Diets SUCK!!!

[bloodrayne]

I just wanted to throw that out there...But, you guys can bitch about diets here if ya want :p

[Posher778]

I just wanted to throw that out there...But, you guys can bitch about diets here if ya want :p

LOL on the first day too.

[bloodrayne]

Yeah...No shit...I've gotta kitchen FILLED with GOOOOD stuff...And I can't touch it...

I'm huuunngggrryyyy :mad:



I just gotta keep telling myself..."It'll all be worth it..."

[Dude Guadalupe]

It's Not Worth It!!!!!!! Someone Feed Me!!!!

[Posher778]

It's Not Worth It!!!!!!! Someone Feed Me!!!!

EAT EACHOTHER!!

[bloodrayne]

EAT EACHOTHER!!
Nah...That would definitely ruin the diet :p

[MoonLit Meadow]

I just wanted to throw that out there...But, you guys can bitch about diets here if ya want :p

Just say no to diets. Eat everything you love, just less of it. If you deny yourself things, you'll just end up giving in to your craving at some point and eating 10X more. Oh, and if you don't want any of that good food in your kitchen, let me know what time I can swing by ;):p

[Phalanx]

I don't place too much credibility in too many diets.
It's more about knowing what to eat, portion control, and excersizing after eating things you KNOW are going to put weight on you.
Increase seafood/meat ratio.
Don't cook the fuck out of vegetables.
Stay away from saturated fats...chips are evil...
Save money - Less takeout, more "Real" shopping.
Eat lots of ginger, fruits, and salad items - which don't count if smothered in oily dressing or mayo.
Remove skin from chicken.
Investigate various wholemeal/wholegrain breads
\Use cholesterol lowering spreads, instead of butter.

...Above all...learn to cook...not assuming anyone here in particular doesn't, but when you learn a few things, you learn lower fat/healthier equivalents, and how to make an otherwise average meal, quite good, "healthy" or otherwise.

Another thing...those things you really want? Those junky disgusting calorie pumped, fat saturated, sugar filled things you crave...take time to eat them, once a week, make yourself want them even more. Use it.

Fuck your set diets, work within your own perameters, if you really want to lose whatever weight you need to, then you won't REALLY have the problems doing so...it's only when you're not really driven about it that you fuck up.

Above all - Drop soda, diet or otherwise, immediately.

[AmericanManiac]

I don't exercise, and I eat what I want all the time. I do however drink about 6 green tea's a day, I think that is what keeps me "skinny":D

[Phalanx]

Green tea IS meant to be pretty good for you.
Cleans the blood, good for the BP and liver function...lots've anti-oxidants.
It's the same thing as black tea, just picked earlier and more dried, than cooked. I try to regularly drink green/jasmine (I think the jasmine makes it taste a little better) tea, in fact, there's points where I'll completely substitute all hot drinks with it.

However...sounds more like you've just got a fast metabolism...

[stubbornforgey]

I hate diets!!!

Em not a big eater anyway..in fact em very sparratic with my eating habits
and this is why (i am told)..I am gaining weight.. :D
oh and the odd pizza..3 days a week..with my coke..along with my meat pie and snickers is also contributing to m dilemma.
'whispers..and my love of laziness' :o

[meetthecreeper]

Stop drinking soda. Too much sugar and sodium. I used to drink way too much soda, like a 2 litre a day. Drink ice cold water, alot of it.

I lost 30 pounds by doing this. Of course I have peaked at my weight loss and cant seem to lose anymore weight than I already have. I do cardio and 100 crunches a day(THEY SUCK!!!!!)

I tried South Beach. Pretty simple and you eat alot but sooner or later the junk creeps its way back in.

[novadawn969]

Really simple diet, and I lost every inch of fat off me:

-no processed sugar
-no caffiene
-no carbanated drinks of anykind
-and try to avoind any deep fried foods


It really wasn't that bad.
I was hooked on some of this crap, and now that the weight is gone, I'm so used to not eating these things that when I do, I don't eat it often enough to gain anything.
Loosing almost 30 pounds was worth it.
Believe it or not, that's a lot for me.

