What kind of diets are you on ?

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Registered: 04-01-2005
What kind of diets are you on ?
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Thu, 04-07-2005 - 10:12am

I am trying to count calories staying between 1200-1500 a day , I was just wondering what is working best for the rest of you ?

Sherry

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 10:46am
Hi Sherry :)
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Registered: 10-25-2004
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 11:32am

Hey Sherry!
My current eating plan is to do about 5-6 mini-meals a day to total no more than 1300-1400 calories. I also give myself 1500 extra calories for the week to eat out on or eat a special treat on any given day without guilt. I also aim for 9-10 servings of fruits and veggies a day and 4 servings of low-fat/fat-free dairy and 1 full fat dairy daily.

I just started back on this plan, but it helped me lose 50 lbs a year and a half ago, which I have gained back due to going hog-wild (pun intended) with food.


 


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Registered: 03-29-2005
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 6:04pm

Hi Sherry,

Because I can only do some upper body exercise (injuries to legs/knees--surgeries needed), I can't lose weight on over 1000 calories. Last week, for a 3 day weekend, I had only nutritious (mostly clear) liquids, and followed that with my usual pretty healthy 800-900 calories this week. So far, so good.

I am trying for a different approach though--perhaps changing my tactics every week, or every month.

Best!

Colly

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Registered: 03-30-2005
Sat, 04-09-2005 - 11:09pm

Hey Sherry!

I started eating 1800 calories a day and am cutting back 100 calories every week until I get down to 1500. After I get to 1500 I may continue depending on my success.

I'm also trying to get in touch with my hunger signals based on a 1 - 10 scale.
1 - starving
2 - very hungry
3 - hungry
4 - mild hunger
5 - satisfied
6 - mildly full
7 - moderately full
8 - full
9 - very full
10 - uncomfortably full

I try to eat only between the 1-3 range and stop between the 5-7 range.

Melissa

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Registered: 03-31-2004
Sun, 04-10-2005 - 3:25pm
I am on the Medifast Plan for Diabetics. I eat around 1000 calories a day.
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Registered: 02-03-2005
Sun, 04-10-2005 - 4:23pm
I am doing WW at home.
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Registered: 04-03-2005
Sun, 04-10-2005 - 11:26pm
I am controling my carbs- the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me. No white flour and no sugar. I am really trying to watch my portions and try to excercise at least three times a week.
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Registered: 04-04-2005
Tue, 04-12-2005 - 8:00pm
Hi, I am on South Beach Phase 2. I eat every 3 hours and nothing 3 hours before bedtime. I try to stick to mostly whole foods and stay away from the processed stuff. But if I am craving a piece of chocolate I will have a Hershey's kiss or two. I also exercise 6 days a week, anywhere from 30 -75 min at a time. I have only lost 13 lbs but I have lost several inches.
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Registered: 02-22-2005
Tue, 04-12-2005 - 9:37pm
I am doing low-fat because it makes me feel good. Lots of fruits and veggies and a little of anything I want (within reason). LK