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

I just count calories...smaller portions and better choices.

I went wheat free/low carb.. though I do have treat meals twice a week now I'm getting closer to goal (none for first month then once a week). I do use gluten free bread instead of regular bread and replace wheat based cereals with Rice Krispies and Oats.

I wasn't bothered about cream buns/biscuits/doughnuts etc anyway so don't miss indulging in those.. I do love my chocolate brownies though, but found some gluten free ones which taste divine! They are a monthly treat!!

As I don't get to eat out very often.. when I do I just have that as my treat meal and eat what I want.. I don't eat huge amounts anyway.. I just ate the wrong kinds of things for me as apparently have a wheat intolerance which I didn't know.. and couldn't move much due to disability and tiring very quickly... I've lost 35lbs.

I'll be staying wheat free now I know, but will have other carbs (slowly re-introduced more often) when I reach my goal weight.

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.

Exactly. I have lost almost 30 pounds by eating smaller portions. That's it. I still drink wine, have dessert, etc (not every day, of course).

^^^This. The only thing I really try to avoid is ice cream. It is my weakness. I think exercise is the key though. You will never lose 30 lbs. by just dieting. You need to have an exercise program as well as a nutritional program. Watch your portion sizes.

1. I make vegetables the centerpiece of my lunch and dinners.
2. If I don't eat enough fat, my hair begins to fall out. Therefore, I include a teaspoon or two of healthy oil each day (olive oil, canola, sunflower, safflower or flaxseed).
3. I eat healthy vegetarian proteins each day.
4. I limit sugar.
5. I don't drink calories (such as alcohol or fruit/vegetable juices).
6. I drink a lot of water.
7. I take a multivitamin every day.
8. I exercise almost every day by doing something I enjoy - elliptical, running, walking, yoga, boot camp classes, etc.
9. I focus on my health. I have gotten off of two blood pressure medications and the c-pap. These successes mean far more to me than wearing a certain size.
10. I surround myself with positive influences (the web sites I view, the people I talk with about health, etc.).
11. When I reach one goal, I set a new one. For example - I don't know how to swim so my next healthy goal is to take a basic swimming class in the spring.
12. I keep track of everything I eat. Everything. Even if I wish I hadn't eaten it.

I hope this helps.

When I started almost a year ago, I decided to increase my low sugar fruits and veggies to get at least 5 a day, with a focus on leafy greens. As the weight started to come off, I added moderate workouts. As I progressed I cut down on carbs, keeping to no more then 50/day (and yes I still eat chocolate). I've gradually increased my workouts, but don't do anything crazy, just keeping in mind a body in motion. I've got about 9 lbs to go on my original goal to lose 100, and I plan to keep it off!

When I started almost a year ago, I decided to increase my low sugar fruits and veggies to get at least 5 a day, with a focus on leafy greens. As the weight started to come off, I added moderate workouts. As I progressed I cut down on carbs, keeping to no more then 50/day (and yes I still eat chocolate). I've gradually increased my workouts, but don't do anything crazy, just keeping in mind a body in motion. I've got about 9 lbs to go on my original goal to lose 100, and I plan to keep it off!

Wow! Great job!

I have lost 35 pounds using MFP Goals. I did not go over 1200 calories per day and 1500 mg of sodium. I customized (per doctor recommendations) my potassium and fiber also. I am now on maintainance. Good luck!

I have lost 31 pounds on the 17 Day Diet. It is kind of difficult and I felt like all I was thinking about was what I could eat and when, so if you already have a hectic life, I would say this diet is not for you. If you have the time and are willing to put in effort, though, the 17 Day Diet would work very well.

I lost 45 lbs. in 3.5 months doing low carb hi protein diet. That fast enough for you. I also hit the cardio and weight lifting.

SW-270
CW-225
GW-Whatever I want.

I eat the food that I like and keep it within my calorie goal. That's all there is to it. And I exercise.

I have lost around 66 pounds, around 53 of those are from the 17 day diet, I did this from July last year until December-I am now maintaining.

I stick to as little processed food as possible now although I do have some. Lean meat, fruit, veggies, lots of protein and complex carbs-no white bread, no white pasta or white rice, only whole grain versions.

I have up to three meals at the weekend of what I want or some alcohol and I have maintained for about a month now, sometimes I might drop a pound but staying around the same, the 17 day diet is complex at first but does edicuate you a lot about food and is sustainable- you can eat carbs on it on the later cycles, just complex ones and limited amounts.

I also increased my exercise so I do at least half an hour of somethign every single day. I burn between 200 and 500 calories a day. I also try and keep withim the MFP allowance for maintaining- I would say on average between 1300 and 1500 per day net, more at weekends or if I drink but then I go back to the 17dd during the week and follow the rules of that and any weight I may have put on over the weekend seems to come right back off.

Good luck with your loss, you have to find something that works for you, I had tried lots of diets before but this has been the one that worked for me....

Calorie counting works.

Also, since I've seen a few people say it, I have to correct something. I don't care what the "Low Carb Taliban" pushes as true, white bread, white pasta, and white rice ARE COMPLEX CARBS. Meanwhile, apples, bananas, oranges, peaches, pears, are all simple carbs. Stop being brainwashed into the whole "simple is bad, complex is good" lie, because it's just that. A lie.

Thanks, I know fruit is a simple carb, hence why I restrict my fruit intake to two portions a day. Surely the sentiment behind the no white processed guff is a good one- the fact is the less processed food you eat the better it is for you. The poster asked what has worked for you if you have lost over 30 pounds.... I dont think they wanted your opinion on what you feel is a complex carb or not.

I followed Weightwatchers for a while where white rice, bread etc, weightwatchers frozen ready meals were not off limits and I hardly lost any weight at all on it. Everyone is different, everyone has to find what works for them. Thats it.

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