[The STE]

I never bothered with dieting

[Nikkif8]

I have been wanting to lose 20lbs or so and it is so hard. I never feel like working out and I am definately the type that needs to work out at least 3-4 times a week. I used to work out everyday for 5 years when I worked as a fitness trainer at a gym and now I slack. I eat healthy but I tend to eat late at night before bed which is bad and I think my portions are a little bigger than the should be, plus the beers the evil beer calories add up. Exercise and healthy food in healthy portions is the key.

[novakru]

This is from experience...
Get alot of bloodwork done first.
Check your thyroid, adrenal glands and lymphatic system.
Make sure you're not allergic to gluten or other foods (cow's milk,soy, etc.) as well.

I lost a pile of weight really fast after the baby (oh yeah, you KNOW I was loving life:) ) and then started gaining an astonishing amount of weight within weeks (bloated tick comes to mind:D ).
Turns out the changes my body went thru during pregnancy really screwed my system up.
I ended up with adrenal fatigue and I am gluten intolerant, even though I have never had any problems with bread products before.
The funny things babies do to our bodies:eek:

Oh course I had other symptoms but didn't notice till I got FAT:D

Also: I looked up a bunch of diets on-line and the best, most-healthy was the Macrobiotic diets.
I can't get on this until I stop breast-feeding but it will be something I will do because of the anti-aging factor alone!

[Nikkif8]

This is from experience...
Get alot of bloodwork done first.
Check your thyroid, adrenal glands and lymphatic system.
Make sure you're not allergic to gluten or other foods (cow's milk,soy, etc.) as well.

I lost a pile of weight really fast after the baby (oh yeah, you KNOW I was loving life:) ) and then started gaining an astonishing amount of weight within weeks (bloated tick comes to mind:D ).
Turns out the changes my body went thru during pregnancy really screwed my system up.
I ended up with adrenal fatigue and I am gluten intolerant, even though I have never had any problems with bread products before.
The funny things babies do to our bodies:eek:

Oh course I had other symptoms but didn't notice till I got FAT:D

Also: I looked up a bunch of diets on-line and the best, most-healthy was the Macrobiotic diets.
I can't get on this until I stop breast-feeding but it will be something I will do because of the anti-aging factor alone!


Macrobiotics is great. My sister-in law does this and I have taken a lot of recipes from her. It is not hard and it makes a lot of sense.

[AmericanManiac]

Try this, my mother lost about 5-10lbs just by switching her daily beverages. Drink nothing but water. I normally drink nothing but green tea with citrus(sp), salad, and grilled/baked chicken. Once a week I have steak to reward myself.

[Shadow]

I am happier after changing my diet. I have cut out fast foods, snacks and fizzy drinks (well I have the odd diet one but the aspartame is evil) and have learned to cook proper meals. I have lost weight and am almost half way to my target weight :D Its difficult sometimes when you have to always check your food and you cant eat out with friends. It has been worth it in the long run I feel better and I hope to increase my fitness in order to climb the beautiful mountains that look in through my window, without having a heart attack lol.

[Posher778]

I've never had any problems at all. You honestly don't have to change your eating habit significantly, just exercise on a routine basis. I just do marching band, which is extreme cardio (way more than most people believe, look it up. It's more pressure than football/soccer/etc)

[stubbornforgey]

Healthy stuff make me sick.
If i want healthy i would join a healthy spa..

[Dante'sInferno]

Yeah...No shit...I've gotta kitchen FILLED with GOOOOD stuff...And I can't touch it...

I'm huuunngggrryyyy :mad:



I just gotta keep telling myself..."It'll all be worth it..."
Eat chicken....lots of chicken.

[Marroe]

Stop drinking soda. Too much sugar and sodium. I used to drink way too much soda, like a 2 litre a day. Drink ice cold water, alot of it.

I lost 30 pounds by doing this. Of course I have peaked at my weight loss and cant seem to lose anymore weight than I already have. I do cardio and 100 crunches a day(THEY SUCK!!!!!)

I tried South Beach. Pretty simple and you eat alot but sooner or later the junk creeps its way back in.

