I've dropped about 22 pounds over the last 7 weeks using my own diet. Things like Atkins and Weight Watchers are for people who simply don't know how to eat a proper diet and need some sort of guidance (although I think that Atkins isn't healthy at all).
FWIW, my diet is as follows:
For breakfast, 8 ounces of OJ and a choice of either a piece or two of fruit, or a bowl of Raisin Bran with skim milk. Oh, and take a multivitamin.
For lunch, a turkey sandwich on wheat bread with a little bit of low-fat mayo, some type of veggie (usually carrots or celery), and a couple of fat-free Fig Newtons (actually "Newman's Own" brand....VERY tasty).
For dinner, something reasonable. Things I've eaten are grilled chicken with rice pilaf, salads (with or without grilled chicken in 'em), spaghetti (no meat in the sauce) and low fat hot dogs with some baked beans. The last two primarily exist because my 3-year old eats them as well...you'd be amazed how your diet changes when you're trying to feed kids at the same time).
For dessert, an ice cream cone (low fat ice cream). Using the cone forces you to only take a proper portion.
Aside from the morning OJ/milk, I only drink ice water (unless we go out to eat, in which case I'll get a Coke).
Oh, and go for a walk every day you can....20-30 minutes is more than enough.
I've also had a respectable number of "normal" meals mixed in (like getting a burger and fries, a pizza, or something of that nature), so it's not like you have to eat like this 24/7 to lose weight. Just balance out the "treats" with a skipped snack or dessert.
I've dropped about 22 pounds over the last 7 weeks using my own diet. Things like Atkins and Weight Watchers are for people who simply don't know how to eat a proper diet and need some sort of guidance (although I think that Atkins isn't healthy at all).
FWIW, my diet is as follows:
For breakfast, 8 ounces of OJ and a choice of either a piece or two of fruit, or a bowl of Raisin Bran with skim milk. Oh, and take a multivitamin.
For lunch, a turkey sandwich on wheat bread with a little bit of low-fat mayo, some type of veggie (usually carrots or celery), and a couple of fat-free Fig Newtons (actually "Newman's Own" brand....VERY tasty).
For dinner, something reasonable. Things I've eaten are grilled chicken with rice pilaf, salads (with or without grilled chicken in 'em), spaghetti (no meat in the sauce) and low fat hot dogs with some baked beans. The last two primarily exist because my 3-year old eats them as well...you'd be amazed how your diet changes when you're trying to feed kids at the same time). :smile:
For dessert, an ice cream cone (low fat ice cream). Using the cone forces you to only take a proper portion.
Aside from the morning OJ/milk, I only drink ice water (unless we go out to eat, in which case I'll get a Coke).
Oh, and go for a walk every day you can....20-30 minutes is more than enough.
I've also had a respectable number of "normal" meals mixed in (like getting a burger and fries, a pizza, or something of that nature), so it's not like you have to eat like this 24/7 to lose weight. Just balance out the "treats" with a skipped snack or dessert.