Hey everyone!
I am new to this site and need some guidance ! Im 224 lb 25 years old and looking to lose about 80 pounds. I see a lot of you have been getting amazing results. I was wondering what kind of plans you all are following. I don't know where to start with my diet and need all the help and support I could get.
I don't "diet" but just east mostly organic, whole fresh foods with a lot of fresh fruit and veggies, very little meat, avoid processed foods, fake sugar, chemicals, etc. I also work out in the pool a lot. Works for me!
Welcome and congrats on starting. I decided to just start eating healthy and eliminate what I knew I shouldn't be eating. I have increased my water to 64 oz every day, steamed vegetables every night, very little rice/pasta/potatoes, no sweets, no fried foods, low sugar and smarter dinner choices. Exercising 4 days a week and better sleep. I've also added Shake (ology) once a day because it is packed with vegetables and vitamins.
I am changing my lifestyle, not dieting. I eat out with my family on special occasions and the weight is coming off a little at a time. It didn't come on quickly, so I'm learning to be patient.
#1- don't diet, find lifestyle changes that you can live with and make them permanent.
#2- drink at least 64 ounces of water each day. My doc says to drink 1/2 my weight in water each day but not over 100 oz or below 64 oz a day.
These two things help me lose weight and keep it off. When I vary from them, I gain weight. I have been alternating between Metabolic Research Center and Atkins and have lost 20 lbs in 6 weeks.
Last edited by firegirl441; 03-30-2013 at 05:08 PM.
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I don't "diet" but just east mostly organic, whole fresh foods with a lot of fresh fruit and veggies, very little meat, avoid processed foods, fake sugar, chemicals, etc. I also work out in the pool a lot. Works for me!
