10 Unconventional Diet Tips: How to lose 50 pounds in three months

C.C. Chapman says on January 24th, 2007 at 9:36 am

As someone headed down this path right now these tips were great and match my personal mentality quite well.

Thank you for posting them!

Matt says on January 24th, 2007 at 10:21 am

First of all, congratulations!
Now, I hate to be “that guy”, but 0.2 is two-tenths. Two-hundrendths would be 0.02.

Tom Jacobs says on January 24th, 2007 at 11:13 am

Congratulations! Very awesome.

I heartily agree with your ideas although I could practice the water bit much better.

I have also lost wait and kept it off and found that substitutions like your diet soda example have been key. Here is a list:

Hot tea with artificial sweetener as well as diet soda

La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb/Low Fat Tortillas for bread (only 50 cal w/8 g fiber)

Caesar salads (I like Cardini’s light) with canned salmon (wild – no farmed), canned chicken, or even canned turkey have become lunch staples for me instead of sandwiches

the biggest challenge has been to stop eating candy, cookies, and ice cream. here is what I substitute there:

Slim Fast Optima Milk Chocolate or Chocolate Royale shakes (190 cal)

Dark Chocolate (at least 70% Cocoa) just as satisfying although not nearly as sweet but lower in calories.

Luna (yes I know their for women!) Chocolate Peppermint Stick Protein Bars (180 cal) or 1/2 of a Promax Energy Bar either Chocolate Mint or Double Fudge Brownie (1/2 bar is 140 cal)

Cutting out as much bread as possible was key for me.

Hope that helps!

Guy Sie says on January 24th, 2007 at 12:13 pm

I’ve been on a diet since last october. In 2005 I was treasurer of a students association, a full time job which often involved staying late and eating pizza at the office or drinking too much beer after a day’s work. I weighed 75kg for a 1.73m frame – not terribly bad BMI wise, but… A fat test I took rated me at 26% fat – which is considered dangerously obese, no matter how good your BMI is.

So I decided to lose it. Before I was a student I weighed just 60kg and I wanted to weigh that again. I gave myself 6 months to attain that, which ends March 1st. I’m now 61.5kg so I’m close, but the last stretch is always the hardest.

I based my diet on the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle ebook which is basically a Zone Diet variation, but with a lot of added information about how the body works and how nutrition works. I think this was the most important part for me personally: I now understand how proteins, carbs and fat work for my body. I understand what my metabolism does. This means that I can look at a nutrition label and understand if a product is good for me, which is often the exact reverse of what it says on the package (take a look at the label for almost anything that says “0% fat!” and check out the amount of sugar in it). I really recommend the ebook!

Some practical tips: I have a SIGG aluminum waterbottle, like those used by hikers, which I carry in my bag all the time. It’s a 0.6l bottle and I want to drink 3l a day, so I know I have to finish the bottle 5 times daily. This works with any easy container you can carry around, I just prefer the SIGG since it doesn’t leak over my laptop.

Every time you open the fridge door, ask yourself one question: Why am I doing this? If it’s because you’re hungry, my-body-needs-sustenance hungry, go ahead and eat. No problem. But if it’s because you’re just bored, want something to do, feel the need to snack, close that door and walk away.

Also check out the Hacker’s Diet, not for it’s dieting advice which is basically sound yet far too simplistic for my tastes (it skips over all nutrition aspects and considers every calorie the same), but for it’s Excel sheets. It has some great sheets with macros that can calculate your weighted average trend line from your daily weigh-ins. Knowing your trend-line is a far better motivational tool than just the weigh-ins, which can fluctuate up and down by several kilos. This also gives you more information than the ‘red flag’ weight, since your trend line will be telling you you’re gaining weight long before you hit that dreaded flag – and the sooner you fix it, the better.

Brooke says on January 24th, 2007 at 1:16 pm

If you’d rather not deal with Excel, http://www.physicsdiet.com is a web-based version of the Hacker’s Diet charts.

tina seamonster says on January 24th, 2007 at 1:41 pm

hihi

this is all great advice. i lost 70 pounds, but it took me 14months and then i got pregnant with twins and gained it all back! anyway, i am on my way down again and this article really really helped me to know that what i am doing will work. i totally agree with you on this.

Zeljko Dakic says on January 24th, 2007 at 4:34 pm

Hi,

great tips. I had to write a comment as I saw a lot of things I did few months ago.
I never had a weight problem and I didn’t really have serious problem also, just a tendency to keep gaining weight since we moved to US. Anyway, I decided to attack it straight forward and set a goal of loosing 15 pounds in three months.
I did not eat more then one meal a day, most of the days I would just take plain cookies 2 every 2 hours. I drank water of course, but then I do that anyway.
I also rested over weekends from my diet, went to parties and barbecues.
I think most important thing was having a digital scale, I would do measurements through the day and see how weight oscillate.
I got to the goal very quickly, in 5 weeks and it wasn’t that hard. I think this is probably one of better ways to lose excess weight as it is not painful. Of course in the beginning it goes fast, then it slows to a crawl.

Oh one thing. That diet sodas, come on people that is sad. Just don’t drink any soda. It is like smoking light cigarettes.

Best,

Zeljko Dakic

David Nesting says on January 24th, 2007 at 5:14 pm

Some thoughts:

1. Be careful interpreting your weight from day to day. A change of 0.8 pounds could easily be food you ate (or just passed). If your body works on a good cycle from one day to the next, be sure to weigh yourself at the same point in that cycle. Clothes weigh a lot too.

2. An easy way to keep yourself drinking water is to have some of it at your desk all day. Our public water doesn’t taste that great, so I have some bottles of water that I keep stocked up on and I easily go through 1-2 liters or more a day at my desk just because it’s convenient. (If that doesn’t appeal to you because you don’t have a mini-fridge in your office, try drinking it room temperature. It’s really not that bad.)

3. The biggest problem I always had with finding time to exercise was setting unrealistic rules and then giving up when I inevitably broke them. Set realistic rules, like maybe only exercising 4 days a week instead of 5, but try for 5 anyway. If you are in a foul mood one day and skip a day, you’re not “off track” and you don’t get discouraged from going back the day after. Exercising that 1 extra day also makes you feel like you’re doing better than you expected, which is a nice bit of positive reinforcement.

3a. If exercising seems like a chore, find a way to turn it into a routine that you can ignore, just like walking to the bus or driving to work. If it becomes a regular part of your life, you’ll stop focusing on it as something “new” that you should give your attention to. Make a point to avoid looking at the clock. I accomplished this by giving myself a distraction. I found a TV show that was on for an hour at the same time every day, and made myself an avid watcher while I worked out. Once it becomes a routine, it’s easier to keep going.

4. Candy acts like an addiction. I used to have mini candy bars at/near my office, and I would eat them all the time. I’d frequently have desserts at restaurants. When I started trying to eat healthier, I made a point to cut these out of my diet. After a few months, I found that I didn’t crave sweets at all anymore, and it’s much easier to pass on desserts.

4a. One of the easiest ways to avoid eating bad food at home is to not buy it in the first place. Avoid shopping when you’re hungry and make your “is this a want or a need” decisions at the grocery store where you can only be tempted once, instead of your kitchen, where the temptation is always there. If you don’t own any Twinkies, it’s harder to binge on them. (But do give yourself some sort of snack food. Again, be realistic and don’t set yourself up to fail.)

Sorry for the length of my comment! Your tips are good. I just wanted to add a few things that helped me personally.

Laura says on January 24th, 2007 at 5:21 pm

Don’t eat anything after 7 pm in the evening. That way your stomach is not full of food when your metabolism slows down at night.

Join SparkPeople.com – it has TONS of tools, personalized meal plans and fitness plans, community boards, articles etc. It’s all free and has actually been fun to use for me, so I look forward to that aspect of dieting. It’s the sort of information I would expect to pay for from a company such as Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig.

Do your best to track your calories or, if you’re not that meticulous, keep a food journal where you write down everything you put in your mouth. EVERYTHING. Even if you keep the journal private, just writing it down on paper makes you face your food intake head on and it’s often a shock how much we underestimate our food consumption. It can be the wake-up call you need.

Even if you have one or two non-diet days per week, I think it should be noted not to go completely overboard on these days otherwise you will undo all your hard work. Maybe eat the foods you want that are off-limits while dieting, but still keep your portions under control.

Travis Ulrich says on January 24th, 2007 at 11:25 pm

A good tip for those who don’t like to drink water: Put one Starburst in your mouth, bite down. That sweetness will have you guzzling 500 mL to 1L of water easy!

Jeremy says on January 24th, 2007 at 11:30 pm

These are great tips! I have been doing some of the above and have lost 20 pounds in three months so far. In regards to sharing your diet — it can be really helpful to track your calories when you are getting started online.

Lots of places charge for this, but you can do it for free at The Daily Plate ( http://www.thedailyplate.com/ ). It can make a huge difference to see how the little things add up.

Jim Jones says on January 24th, 2007 at 11:37 pm

Check out RunFatBoy ( http://www.runfatboy.net ). It will simplify the process of creating a workout.

Dee says on January 25th, 2007 at 8:06 am

Thanks for the advice I will try this out sounds just perfect for me.
Nice to see success well done!
Dee
From South Africa

Nathania Johnson says on January 25th, 2007 at 10:47 am

When you’re eating out at a sit-down restaurant, ask for a box for your food when they first serve it. Immediately put 1/2 of the food into the box. Only eat what’s left on your plate.

Portion sizes in restaurants are ridiculous. This way you can maximize your money by getting two meals out of one and you can reduce your caloric intake when eating out.

Dalia says on January 25th, 2007 at 11:36 am

This is great!
I love your tips, the only thing I can add is BEWARE OF ASPARTAME! this is some serious poison so if you can manage without sodas – you’ll do even better because you’ll avoid the side effects such as losing eye-sight and brain power!

G says on January 25th, 2007 at 12:12 pm

I’ve noticed when I’m dieting and making rapid progress, some people will say that it’s just “water weight”. It could be true, but also discouraging for whatever reason. Weight is weight, and progress is progress. Don’t get discouraged by seemingly negative comments. Keep with it.

Tim Oppenheim says on January 25th, 2007 at 12:48 pm

I am on the same track and have lost 45 pounds in the last 4 months. Don’t forget snacks, A handful of nuts or carrot sticks keep you from feeling deprived all day. I was never a tea drinker, but it really helps too ( no sugar!)
Great article!

Erik says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:45 pm

Eat after 8 – put on weight. I try to always remember that. A nice tip to add might be to think about the times you eat. If you keep a normal eating schedule, you’re less likely to feel hungry at different times of the day. Its no different than keeping a normalized sleep schedule so you don’t feel tired.

No snacking at night when you’re watching Everybody’s Loves Raymond.
- Erik

Jesse says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:47 pm

Here’s one that can be very easy or difficult depending on how addicted you are. Stop drinking soda, stop eating fast food.

If either one of these things are a significant part of your diet, stop now and you will in fact lose weight.

Filter says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

I don’t post “great job!” on blogs but this was written very well. I follow the same outline (have for years), you are right on the money.

Tim says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

That’s funny; I independently did basically this same plan (just not weight watchers) and it worked wonders for me… the problem I had was not setting my “red flag weight”. I got a better job, made more money, and ate out too much… essentially, I lost all discipline. I’m working back to it, and have already lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks.

David Wheeler says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

This is almost exactly the same strategy I used to lose 60 pounds from July 05 -> Nov 05. Digital scale, daily weigh ins where the goal was simply to never gain weight. The only difference between the strategy you you used and mine was that I didn’t stop on weekends.

Thank you for posting this.

Bill Nadraszky says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:54 pm

Thanks for the cool tips. The one part I would like to see though is how you broke down the fats-carbs-protein ratio and what you did about servings per day as well as serving sizes

Brandon says on January 25th, 2007 at 1:54 pm

I’m currently in the process of losing 50 pounds in 3 months as well. Actually, I’m shooting for 70 in 4. I’ve lost 20 pounds within the first 3 weeks alone. I drink a lot of water and I drink whey protein for lunch. Currently I’m doing two weeks of only raw veggies and fruits. It’s tough but I’m determined. I really suggest Traineo.com as a tracking tool for weight loss, it’s helped A LOT!

Jay says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:18 pm

*not sure is someone mentioned this but

Diet soda is not all that good for you because it does contain aspertame (http://www.dorway.com/badnews.html) and that is known to have some deadly effects.

On a bright side though, I am glad I stumbled upon your article, some great ideas here, keep up the good work!

