinks and focus on drinking water. Make small changes and exercise!! To begin with you don't have to work out in the gym or at home for an hour, just do something!! Set a goal for the day ( reasonable) and achieve it then push yourself a little harder the next day and so on.. You've got this!! You must believe in yourself!!! Good luck!

I think I'd call mine the "be real with yourself" diet. I took MFP's recommendations. And I admitted to myself that I would never be able to stick to a plan that would make me feel guilty for going out to eat and having something other than "salad, dressing on the side, steamed rice, steamed vegetables, and tofu (I'm vegetarian)." Or having a bit of potato kugel or the odd piece of cake. Over-indulging is a problem, of course, but I knew I'd never stick with "No indulging, period."

So, when I know I'm going into a situation where there will be foods I want that aren't as low in calories as usual, I plan for them. I ask myself, "How much do you think you need to consume in order to feel that you enjoyed yourself and weren't 'virtuously and miserably' gnawing on baby carrots and watching everyone else have cake?" And usually, if I plan ahead of time, I can come up with something realistic. "One piece of birthday cake and maybe a small handful of jelly beans? What kind of calories are we talking? Okay. I think it's worth those X calories and I'll have a lighter lunch/supper or work out a bit to make room for it." And then, all I have is the treat. No extras, not even the side of guilt and negativity that always used to come included. Because this way, a treat doesn't become a cheat.

Now if there's a medical reason for you to cut out certain foods, that's one thing. If there are foods you know you can't moderate and you're better off not having for that reason, then yes, eliminate them OR make sure that you don't buy more than you're ready to consume at one sitting. If, for example, your weakness is chocolate cake, maybe buy a cupcake. Maybe buy a mini cupcake. Or take a portion and freeze the rest. Otherwise, as long as you're eating at a deficit, eat what you want and enjoy!

malibu927 wrote: »

The one that will keep you in a sustainable calorie deficit and will help you into maintenance once you reach your goal weight

This. I could not stay in a deficit until I found intermittent fasting. Some people like to eat all day, some like to eat 3 meals, some feel better with high protein less carbs, some people eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. I could go on and on here. So you have to play with it and find out what works for you. Weighing and logging food and maybe writing some comments in the little box below will help you figure out what works for you. Give it some time and good luck