Diet Help

FLGranny · ‎07-22-2012

I need to get on some kind of weight loss program but there’s so many to choose from. Some are VERY expensive. I’d like to hear anyone’s feedback on the program you used and if you recommend it. I’ve been looking at WW, Jennycraig, Nutrisystem, Noom. I appreciate any help!

gulf coast girl · ‎03-10-2010

Hi Linda actually all you have to do is count calories, weight loss comes from burning more calories than you take in. If you eat more than you go thru in a day, you gain weight, if you eat less and get good and active you burn more calories and there ya go, you see the weight fall off. I have kept this weight off for years.

I once weighed 210 at 5'4 for some 25 years, now I am 126 and I have kept it off by eating less, and I enjoy going walking as my exercise of choice. I never gave up any food items, nothing became "off limits" heck no, I just kept eating what I always ate, just less of it.

It's how bad do you want it, that helps determine whether or not you'll succeed, it's up to you to stay focused. Don't let pthere people's snotty comments deter you, and never ever tell anyone you're on a diet. The reason being they can tease you and smart off to you if you aren't successful. It's nobody's business but you"re own.

You can do it, and your age isn't a factor either, don't let anyone try and tell you " oh you're going thru menapause, big deal, I'm older now, I have trouble loosing weight. " None of that matters one bit.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

@FLGranny Of those diets, the only one IMO that would be successful long-term would be Weight Watchers. You need to eat real food and learn proper portion sizes. You can also do this by counting calories, as the poster before me suggested.

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KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@FLGranny

Have you considered 'intermittent fasting' instead of those pre made meals types of diet plans?

There may be some health issues that this may not be good for, so check with your Dr.before starting.

This link will explain how it works. I've been doing this for years and I'm 66 years old, 5'3" and weigh 110 lbs. and I don't exercise, per se.

Of course, no diet plan works for everyone, but you may want to check it out, vs. spending lots of money on prepared diet foods, that many say are unsatisfying and that once they stopped using the food, they regained the weight.

Google reviews on each diet plan you may be interested in.

Intermittent Fasting 101 link:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

@NickNack wrote:
@FLGranny Of those diets, the only one IMO that would be successful long-term would be Weight Watchers. You need to eat real food and learn proper portion sizes. You can also do this by counting calories, as the poster before me suggested.

I joined WW with the plan the Q offered, and yesterday was my first day, but I have to admit, I wasn't ready with the food I needed. It will take awhile to get use to the new plan and all the 0 point foods you can eat, but today was a better day for me, and I plan to stick with it!

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

@gulf coast girl wrote:
Hi Linda actually all you have to do is count calories, weight loss comes from burning more calories than you take in. If you eat more than you go thru in a day, you gain weight, if you eat less and get good and active you burn more calories and there ya go, you see the weight fall off. I have kept this weight off for years.

I once weighed 210 at 5'4 for some 25 years, now I am 126 and I have kept it off by eating less, and I enjoy going walking as my exercise of choice. I never gave up any food items, nothing became "off limits" heck no, I just kept eating what I always ate, just less of it.

It's how bad do you want it, that helps determine whether or not you'll succeed, it's up to you to stay focused. Don't let pthere people's snotty comments deter you, and never ever tell anyone you're on a diet. The reason being they can tease you and smart off to you if you aren't successful. It's nobody's business but you"re own.

You can do it, and your age isn't a factor either, don't let anyone try and tell you " oh you're going thru menapause, big deal, I'm older now, I have trouble loosing weight. " None of that matters one bit.

@gulf coast girl I agree with you 100%. I think you just need a basic understanding of what you're taking in, watch your portions, and maybe cut out most sweets and definitely soda. I find that if I am good for most of the week, I allow myself a cheat day and eat whatever I want without counting. Then back to my routine. It's really not difficult once you start. As for sweets, the toughest part of not craving sugar is getting through 3-4 days. Good luck. Some of the other diets, like WW, may help you understand how many calories in what you're eating, but you have to do what will work long term.

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

@FLGranny

It all depends on what best motivates you.

I wasn't interested in losing any vague "weight". I only wanted to lose excess body fat.

So I focused on becoming fit, and ignored gaining/losing pounds.

I spent my money on food and exercise equipment instead of buying someone's diet program.

I lost lots of fat and gained long lean muscle, increased overall fitness, boosted metabolism, reshaped my body, felt and looked better than I did in my 20s,

and did it all without any angst over what was happening on the scale.

I do recall getting really excited when pants were so loose I could pull them on and off without opening the button and fly. Now that's a real motivator to stick with it!

It was a lot easier for me to set my own goal and stay on target, than to try to live up to what WW, Jenny Craig, etc would've imposed on me.

Yes, they're expensive!!!

But some people are motivated to stay on the program because of what they've paid.

So, what will motivate you to reach your goal?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I vote WW

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Secret of weight loss=eat less,exercise more.

There are lot of things you can do if you not able to exercise a lot.

Ladylaughsalot · ‎06-01-2010

I highly recommend Weight Watchers. I lost 30 lbs on their program seven years ago, and I actually enjoyed the meetings. I even met two wonderful ladies who remain friends to this day.