Amar says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:26 pm

These are exactly the type of tips I give to others. I did not cut anything from my diet, I just made changes, like less soda, more fruits when hungry, but if I really feel like a cookie, I’ll have one. You have to make changes that will last a lifetime, not something you will only do for a month.

hb says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:33 pm

Intuitive eating is much more effective than dieting…

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Simon says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:39 pm

Great tips that I have been doing for a number of years, and I let my weight oscillate between 180 and 190. Never again will I wear fat pants!

I eat pretty much what I want (chocolate, pizza) but 5 days out of 7 I eat healthy with the Rule of The Plate (Mercedes logo rule):
* Look at your plate, you should have the following proportions:
1/3 fibers (veggies, fruit, grain),
1/3 protein (lentils, fish, poultry, meat; alternate every day!),
1/3 carbs.

If you can see your food like this, you have a healthy, balanced plate. No more huge spaghetti extravaganza, need to put some meat and some veggies in there!
* Feel the need for a soda instead of drinking plain water? Get a soda club machine, and fizz your own water.
* Never eat 4 hours before going to bed (someone mentionned 7pm).
* Feel hungry for a snack? Drink a big glass of COLD water. Still feel hungry for a snack? Go for it.

Follow these simple rules, it works for a lifetime!

Gavin the Photographer says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:39 pm

In answer to the water, the body can’t distinguish between thirst or hunger. By drinking water you eliminate the times you eat when really your body only wanted something to drink.

Jeff says on January 25th, 2007 at 2:48 pm

I lost 25 pounds in about 8 months, and a huge motivating factor for me was to have my wife agree to “awards” for every pound lost, the further down, the better the rewards. By making it every pound, I was always within reach of the next goal. It forced me to focus one pound at a time.

Beer Geek says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:04 pm

An Imperial Pint glass holds 20oz.

Dan says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:15 pm

First, congratulations. I lost about 30 lbs over the course of several months. It was tough, I’ve been heavy for what seems like my entire adult life. I’ve put a few pounds back on and want to finally close the deal once and for all. Your tips are inspiring – it’s good to see someone who’s realistic for a change.

ogre says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:20 pm

I had a similar rapid loss of weight. I had many more little goals. Those included ones described. I avoided meat and sweets. I tried to eat no more than 1000-1500 calories per day. I drank tea/water until it didn’t help killing hunger, only then I ate. NEVER ate until feeling full! I drank a good gulp of tea/water (whatever that has no calories) after every bite of food. Had breakfast as late as possible. Had last meal as early as possible. Got used going to bed a little hungry. Tried to eat more vegetables and fruit instead of cheese, bread, etc.. Did push-ups and sit-ups every morning and evening and sometimes during the day. Eventually I got so used to those exercises that felt bad if I sometimes didn’t to them in the morning. And I ate ‘bad’ food only on weekends, too. I went from 117 kilos to 74 (lowest registered). The sad thing is, I could not handle it after some time. Now I am gaining weight back. And it is damn hard to start loosing weight again. I fail every day or two. Gonna try gym this time :)

1warning says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:30 pm

One word of warning on artificial sweeteners. Aspartame can cause migraines ranging from persistent aura through full headbanging, in the dark, puking your guts out pain. Sucralose can cause significant intestinal distress ranging from excessive flatulence through brown underwear.

Healthwise, you are far better off staying away from artificial sweeteners because of their mental and physical side effects. Stick to water and herbal tea to keep your body happy.

Escavar says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:33 pm

If you can take it, cut back the meat+processed food. I do the flesh once a week and have dropped alot of the fat I had from when I was eating lots of cow/pig/chicken. Also, check the milk intake. And of course lots of water,till the piss runs clear.

Scarlett says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:33 pm

After my first two years of college, eating poorly led me to gain 30 pounds or so. I carried it well, i.e., no one actually noticed it when I was clothed, but I could definitely see it when I was nude.

So I decided to go on a diet, and in three months, I lost that 30 pounds. I gave up all dairy, meat (except fish), and many carbs. I kept my blood sugar up by eating very small amounts of candy.

For me, the thing that bothered me wasn’t being hungry – it was the light-headedness and nausea that came with it.

George says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:45 pm

I’ve found that nothing after 7pm and no carbs doesnt work too well. It’s all about strategy. If you want to eat something after 7pm, have some protein, which actually revs up your metabolism. As far as bread goes. I don’t eat any white and all whole wheat is eaten before dinner. And if you’re craving sweets, just have them immediately after you workout. At this time, its actually important to spike your blood sugar to get nutrient rich blood to flood the muscles. Just make sure not to overdue it and to also include high quality protein. I.E. have a chicken salad or post workout shake and allow yourself a bit of chocolate for dessert; the key being moderation. Also weekends off is the greatest idea ever. This is what allows me to maintain such a strict regiment throughout the week and also provides me with an opportunity to increase glycogen stores in order to have some kick-ass workouts throughout the week.

Phatty says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:51 pm

One other thing, SLOW DOWN when you eat. I’ve found that helps me feel full quicker. One of my problems is the portions I tend to eat are ginormous. Eating slower helps me control my portions…

Andrew says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:58 pm

It’s also important to weigh yourself at the same time everyday. Coming home after work (and after you’ve downed 32 oz of water) to find that you’ve gained or kept the same weight can be discouraging. From my experience, the best time to weigh in is first thing in the morning.

Mike says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:59 pm

Simply put, congratulations and here’s to inspiring others (myself included!).

Sandman says on January 25th, 2007 at 3:59 pm

Congratulations! I myself am about 34 lbs down since I started dieting back in august. I slipped up in the holidays and need to get back on track, this post has motivated me to do so.

I find that I am already doing a lot of the tips that you suggested as well. Best of luck continuing in keeping it off.

Chris says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:02 pm

Congrats! I think you are right on the money with your methods for weight loss. 1.) Obviously it worked for you 2.) I’ve been using my own variation of it and it has been working well for me. Although, I had much farther to got. I’ve lost about 70 pounds and I have roughly 60 more to go.

I totally agree on weighing yourself every day. For me, it helps me keep focused on losing. I also made a deal with myself that I wasn’t going to “freak out” if I have set back. Set backs will happen, but its no big deal. Once I recognize the setback I can always get myself back on track.

I have also taken the perspective that there is no food that I “can’t have”. I allow myself to indulge from time to time. Although, I’m intrigued by your “weekend celebration” idea. I will have to give that some thought.

Cheers!
Chris

BobH says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:04 pm

Ignore all the artificial-sweetener fear-mongers. They have little scientific data to back them up. If you get migraines, etc., of course you should cut back (although it could be the caffeine at work).

I’m not suggesting you drink 8 cans a day. But compared to non-diet soda, diet is a great alternative with minimal risks.

Austin says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:11 pm

Great post! I did exactly what you did a while back except a totally gained my weight back because I had been not eating anything I wanted and decided it wasn’t worth it. This post really has motivated me to try again and use your methods. The best suggestion you have it telling everyone you know. That really will help in motivation! I’ll let you know when I’ve lost my 50lbs!

Dude says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:12 pm

Great tips man! The google patents search its pretty clever

SportingWood says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:23 pm

Wow. This is the FIRST time I’ve encountered ANYONE else that loses weight exactly like I do. Right down to the .2 increment scale, weighing every day, not giving up anything that I like and even quickly getting used to diet soda. If you hadn’t mentioned that you drink beer, I’d swear I wrote this… seriously… it’s that accurate to my own regimen.

As of this morning 16.2 pounds shed since the first of the year and I just finished off a heaping bowl of chocolate Lucky Charms. How’s that for diet food?

To hell with all of the diet plans out there. It’s 100% about calories… burn more than you eat. Very simple math. The wider that gap is, the more weight you lose. There are other reasons to change how you eat, but if you’re strictly speaking of weight loss, you could eat McDonald’s cheeseburgers and fries and lose weight, as long as you burned more than you consumed.

The biggest difference for me was in cutting out regular soda. I happened to want to break the caffeine addiction as well, so I don’t drink any soda now. Took about 2 days of having a stiff, but tolerable headache and I was through it. Pick a rainy weekend, buy some OTC drugs and get out of that caffeine rut. I must admit, I can wake up and function a LOT easier in the morning now. The snooze bar rarely sees action, and I used to wear that thing out!

got80s says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:42 pm

Way to go man, weight watchers is a great program it’s been 6 years and I’m still holding it off.

You can easily create the daily food logs using the formula and every now and then I go back to the program by using the spreadsheet I uploaded to zohosheets.com. That way my point calculator & log is wherever I am connected to the net.

Also, aside from it being a horribly designed website, Dottie’s Weight Loss Zone is a great resource for free point information for restaurants http://www.dwlz.com.

Lindsay says on January 25th, 2007 at 4:56 pm

Great tips! Thanks for sharing. I will have to try some of these. Congrats on the weight loss.

As far as dieting goes, I think one thing that works for me is. If you want a cookie…eat a damn cookie. If you constantly deny yourself what you want or crave, eventually your body is going to give in x’s 100 and instead of having 1 cookie you are going to eat a whole bag.

Hasan Bazerbashi says on January 25th, 2007 at 5:00 pm

Congratulations man ;)

And I agree with you about the Digital Scale, it does motivate you.

I feel I did all the tips (Oh man the Diet soda…Weekends break:D!) you did, and I must say they helped so much to make me lose about 80 pounds over a year!
Maybe it took me a while, but I know myself, and I have a feeling that if you lose wieght quickly you will gain it again quickly. The habbits and the behavior that you have change, and that takes time.

Good luck for all… you can do it ;)

Mark says on January 25th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

I also did a lot of the things you mentioned when I went on my diet and they did help. About three years ago, I sacrificed 6 months and dropped roughly 60lbs.

Other things I recommended and/or did:
1.) Stay away from carbs. I gave up rice on the weekdays (I’m Asian..not easy). Instead of two slices of bread for a sandwich, I would use one slice (not folded…so it would seem like a lot).

2.) Spread your meal. For a few months of my diet, I used to eat protein/health bars as a substitute for breakfast/lunch (some ppl may not approve). Instead of eating the whole thing at once, I typically broke into three pieces or paced finishing it throughout the morning. Same thing for dinner…if I had soup or sandwich, I typically divided it and ate it at two separate times.

3.) Make it seem like exercise is something you have to do daily, like taking a shower, commuting to work, eating, pooping, etc. Treat it like that mandatory weekly staff meeting, that you can never miss. It should not feel like an optional activity or added chore, but more of a routine that you can’t live without.

4.) Distract yourself while you exercise, life goes a lot faster. Watch television, throw on that IPOD, talk to somebody on the phone, read a book…or even pace yourself behind the cute girl jogging. When you start thinking about the pain, or counting down the minutes left on the treadmill clock, time moves even slower and it starts feeling like a chore again.

5.) Make a competition of it, set goals, realistic deadlines and give yourself rewards. I find that I work harder when I’ve got some kind of competition, even if it’s against myself. For example, when running the track, if somebody else was on the track, I’d try to outpace that person or overlap him, or try my best to not let him pass me up. If I went to the gym with a buddy, I’d try to push more weight, run one extra lap, or do one extra set of sit-ups than him. If I was watching a show, I’d make it a goal to run at a quick pace until each commercial…etc.

6.) Like it says at the top, make substitutions. I also replaced soda with diet soda. I used nonfat milk instead of regular milk. I gave up ketchup and stuck to mustard (0 Calories). I went to fat free mayo, chips, and yogurt. After awhile, you can’t really tell the difference between a lot of the fat free, low fat and regular products. I walked to the gym or to the market instead of driving. If you eat a lot one day, make it up on the weekend.

7.) I sorta agree with the “Don’t give up your life” But how about…sometimes be fashionably late. There are those days or weeks where its every1s bday dinner/party or maybe its xmas time and you have all those parties you have to go to. You can avoid a lot of the food and still enjoy by coming in fashionably late. The meal is typically the first thing to take place anyway, so usually you don’t miss much.

8.) Keep yourself busy and away from the kitchen or snack drawer. I find that when you’re home and sitting around, you have more chances of heading into that kitchen or snacking. If I needed to study, I went to the library or studied with somebody. During my work breaks, I would take naps instead of eating. Talk to somebody while you eat, the waiter will take away your plate before you know it.

sewdough says on January 25th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

This is a great article! I am sent a few dieting newsletters and it gets old to read the same three bits of advice over and over. Ceasar salads ARE the best! I lost 50 pounds a few years ago. My MAIN source of weight loss was excercise. I worked out a lot, at least an hour a day – and lifted weights twice a week. In the beginning I was tired after 10 minutes on the treadmill, by three months I was running for 40 minutes easily. Putting lots of effort into working out, just makes you think twice about what you put into your mouth. I still ate almost anything I wanted, but not as often and SMALL portions. Like I said before, cesear salads with chicken or seafood, tuna sandwiches and toast with sliced tomato and cream cheese (drizzled with balsamic vinegar) became breakfast, lunch and dinner quite frequently. Good luck to all. It is SO WORTH IT to bust your butt to look and feel your best. Your life changes totally and you finally feel in full control of yourself.

