diet dilemma?

Question

I've recently gone on a 'diet'. I eat fruits durin' the day..not unlimited fruits..maybe for example i'll have 1-2 bananas, 2-3 apricots, a mango and a apple through the day and in the evening I'll have a bowl of porridge (quick oats) with prunes and frozen berries or a banana. I go on the treadmill for at least 30 minutes everyday ..sometimes for longer. I have been followin' this 'lifestyle' for the pass 10 days.
I haven't weighed myself yet..but my clothes are definately looser and my stomach's flatter..etc
My skin is glowing..I feel a bit lethargic but okay. I take fish oil capsules and grapeseed extract.

I am going away for 5 days next month and am worried about putting back on the weight that I've lost as I will not have control of my meals especially if we will be eating out everyday. There is a gym at the hotel which I plan to use.
Has anyone been in the same situation..what did you do?
has anyone lost weight by bingin' one day and eatin healthy for 6 dayz etc

Answer 1

i think the diet you describe would be fine if you did it one or two days a week,,,,, but it doesnt seem balanced enough to be a daily diet,,,,, you are missing protien,,, and other things,,,,, i suggest adding in some steamed vegetables and perhaps meat (or cheese/nuts) into your evening meal,,,,,, along with a multivitamin, this will all help your body stay regulated,,,,,,,,, then when you travel, ask for fruits/steamed vegetables with no added fat or salt/ and broiled meat,,,,,,,,,,,a diet like you are on can be used short term, to kick start a weight loss program,,,, but now you need to develop it more, and find out what balanced diet works to help you maintain the weight you want,,,,, look at the food pyramid,,, make sure you are getting something from all groups daily, or atleast every other day

Answer 2

You are doing nothing but stressing and killing your body.

you will have to eat like this EVERY DAY of your LIFE.. (which will be very short.) in order to not gain the weight.

why don't you see a doctor and have him set you up with a REAL diet plan.. one that is healthy and will make you live longer and happier?

Answer 3

alcohol has calories too you know sub three drinks a week for lighter versions to drop a pound a year

Answer 4

always have vegetables on hand saute a big bag of frozen mixed vegetables in olive oil and garlic add some red pepper or turmeric for additional flavor and separate into portion sized containers for the fridge

Answer 5

if you re having trouble getting started make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes you re three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these

Answer 6

chug 12 8 ounce glasses of ice water a day it has the same effect on your metabolism as green tea

Answer 7

drink 8 cups of water a day

Answer 8

play beach volleyball for 13 minutes

Answer 9

Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight

Answer 10

Every year Americans invest billions of dollars in weight loss diets and gimmicks, many of which yield few results. However, the lure of quick, easy weight loss is hard to resist. Despite ineffective tools, most hopeful consumers are willing to give the next weight loss fad a chance. If you're planning to start a new diet, it is important to remember the following information.
Food-specific diets: Have you ever tried the cabbage diet or the fruit-only diet? These are just a couple of examples of diets that promote one "specific" food that causes weight loss. No matter how much you think you'll enjoy ice cream at every meal, inevitably you will get bored with eating the same food repeatedly. As a result, you'll eat less food than needed to maintain your weight. This type of diet will not teach you healthier eating habits or provide a balance of nutrients, and consequently is not effective for long-term weight loss.

High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets: One of the most recent trends in dieting, these diets are based on the concept that carbohydrates are "bad" and that everyone has some degree of insulin resistance, resulting in poor carbohydrate metabolism. Many proponents of these diets suggest that including carbohydrates in your diet will cause weight gain. The reality, though, is that eating more calories (whether as carbohydrate, fats, or protein) than you burn will cause weight gain.

High-fiber, low-calorie diets: Fiber-rich foods play an important role in a healthy diet. They are a helpful ingredient of weight loss efforts because they provide bulk to the diet, which helps you feel fuller sooner. Be careful, though: if you plan to increase the fiber in your diet, be sure to increase your fluid intake at the same time or you may experience cramping, bloating, and constipation. High-fiber diets will help with weight loss only if you restrict calories in conjunction with addition of extra grains, fruits and vegetables.

Liquid diets: Consumers face a couple of different liquid diet options. Your local grocery store and pharmacy sell over-the-counter liquid meal replacements, which can be expensive and frequently add extra calories to daily consumption if not managed carefully. On the other hand are liquid diets that require medical supervision. These diets are usually very low in calories and may result in metabolic abnormalities if dieters are not carefully monitored. Neither type of liquid diet should be used for long-term weight loss unless monitored by a health care professional. Radically changing your caloric intake in this way will not result in long-term behavior modification and healthy eating patterns.

Fasting: As a way to cleanse the body or jump-start a weight-loss program, fasting has been recommended for years. However, all that fasting really does is deprive your body of nutrients and decrease your energy, leaving you feeling weak and lightheaded. If the right nutrients are not available for your cells to use as energy, your liver will convert fat stores to ketones for use as energy (ketosis). Long-term ketosis can be harmful to your health.
No fad diet or gimmick will work magic for safe and effective weight loss. The following are some suggestions for ensuring a long-term healthy eating plan and getting your weight loss efforts off to an encouraging start:
Eat a variety of foods. Remember, a balanced diet will ensure that you get all necessary nutrients.

Get some physical activity every day. Calories in must be less than calories out to ensure successful weight loss. To keep "calories out" at a healthful level, make you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

Include sources of fiber in your diet. They will add bulk and give you a feeling of fullness.

Choose a diet low in fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol. You do need to consume some fat for good health. Aim for no more than 30 percent of your total calories as fat calories, of which no more than 10 percent should be saturated fat calories.

Choose foods moderate in sugars. Foods that are high in simple sugars usually offer little nutritional value and will add unwanted calories.