Which is better for weight loss: South Beach or counting calories?

Question

I'm a size 12 right now and I would like to be a size 8 by at least the end of summer!

Answer 1

a healthy well balanced diet with exercise. say 1200 to 1400 calories from all food groups.

Answer 2

Years ago, I lost over 50 pounds by jogging daily. I eventually injured my right knee and couldn't run anymore. I had to come up with something fast, as the weight would just come right back. I decided to modify my diet and begin doing a power walk almost everyday. I eat sensibly, but I don't deprive myself of foods that I like. If on a particular day I have a craving for fettuccine Alfredo, I'll eat it. However, I closely monitor how many calories I consume per day. THAT'S THE KEY!!!

Don't worry so much about carbs. That's your energy supply. Don't be too skimpy on those. Diets will always come and go. Today, it's the South Beach Diet, tomorrow.... who knows?? Anyway, it's now been over 12 years since I lost the weight and I've managed to keep it off. It's not deprivation, it's moderation...

Answer 3

I looked at several ways to lose weight (South Beach, Dr Oz, Weight Watchers etc) and I found that if I look at calories, fat content of calories, and follow a reasonable plan (I decided my goal was to lose 1lb per week)...this would be accomplished by cutting just 500 calories a day. I also added exercise at a minimum I walk 3 miles a day x 6 days a week. I take 1 day to rest. I followed a simple rule of if its 2 legged no problem...if its 4 legged then I need to cut back on the proportion size.....in 8 weeks I have lost 27 lbs and 5 inches. So you definitely can do it you just have to make a plan.

Answer 4

I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

A sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

Check out my before and after pic at my yahoo 360 page
http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke

Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

Good LUCK!

Answer 5

I've heard the South Beach is great...myself I just lose weight by eating under 1000 calories a day, or going without food for one day (drinking a glass or two of milk instead).

Answer 6

What's South Beach?

Answer 7

Motivation is best. Where you get it depends on the person, everyones different. I suggest counting calories if that seems to work, the reason I don't like any types of diets because they are only as good as the motivating factor in your life.

Answer 8

If you go on a low carb diet , you shouldn't have to count calories. Check out lowcarbfriends.org It's a great site with all kinds of info on low carb diets. Go there and read and ask questions it's free!

Answer 9

Counting calories! Portion control. Just watch how much you eat of everything.

Answer 10

Dear
Take what ever food you like but in half the quantities
Donot starve
Take minimum 3 lts of water
Wake up in the morning and jog
This will do