Steve says on January 25th, 2007 at 6:38 pm

Eat breakfast, everyday. Even a granola bar or two. Starts your metabolism going early. Keep a few (3-4) more in your desk (1 an hour)at work to fight off the hungry feeling, while still keeping the metabolism going. And as said above, lots of water. Surprising how much it can fill you up.

Lots of small meals

Roo says on January 25th, 2007 at 7:18 pm

Wow this is a great great article. I am in fact going to use your tips in the diet I’m starting, as soon as I finish procrastinating :)

And congratulations, you look so healthy and active!

rob says on January 25th, 2007 at 7:22 pm

a hidden gem that goes along with ‘weigh yourself every day’ is EatWatch. you put your weight in every day, and it backcalculates how many calores per day you were either under or over your caloric requirements. also makes nice graphs.

http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/palm/

Unbeta says on January 25th, 2007 at 7:26 pm

The last comment about aspartame is completely untrue. You need to check out the facts and decide for yourself (http://www.aspartame.net/). Good post, by the way. Thanks for sharing your dieting secrets.

Ev says on January 25th, 2007 at 7:32 pm

Hi and well done,

I am following a low-carb diet (http://www.tonyferguson.com/) with great success. I am averaging 2-3kg (4.4-6.6lbs) per week. And I have done stuff all exercise too (some bad foot pain which is being addressed but not fixed yet being the main culprit).

My wife is also on the diet and is averaging 1-2 kg (2.2-4.4lbs) per week. (Sorry, generally men can lose weight easier than women. Plus I have a lot more to lose to start with…)

One of the main differences is that there are no days off (but it is not so painful). The idea of this diet is to put your body into a fat burning mode called ketosis. Having a day or two off would kick your body out of that mode and it takes two or three days to get back into it.

The high water intake is good. I have to drink 2 litres (4.2 pints) per day, no caffeine or alcohol. The water helps my kidneys flush out the fat, and the caffiene, etc helps retain fat, so out they go.

Some of the advantages of the diet I’ve found are:

- Two meals a day are taken care of for you with replacement meals, so you only have to think about one meal a day.

- You can have meat regularly.

- I’ve found that after the first couple of weeks with coming down off the coffee or sugar it has been not too much of a chore.

I like your red flag weight idea, and will adopt it once I’m at my goal.

I also like your understanding the fractions rational too, however you should take into account that a half hour gym work-out also includes driving to/from the gym, getting changed before and after, post work-out shower, etc, so is more like an hour.

Also, if you can’t afford or dislike the gym, the best exercise for fat loss is walking. It is not the best for body toning or such, but if you are concentrating on fat loss, walking is best. Cycling and/or swimming are other alternatives (although not as good as the walking because the cycle or water is supporting your weight instead of your legs). Basically getting your heart-rate up for 20-40 minutes a day is a good thing.

In addition to measuring your weight, you may also want to take a weekly measurement around your waist (belly-button level) and log that.

Doing you measurements at the same time of the day every time is a good thing I think. For me it is first think in the morning, post toilet, pre eating or drinking anything (I figure that is my lightest point in the day).

One thing no one has mentioned so far is that you should probably talk your planned dietary methods over with your doctor. There’s plenty of bad and conflicting advice about diets out there. Some things could impact your health in detrimental ways you don’t expect.

You also need to find what works for you as everyone is different.

lawks says on January 25th, 2007 at 8:07 pm

Does diet soda count towards the 8 glasses of water per day?

michelle says on January 25th, 2007 at 8:09 pm

Awesome.

So here’s my two cents:

Drink tons of water when you’re sitting down, about to have your meal. Drink at least 2-3 full cups so that you’re full with water. Wait until everyone has already begun eating, then slowly, take tiny little bites- remembering to maintain drinking water in between bites. By the time everyone is done eating, you will have only eaten 5 tiny bites and a stomach full of water/food.

If you’re not big on drinking water, eat lots of watermelons or fruits high in water before you sit down for your actual meal. Trust me, I lost about 15lbs in 1 and a half weeks. Goodluck all!

PS: Jogging a very very slow pace for about 30 min a day (and keeping up with the above intake strategy) will guarantee your weight loss.

Dave says on January 25th, 2007 at 9:31 pm

Sounds a lot like what I am doing to lose weight.

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Mark The shark says on January 25th, 2007 at 9:35 pm

WARNING! Diet sodas contain aspartame – that becomes a toxic alcohol in your liver.
This is a scientifically proven fact, and people consuming more than 5 diet drinks a day have been found to have an increase of obesity and liver failure, up to death.
Please research the following, “aspartame liver failure”, should get you started…
It is best to drink green tea and water.
Colas are to be avoided.

Tom Horseonovich Colligan says on January 25th, 2007 at 9:55 pm

I have struggled with my obesity for years and intend to try your method immediately. Though my prior attempt at dieting have failed, including an all meat Atkins style diet, binging and purging, grapefruit and enemas, you name it, your advice makes me thing my methods have been flawed. Thank you.

Horseonovich

Z says on January 25th, 2007 at 10:21 pm

The water trick is the best. I have been doing that for a while. It really works.

Guy says on January 25th, 2007 at 11:24 pm

I’d like to comment on some of the comments that came after my first comment:

Diet soda. If you’re addicted to soda, the first step is dropping down to diet soda. I needed this step for 3 months (I was extremely addicted to caffeine). The next step is dropping it entirely. I don’t care about Aspartame and if it’s bad for you, honestly, if you need it, go ahead. But what bothered me is that chemically, it’s just like sugar. It doesn’t get stored like sugar, but it makes your body react just like sugar. You drink a (diet) coke, your blood sugar spikes, your insuline level spikes and woohoo – fat gets stored directly just like that. Don’t like that? Stop drinking that diet coke. Water is really nice.

Don’t buy shit you don’t want to eat. I stopped buying chips and french fries – voila, I stopped gorging myself on them. If you don’t have them, you can’t eat them.

Some commentors like to skip meals or eat only once a day. I wouldn’t do that. Your body uses a lot of calories when it’s working its way through meals – that’s called metabolism. You want to use that. If you can eat more often (yet smaller portions overall) thats a good thing. Keep your metabolism up. The best is if you can manage to eat 6 meals a day (that way, each meal arrives just as the previous one is finished processing, keeping your metabolism going), but I barely manage 5 meals a day. More, yet smaller = better.

Counting your calories (and your macros, ie your protein/carb/fat percentages) is good. Don’t get obsessed by them, but realize what they mean and what they do. If you eat too much one night, accept this (you’re just human, after all) and either diet to compensate or accept you’ll go slightly up. Don’t fall off the wagon over just one time. Failing one night doesn’t mean you need to stop dieting – it just means you need to diet a tiny bit harder over the spread of the next few months.

And just FYI, your body has been honed by evolution to have a feature called starvation. If you starve your body, it just goes into an ultra-efficient mode where it burns as little fat as possible and starts using muscle as an energy-source – since having less muscle means you won’t be using as much energy as previously. It’s highly efficient – and it’s exactly what you don’t want. Don’t starve yourself.

Last, if you’re really serious, find some way to test your fat percentage (but not one of those digital scales, since they’re not very accurate). It’s really the only way to know if you’re improving your body, or if you’re just burning just as much muscle as you’re burning fat. I made this mistake and found out too late that i was burning just as much muscle as I was burning fat. I’m much lighter now, but my body hasn’t improved as much as i wanted… my bad.

anotherguy says on January 26th, 2007 at 12:08 am

Great basic tips!

I did the same thing as you did maybe 2-3 years ago and I came up with the same solutions myself!

Now I excersise 3 times a week and have one day a week when I can eat anything I want. And it’s working great! I almost have a six-pack by now! unbelivable what slow but steady effort can do.

Chris Hostetler says on January 26th, 2007 at 1:00 am

Thanks for the tips! I’m 5′10″ athletic build. I was 210 a year ago and now am 180. I did not look 210 or overweight but felt I needed to lose it anyway. Most of your tips are great. One that I might add is to commute by bike if you are in a metro area and if not try to add some kind of physical activity that you know can be added without taking away from an already busy schedule.

Martini says on January 26th, 2007 at 1:31 am

I also lost 50 pounds in three months, 25 of them within my first month!

The small things really make all of the difference- stairs, parking further, etc.

One suggestion that I have for the extremely lazy(like myself) is to start your excersize routine by just walking around more often. If you’re bored, walk!

Even a five minute walk on a break or after dinner- the extra time invested will definetly add up. If you think it won’t, just remember that the extra time walking is less time doing nothing!

And if you can’t find the energy to jog, try riding a bicycle instead. And always remember that the time invested is more important than the intensity of the workout.

Ofcourse, you won’t see results after your first venture around the block… Don’t let that discourage you, or let yourself think that it was a waste of time- Think about how much better you’ll look in a month!

Diane says on January 26th, 2007 at 11:07 am

I joined WW last week, the meetings version. I didn’t make it through the week. Perhaps it was because of the feeling I’d never be able to eat the foods I love again. However, reading this has given me the motivation to try again. This time I will be implementing the “weekends off” policy you enforced. I also know I need a new scale, so thanks for that push in the rear. I have 30 pounds I want to lose by July, and now I have renewed hope that it IS possible! Thanks, again. (I will be linking to this on my own blog)

Eric says on January 26th, 2007 at 11:56 am

This is almost exactly how I lost 70 pounds in 3 months. The only exception was that I only took one day off on the weekend, weighed myself once a week, and had a crappy digital scale that was only accurate to the pound. The weight watchers diet is very easy to follow, if I find myself slipping, I usually just eat right for a few days to get back on track. I have managed to keep the weight off for three years now!!

Mike P says on January 26th, 2007 at 1:08 pm

Good stuff, especially the red flag weight. When going on a diet, most people just go back to their previous weight since they go back to their previous eating habits.

Oh, and the reason Beck’s Premium Light is half the calories of other beers is because it’s half the alcohol…so if you’re trying to catch a buzz you’ll have to drink twice as much, which will actually amount to more calories. But it’s a good tip if you’re just out having a couple with friends.

Nice work!

stef says on January 26th, 2007 at 5:22 pm

i think black coffee can help alot. when you feel hungry, have some. its a stimulant and if im not mistaken, they all cut hunger

for water, i just get a big 2L bottle in the morning to put on my desk and its gotta be gone by the evening. easy, and it helps cutting hunger indeed

i also cut mayonnaise and all sauces that go on sandwhiches, fast food only once a month, no creamy sauces, whole grain pasta only, diet drinks only, no candy, no bacon.

do that and you’re half way there. do excercise 4 x a week and you’re there

sunny says on January 26th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

thank you so much for writing these tips up and of course, congratulations on your successful weight loss and for keeping it off for a year!

I love the book “Body Clutter” by flylady – who recommends weighing yourself every day and keeping track of your weight – which is “just a number”…and she stresses that you’re not your number. It helped me stop feeling that my identity was in my weight that day – and if I gained a pound, I was still the same great person. (as I will be as I lose 54.5 pounds soon, I hope)

I also drink a lot of water. It helps so much! I agree with you on the fact that it helps keep you from getting tired as much.

GREAT idea to take weekends off!

What has been working for me is making a 30-minute walk in the morning part of my routine. I had to miss it one day this week and found I missed the walk – that my day didn’t feel right without it!

I also eat when hungry – and eat until satisfied…usually when my body gives that little “sigh” that tells me I’ve had enough. (sometimes I tend to push on with a few more bites but then I get too full)

I eat as much fresh foods as possible..and choose whole dairy products (versus low fat) which shocks some friends but I’m eating small amounts of some rich foods – and am satisfied with very little. The whole milk has fat in it that keeps me full longer.

I’ve lost 12 pounds so far and look forward to losing the rest!

My goal in losing weight is not to become a fabulous new person but to feel more like “me” again…and comfortable in my body.

I love your article and will print it out and post it at home and in the office!!

GG says on January 26th, 2007 at 5:55 pm

Congrats! I lost a similar amount of weight and have kept it off for several years now. I agree 100% with the digital scale thing — it made a huge difference to see the daily losses, however small.

Another tip I wanted to add: Change your thinking about exercising as an “optional” activity.

