Losing weight

[yulyrnc]

Anyone knows of a very good diet to lose weight? I want to lose at least 30 lbs this new year and can't find a good diet to start with? anybody with good ideas for me? thank youuu!!

[Valerie1979]

I am a Registered Dietitian.... please e-mail me and I can help you valeriedietitian@yahoo.com
The most important thing is to change your choices, portion control and drink plenty of non-calorie beverages as well as work in exercise.
Eating too little can be a problem as well. 

I recommend the first step is to start a food journey -- write down everything you eat/drink.

[florezitta10]

I am a Registered Dietitian.... please e-mail me and I can help you valeriedietitian@yahoo.com
The most important thing is to change your choices, portion control and drink plenty of non-calorie beverages as well as work in exercise.
Eating too little can be a problem as well. 

I recommend the first step is to start a food journey -- write down everything you eat/drink.

Hello, I have ehard that it is a good idea to do a cleanse before starting a "diet" or as a jump start? What do you think about this and if it is a true statement what is the best way to go about it. thanks.

[bschumacher]

Only one thing works: Don't eat sugary or fatty foods, and exercise at least 20 minutes a day. Now, if I could just get off my lazy butt and throw out the rest of the Christmas candy, maybe I could lose that 15 pounds.....

[Azanne07]

www.mypyramidtracker.gov is a great way to find out how many calories you need to maintain your weight and then you can figure out how many calories you want to consume in a day. the site will also count your calories for you as long as you tell it what you ate. Another great feature is placing your exercise in the site and it will tell you how many calories you burned. i lost 80 pounds using this site and adding exercise.

[Valerie1979]

I am a Registered Dietitian.... please e-mail me and I can help you valeriedietitian@yahoo.com
The most important thing is to change your choices, portion control and drink plenty of non-calorie beverages as well as work in exercise.
Eating too little can be a problem as well. 

I recommend the first step is to start a food journey -- write down everything you eat/drink.

Hello, I have ehard that it is a good idea to do a cleanse before starting a "diet" or as a jump start? What do you think about this and if it is a true statement what is the best way to go about it. thanks.

not necessary -- generally by making a shift in your diet and adding more healthy foods (fruits/vegetables) to add fiber you would naturally 'cleanse'

[sands01]

I am definitely going to that website. If I can keep myself going there and entering my info, it should help me lose the weight i need to. I have lost about 8 lbs since I changed one of my meds so i feel like I have a chance now! Good luck to everyone with their weight loss!

[florezitta10]

I am definitely going to that website. If I can keep myself going there and entering my info, it should help me lose the weight i need to. I have lost about 8 lbs since I changed one of my meds so i feel like I have a chance now! Good luck to everyone with their weight loss!

I suppose you are talking about Livestrong.com It is a great place you can keep track of everything I love to go to the graph where you put ur weight in cuz i can see how the line is going down it gives me hope. good Luck hope you can stick to your goals.

[joey2011]

My doctor always told me to avoid starches
like potatoes and breads and exercise on
tredmills.

[florezitta10]

My doctor always told me to avoid starches
like potatoes and breads and exercise on
tredmills.

I know what you mean but you know how hard it is to find food that does not contain starch lol

[mlbevins]

I am doing Weight Watchers.  The last time that I did it I lost more inches that I did pounds, which was fine with me.  I seem to do very well with this diet.  I can't stand the though of not being able to eat anything that I want.  The Weight Watchers teaches me portion control.

[Valerie1979]

My doctor always told me to avoid starches
like potatoes and breads and exercise on
tredmills.

Most of us overeat - plain and simple.  "Starch" is not the enemy - our portions are the enemy.  "Carbs" also associated with starch is the main fuel source for the body.  So while it's important not to overdo it, it is best to choose whole wheat varieties and natural sugars (fruit, milk, etc) rather than to avoid all starch/carbs.

[dmecham56]

The best way I have found to loose weight is to eat less and exercise more. I try to eat healthier. Cut out the sweets and replace it with healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. My favorite way to exercise is to go for long walks. I not only get to enjoy nature but it gives me a chance to think and clear my mind.

[vlsm23]

I'm in the same boat, I want to lose at least 20 lbs, and I plan on upping my cardio this year.  I also need to cut back on unhealthy foods too.

[mommagoes]

Anyone knows of a very good diet to lose weight? I want to lose at least 30 lbs this new year and can't find a good diet to start with? anybody with good ideas for me? thank youuu!!

 

i suggest you read the book "curves" by gary heavin. it contains a lot of useful information on eating and some very easy but effective exercise routines you can do at your own home.

if you dont read the book, at least heed this advice: in the book he says all diets will eventually fail because your body will always adjust to the reduced amount of calories you give it. so instead of dieting you must make lifestyle changes.

good luck!