Why do some believe their way is better??

People know what works for them and usually in an attempto help others, they tend to get a bit self-righteous. While there are some basic guidelines, the details are different for each person. Next time it's talked about, point out that all good diets have a base of eat well and be healthy. The reason there are so many (not including the scams to make miney) is because there is no one diet that works for everybody.

I have tried so many different diet plans, programs , etc. and lose weight but then I gainit back cause I can't stick with it. Don't like the thought of being on a DIEt. Anyway a friend of mine has did different programs too and now she is losing but she is getting diet pills from a doctor in the next state. Another friend and her go every month and pay $100 for them. She tries to get me to go and is always talking about my need to lose weight. She eats sweets and whatever she wants and will bring me sweets knowing I don't need them. She eats what she wants and drinks cause she is taking the pills.when she stops taking the pills she is going to gain all the weight back if she keeps on eating the way she is. I told her I am changing my life style and don't want to take any pills. This is a life style not just a quick fix.

It is because people work for the companies that sell supplements and diet programs, etc. Fad diets are very popular because people lose pounds fast, which everyone wants the quick fix. I have been there in the past, too. Then I gained 50 pounds...

It's all relative... no one way is better necessarily than another... however... there is enough proof available out there to suggest that a very high majority of ANY fad diet is not sustainable over the long haul and eventually will result in either the gaining of the weight lost or that plus some.

I think you're doing it the right way... and if it's working for you... stick with it!

I started my weight loss journey doing Weight Watchers. And honestly, for me, it worked great, as long as I worked it. Basically the same concept as MFP only you count points instead of calories. You learn how to eat healthier, get in your water and your exercise. Hard work is the only way to do it whether you choose points or calories. I have recently switched to MFP due to financial reasons, but also because the android app is more user friendly for me than the WW app.

I admit, I did pimp out WW to my friends, but only AFTER they noticed my weight loss and asked how i was doing it. For me, I need the structure and accountability of tracking and posting. I've noticed with MFP i'm more inclined to workout because i can eat more if I exercise more (i love to eat)

I also get the comments from people when they see me with a fast food bag at work... 'that doesn't look like diet food'..... i'm not on a diet!! i'm chaning my lifestyle, i'm eating healthier and i'm eating less and i'm working out.....for the rest of my life. That's the only way to guarantee lasting results. I recently was approached by a 'skinny' friend about a shake product she was selling, her big sell point was 'my mom lost 7lbs in 3 weeks'..... ok, great for her. Last week using MFP and WW, eating right, exercising... I lost 5.6lbs. Without skipping meals to drink a shake. Because what happens when you stop drinking those shakes? Are you really going to drink shakes for the rest of your life?

Life is not 'The Biggest Loser'..... in real life, it takes hard work, determination.... and TIME.....to lose weight and keep it off. I even recently heard a radio ad for a 'diet supplement' from a 'former biggest loser contestant'..... so wow, she lost a ton of weight in a very controlled enviroment of a TV show.... but obviously learned nothing and can't maintain her loss.

Dont let what anyone says get to you, everyone is different. To them maybe what they are doing is best because it has worked best for them, or it is easier than anything else they've done or it's faster. That doesn't make it better. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.... and that doesn't have to be the same as yours. Keep up your good work!! Let haters hate....

It’s the way we are wired, we want our way to be the right way since it is what we are doing. In general some people can’t stand to be wrong or not agreed with.
For me, I know what is working, but am reasonable enough to know it may not work for everyone. We are all different and have our own way of doing things. Do what works for you that you can sustain long term.

My mentor says "It is none of your effin business what other people think of you! What do you think of you?" I spent too much time worrying about what other folks were thinking.
And he also says " Worrying is misuse of my imagination!) LMAO

My way IS better. For me. I can tell you what works for me, but i can't guarantee it will help you.

Is this a race to lose weight and I am losing the race?

I CONSTANTLY tell people this!!! It's NOT a race, it's a journey and if you don't learn anything along the way, you will never see the end.

Yes, yes, yes! It's not a race! What is the big rush?!

In your case it sounds to me that they are trying to sell you something so that they benefit.

We are only different as far as our preferences go and our individual intolerances. Medical conditions aside (diabetes, food allergies or intolerances), we still lose weight the same for the most part.

Here's a good article on this, and while I know this isn't the intent of your post, you might find this to be a great read:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/you-are-not-different.html

As far as your situation goes, I find it refreshing that you said this:

Although, when someone asks me what I am doing to lose weight and I say eat right, less, and exercise

..and I'd say that it would be hard for anyone to come up with anything to sell you to improve your plan -- you're doing it right.

I think the best way to handle it is to either not say anything and trust the fact that your method > their product.

^^^Well said SS!

If I see someone jumping feet first into the pirana pool I'll lend them some Protips but if it's a sustainable diet that doesnt hurt lean mass or have them eating raspberry ketones.....

I get these on nearly a daily basis.
"You're eating too much of x. It will make you fat." Where x = fat, carbs, peanuts, milk, red meat or fish
"If you lift heavy while trying to lose weight, you'll fail at both."
"You have to do an hour a day of cardio to lose weight."
"You have to do low weight / high rep to lose weight."

News flash: I don't HAVE to do anything. I do it because I like doing it and the weight is coming off fine on its own. I don't need any unsolicited advice to make it go any faster. I hated running when I was in the army and I still hate it now. The best workout routine is the one the keeps you coming back, not the one that drives you away.