I see so many comments above about “finding time” to exercise. You don’t find time to eat, or sleep, or use the bathroom, you just do those things because they have to be done (even when you’re busy). Approach exercise the same way — schedule a time to do it each day, then build your day around it. If things come up, it’s the other items that need to get rearranged — NOT your daily workout.

Congrats on your achievement.

Rob says on January 26th, 2007 at 6:07 pm

I’m glad somebody already brought up the aspertame.

Also, wanna big boost in weight loss?

Stay away from high fructose corn syrup (its in everything… beer, ketchup, cereal, soda) and MSG (in a ton of stuff too… Tuna, potato chips, soups)

Both HFSC and MSG mess with your pancreas (ie. insulin production). Its why westerners are fat.

You folks on the raw veggies are doing it right!

swissfondue says on January 26th, 2007 at 6:29 pm

Good for mentioning that you can be “normal” weight, but still at risk from too much fat!

I try to follow one simple rule: cut the calorie intake and burn more energy.

It is much easier to not eat that extra portion than it is to work it off later.

LeisureGuy says on January 26th, 2007 at 6:45 pm

A scale precise to .2 lb is precise to two-TENTHS of a lb, not two-hundredths.

Interesting that I saw this post mentioned (with no link) in Lifehacker today. Very glad to find the post itself.

John says on January 27th, 2007 at 9:29 am

Good advice! Keep in mind:

> Always weigh at the same time everyday as weight fluctuates (cycles) during the day.

> Try to wear similar clothes when weighing as clothes weigh more than you might expect. If you are measuring tenths of a pound then it will make a difference.

> Something often overlooked is getting adequate sleep. I find that when I am tired I crave/eat food when what I actually need to do is get to bed. Also, sleeping helps pass the dieting hours – I’ve never found myself eating while asleep!

Emil says on January 28th, 2007 at 5:29 am

thanks for this good tips ! I hope i will
follow them :)

bones says on January 28th, 2007 at 6:11 am

Thanks for a great article!

One niggle though – your body weight will naturally fluctuate over the period of a day. Factors such as food and water ingested and salt intake can change your wait by more than a pound over a day.

For instance if you drink a litre of water you add one kilo to your body weight straight away. Using scales that accurate on a daily basis will not detect changes in body fat and may give the impression you’ve gained weight when you haven’t.

Solveig Haugland says on January 28th, 2007 at 9:39 am

The water tip is EXTREMELY important. Not only does having water make you feel more full, but being dehydrated makes me unable to feel really full. If I’m dehydrated, I can eat enormous amounts of food without the stuffed feeling kicking in. Dehydration also makes me crave sweets.

I discovered this after a year of frequent flying, when I always seemed to be unable to control my eating while away from home. The reason? Flying is incredibly dehydrating.

So drink water while you’re flying, drink water once you get there, and keep drinking lots of water for the first 24 hours after you get there. It’ll make a huge difference. Plus, of course, as recommended, drink at LEAST eight glasses of water a day. I recommend eight 16-ounce glasses a day, twice the normal recommendation.

lutes says on January 28th, 2007 at 6:07 pm

THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH ASPARTAME.

Lifetime Fitness says on January 29th, 2007 at 12:20 pm

I like the way that you’ve made weight loss and dieting seem more realistic in this article. Too many people stress so much about it, but you’ve made some great practical points here. Thanks for the great article!

GigaButt says on January 29th, 2007 at 1:00 pm

Dude, thanks a million for all the tips, I am going down that path right now and I know that all those tips will surely help me out. Thanks a lot again.

Juan Pablo Pincheira says on January 31st, 2007 at 3:37 pm

thanks for the tips dude.
gotta try this.

Lisa says on January 31st, 2007 at 6:37 pm

Find out the calories required to be at your ideal weight
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/.....ulator.asp

and eat that number of calories each day.

If you eat what your body needs at your ideal – healthy! – weight, then you will continue to lose until you reach that weight.

By the time you do, you will be accustomed to the daily food intake your body needs and will be less likely to gain weight because you own’t be going “off” your diet/

Angel says on February 2nd, 2007 at 5:33 pm

i am on my way to loosing 32 pounds. this month i have tried to not eat candy and i succeded to cut my candy intake down a lot and have lost 5 pounds this month and have 27 to go. i liked these tips cause i have used a couple myself. cut down on candy and count down the days only i am counting from 70 that is 10 weeks and i also made a paper chain counting the week. 1-10. my newest idea in order to keep a visual reminder with me at all times is to make a bead necklace. i get a red bead for every day that i go a whole day without eating candy and a black bead for every day that i am bad. and maybe a bead of another color like silver or clear for each pound lost. we will see how that works for this month.

great tips.

godisabuddhist says on February 7th, 2007 at 11:43 am

It really isn’t that hard to loose weight, when you get over the craving for sugar and fat.

- Loose the meat, replace with FISH.
- Loose SOFTDRINKS and CHOCOLATE.
- When ever you can, eat fruits and green’s.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Always eat more at lunch than at dinner.
- Loose the MILK, and any cream-based food.
- Study the contents of what you buy in the store, you’ll be surprised. Especially look out for the hidden suger.
- Cut down on the BREAD, and loose the WHITE BREAD all together.
- Be very careful with food that has a fat content of more than 5%.
- Never add fat to the meals, if you do, use olive oil.
- And of course, no eating out the first 5-10 weeks.

And remember that if (example) you’re a dude and over 6″ tall, you still have to eat a whole lot of food to get by, especially if you’ve started with any physical exercises.

miss.smiler says on February 7th, 2007 at 3:17 pm

hey, my best mate just sent me the link to this page, weve been dieting for four weeks now, and ive only lost 3lb!
just got back from weigh in and not happy! so im going to get a pair of digi scales and give your theory a go!
so wish me luck ill update you in a week!
well if the result is good!
take it easy miss.smiler

Paul says on February 13th, 2007 at 1:13 pm

Seriously, I’m inspired. I started the next day after I read this, and lost 10 pounds in 10 days. Hit that mark this morning and posted my props to you on my whatwethink blog (in my name/link)

Hopefully can hit the same success as you!

Writerguy says on February 19th, 2007 at 5:40 pm

21 pounds down in three weeks. H2O was the biggest help. Also gave up all diet sodas.

Diet Healthy says on February 23rd, 2007 at 9:57 am

Great work man, obviously this post is very popular and hopefully you’re helping a lot of people to lose weight.

sonera says on February 27th, 2007 at 11:07 am

I dont think it takes everyone a year to loose 50lbs….I was drinking a carnation instant breakfast for breakfast and having that with yogurt and gronala or a salad for lunch, then a seasible meal….I was doing aroebics 6 times a week (Richard Simmons Sweating To The Oldies) and i was able to take off fourty lbs in two months…I think everyone’s body works different becasue i didnt do anything extreme…Little things like I cut out fattening creamer in my coffe to Coffe Mate FV creamer which has no fat…I did this about three yrs ago and i never gained a lb back again until I became pregnant…I don’t like how statictics are judged and my advice to you is not to listen to them, Everyone’s time frame is different. Just keep working at it!!!

Sammie says on March 1st, 2007 at 12:16 pm

I’ve enjoyed reading these comments and tips. Ironicly, I have tried almost all of them without much success. I’ve been on Weight Watcher’s 3 times in the last 3 years. My last attempt was in June of 2006. I lost 6 pounds in 12 weeks and this didn’t even help me drop a size in clothing. I do drink water naturally all day long. I also find it helpful to write everything down that I eat. I exercise as well. The hardest challenge is not eating after 7pm.
I’m currently back to dieting since I gained the 6 pounds back and more. In 2 weeks, I’ve managed to gain, not loose. I am firm believer that everyone is different and weight loss is more challenging for some than others.
Thanks again. I hope to learn something new here that will help me continue on my weight loss journey.

natalie says on March 2nd, 2007 at 11:06 pm

I am currently dieting, I cannot let myself stop on the weekends as it would feel too much like cheating and I’m sure I’d give up. I’ve lost 10 pounds so far in 8 weeks with just 5 more to go. I feel like I’ve plateaued at 132 and I was experiencing extreme cravings today for wings and cheesecake. I told a friend and he suggested that maybe my body was letting me know that I should stop dieting. Any comments? I don’t feel skinny yet, but I don’t want to be obsessive either. I’ve been eating 1300 to 1400 calories per day.

april frank says on March 3rd, 2007 at 4:22 pm

hi, i liked your story, and yes, i found all those expensive diet institutions was a waste of money and discovered the track was a very free place to take away all the excess weight i didn’t want. i found companionship with an mp3 player with fast paced music to keep me hopping, it’s extrememly a worth while investment and cheaper then going to the gym. i was not afraid to let me people see me walk because it was for me and what made me feel better, and so i bacame comfortable with people askin me if i’m goin for a walk. I also chose to walk alone because i could keep the pace with the music and not have to slow down tryin to answer questions to someone who wanted to talk. I hope this suggestion works as it did for me, i thought of the one thing “i was not going to become a victim of Diabetes”

buxi says on March 6th, 2007 at 11:07 am

Hi, one of my tips is to eat a lot of carbon hidrates since morning. Keeps away all the candies from yous mouth

Molly says on March 13th, 2007 at 12:39 am

wow! I really appreciate you posting your story on the internet. I have been almost 100 lbs overweight for 3 years and now that I read your story. I plan to take action and do something about it. You are such a great influence..thank you.

buxi says on March 14th, 2007 at 12:47 pm

See my no vegetables diet on my blog :) i invented!

megan says on March 15th, 2007 at 4:28 pm

but how do you loose 70 pounds in 7 days?

megan says on March 15th, 2007 at 4:30 pm

but how do you loose 70 pounds in 7 days and keep it off till at least until you’re 56?

Eric says on March 19th, 2007 at 9:13 pm

I an a proffesional fitness trainer and after reading your tips i was very disturbed.
First of all every single person who goes on a “diet” fails to loose weight long term and fails go be healthier. Healthy is a lifestyle it is nothing that can be done in a few months but takes a life long commiyment to stay fit and healthy, that is why in the big picture weighing yourself everyday can lead to a lot of false fustration exspecially in women which can easily flucuate 10-15 during there menstral cycle.
Eatling right and staying fit is a life commitment which cannot be ignored on weekends because it is a lifestyle. Drinking diet soda is worse than drinking the real thing. The next time you go to the supernarket look at what other people have in there carts. Fat people always have the products labled as “diet” “low calorie” “reduced fat” ect. lean people buy all the real productes this is not because they are lean and that they dont need to worry but the truth is that the low calorie versions of foods make you fatter through the processing.
Number one thing if you want to loose wieght never and i say never reward yourself with food for a good week of dieting. The number one time people go back to there old eating habits is when somethings changes like a vacation or a different meal this is the very worst thing you can do. If you want to reward yourself go and buy a new pair of pants.
Eric

Sarah says on March 19th, 2007 at 9:33 pm

I’ve been trying to lose weight for such a long time! Since I’m only in high school I usually get a turkey,lettuce,tamato,mayo,and bread. I also have a pint of water. I try not to get the others like cookies, chips, slusies,and others, but its very hard. I try just to get a sandwich and a water. But i always feel hungry after that.

kk says on April 1st, 2007 at 12:51 am

i have been looking for these tips for a very long time. i even considered a crash diet but now that i can do these changes to help me i will give it all i got!.i don’t eat fast food or french fries(eww) but i think that i maybe eating too much food. i am happy to learn i can eat but when .

Chris says on April 24th, 2007 at 3:37 pm

In my experience, weighing yourself once a day is a bad idea. You can easily lose about 5 pounds of water just from sweating and urinating, which makes measurements down to a tenth of a pound pretty meaningless.

The only advantage I can see to a daily weigh is that if you record it, you can see a more accurate curve in your weight loss. It worked for you, but focusing on losing tenths of a pound in a day is impossible to measure accurately and potentially discouraging if there is a one or two pound fluctuation.

It should be noted that if you plan to track your weight daily, you should do it at roughly the same point in your day (ie right after you wake up or work out) so that your fluid levels will be close to the same.

