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isn't lemonade full of sugar and empty calories?

You;'d be better going low carb.. cutting out bread, pasta, potatoes but still eating healthy meals like salad with fish, chicken, turkey (not battered or breadcrumbed) or Quorn. you can still have your 1300 cals of healthy food!

I use quorn mince as a substitute for red meat which will be higher in calories for chilli con carne and replace the rice with cauliflower whizzed up in a processor then steamed in the microwave.

I cut them out completely at first and lost half a stone in the first week, did about 2 weeks the started re-introducing things just once a week and staying low carb either side of that day so didnt get loads of water coming back on.

After experimenting I found wheat was doing the most damage for me in terms of how much water went on overnight so I've cut wheat from diet but still have other carbs I just ditched pasta, pastry items and regular bread but get gluten free bread so I can still have toast.

Maybe worth experimenting to see if most of your weight is water and caused by a wheat intolerance? .. even if not you might still drop some initial water weight by dropping processed carbs for a few weeks.

You need to start building up the time you can exercise too if you don't already. the weight is more likely to stay off then as you add the carbs back in later on. its worked for me.. 32lbs lost 13" off tummy and 7 " off waist.

Good luck!

Do you suppose there is a reason that almost everyone, especially the good contributors to these forums, will tell you that this is a bad idea?

You could try the 17 day diet, I'm on that right now...only day 2 though. It's HARD not eating the foods you did before and I miss chocolate so much but the only way to actually lose weight is through cutting down calories and exercise.

You could try the 17 day diet, I'm on that right now...only day 2 though. It's HARD not eating the foods you did before and I miss chocolate so much but the only way to actually lose weight is through cutting down calories and exercise.

Yes, cutting calories and staying at a deficit is how this is successful. However, eliminating foods and being restrictive is not. If you can fit chocolate or something else you love into your calories and macros, then eat it. Don't make this more difficult than it should be.

I used to be the queen of fad diets. I'd go on one from the gossip papers or some crazy eggs and tomatoes diet or the Mayo Clinic diet and lose a bit and then as soon as it was over, eat like a fiend and gain it all back and more. MFP worked for me. Slow and steady. I lost 11 pounds the first week by following the guidelines and eating fresh food. No packaged stuff and then slowly worked some of my favorite treats back in.

It's up to you what you want to do, but MFP is sensible, as nutritious as you make it and sustainable. Good luck with whatever you choose.

I know some may disagree but I did yummy cabbage soup diet. Google zero points weight watchers soup by food.com. Its the one that encourages you to use beef broth, and I totally do! I make my own version and add extra spices. I also top it with two tbs Fat free tillamook sour cream, and garlic salt. You can add salsa or other low fat items to switch it up. I like to add hot sauce. Yum. I make a big batch of it once a week. It lasts about 5 days and each day it tastes more flavorful. I think its delicious! You have to add salt and make it something you want to eat. You can pretty much eat as much as you want so you're never hungry. I measure out 2 to 3 cups a meal. However this is not all I eat. I eat it first and then I can eat something else if I am still hungry. Protein is great. I eat about 6 egg whites a day, I put butter spray on them and paprika, dill and salt. Yum! I also cut up apples and oranges and pour diet 7 up on them for a fast snack and they keep in the fridge without browning. Plus the fiber from the apple make me full. I don't eat breads, and I don't crave them. I'm never hungry. I've lost 11 pounds so far in 17 days. I also cut out drinking a lot, I use to drink my total calories every day, and then ate on top of it. Sometimes its best just to cut out your weaknesses until you can manage them better. My name is Jai (Jay) you can add me if you'd like. Hope this helps. Good luck

Yes, cutting calories and staying at a deficit is how this is successful. However, eliminating foods and being restrictive is not. If you can fit chocolate or something else you love into your calories and macros, then eat it. Don't make this more difficult than it should be.

THIS!