I'm tired of being over weight. I need to know what diet plans work?

Question

I've been over weight my whole life. I am tired of being fat. I'm 227 lbs. That is the biggest I have ever been. I have a boyfriend that loves me know matter what but I see him looking away sometimes at other girls like a size 2. I wanna lose weight so I don't feel so bad. I am 24 years old and I feel so out of shape and run down. Can anyone tell me what you have done to lose weight? What plans were you on? What kinds of foods did you eat? How much did you excise? How much wieght did you lose?

Answer 1

Try myfooddiary.com

The only way to really loose weight is to eat right and exercise, but sometimes you think you're doing enough and it turns out you're wrong. This website is very good at helping you manage it all... AND... it's only $9 a month. I have been consistently loosing 1-2lbs a month at a minimum, and it's staying off.


Hard work is the only real way, don't succumb to a stupid fad diet. If you don't try MFD, try another management source like it, but MFD, in my opinion, is FANTASTIC! (and they'll let you try it free for a week.)

Answer 2

1. Remember you CAN loose weight on any diet that lowers your caloric intake. Whether it's Weight Watchers or the Grapefruit Diet. The thing about it is once you return to eating normally -- you gain more weight.

2. Look for low (not no) carb diets like South Beach, Low GI Diet, etc.

3. You HAVE to exercise at least 30 minutes daily. Doesn't have to be all at one time. e.g. 3 -- 10 minutes brisk walks count.

4. Go to a nutritionist that deals with why you are overeating in the first place. If they just want to push shakes, etc -- go someplace else.

5. If you've done everything in your heart to loose -- then consider gastric bypass or lap-band as a last resort. Know it's a tool and if not followed properly you can gain weight back.

http://www.obesityhelp.com

Good luck!

Answer 3

Losing weight is very simple, just don't let the fancy diet plans confuse you. A lot of people have a hard time with this one so I'm gonna spell it out for you: eat less, exercise more. Don't pig out, but don't starve yourself either. Go to any online calorie calculator and figure out how many calories a certain exercise will burn, and then count how many calories you eat in a day. You have to burn more calories than you eat, that's all there is to it. Don't make excuses and don't act like you can't do it, it's not that hard (unless you have no discipline). If you WANT to lose weight then you'll lose it, if you don't then you won't.

P.S. Stay away from sweets and fatty foods, try eating a few veggies and some whole grain bread, your boyfriend will love you for it.

Answer 4

Elena- the first step is to make the committment and to know that it won't be easy. The second is to realize that it will take some time. The most effective weight loss is that which is slow and steady. It's more likely that you won't gain the weight back. Also, I don't recommend "diets". It's much healthier to really make lifestyle changes that you can stick with. Diets begin and end. STart by making small changes and not trying to do too many things at once. This will only feel overwhelming and will discourage you. So, instead of trying to cut back on your food and increase your excercise all on the first day, try getting your eating under control before beginning intense exercise. Sure, it would be good to start doing some light walks, but you don't have to run 3 miles the first week. Once you start exercising, you will crave more food, so I think it's important to get your appetite under control first. Again, make small changes. Try cutting your portions back the first week. Then, try to cut out some of the unhealthy things you're eating the next week. Just keep making small changes. That's the most maneageable and most effective way to lose weight in my opinion. I know you've heard this before, but drink LOTS of water. AND, don't worry about the scale so much at first- focus more on how you feel and how your clothes start to feel on you. This is far more important than your actual weight. It's never too late to start. Make small changes and once you succeed at one, try another. Don't get too discouraged if you fail every now and then- just try again. You have to decide that YOU are in control! Good luck.

Answer 5

I'm currently doing turbo jam, i started about a month ago, i haven't loss any weight yet but i have lost some inches and a lot of Ppl are noticing that I'm slimming down. The program comes with diet plans and it tells u what to eat and all. The site is BeachBody.com there you can purchase the videos. Its fun doesn't feel like working out and it also tells you what days to work out and which workout the whole thing come with 5 workout DVDs in 2 DVDs i think its very worth it. email me for anything
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Answer 6

Don't diet. If you yo-yo diet, you will gain more weight and it will become harder to take it off.

Eat things like:
Breakfast
Hard boiled egg and a greapefruit
Yogurt
Bran Cereal with Ski Milk
Make a fruit Smoothi

Lunch
Tuna wrap (made with low fat or fat free mayo)
veggies and dip
Salad with some grilled chicken
yogurt

Dinner
Chicken, Fish, Turkey
Veggies or Salad,

Have a snack of:
Triscuits, pretzels, a slice of cheese (once in a while), grapes, dry cereal
(watch your portions on the snacks)

Get out and walk and bike ride. Remember this is not temporary, it is a lifestyle change. It is ok to eat whatever you want once in a while. Just go back to healthy your next meal.

Answer 7

I'm sorry you feel unattractive. If you subscribe to Self magazine you can get great tips and use the Self Diet Club for free. It's a nice program and there is support available. MyPyramid.gov also helps you learn how to maintain healthy eating. Stock up on fruits and veggies, drink lots of water, exercise 3-5 times a week and MOST IMPORTANT...like you for you because a good self-esteem will help you through your stages of weight loss. It's not helpless sweetie, keep at it and you can do it!

Answer 8

About six years ago I went on the Atkins Diet and lost almost 100 pounds in about 8 months. I have maintained the weight loss and now can eat whatever I want. But I no longer want nearly as much and I feel so much better. I ate meat (any kind and any amount), eggs, hard cheese, celery, raw carrots, lettuce, hot dogs, bologna, NO SUGAR, and kept my carb count to 30 or less per day. I was never hungry. I made a skinny soup of any meat (I preferred pork steak) w/ tomato juice, celery, purple onions, sliced carrots and shredded cabbage. I added a lot of cayenne pepper because I loved it. I could not exercise because I have rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative joint disease. My doctor thought the Atkins Diet was less harmful for me than the excess weight. I wish you all the luck in the world and if you can exercise, you are young and this should help you tone your body as you lose.

Answer 9

Elena I can totally relate to your delima. I have come to believe that all diets work if you work them and not go back to your old way of eating. I have tried Diet Center, Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig and gained it all back plus some. Then I tried Atkins and lost steady but too restrictive and since Im diabetic my blood sugar dropped to low. The last book diet I tried that actually worked was called Sugar Busters. Its not as restrictive as Atkins or Southbeach. You might also try this website Im currently on called Sparkpeople.com. It has everything a dieter needs plus great support from many people in the different forums. So far I have lost 7 pounds since June.

Answer 10

I go to Curves for their 3 times a week, 30 minute a day work out. I really like it because I am building muscle, which really does weigh more, but am losing inches. Try walking, too, everyday. Build up the distance and time little by little. Don't go crazy and overdo it at first because you could hurt yourself.
What you also need to do is just eat healthy and balanced meals. Try to stay away from too much bread. Cut out yucky things like soda, fried food, fatty food and sugary foods. Just be conscious of what you eat, look at food labels. You also want to be sure that you drink lots of water. Also, when it comes to eating, make sure that you don't eat after 8 pm. It's hard at first, but I know you can do it.