Jared says on April 24th, 2007 at 10:45 pm

What kind of food did you eat on this diet?

thanks
Jared

Lila says on April 25th, 2007 at 9:55 am

I’d just like to say that you should look up stuff about water!!! It’s a great, easy trick to losing weight. Thirst, when in low levels, is often confused with hunger, and so it makes us eat more! just drinking water subsides these urges.

joseph says on April 30th, 2007 at 6:53 am

I’m living in a dormitory in our school.the school provides us food to eat… i cannot choose the right or the food i want to eat…I’m 5′5″ in height.a 17yr old male…I APPROXIMATELY weigh 160lbs. I have stored fat in my belly (buldged belly) and on my face… can you help me to loose weight up to my target weight of 138lbs?I don,t have time to go gym for I am new here in the place where I am studying. I decided to loose weight when my cousins tease me of being fat. the always said that i should exercise daily, have proper diet… Being fat is not that easy… My waistline 3 yrs ago was 29. Know it’s 33.

joseph says on May 3rd, 2007 at 3:01 am

I’m living in a dormitory in our school.the school provides us food to eat… i cannot choose the right or the food i want to eat…I’m 5′5″ in height.a 17yr old male…I APPROXIMATELY weigh 160lbs. I have stored fat in my belly (buldged belly) and on my face… can you help me to loose weight up to my target weight of 130lbs?I don,t have time to go gym for I am new here in the place where I am studying. I decided to loose weight when my cousins tease me of being fat. the always said that i should exercise daily, have proper diet… Being fat is not that easy… My waistline 3 yrs ago was 29. Know it’s 33.I want my waistline to be what it was 3 yrs. ago. Please help me…..
I’m very thankful for those who will hwlp me….
If I can achieve my goal, it’s because of the people who will help me…
Please…. God Bless and Take care…..

mike_l says on May 4th, 2007 at 12:08 pm

You did well congratulations! Thanks for the tips, I’m trying to lose weight myself and it’s really hard! But thanks for the motivation. I have just read your page and feel motivated! Also this article too!
http://happyandhealthybody.com.....weight.php

I hope I can lose as much as you did in 4 months. I’m struggling to get beloe 200 pounds at the moment.

ALI says on May 6th, 2007 at 10:44 am

I am going to lose my weight finally & because of your story,as of today May 6.I will begin my new life goal for myself.Thank YOU!

Susan says on May 10th, 2007 at 11:43 am

I would like to know what the name of that digital scale is so I can purchase it at Sams Club.

Susan says on May 10th, 2007 at 11:59 am

I think your suggestions are great. I am doing the water thing.. I just started that yesterday. I realized that without drinking the water, I was feeling much more hungry. I know alot of people struggle with the water issue, but it is so important.

I’d like to share a low fat breakfast suggestion. I take a 60 cal, low fat yogurt to work and if I miss my cheerio/red fat milk breakfast, I just add the cheerios to my yogurt.

Also eating something crunchy such as low fat/low sugar cereal (cheerios)makes a good snack.

I measure out my food.

Also, I know of a free website that helps with tracking food and physical exercise. Write me if you are interested.

oclatina45@yahoo.com

Clinton Walker III says on June 9th, 2007 at 2:25 pm

These are good tips for the most part. I only have my client weight once a week to keep them from getting discouraged if something is not what they want.

Eric says on June 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 am

Not dieting on weekends. Hmm…I may have to ponder that one, but I don’t think I’m quite there just yet. It worked for this guy, though, and if you’re working through some motivational issues, this just might be the ticket.

Lori says on June 29th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

I loved your tips. I just had a baby and it seems my body doesn’t want to lose weight even though I am actually eating better than I did before I was pregnant.

I, like you need daily encouragements to stay on track. After I reach my goal, I’ll weigh myself only a couple of times a week. Weight gain happens while you’re not paying attention, so what gets measured should automatically improve if you make an effort.
One comment on water intake. I heard that a lack of water actually triggers hunger impulses.

vanessa says on July 2nd, 2007 at 1:37 pm

Thanks for share i want trasmlate to my diet site.

Clinton Walker III says on July 13th, 2007 at 7:30 pm

I like the digital scale simply because of accuacy. The reason would do i weight once or twice biweekly so the client and see their loss in bigger amounts.

mr. simplicity says on July 17th, 2007 at 8:03 am

Amazing list and thanks for sharing.

sharon says on July 19th, 2007 at 2:13 am

tried the diet also, February 2007 250 pounds..June 2007 195 pounds…

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Acnezine says on August 12th, 2007 at 5:56 am

Thanks for sharing this great tips !

josh says on August 18th, 2007 at 4:50 am

i am a 240 pound over weight child and i need to know how too lose weight and i wan’t to lose it in three months this way when i go back to shcool i can at least walk in the hallways without people staring at me.

thank you for your time.

josh says on August 18th, 2007 at 4:52 am

ohh and my e-mail adress is jhydraslayer@aol.com

George says on August 18th, 2007 at 2:39 pm

I enjoyed reading your tips and plan on trying to lose 20+ pounds. Did going straight veggies and fruit help you lose weight? I like diet soda better than regular soda but I need to stop because I drink 4+ diet cokes a day. I am also a big steak/burger eater so I was wondering how cutting those out helped you.

Stevie says on August 24th, 2007 at 5:54 am

heyyy

thatnks so much for the tips i am gonna start that diet tommorow althought there are some things i’d change the rest was tops

STEVIE

Linda says on August 28th, 2007 at 10:58 am

Congrats on your weight loss. They are great tips, but I don’t believe they would fit everyone. Every body is different. Also, gender does play another role in weight loss. Men lose weight quicker than women. Personally, I’m in peri-menopausal years, which is taking me much more longer to lose. For a woman, to weigh in everyday is not a good idea. Our weight constantly fluctuates up and down…because of our periods and such. We tend to retain water; men don’t. So, your advice might be great for young men, but it’s not good for women of any age.
Again, congrats on your weight loss and I wish you continued success of keeping it off!

kimberly richard says on August 29th, 2007 at 4:04 pm

congrats on your weight loss. i weight 240 lbs and im want to loose at lease 50 lbs for my b-day which is in 12/11/07. please help me and give me the best tips ever. i know men and woman bodies arent the same but im willing to work twice as hard as possible. please get back a.s.a.p

DesiRAE says on September 1st, 2007 at 6:41 pm

congratulations on your weight loss!! :D I am a 209 pound, 13-year old girl who has been trying to lose weight since early May. I recently got motivation to actually work at losing weight. My friend is taking me and some other friends to an anime-con next August and my mom told me that if I lost 50 pounds or more in 10 months, she’d buy me that costume I want for it. That’s when I found this article. Your story made me believe that I could lose even more weight than I had originally been set to lose. With these tips, I’ll aim for losing 70 pounds in 10 months. Since I’m a girl, I’ll weigh more than usual at times and I know it’s a long shot, but, why not me?

bharti says on September 24th, 2007 at 7:38 pm

hi congratulations on your weight loss
i have been on not so bad diet all my life i am not fan of food too .
i have been following all your tips ( before i read it on your site )since last 7 months but its not helping me
i have been working out for 2hrs 5 days a week but i dont drink water i ride cycle on weekends i dont know what else should i add i have a goal to loose 8 kg in next 3 months and i have hardly lost 4 kg in last 7 months please help me out

Lorilie says on September 27th, 2007 at 11:21 am

Bharti, you need to drink water! Your body probably thinks it’s dehydrated. Secondly, you need to stop exercising quite so much. More than an hour of aerobic and you are actually eating away muscle. You need to make sure that you are doing resistance workouts in combination with your cycling. Good luck.

Baylee says on October 13th, 2007 at 11:39 am

awesome advice dude:)

gr8man says on October 20th, 2007 at 5:45 am

thanx for the blog this is exactly the problem where im going thru, last week i did realize that i was 50 pounds overweight and that is scary so i will like to lose weight healthy and moderate time, if you can write back to me giving me some tips how you did it and how can i work in the way to find in my mirror how i really look. thanks again man.

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william nevel says on November 12th, 2007 at 8:03 am

gd tips keep em cumin ay

JP says on November 21st, 2007 at 7:01 am

Regarding the initial article, these are interesting ideas to help people.

I hope this next idea helps as well. In my opinion, by working out closer to your noted bedtime (e.g. ride an exercise bike right before going to bed), the need to refuel, in order to get through the rest of the day’s tasks, should be easier to maintain since you only need to refuel for sleep. Furthermore, by preventing properly allocated fuels from being leached too early, from an early/day workout, you may be able to avoid having to contend with the additional refueling being followed by less rigorous activity (i.e. desk work). Also, you may prevent feeling less fueled, so early in the day and without a due work break; whereby, preventing any opting for less healthy food choices. Thus, your healthier meal choices, through out the day, will already have worked in your benefit as they will have continued to fuel you for all your daily tasks either at work or at school.

Sincerely,
JP

daven says on December 14th, 2007 at 12:29 am

hey…i was very inspired by your story. However, this is very dangerous and should be consulted with a doctor…
weight loss at his level is very unhealthy…i too have weight problems..but the most affective way to loose weight is to eat 6 small meals a day and work out EVERY DAY…we all need to break out of this lazy shell and work out…trust me, it was hard to do..but after a while your body begins to get stronger and working out becomes less uncomfortable….plus think of how healthy you are getting….

always remember, you can loose visual weight and still be unhealthy and at risk for heart problems…only CARDIO will get you into the best shape of your life….

i wish the best of luck for all of you…its a hadr thing to do…but it is possible….

keep up the hard work!

Daven

seo forums and markerplace says on December 17th, 2007 at 12:30 pm

Well I dont think this can happen to me. As I m trying to lose weight from 80 kg to 75 . but i increase my weight by 82 from two months.

well Main thing in weight loose is your strict loose and how to you can resist from eating

Lin says on December 22nd, 2007 at 4:12 am

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Carla says on January 1st, 2008 at 12:21 am

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Rita says on January 6th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

I lost 40 pounds in 3 months. I had two cups of coffee (cream, no sugar) and one slice toast (no toppings) for breakfast; I ate red pears for lunch (as many as I wanted); for dinner, I ate whatever was served at home, but I used a small salad plate and allowed myself one serving. Turns out portion control is key to diets. PS..The red pears are full of fiber. If I was really starving, I’d drink a SlimFast, but that was only a few times a week. I have kept this weight off for 10 years.

Kelly says on January 7th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I am just now starting to lose weight I was quite small before children and the three kids and 15 yrs later oh yea and about 80 pounds I cant use the “baby fat” excuse anymore . I have found that my children are my biggest obsticle they have the “your not fat your mom” mentality Its very hard to make them understand my mom waited till she was over 400 pounds and needed gastreal bypass Ive been dieting for one week and 4 pounds I know thats a good week and I wont see another but Im going to try your hints and maybe this time it will work I have found that having friends to encourage has helped also and plain popcorn for snacks .

Carter White says on January 15th, 2008 at 12:47 am

Great tips, as demonstrated by the sheer volume of people who write meaningful posts as replies to your blog.

One note of caution: If you have diabetes or other medical conditions, you MUST consult with your medical team prior to implementing radical (or even slight) changes to your diet. When you have other factors come into play (sugar control issues, insulin dependency, etc.) then it is best to WORK WITH your doctor(s) or nurse(s) to let them help you with a specialized plan for your needs and situation.

Overall, great postings, but I wanted to remind those who are in ’severe’ case of obesity or who has special medical conditions to remember to consult the medical team first.

irene vai says on January 28th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

Hi
I think your diet tips are accurate. Congratulations for your achievement! You have made a gradual change.

I would like to add here, that I do disagree a bit with the everyday scale hopping, because as for me, weighing myself becomes a compulsive thing. First you weight yourself once a day, then three times etc so on. I also find myself wanting to go lower and lower.
So it´s good to also set a LOWEST limit. As a woman, its easy to look for weight that is ideal from a fashion state of being, eg BMI under 18, so its good to set the lowest weight goal too as its hard to keep an underweight weight for too long. All of us have a certain weight range like you said 5-10 pound fluctuation between that range, so me at 5´8 ,171cm,seeking to be 122 pounds 56kg,, is too little for me, because maintaining this weight is very hard for me. My ideal weight is 132pounds or 60kg, easy to maintain and i can still eat normally, not in excess not on extreme diet.
I also think having an eat what you want day once a week is a good thing, otherwise you will not get to enjoy life to the fullest and somepoint your cravations will take over.
Remembering also that weight loss is done for mostly health reasons is an important factor and also being satisfied and content when you reach your goal, rather than always set it lower and lower.
Thank you, im cutting 10pounds that i´ve gained after the summer. You gave me motivation!

Brittany says on February 2nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm

A year and a half ago I had finally taken into consideration the fact that I was extremly overweight. I was 18 years old and 225 pounds. My sister in law came to visit for the summer ( i hadnt seen her for 5 months) and she was 40 pounds lighter than she was. I asked her how she did it and she told me that she used the Atkins diet. I looked up information, booked out books out the library, and bought the necessary foods to begin my diet. I had no problem going on the diet, I was ready for it. I started June of 2006, and my october of 2006 I was now weighing 159 pounds. I had lost 66 pounds and 32 inches total on my body. It works fast and I was extremly satisfied with the end result. I could eat whatever I wanted after i lost my weight for almost a year and I didnt gain anything! It was awesome. HOWEVER, this past Thanksgiving and Christmas I went all out on eating all the food because its the holidays, I wanted to celebrate. After the holidays it was hard to get back to eating the way I was before, and still to this day im having a hard time cutting back on the sugars and un-healthy foods. So, a few moments ago I stumbled across your website for some tips, and I think it will help me get back into my regular eating habbits. I will post on my updates in the comming days or weeks to let you know how everything is going. Thanks for the advice!