FYI...Men lose weight so much easier than women:mad:
But yeah, that's a great start. I agree, diets SUCK. I have been REALLY sticking to one for a couple of months now because I don't want to look like a cow wearing a bridesmaid dress in my bestfriends wedding in a few months, then I have my own to worry about next June. So yeah, I have been pretty good, but it's so hard sometimes! I have also been doing personal training which is exausting, but I know it will pay off.
My best advice to you....make sure you have a set "cheat night" once a week and stick to ONLY that night. It will keep you sane;) I am currently looking forward to Pizza, buffalo wings, and beer for Saturday night:D

[Elvis_Christ]

....then I have my own to worry about next June.

You know I'm coming over to stop this right? ;)

[stubbornforgey]

FYI...Men lose weight so much easier than women:mad:
But yeah, that's a great start. I agree, diets SUCK. I have been REALLY sticking to one for a couple of months now because I don't want to look like a cow wearing a bridesmaid dress in my bestfriends wedding in a few months, then I have my own to worry about next June. So yeah, I have been pretty good, but it's so hard sometimes! I have also been doing personal training which is exausting, but I know it will pay off.
My best advice to you....make sure you have a set "cheat night" once a week and stick to ONLY that night. It will keep you sane;) I am currently looking forward to Pizza, buffalo wings, and beer for Saturday night:D


dont that make you sick??????????
Men losing weight so damn fast..
Mind you ..we females get to carry thier access weight due to all the worry they cause us.
'well thats my theory anyways'

[AmericanManiac]

dont that make you sick??????????
Men losing weight so damn fast..
Mind you ..we females get to carry thier access weight due to all the worry they cause us.
'well thats my theory anyways'

and us guys have to live with the brain damages you females cause :D

[meetthecreeper]

FYI...Men lose weight so much easier than women:mad:
But yeah, that's a great start. I agree, diets SUCK. I have been REALLY sticking to one for a couple of months now because I don't want to look like a cow wearing a bridesmaid dress in my bestfriends wedding in a few months, then I have my own to worry about next June. So yeah, I have been pretty good, but it's so hard sometimes! I have also been doing personal training which is exausting, but I know it will pay off.
My best advice to you....make sure you have a set "cheat night" once a week and stick to ONLY that night. It will keep you sane;) I am currently looking forward to Pizza, buffalo wings, and beer for Saturday night:D


Thats true men lose weight easier. We also die earlier, thanks to our women. LOL

CHeat night is a good thing. Sometimes it turns into cheat week though.

[novakru]

Married men live LONGER.

[Disease]

I just eat what ever I can find realy....

[meetthecreeper]

Married men live LONGER.


I have been married for nearly 10 years. I dont know if I want to live much longer :p

I want to stay alive long enough to be a burden to my children. :D

[Marroe]

Thats true men lose weight easier. We also die earlier, thanks to our women. LOL

CHeat night is a good thing. Sometimes it turns into cheat week though.

I know! that's what I meant by me actually sticking to it. I was having Friday night cheats that went all the way til Wednesday....not so smart:o It's hard when you have no disipline what so ever.


You know I'm coming over to stop this right? Too late, a lot of money is already spent! Haha...I may not be able to commit to much, and we may "break up" once a week, but when there's money involved it's a WHOLE nuther situation:p ;)


Hi, btw.

[DraculaInDallas]

Stop drinking soda. Too much sugar and sodium. I used to drink way too much soda, like a 2 litre a day. Drink ice cold water, alot of it.

Exactly.....I haven't had a coke since New Years eve and I've lost 54 lbs. Of course I am back in the gym 5 days a week and cut out MOST of the crap I use to eat. :)

[DraculaInDallas]

If you deny yourself things, you'll just end up giving in to your craving at some point , let me know what time I can swing by ;):p


Sweet Cheeks you can swing by my kitchen anytime!!!! I'll feed ya :p ;) :D

[DraculaInDallas]

I don't want to look like a cow wearing a bridesmaid dress in my bestfriends wedding in a few months, then I have my own to worry about next June. My best advice to you....make sure you have a set "cheat night" once a week and stick to ONLY that night. It will keep you sane;)

