Diet Plans

shay0119
shay0119 Posts: 29 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been viewing a lot of threads here on MFP and I'm curious to what people's diet plans consist of. How are you guys losing so many pounds in a small amount of time?? I have been counting my calories (1200-1400 a day) and exercising 3-4 times a week for almost two months now and have only lost 6 pounds. Just wondering....

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  • ncbrowneyes97
    ncbrowneyes97 Posts: 48 Member
    Are you eating back you excercise calories? You may actually not be eating enough.
  • hummingbirdxss
    hummingbirdxss Posts: 87 Member
    I am following Low Carb. I stay within 1200 or so calories but always at 25-35 carbs max !! This works perfect for me. There's always something on the menu I can eat and cooking has become a joy again. I'm a firm believer that if you don't eat enough, your body will NOT get rid of what it is holding on to.

    I've lost 18 pounds in 6 weeks and overall 12 inches !! And I have never felt better !!!
  • hounds726
    hounds726 Posts: 63
    Without viewing your diary it is hard to say...It could be a number of things, really.

    Are you eating the right kinds of food? Lean protein, veggies, fruits
    Are you exercising? Even going for a walk

    Honestly, if you are eating 1200 calories a day, that is probably too few. Some people on here have had success at 1200 calories and I did for a short amount of time, but it didn't last long. Try to stay around 1400. Eat back at least a portion of your exercise calories. And make sure you are eating well. It is about quantity AND quality!

    Good luck :)
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    I don't think it's in the cards for all of us to lose weight quickly. I've always had to fight for every pound, no matter how perfect I was with everything. I have a crappy metabolism, and I've made peace with that. Maybe your metabolism is slower, too. That being said, I still think you should be proud of your 6 pound loss. That's 3/4 of a pound each week! It doesn't seem like much, but if you continue to lose at that pace, you'll be to goal before you know it.
  • jcoco
    jcoco Posts: 138 Member
    Check out the Spike Diet (there is a group). I was like you and had plateaued for 2 months until I tried this plan. It basically just cycles your calories. Nothing fancy & easy to follow. I have lost 20lbs in 2 months on it. I would go to the group page & read the bullet points, it basically explains it there. You can also purchase the book which is a very short read & very helpful.
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