Peggy says on February 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm

Here is a tip that I use … I make salads – vegetable and fruit – that can be eaten with a spoon. Bottom line is that it takes longer to eat, fills you up and doesn’t leave room for the potatoes and gravy. Vegetable salads can be any lettuce, greens, carrots, beets, tomatoes, celery, WHATEVER chopped really small…I usually add a teaspoon of sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, whatever… lean small bits of chopped chicken, lean beef, etc. can be added or small pieces of cheese. I rarely use any dressing…Fruit salad the same way…I chop fresh fruit, apples, pineapple, bananas, I add a teaspoon of nuts, you can add dried fruit, raisins, prunes…The natural sugars make it sweet and tasty , cinammon can be added for a little flare. You can chop up a small fruit salad for dessert without feeling guilty. If you omit fruits or veggies that get too juicy or turn brown you can put the salad in a baggie and take it with you for lunch. This is good for children, full of fiber … trick is that it must be chopped small enuf to eat with a spoon. The ingredients are unlimited, you can chop up whatever you like. Summer really adds zing to the vegetable salad when the fresh produce starts coming in. Peggy

Paul says on February 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

Hey man,

I love the tips you have here. Without coming across this website before I’ve actually used them over the past few months I’ve been dieting. I weighed 120 pounds the day before Thanksgiving, and this morning I weighed myself and I was 188 pounds. So, 30 pounds so far over the past 10 weeks. My overall goal is to get to 175-180. I totally agree with the weighing yourself everyday. If you only weigh yourself once a week, it’s hard to know whether or not you’re on the right track, especially when you’re not used to dieting or eating right.

One tip that I would give people starting down this adventure we call dieting is to put small amounts of things you enjoy in some of your meals. For instance, my big vice is cheese, and if I gave it up completely then I would have never been able to make it this far, and wouldn’t be able to keep going. So, I made spinach salads for myself most weekdays, but along with the skinless, bonesless chicken and other fruits I would put in a tablespoon of feta cheese. Not enough calories to make a huge difference, but just enough to be tastey and satisfy my cravings.

Good luck to anyone starting out! Be sure to follow the tip of making your diet public. You’ll be amazed how many compliments you get after just the first 10 pounds!

Paul

Ang says on February 6th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

I truly hope that I can lose the weight I want to lose. I am following something very similiar. I almost freaked out when I found out what I am “clinically” supposed to weigh…. I think i would be happy to lose 50 pounds right now. I have started on January 14 and am down 11.8 pounds.. I find that I struggle on a daily basis….. I also am very sedentary. Can you give me any tips on getting moving?

Jen says on February 23rd, 2008 at 10:13 am

One thing I would add is that if you are “binge” dieting, which is the route I take to losing weight, it is important to avoid plateaus. I avoid plateaus by adding a workout and taking away a food group every few weeks. Doing the same workout everyday for the duration of your diet will not stimulate your metabolism–it will actually cause your metabolism to adjust to what you are doing, and not burn as much as it would if you increase intensity over time. Mix the intensity and duration of your workout routine to keep your metabolism guessing! Good luck!

Brianna says on February 24th, 2008 at 1:48 am

You’ve OBVIOUSLY gotten a lot of feedback from this post…

all I want to say is…

WOW…

and, thank you!!!

Brianna says on February 24th, 2008 at 2:09 am

sorry but…

“`Linda says on:
August 28th, 2007 at 10:58 am
Congrats on your weight loss. They are great tips, but I don’t believe they would fit everyone. Every body is different. Also, gender does play another role in weight loss. Men lose weight quicker than women. Personally, I’m in peri-menopausal years, which is taking me much more longer to lose. For a woman, to weigh in everyday is not a good idea. Our weight constantly fluctuates up and down…because of our periods and such. We tend to retain water; men don’t. So, your advice might be great for young men, but it’s not good for women of any age.
Again, congrats on your weight loss and I wish you continued success of keeping it off!”

so TRUE, but I think a daily reminder of exactly where you are is essential… granted, you may be a pound or two heavier due to water weight gain, so you shouldn’t get completely downtrodden…

but that extra two pounds, is just MORE motivation to stay on track!!!!

These tips are FANTASTIC!

Don’t give up, don’t make excuses…

just be real with yourself and the good or bad decisions you make, you know the difference!!

manjusha says on February 25th, 2008 at 3:36 am

hello everybody..its a fantastic what u guys are doing over here. i’v started to follow ur tips hoping to lose the extra kgs i got. for this, i need your help.please help me..
i am 80kg presently and of height 1m58.
i am joining university this year and i want to get rid of at least 20 kg before university starts.please help me out anybody. i’ll be greatful to u.
hope to hear from someone..

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lorenza says on March 4th, 2008 at 9:04 am

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carla says on March 7th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

thanks im going to try it and i hope it works 4 me 2!

joanne says on March 10th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

hey..i like ur tips. i’m going to try them and let u know if they worked for me! BUT i’m trying to lose 60 lbs in 6 months so.. we’ll see..CONGRATS and wish me luck!

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manjusha says on March 21st, 2008 at 7:02 am

please somebody help me with the exercises one has to do to get rid og a big belly…help

joanne says on March 26th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

i’ve already lost 12 pounds.. 53 to go.

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Cheryl says on March 27th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Points 1 and 2 worked extremely well for me.

I would also add:

Chart your daily weight in excel. Make a line graph with moving averages. Just seeing your weight trending down is a huge motivator

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shantra says on April 4th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

Thanks for the tips. I just changed my eatting habits. I set a goal for myself every week. My goal for this week was to lose 5lbs and I’ve lost 7lbs. I am so happy and I feel much much better. I will incorporate some of ur tips into my new lifestye. Thanks!!!! :)

PLEASE HELP says on April 5th, 2008 at 3:27 am

Im at 291 right now, A couple of months ago I was over 300 pounds, Im VERY tall so that helps me to not look obese, but I still look fat, the thing is I want to go back to my weight 2 years ago wich was 210 (I looked skinny) because In July Im meeting my ex girlfriend and I don’t wanna be the “OMG he got SO FAT” guy but I have over 80 pounds to lose and from now to July it seems impossible, to lose even 50 pounds would be awesome but still Im very Sad.

Anyways I walk around 1 mile everyday and all I eat ere 2 black bread and turkey ham sandwiches (with 2 glasses of non-fat milk) everyday, that and LOTS of water, I get full with these “meals” but I want to know if it is healthy, because I always read about how important is to eat a lot of meats and different foods to lose weight, but those are the “lose 1 pound a week” diets and I just really want to lose the weight fast (I’ll keep it off, I promise) but I don’t know, it’s just so confusing.

Im frustrated :( please give me more tips!

Greelia says on April 13th, 2008 at 10:06 pm

really great tips, thanks.
as you’ve written, the proper way to diet is quite simple, change life style habits of eating.

Quidditch says on April 20th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

Oooh this will help me, thanks

sonny says on April 25th, 2008 at 2:32 am

ehh the only thing that i should do is buy a digital scale, im always tired at the end of the week what happend…
i just started on my diet,basically i been doin

:eating bananas for breakfast
:eating 1 meal (lunch/dinner) at 5 o clock
:NO SODAS… Diet Coke or anything says diet is just PURE NASTY
:Drinking a lot of water, i dont measure but everything i drink is water, sometimes juic

been on it for 2 weeks so far and lost 8 pounds

Julie Marie Long says on April 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am

WOW!!! You look really great when you lost all the weight. I’m like 250 lbs. and I want to go down to 190 lbs. Can you help me out? I’m not really good at watching myself.

stewart says on April 26th, 2008 at 4:15 am

great job… you look totally different after 3 months!

nice tips to share!

Clinton Walker says on May 6th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

I perfer to lose weight about 10 pounds a month. If you lose it fast you usually gain it back fast. You want to make sure you stay away from gimmicks. For men it may be possible because men have more muscle mass but you still have to be careful.

Grets says on May 9th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

You look awesome!! Way to go :)

Noora says on May 17th, 2008 at 7:36 am

I’m really happy for you. You are very brave and you have a good heart that you let us know how you did it. I’m trying to lose weight. I just want to know about you exercise. Do you make cardio or weight training or both?
God bless you.

Joe says on May 24th, 2008 at 11:12 am

Wow, !!

Dear colleague,

As you, I dieted to bring down my BMI from 32 to under 25 and now I’m statistically healthy. I’m amazed at the number of common techniques we both used. Contrary to all recommendations: buy a precision scale and weigh yourself every day. I can confirm this works by my own experience.
Another three we share is the red flag weight limit, the 8 glasses of water and the exercise. By the way, I lost my 80 pounds overweight almost 20 years ago but it took me two years to get there. My BMI is still in the “healthy” brackett, I hope yours is too.

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Mike Dubnoff says on June 5th, 2008 at 12:23 am

Yes, slow and gradual weight loss is the only way to go if you want to keep off the weight. Totally agree.

Garen says on June 5th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

This is some great advice. I like the part about buying a digital scale. Sometimes all you need to see is a little quick results and you will see that weight just melt off.

Its very reassuring to see that you are losing weight everyday. However, don’t get discouraged if you actually gain a little weight in the beginning of your dieting plan.

Please view these tips on dieting motivation

Amy says on June 8th, 2008 at 4:12 am

My name is Amy and I’m currently 14 at the weight of 191. I know for the fact I’m overweight and for sooo long I’ve wanted to get rid of it all. This summer is the summer before I go to my first year of high school. I don’t feel like going because of my weight is embarrassing. I always have my dad saying I need to lose it and it really hurts when he does. But this year after many years I’ve decided that I would always work to lose weight. My bones are big and I’m just built big but I shouldn’t be this heavy. I have a goal to lose 50 pounds in 3 months before school starts back up. But my only problem is I don’t want my parents thinking I’m pushing myself. I’m scared because I have a 75% chance of getting type 1 diabetes. I don’t want it and if I don’t lose weight I’ll only end up getting it. How do I convince the people around me ( family ) that I’m not pushing myself and that I really can lose the weight without them believing I’m pushing myself to far? This is something I really want without harming myself. It would be a grate help if you could tell me.
Thanks alots,
Amy M.

Sally says on June 11th, 2008 at 6:53 am

Not sure if your still reading this but…I started at 165 lbs and now I am 160lbs. I am 18. To track my progress I use motivation and also graph my weight each morning. Its nice to see the graph gradually sloping downwards.

Health Matters says on June 25th, 2008 at 6:35 pm

This is a good find. I must admit that I can’t go on a diet cause I have a tendency of forgetting that I am on a diet. Lol It may seem crazy but it’s true.

Kelli says on June 26th, 2008 at 7:20 am

I’m Kelli, and I’m 13 years old and weigh 205. And i am always picking on my self for my weight, and when I do it my friends always say I don’t and I know I do and I how do I tell them i do?like if I said I was on a diet, they wont speak to me. But yet if they saw me outside running they will be fine with it. Another problem is I only have less than 66 days to complete this should I work as hard as my body lets me, or just take it easy? It would help me out a great deal if you could help me on this!
Thanks,
Your Reader,
Kelli D.

Acire says on June 26th, 2008 at 11:19 am

This is really helping me out, Im a total lard (the truth comes out) :( and I hope to lose about 40 pounds at least, so I can not only look better , but feel better too.

Need some help says on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm

I just this website a few days ago. I am 29 years old been fat all my life. I have 3 kids and i want to lose the weight so i can play with them. I want to know what is the best thing to keep out of your diet? and what are some other tips can you share with me to help me lose the wieght. i want to lose about 60 or 70 pounds. can you help

jan says on July 5th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

These tips will work but for me it was always a yo yo experience until I incorporated exercise into my life. I made it automatic by using a treadmill desk. I walk all day at work at slow speeds, never sweating and after a few months I am a new person! You can make your own but you may run into problems with posture etc. I found the TrekDesk to be the best I have seen so far. You can read about it at http://www.trekdesk.com. Good luck to you and keep up the hard work, maybe make it a little easier with a treadmill desk.

freddy says on July 7th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

@ Laura:

Actually, the whole ‘don’t eat after 7pm’ thing is mostly a bit of a falsehood. Your body needs a certain number of calories every day. If I have 200 cals left at 8pm, I’m totally able to eat those 200 cals and go right to bed without worry. The clincher: make the calories count. eating a 200 cal piece of cake (that would be a small piece) is not as good as a 200 cal glass of milk or some fruit. As long as you’re not going over your maximum calorie count for the day and that bedtime snack isn’t a medium pizza, then you’ll be OK.

