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Post by Keiran on Jun 4, 2016 16:13:40 GMT -5
I'm a bit chubby. Around 2 years ago I used to weigh around 66kg (145.2 lbs), in a short period of time I jumped to 115 kg (253 lbgs). I took off about 25kg (55 lbs) using the Dukan diet, but I've put it back on and a bit more.
I'm now 120 kg (265 lbs), I'm tall so it's not TOO visible, but visible enough.
I want to lose weight, but I'm going to be honest, I like food and I'm a lazy cat. What diets have you guys had success with?
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Post by Keiran on Jun 5, 2016 6:52:55 GMT -5
Okay, nobody posted, so I'll just kick this thing off. I lost 55 lbs on the Dukan diet in around 3 or 4 months - original weight loss was rapid, I think I lost 22 lbs in the first two weeks. The diet is quite restrictive and that's why I believe I failed - we broke the diet and kept eating the nice foods. Dukan Overview
Similar to the Atkins diet - with more restrictions on fat. Meats must be lean, and below 5% fat content. Diet starts by having two weeks "Attack" where only lean protein is consumed. Then branches off into "Cruise", in which you have alternative "Attack" days, when not on an attack day, certain vegetables are allowed (Legumes aren't). After a certain time, I think it was 3 months for me, different vegetables were introduced and even cheat meals in an attempt to wean you back into normal eating. It was here where I failed.
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Post by MorganBGone on Jun 5, 2016 8:56:04 GMT -5
Keiran, I'm not surprised the diet you described would not result in sustained weight loss. A diet restricted to lean protein and low carb vegetables (from the sounds of it?) will almost by definition be lower in caloric content than any variant of "normal eating" unless large quantities of those lean proteins are consumed. Also, the ketosis (state of elevated fat breakdown products that can be used by the body -- and particularly brain -- as fuel in lieu of glucose) resulting from very low carb consumption might well suppress appetite. Reintroduction of carbohydrates would reverse that state. Between the two, overall caloric intake would increase, resulting in weight gain, once "normal" diet (i.e. carb-containing and higher fat foods) is reintroduced. I personally am a big proponent of the most straightforward route to weight loss: portion control, overall reduction in high calorie foods, appropriate portions of fruits and vegetables (which a lot of people under-consume), and increased exercise (which is, of course, easier said than done). The issue with other approaches is that they're often just not sustainable in the long run. Sustained weight loss really requires a lifestyle overhaul -- IMO, there's no easy fix... sadly. But, maybe others have other suggestions? I can come back and provide some of my "tricks" later as someone prone to weight gain who manages (largely by design) to maintain a healthy weight despite having no self-control around high cal foods.
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Post by Meggo358 on Jun 5, 2016 9:32:26 GMT -5
Keiran, I gotta say I'm with MorganBGone 100% on this. Portion control and eating "real foods" (aka, fruits and veggies and yup, carbs) are your best bet. Any diet which is too restrictive in terms of calorie intake or serverely limiting in a macronutrient such as carbohydrates will make long term success difficult and make the process unnecessarily unpleasant. Since you're not on the durken diet anymore, can I ask if you've made any changes or are on any diets right now? Do you track what you consume? The only additional thing I'd offer up is the keeping in mind that while IMO exercise should absolutely be a factor here if it isnt already, keep in mind that you cant exercise away a high calorie, low quality diet. I see a lot of people try to excuse keeping the diet they like with the insistence that exercising for 30 minutes will help things even out, and the numbers just dont work that way. If it did I would be thrilled
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Diets
Jun 5, 2016 11:21:00 GMT -5
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Post by nana on Jun 5, 2016 11:21:00 GMT -5
OK, I will throw this in. I am fairly slim but the weight is creeping on as I age. I had been reading about inflammation and weight gain and the links of belly fat to Alzheimers....so I decided to go to this workshop on an inflammation quieting diet... diet as in eating plan. I stayed with it for six months and it was hard, initially, but after awhile I became used to it and because I only eat fish (not red meat, pork etc.) it was okay. If I haven't scared you off, in a nutshell it is basically limiting you portions to a one-third protein two-thirds vegetables diet -- you can have all the protein you want for breakfast. You also cut out red meat, dairy, gluten, sugar with the idea that after cutting them out for a few weeks you start to reintroduce them to see how you feel and if you are allergic. I found out that I feel much better without dairy and wheat in my diet... I lost twenty pounds and kept off 15 of it. I also am very physically active. Many of the people I know who had a large amount of weight to lose were quite successful. I need to add that while on this plan I felt good, I slept great (none of my 3 a.m. wakeups), had TONS of energy. Come to think of it, I wonder why I stopped. If interested I would google Kathy Abascal and her "To Quiet Inflammation" program. link
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Post by Rosie on Jun 6, 2016 10:22:03 GMT -5
My diet is an eating 'plan'.
I eat clean (virtually no processed/refined foods). 2/3 veggies/good carbs and 1/3 protein. Need protein at every meal to curb those between meal cravings. I eat several small meals - grazing works well for me. The key for me is to have 'on hand' the types of food that work for me. Breakfast can be 1/2 'sprouted' English Muffin with Almond Butter and a peach.
I eat breads/cereals/beans/rice/nuts that are soaked/sprouted. Easier to digest and helps with the bloated gaseous issues.
That coupled with my exercise of choice (lots of walking) keeps my weight under control.
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Sept 21, 2017 13:50:29 GMT -5
Post by zinc on Sept 21, 2017 13:50:29 GMT -5
I'm going to sound like an annoying millennial...but...
I'd recommend having buddha bowls to train yourself to have portion control and eat the appropriate balanced diet. I'm hesitant to give dieting advice to men because I rarely cook meat (lack the time and patience) but you can easily add that to these bowls. You will get used to the tastes and they can be as calorie dense as you want depending on the time of the day. And don't not eat things like chocolate or other unhealthy things but I usually save that for when I'm out for dinner with friends, etc. At home my fridge is filled with only healthy things so the temptation is never there.
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