WHOA!!!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sugar Butt, what is this June wedding stuff ??
I have obviously been away far too long. We definitely need to catch up. You are right about the cheat night, I really watch what I eat/drink monday thru friday and eat normally sat and sun. MARRIED IN JUNE!!!!!!!!!!???????????:confused: :p ;) :D

[jenna26]

Exactly.....I haven't had a coke since New Years eve and I've lost 54 lbs. Of course I am back in the gym 5 days a week and cut out MOST of the crap I use to eat. :)

I refuse to give up coke completely dammit......:p I have cut way back, but that is my vice of choice apparently.....I simply can't stand the thought of no more coke.....:(

[DraculaInDallas]

I refuse to give up coke completely dammit......:p I have cut way back, but that is my vice of choice apparently.....I simply can't stand the thought of no more coke.....:(

Hey there Doll Face, long time no hear from you.....I know, I've had a coke for breakfast for the last 35 years and probably drank at least 2 liters a day. It is the thing I miss most since I started this diet new years eve :(

[jenna26]

Hey there Doll Face, long time no hear from you.....I know, I've had a coke for breakfast for the last 35 years and probably drank at least 2 liters a day. It is the thing I miss most since I started this diet new years eve :(

I thought I was the only one that had a coke first thing in the morning....:p I have been drinking green tea now in the mornings, on the recommendation of a friend. Can't say I am lovin' it though......:rolleyes:.....I've cut back to about a can a day....if I am bad 2.....if I'm good sometimes I can avoid it altogether for a day. ;)

[Shadow]

I don't drink many fizzy drinks, never really have, so when I have a diet one now its like a treat. I don't like the word cheat so I will use treat hehe, I have a treat night just to keep me happy. You appreciate a slice of pizza and a pint of cider (drools) more when you don't get to have it all the time.

[novakru]

I am totally slacking on eating right lately but I did notice when I was eating really healthy and then ate something at a fats food place-I got sick.

Last year we ate out alot for about 3 weeks and I actually started to CRAVE Burger King burgers.

You can get addicted and un-addicted to crap food.Just remember that.:)

[mordrid]

Diets do not work, period. Once you lose the weight, if you dont exercise and keep eating healthy, you gain every bit back. Changing how you eat and exercise is the only way to lose and keep the weight off.

[Shadow]

Diets do not work, period. Once you lose the weight, if you dont exercise and keep eating healthy, you gain every bit back. Changing how you eat and exercise is the only way to lose and keep the weight off.

I agree. I have changed my diet and am gradually increasing my exercise in order to lose weight and keep it off and it is working. It is a whole lifestyle change its not just about giving up fast food for a month to lose weight. Dieting does not work changing your diet and lifestyle does.

[stubbornforgey]

I have never dieted..
em in this frame of mind ..food is an energy source
and me being a very very lazy female..
i need heaps of energy. :D

speaking of which..'tip toes down to the kitchen n raids the fridge'

[novakru]

Breakfast:
Weight Control Oatmeal-160 calories

Lunch:
Minestone Soup-100 calories
3 Veggie Bites-180 calories
Coffee with Southern Butter Pecan creamer-130 calories

Snack:
6 chocolate chip cookies and
Half a bag of popcorn-20,000 gazillion calories

I'm not eating Dinner tonight:mad:


I have no idea why I am not losing weight:D

I think I am going to seriously try to get this belly off me-I have a goal of 10 pounds, 12 would be ideal but I'll settle cause I have to be in a bathing suit in like a week or so:eek:

[Phalanx]

Diets do not work, period. Once you lose the weight, if you dont exercise and keep eating healthy, you gain every bit back. Changing how you eat and exercise is the only way to lose and keep the weight off.