DDG says on July 8th, 2008 at 5:57 am

Great work, you look awesome. Thanks, for all of your tips. Your advice actually seems very realistic. My goal is 25 pounds in 5 months. Wish me luck.

Kelli says on July 9th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

once again i am writing, this isn’t working i don’t have enough strength. I can’t stop myself from having any food that i carve i need more advice. the tips are helpful, but i just can’t stop temtation.
your friend,
Kelli Anne

rose says on July 18th, 2008 at 6:42 am

if my working hour force me to work until night how am i possible to do the exercise..?
i’m living in asia country and our main food is rice..i want to stop eating rice but really can’t :(

dave says on July 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am

I agree about weighing yourself every day. If i saw my weight wasn’t going down it pushed me to exercise more that day and eat better. A year after losing 100 lbs (from 300 down to 200 at 6′3) i still love to run and still weigh myself every day.

Joe Average says on July 29th, 2008 at 12:23 am

I’ve lost over 60 pounds since last March. It’s been a lot of experimentation, but I’ve independently found a good amount of overlap with your tips.

1) Digital scale… yep.
2) Weigh daily… I did it but didn’t start actually recording my weight until I discovered the benefits.
3) Water… check
4) Make diet public… I’ve been blogging at joeaveragegetsfit.com to keep myself accountable.
5) I don’t do this.
6) Yeah, biggie.
… etc.

The biggest factor, however, is that how one cares for (or abuses) their body is primarily a mental game. Get the subconscious aligned with your goal and the self-defeating behaviour starts to disappear.

If an average Joe like me can do it, anybody can.

LANA says on August 1st, 2008 at 12:10 pm

I think these diet tip are great and i have been on a diet for a while now i have alot of success so far i lost 60 pounds so far but i have 100 more to go but i do think these tips will help!

Diana says on August 4th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

Hello :D
You’re tips are very helpful and I look forward to applying them. But another small tip of advice, it is best to weigh yourself in the morning before you eat anything. You can weigh yourself at night and then in the morning and there can be up to a 2 pound difference! So its best to weigh yourself in the morning.
and again, thank for the awesome tips :)

amanda burns says on August 4th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

hi
i would just like to say thanks for your tips, i am currently dieting and have lost 21lbs over the past 6 months but am starting to feel a little discouraged, but you tips have realy motivated me, i will write again and let you know how i am getting on. thanks

Sabrina says on August 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

I am wary about the 10 rules of dieting and they seem great. So I am going to try them and see what happens. Thanks for the input.

Slowfit says on August 10th, 2008 at 6:08 pm

Great post! I also weigh myself almost every day. But, I struggle with not dieting on the weekends. It seems like lack of discipline, and on the other hand it tends to be time for socializing and thus often a more difficult time to stay “good”.

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Leo Pierson, Jr. says on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm

3 Simple and Powerful Techniques to Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals.

There are many factors that determine the success or failure of your weight loss goals. In this article I will tell you about some of the things you should do in order to lose weight successfully.

1. Set small goals: Most people are unable to achieve their weight loss goals because they always think big. There is nothing wrong with thinking big, but don’t make your goals so big as though they become overwhelming and intimidating to you! Don’t stretch your weight loss goals so far that you feel tempted to quit your weight loss program altogether! Start slow and you will see how easy it is to shed those obstinate pounds!

You know that you need to make huge lifestyle in order to lose weight successfully. Now, keep in mind that you cannot make these changes overnight! For example, if today I ask you to avoid eating junk foods altogether, will you be able to follow my advice? You will probably try hard to avoid junk foods for a day or two, and by doing that, you will be all the more tempted to take a bite of your favorite fatty foods. As a result, you’ll end up gaining more pounds than what you started with! What a waste!

Here is an easier way to do it: instead of trying to cut down on your junk food intake entirely, try to replace one junk food with one good food. Do you eat butter? Well, replace that with peanut butter. Next day, replace burgers with raw carrots! If you eat white breads, replace that with wholegrain wheat breads.

You won’t be able to accomplish all of these changes overnight, but you will be able to archive your goals if you do it slowly, bit by bit. Eventually you will realize that you have completely replaced your bad foods with the healthy foods, but without going through any stress or temptation!

2. Replace bad habits with the good ones: Remember that you gained weight because of certain bad habits. Ideally you should break those old habits in order to lose weight, but I know that breaking an old habit is easier said than done. What you can do instead of modify your bad habit enough so that it becomes a good and healthy habit.

If you are like most people, you have a habit of snacking in the afternoon. Instead of trying to break your afternoon snacking habit, try to replace the snack itself!. If you eat chocolate soups and cookies as snacks, replace them with low-fat yogurt and raw fruits!

3. Get rid of temptations: Unless you learn to control your temptations, you won’t be able to lose weight successfully. One overwhelming temptation most people suffer from is that of food. Whenever you are tempted to eat, do something that would distract you from the thought of food. You can do anything such as dancing, driving, walking around your house, doing some sit-ups, or drinking a glass of water. All of these things will help keep yourself away from the continuous food cravings!

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Whitney says on September 7th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

After reading these tips…my mindset on dieting being hard has changed!! Now I feel that there is actually hope for me after all….thanks for the tips!!!

Cori says on September 11th, 2008 at 11:18 am

I recently lossed 125 lbs following the same tips the only things i would add is i didnt eat 3-4hrs before i went to bed it makes u feel more tired whatever i was craving the night before i would promise myself the next day its easier to work off calories during the day when u are naturally moving around then when u are sleeping 6-9 hrs a night

strawberry871 says on September 18th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

Congratulations on your accomplishment. As recent 70lb loser, you and I agree on what it takes to get it done.

JMS says on September 22nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm

As I’ve been reading, I see a misconception by some about the daily weigh-ins. They call it discouraging if you gain a little now and then, etc., or talk about the normal daily weight fluctuations.

The key to daily weigh-ins is to AVERAGE your weight over a period of time (I use a 7 day moving average). I use a modified version of the Hacker’s Diet spreadsheet to do this, but the math itself is simple enough to do on paper if you prefer.

The daily average is what you want to set your eye on when figuring out how you’re doing on your chosen diet. If the trend is moving downward, you are doing fine. If it starts bobbing upward, you need to make adjustments.

Motivationally, there is a very, very big difference between using the moving average and using the daily figure!

kenny says on October 14th, 2008 at 12:30 am

i am in the same boat you were before your weight loss man im 50 pounds overweight, and ima start up weight watchers here, and see how it turns out

May Aung Su says on October 16th, 2008 at 1:40 am

Hello
What your saying is to encourage me.I also want to diet.I will keep what your saying.

http://onlineweightlossexpert.com/blog says on October 19th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Great article, this will help some many people lose weight but my simple advice to any dieter is, don’t expect quick result. You should know you did not get overweight overnight and should not expect result in your weight loss overnight either.

shasha says on October 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 am

THX a lott

this thing really helppp :)))

i will try <3

Seitensprung Finden says on October 27th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

…I must admit that I can’t go on a diet cause I have a tendency of forgetting that I am on a diet… ;-)

me says on October 28th, 2008 at 5:01 pm

i am 13 and trying to lose about 20 pounds but u did not include anything about The accual diet itself.i have four small meals a day because i have to adjust your diet to my school schedule!!! but i will keep working on loseing weight!!:-)

Size 16 is fat!! says on November 5th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

I loved reading your tips and thought they were very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

I am in the process of trying to loose 50lbs in a period of 4.5 months, started on Oct 1st. I am journaling my progress on http://helpmeloose50lbs.blogspot.com/.

Fingers crossed…hope I have success you have had. Keep it up, you look fantastic!

~The Blue Armada~ says on November 19th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

you actually don’t have to drink milk often. My doctor informed me that drinking milk is good but you should only drink about two glasses a week. Thus, saving you some extra calories.

Doug says on November 24th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

I needed to say “Thank You,” I used several of your tips as guidance when I started trying to lose some weight (again!) Since I wanted to lose around 50 lbs, I figured it fit well with my goals. The digital scale and the water are indispensable advice – this should be common knowledge but somehow isn’t. Anyway, I try to maintain a 1,000 calorie daily deficit, and I use the exercise regiment from The Hacker’s Diet. Through my first four weeks I’ve already lost over 20 lbs – again, thank you for the inspiration!

jasmira says on November 25th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

wat did u eat on the diet, however great diet im gonna try it out to c if it really works
thanx for the post!

Atlantis says on November 29th, 2008 at 11:35 am

Still waiting for all the people that tried this to come back and say that it worked. I’m going to try it though because I’m going to Cancun in February and have got to lose 50 lbs by then or 40 at the very least. If I have to eat nothing but fruits and veggies and walk or jog every day then I will. I WILL NOT go on my first trip to Cancun FAT. NO WAY.

missy says on December 10th, 2008 at 12:04 am

I love the tip about the digital scale, I’m very much someone who needs instant gratification, so I love the idea of it! I’m headed to the store first thing! Thanks 4 the great article!

I'll try it out! says on December 11th, 2008 at 7:53 pm

I’ve read the article and all the comments and after reading both I think I’ll give it a try. I have already lost some weight since about August. I was about 300 pounds. Now I weigh about 256lbs. My ultimate goal is to get down in between 140 and 160. Starting tomorrow I will give this a try. Hopefully I can lose about 57+ pounds by this summer. I will try to come back and let yall know how I’m doing. Thanks for the tips!

Doug says on December 12th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

I posted a couple of weeks ago, and wanted to check back in. So far I am down 32 pounds in 42 days. At this point already I feel like I have complete control of my weight. I know before I get on the scale about how much I have lost since my last reading. While my body weight fluctuates throughout the day (as does everyone’s) my first reading in the morning is always lower than the day before. I’ve had several ‘days off’ where I ate whatever I wanted to and seemed to lose even MORE after those days. I think there is something to the notion of calorie-shifting. In any case, I’m convinced that basic math will work for *everyone*: Drink LOTS of water every day, at least the two liters that Kyle recommends. I try and drink between three and four. The constant peeing is annoying, but you learn to plan around commutes and such. Stick to less than 1,000 calories every day until you get a feel for how much you need to eat to maintain your energy levels and still lose weight. I typically eat about 150 for breakfast, 300-400 for lunch and another 500-600 for dinner. I eat at least one salad every single day. A good rule for dinners for me has been to have a big salad plus a small portion of whatever my family is eating. I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything but a big gut. I only exercise for 15 minutes each day, per the Hackers Diet, but coupled with everything else that I’m doing, I’m averaging almost a pound a day. I’ll give another report in a few weeks if anyone is interested.

Pat says on January 12th, 2009 at 12:06 am

Dude. I am so glad to hear these things from someone else. I lost 50 plus pounds in 4 months, doing EXACTLY what you did. People ask how I did it, and when I tell them, they are surprised at how basic it was. For the first time in my adult life I wear size LARGE. NOt 2X or even XL. Hope you’re keeping it off OK, I’m scared about that.

I'll try it out! says on January 25th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

Hey its me again. I’m back with some news that is good. I started off with this program at about 256 pounds. I am now down to 238 pounds! Yippee!!!

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y-bloc says on January 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Nice. I’ve added some elements from your plan into my plan which has been in effect for 4 weeks already. I have lost 19 lbs so far, and have nothing to complain about…but some of the things you noted really made sense so I thought I would give them a try. Weighing myself daily would be a diet disaster for me, but that is just my tick. Weekly weigh-ins work fine for me. I really like your red-flag rule. That is just the sort of thing that will work for me. Thanks for sharing your success and the techniques you used to reach your weight goal.

Cici says on February 1st, 2009 at 7:20 pm

Amazing, believable story.

Thank you, this beats Curves.

And I’ve lost 3 pounds to your “unconventional” dieting tips so far!

Mack says on February 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 am

this is good for me
if any other option u have
for body fitness nd 6 abes
pls tell me

RACHEL says on February 3rd, 2009 at 6:09 pm

sounds good to me im gonna try it!!

