What eating plan has helped you lose at least 30 lbs?

I eat normal food. That's all. No magic eating plan. All those magic eating plans just trick you into eating a calorie deficit, so eat the foods you like, just watch your calorie totals.

I lost 5lb really fast on a low-carb plan, but it was unsustainable in the long term for someone who enjoys bread and starches! Instead, I am tracking overall calories, fiber, protein and sugar, and working my way toward "cleaner" eating which IS a sustainable eating style so long as I allow for planned treats and special occasions.

Straight up MFP. Calories in, calories out. Worked for me.

I've done a bunch of different diets in the past but what has really worked for me is the basic MFP recommendations. I try to eat close to 1200 but try to at least not go over 1400 calories. I also really watch my fat, sodium and sugar. Plus, I exercise around 4 days a week and try to burn 600-700 calories (I don't eat my calories back). I've been averaging 10 lbs. a month.

I also find it helpful to pretty much have the same thing everyday for breakfast and lunch and then save my calories mroe for dinner with the family.

Calories in, calories out.
I try to keep my meals at a ratio of 1 serving protein, 1 serving carb, 2 servings fruits/veggies (sometimes only 1 at lunch time). I wokout 6 days a week.

I always do weightwatchers old plan not propoints
I always lose 42lbs in 5 months x

I've done a bunch of different diets in the past but what has really worked for me is the basic MFP recommendations. I try to eat close to 1200 but try to at least not go over 1400 calories. I also really watch my fat, sodium and sugar. Plus, I exercise around 4 days a week and try to burn 600-700 calories (I don't eat my calories back). I've been averaging 10 lbs. a month.

I also find it helpful to pretty much have the same thing everyday for breakfast and lunch and then save my calories mroe for dinner with the family.

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I like the basic recommendations. You get all the nutrients you need while getting healthy. Low carb is generally not good for you because your brain needs carbs to function. The only thing I try to stay somewhat low on is sugar. Not sugars from fruits and vegetables, but added or synthetic sugars.

Someone mentioned calories in / calories out..that is so true. I try to aim for 1200 calories but if i eat 1500 calories i dont worry about it and some days, (once every 2 weeks or so) i eat 2500 calories, but i also fast once a month for 24 hours. The reason is I keep my body guessing. I do like low carb diets but that doesnt mean 20grams of carbs a day..you can eat 50 grams of carbs a day, but healthy carbs. the reason for me at least why i try not to eat too many carbs is that i have a carb addiction. I know if i snack on crap,,im gonna crave more crap. I do stay away from bleached flour etc. Chicken and fish and lean pork are my main staple. Eggwhites and whole wheat toast for breakfast. I do change it up every so often and might have a bagel. Yes bagels are bad but once in a blue moon oh well. I lost 38 lbs and I do cardio everyday. Cardio is important as it raises your BMR.

I cut out white flour and anything with processed sugar.

This is how I started and pretty much maintain now.

In the end it is calories in/ calories out but the white stuff adds up QUICK so I avoid it like the plague.

Just keeping an eye on intake versus output. I do tend to stay away from a lot of carbs, only because I think of them as wasted calories. I can have a huge salad with 4 ounces of turkey or chicken on it that's delicious for approximately 200 calories including my salad dressing or I can have a sandwich for 300 calories with 2 slices of white wheat bread and 4 ounces of turkey breast.

Same with dinner, I'd rather have a heaping plate of veggies than one slice of italian bread.

Eating CLEAN.

I learned how to do this through the HCG diet. Please no judgmental comments. To each his own. For me, it taught me how to eat CLEAN foods to simply fuel my body.

I lost 33 lbs in 45 days and now I am maintaining it and will take the things I learned while doing HCG diet and implement them into my every day life.

If you don't wish to do any extreme diet like HCG, then you won't lose the weight that fast, but you can take tips from diets like that, and use them.

Tips: Drink TONS OF WATER. I drink a gallon a day. Or half my body weight in oz. EVERY DAY. Eat clean, no preservatives, only "good" sugars and carbs. Eat lean meats. Get a food scale, weigh everything you eat for accuracy. Cut out all bad sugars, starches, fats. If you want quick results, cut out most dairies and oils for a while this will also help your body detox and drop more weight. Weigh yourself EVERY morning, after you urinate, before you drink or eat. This will give you your true body weight. Just don't get discouraged if you gain or stall. ANYTHING can effect your weight on a daily level. You will fluctuate. Stay the course, and as long as you keep going down in weight then you're ok. Weighing yourself every morning gives you an idea of what kinds of foods will effect you positively or negatively. Stay away from "diet" pre-packaged meals. Eat high protein, high fiber, fresh foods. Watch your sodium intake.

I've learned almost all these things from the HCG diet. It truly taught me how to change my eating habits for life.

Well I just started my journey 3 weeks ago with a goal of 36 lbs by sept. 1 - I have lost 8 lbs so far - just using MFP calories in and calories out - I exercise 2-4 times a week .... and I am full and have to make myself eat my calories sometimes .... normal food just no fried no butter no creamy dressings or sauces ... so far so good ..... we will see!

I just hit 30.5 pounds lost on Monday! I have been following MFP, no "diet plan" so to speak of - just staying within the calorie and other (fat/protein/carb) guidelines recommended by MFP. And exercising. I started the beginning of October, so 30 pounds lost in about 3 months.