I agree with you to a point here, where you say that if you don't keep eating healthy and keep the excersize going, you'll gain the weight back...which is the same as saying that if you don't do it in the first place, the weight will stay, yes?
The thing is, diets DO work. Follow me here...a diet is a term that gets thrown around and associated with use for weight loss and the "fix", something considered to be a temporary thing by many...well yeah, there it is, it will only be effective for as long as you make it so.
A diet, is in fact just words for what you're eating. Everyone has a diet, whether intentional or not. Essentially all you do whilst consciously "going on a diet" is making alterations to your eating habits.
So if you're thinking long term, it's probably best to organise an ongoing diet of things you can live with. The "cheat night/day" thing is a valid idea for those that have difficulty absolutely being without those not so healthy things they really want...I think left as the one night/day is wise, and worth the willpower.
The whole healthy food thing...
It's not all that bad. You can alter your diet to include some pretty damn delicious food. Not everything has to be "salad with no dressing" kinda deal...if you pick up a few things about food prep, herbs and spices...etc...then you're largely set.
Wholegrain bread is something everyone should get into...the seafood thing works...there's theories out there about eating no cooked foods at night (not sure if this one's valid...), excersizing after dinner is probably the best time, burn off the heavy stuff, if you get hungry after that's when you go with the salad/fruit....you don't have to go the "low fat" option with everything, just eat less of the items that are high in fat, remove fat from meats, skin from chicken, control portions so that they'll fit in the palm of your hand, eat some steamed vegetables (which you can prepare in SO many different ways, just never OVERsteam, they should still be a little crisp and vibrant in colour ,else you've killed the nutrients) as the rest of your meal...throw on a little olive oil on top of your food...and again, if anyone can incorporate fresh ginger into their meals, I'd suggest that too. But yeah...the whole diet thing will ONLY work for you if you put in the legwork, as in, persistance, and getting out there to learn about what foods it is that you like, and how to prepare them in a way that'll taste every bit as good as the meal you'd be fucking your body over with.
The main theme of a diet that works IMO? Effort...and it's hard when you've got a routine, to change it...but I find that once you actually get INTO an alternative routine, give it a week and after that point it just gets easier.

A "temporary/gimmick" diet might serve you well in the short term, but keeping weight off AFTER that time will hardly work if you gained weight without a diet in the first place.

[crabapple]

Work it, Nova! You can do it. That's just baby gravy you're dealing with. it'll melt off ya.

[stubbornforgey]

I heard that 'not eating' or keeping to a strict regime is one of the fastest way of gaining weight..
apparently..the fat kicks in to supplement the lost source of food and settles.
Mind you..this is coming from someone who wouldn't know her left foot from her right' :rolleyes:

[novakru]

Work it, Nova! You can do it. That's just baby gravy you're dealing with. it'll melt off ya.


baby gravy-:D

[stubbornforgey]

Work it, Nova! You can do it. That's just baby gravy you're dealing with. it'll melt off ya.



:rolleyes:

typical male remark..
baby gravy ..'giggles'

[orangestar]

For the past two years, I have been toally addicted to fast food and diet soda. I work at an italian restaurant and I would eat there every single night, after eating McDonald's/Burger King/Taco Bell/Wendy's for lunch. Also, I never, ever exercised. I gained probably 20 pounds, and now I'm officially trying to take it off. I've lost like 3 pounds just from cutting back on fast food (I can't completely avoid it. Its SO convenient with two jobs, school, and a boyfriend who lives 45 minutes away...I'm ALWAYS in my car!) and walking the dog a few times a week.
I guess since my habits were so horrible, even little changes made a big difference. I can't imagine restricting my food intake as much as some people do. Who doesn't love to eat?

[crabapple]

:rolleyes:

typical male remark..
baby gravy ..'giggles'


I think you mean a typical crabapple remark!

[Nikkif8]

I am totally slacking on eating right lately but I did notice when I was eating really healthy and then ate something at a fats food place-I got sick.

Last year we ate out alot for about 3 weeks and I actually started to CRAVE Burger King burgers.

You can get addicted and un-addicted to crap food.Just remember that.:)


Very very true especially with greasy foods, the more you eat them the more you crave them. My problem is portion sizes:rolleyes:

[novakru]

^^^^^^^^^

I saw some really gross pictures of autopsied stomachs.
One was from an obese person, one regular sized.
It was 3x bigger than the reg. one and mottled and kinda yellowish orange-I'll see if I can find it on the web....If that's not motivation....:eek: :D