Alicia says on February 9th, 2009 at 2:16 am

I promise …not eating after 7 shrunk my stomach in a week. I also drank a gallon of water a day….oh my goodness…I never thought that I could do it, but I did…wanna know what motivated me…I went to a club for a girls night out(havent been in bout a year im 32 done with clubs but some friends wanted to get out and away from the kids and hubbies) saw all of these slim young ladies and I used to look like them a year ago. I was thinking I must take care of myself..and I have a new relationship…men are visual…I want to be sexy for myself first (extra self esteem) then he will notice my confidence…ladies love your bodies but keep them healthy extra fat just makes u tired and can cause future health problems…hope I motivated someone with my story…-6 pounds and counting…

deaanne says on February 13th, 2009 at 7:51 pm

Hi,

I lost about 15 pounds last year but it seems with my exams, I gained quite a lot again…I am planning to go on a full fruits diet for dinner. Will it work? I will have a small breakfast, a light lunch and full stomach fruits for dinner? I really want to lose weight, atleast 20 pounds, in the next three or four months. please help

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aqi says on February 16th, 2009 at 8:13 am

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sibce 8 yrs i ma trying too loose weoght but not succed. please if u can than tell me that diet that i can follow nad loose weight. my weight is 108kg medically i ma super fit. but still ubable to lose weight.

Lisa says on February 27th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

I think you have vigorexia

jane manby says on March 1st, 2009 at 10:09 am

just a point
great site but an english pint holds 20floz
thats 20 fluid ounces not 16

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Anne says on March 13th, 2009 at 5:05 am

I have been struggling to lose weight for so long now I’m even embarrassed to admit it! I will try your tips except for the diet soda and daily weighing. I don’t want to become a slave to my scale.

Also, i have a small child and don’t want her to see me so obsessed with weighing myself. I don’t want to grow up having weight issues.

I really hate the taste of these diet sugars. I actually prefer to have no sugar at all! So, I’ll have to just skip soda for a while.

rachel says on March 17th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

I am 17 years old and weigh 220lbs. I won a pageant in feb. and I will be competing in june for a state title and would like to lose som pounds and I think this is a fantasic plan thankyou for sharing it. and affter 3 months I will post how well it worked. thank you

patrice says on March 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

Some excellent tips on your list… here are a couple more… avoid salt/sodium. Salt retains water so will add weight and takes time to evacuate the system. Adding apple cider/vinegar supplements help to rid the body of excess water weight. Also, eat only wholewheat, multi-grain or ancient grain breads and buns rather than white bread so you are adding fiber to your diet. Ground flax seed is an excellent addition to smoothies and yoghurt and helps to rid the body of cholest. and scrubs your insides free of excess waste.

stella says on April 1st, 2009 at 11:09 pm

I want to lose weight for a long, long time but I really do not have enough motivation plus I want instant results which is really impossible. My husband constantly reminds me to lose weight, not for aesthetic purpose but for healthy reasons. When you are overweight health problems usually come in and I admit some I have already encountered. Thanks to your article, it gave me hope that I have a chance to lose my excess weight. Again, thank you and I am looking forward to seeing a brand new me.

Nadia says on April 14th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

damn boy!!! You look great!! thanks for the tips!

NAGA SRICHARAN says on April 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

Man….This is really kool!!! Simple tips with great benefits!!! Awesome Buddy!!!

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Taylor says on April 19th, 2009 at 1:42 pm

wow. this is the EXACT plan that i have been following for the last 2 weeks. i just happened to run across this story and i am SOOO glad that i did. it feels good to be reassured that what i’m doing is right and that it will get me to where i need to be. Thank you so much!!

Taylor says on April 19th, 2009 at 1:46 pm

ALSO a tip i use- when eating, cut everything up into ridiculously small pieces so it takes longer to eat and it tricks your brain into thinking its eating alot- plus it gives your head more time to determine wether it is full or not. :) good luck to everyone including me on my droping 50 pounds quest!!!

Gretchen says on April 29th, 2009 at 12:43 pm

I have to say that I read this article when it first came out and I lost 25 lbs very easily, and without having to quit my dessert club which meets on the weekends. I only had to do it for a couple of months before I’d basically trained myself to know how big my portions should be. Two years later, I’ve just NOW hit my red flag weight (which is actually not that heavy). So I’m back on the diet now, and I’m not struggling at all. Thanks for the great article, dude. I LOVE not being fat.

Aubrey says on May 1st, 2009 at 10:03 pm

helllo and congratulations.
well my name is aubrey and i am a 14 year old girl, and i wiegh about 142 pounds height of 5″4′ and it says if i am too continue this i will be over weight. now i am a vegetarian. i was wondering what foods i should eat for the diet, and also what exercise i should do to help loose this weight my initial goal is to be around 110ish but i really would like some help and motivation for that. if i dont reach it i am in serious trouble. PLEASE PLESASE help me(:
aubrey

Daniel says on May 8th, 2009 at 1:21 am

I hate to say it, but some of your tips are just awful! I have lost 50 pounds in the last 3 and a half months. First of all, your whole idea of how little of your life you will spend dieting is crazy, because if you consider it a temporary diet, you will start going back up to your original weight right after you finish! You have to consider it a lifestyle change, which will be with you for the rest of your life.

Second of all, if you don’t diet on the weekends, it cuts out one of the most important parts of weightloss, which is a change in your metabolism. That would also stunt your diet horribly because part of weightloss is rehabilitation from addiction to unhealthy foods, and if every weekend you are loading up again, you will never get past those addictions!

Also, drinking water so that you don’t feel hungry is only effective if you are eating frequent small meals and are having trouble getting by that way, which is unlikely. If you are using that trick to go long periods without eating, than you are going to slow your metabolism down to a crawl, because your body will go into a starvation mode and start clinging to every single little calorie.

Whatever you were doing may have worked for you, but these diet tips as a whole would be very ineffective for most people.

mike says on May 12th, 2009 at 6:28 pm

Congrats on the weight loss and I agree these are a little unconventional. I would have given up on dairy all together.

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Jeff says on May 19th, 2009 at 11:53 pm

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Joanna says on May 26th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

Remember: “What you eat in private, shows in public”

Sherman says on June 4th, 2009 at 4:05 pm

I followed your advice and lost 30 pounds in 60 days. A co-worker made a bet that I couldn’t do it. She lost. That was one hot night, and we have been together since.
Lost weight and gained a wife, not bad.

Susanne says on June 13th, 2009 at 5:58 am

In most cases, if you cut your calories too low, then your body starts storing fat and your metabolism doesn’t work as it should, so you aren’t burning calories efficiently.
After trying numerous diets without success, I began drinking a fruit juice, a high protein drink and eating natural fibre (in yogurt) and the results are incredible.
I don’t think eating less is the solution as your body needs fuel to function and if you deprive it of that fuel and you can not concentrate on your job. You need protein to save your muscles in a diet.

Ariel says on June 17th, 2009 at 1:11 pm

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I think all of your tips should be considered even more helpful than actual “Diet and Exercise” points. These are idea that relate everyone and they have nothing to do with specifics! You suggest fast, somewhat easy and healthy tips that can be implemented by anyone! So, thank you for being honest,helpful and upbeat. It’s great that you write about the things that we should and can do instead of what we shouldn’t do. Take care!

Fort Myers Photography says on June 20th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

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chris says on July 18th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

instead of consuming dairy products which are full of junk .. take calicium supplements, they provide u with ur calicium needs without all the calories. dairy products are a big reason for weight gain ..

Imran says on July 26th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

How can i lose my weight without any medicine ? plz inform me in details & A weekly diet chart ( 3 meal ).

Thank U.

Kim, Rambling Family Manager says on July 26th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

As someone who’s lost almost 50 pounds and kept it off for 2 years now, I agree with almost all of your rules. I discovered many of these myself and they work!! One exception is the “take weekends off”. I could do that when I was younger but I can’t get away with it now in my mid-40s. Metabolism slows as one ages and, while I can eat what I want if I am EXTREMELY careful with portion control, I can’t let go on the weekends. I also take issue with you on the diet colas. Lots of research is coming out about the negatives of artificial sweeteners and one of them is that the sweetness makes cravings worse, therefore making it harder to stick to a sensible eating plan. If it works for you, great, but if you are having problems and can’t figure out why then ditch the artificial junk and go for natural foods. The real stuff is better for you anyway. :)

biz says on August 1st, 2009 at 11:52 am

I agree that weight is very important aspect of the health. But sincerely, I am not the fan of diets because simple reason – if you are overweight due to eating too much you can loose weight, but you will bulk up back, if you continue to eat as you used, after diet ending. I think that only solution is to have non-stop balanced nutrition intake.

Lose 50 pounds says on August 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 pm

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Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography says on August 5th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

I like these tips. Almost every diet program I’ve seen encompasses these in some form or another. If you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend P90X.. it’s done wonders for me

Lisa says on August 17th, 2009 at 6:42 pm

I agree with you on every point! I’ve been basically following the same rules since May and by August I’m down 45 pounds. The weekend tip has been a lifesaver for me. I call Monday my “recovery” day. That’s the day I am the most strict to get back on track from the weekend. I feel that getting into this habit will also help me keep the weight off when the time comes.

I still try to eat healthy on the weekends but when there’s weddings, birthday parties, cookouts or other fun things planned, I want to take part in the festivities. So far I’ve managed to eat, drink and be merry and still lose weight. It can be done!

Peirra says on August 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am

I am really encouraged to embark on a 70 pounds down journey in 3-4 months after reading this interesting postings. Will keep you posted as it goes. I am moved by the testimonies.

Gery says on August 31st, 2009 at 7:35 pm

good job! i admire u for doing this!
just a suggestion. dont drink diet soda its worse than u think because it has aspartame which will harm your body more than u think.

Diet Health Tips Guide says on September 4th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

I loved this post and think it will help a lot on my dieting journey! Thanks a lot!

Hugo says on September 19th, 2009 at 11:24 am

I have followed most of these tip, I might not beable to loose the 50 pounds in 3 months but ill come close to it.Im on my 10th week and so far I am down 32 pounds. Not dieting on the weekends is the number 1 tip for me, its what has saved me from quitting my diet.

Harman Toor says on September 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 am

I just wanted to thank you for your tips. From March to September. I lost 45 pounds. Thanks for everything you don’t know much this helped me and how great I feel now.

Meg says on October 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 pm

Someone mentioned that walking was best for weight loss and said swimming was not. Swimming laps works every muscle in your body and is ideal for anyone! If you swim freestyle for an hour you can burn 900 calories. Swimming is low impact and is a great alternative to the gym. especially or people who have not exercised in a long time, people with injuries, and people who want to burn calories=lose weight.

John Halliwell says on October 4th, 2009 at 8:02 am

Hi. Loving some of the comments on here. The weekend off is good idea. I do it, but only Sundays. That is officially Subway Sunday. (Footlong Ham & Cheese with Salad, mmmm…)

The way I make myself walk is, I have my breakfast, then I have to walk to Morrisons to buy lunch and tea, that’s 2.3 miles away. Then I walk home again.

I’m sticking to 1200 calories per day. It wasn’t easy at first, but now I’m doing it no problems.

Breakfast: Nutri Grain Bar & Glass Of Orange
Lunch: 1KG Tub Fruit & Water
Tea: Granola Yoghurt & Water

That keeps me not hungry all day.

Doing this, I have lost 52lb (23.4KG) since April.

Still got 40lb to go before Xmas. (I’m going skydibing in California, and need to be 250lbs or less)

Kelsi says on October 10th, 2009 at 10:20 am

My biggest issue isnt necessarily eating “healthy”, but portion control. I recommend eating off a salad plate (when available). It fits a lot less food on the plate. When you are finished eating, take a 3-4 minute break to decide if you are still hungry and need more or if you are completley finished. This little trick helps with the “eyes-are-bigger-than-stomach” syndrome.

nansy says on October 29th, 2009 at 1:36 am

Many people ask me how to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks and is it even possible? The answer is that it’s very possible and that there are several ways in which you can do this with tips for losing 10 pounds. You can either reduce your calorie intake, raise the level of your exercise routines, or do a combination of both. You need to be careful to choose a weight loss process which will make it easy for you to maintain this impressive weight loss for a long time.

Chrissy Chic says on November 3rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm

This article had a lot of great ideas, but reading some of the comments makes me sad.

Here is the truth about weight loss….

3500 calories = 1 pound

Figure out the amount of calories your body naturally burns (BMR) and times it by your activity rating (1.2 if you are sedentary). Also, add the amount of calories you burn in exercise.

If you eat less than that calculated amount of calories, you will lose weight.

If you cut 3500 calories over the period of a few days, you will lose 1 pound.

Also, it is exceedingly unhealthy to eat less than 1000 calories a day. Your body will go into starvation mode and it will slow down your weightloss.

I don’t want to be one of those stuck up people who thinks they know everything, but I’m a calorie counter and have seen 25 pounds of successful loss based on this principal.

Once again, great suggestions!!!