the debate among diets is endless.. & Im keeping my weight down coz I'd hate to be overweight.. now which is better & more practical with our daily lives? I'm a college student.. what would YOU follow best? Low Calorie, or Low Carb?
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If you ask me your best bet is a balance of the two, everything in moderation. But if I had to pick one I'd go with low calorie, because its much healthier to be eating fruits and vegetables than all meat all the time.
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I believe there is only one carb per beer right?  So I don't think the carbs are the prob.  The added calories are more likely to be adding to the weightloss halt.  Also I believe that alcohol leads to slower metabolism so I just quit drinkin while on this low-carb diet.
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The diet you've shown is 'balanced' and you'll lose weight.  \n\nYou won't lose quickly because your carbs are high, but you'll lose.  Be sure the chicken is without skin or sauce.  Watch the butter or sauce on the rice.\n\nI prefer faster weight loss, but you need to pick a diet that you can stick with.
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I took it a while back and it made me feel 'off'. Shortly after, I took a nutrition class at a local college over the summer and learned a ton of stuff about nutrition and healthy living. I also learned how bad diet pills are for you. After you've been taking them a while they eventually slow down your metabolism so that when you get off of them you have to force yourself to eat less and exercise more just to maintain the weight you are at. I know it sucks but the only real way to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF without screwing up your metabolism is by cutting 500 calories from what you normally need. (You can find out online) and doing a minimum of 30 mins of moderate exercise each day. Hope that helps!
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Neither--use Weight Watchers. That will be the cheapest, especially since you don't have to buy special food. Weightwatchers has the highest percentage of success in dieting. \n\nHere's the deal: weight loss isn't going to be found in any diet. A diet is just a change in your eating pattern, and you're either going to give up and/or gain weight after you stop. Weight loss is a LIFE TIME CHANGE, not an instant change.\n\nAlso, exercise. You're not going to get anywhere by just eating nothing--you have to exercise.
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None of those fad diets! Atkins is no good for you, what you need is a balanced diet!\n\nAll you need to do is burn more calories than you eat.. There is no fast way to do it! The best and healthiest way is to do it slowly. That is when it stays off, unless you don't want your new body to be for good. If you need to look good for a certain event, maybe one of those fad diets is for you.. But once you go off them, your weight will be back. And who wants to spend the rest of their life not eating carbs!? Or eating grapefruits.. Come on now..\n\nIt's best done by increasing your physical activity, and either decreasing (if you really want..), or just CHANGING the foods you eat! But if you really can't stand to change your eating habits, then it is possible that some more physical activity could help you lose weight, just more slowly.. It's hard to help someone to lose weight when you don't know their age, weight, height, how much physical activity they are used to, etc. But here is some basic advice:\n\nFitness\n\nTry doing cardio exercise at least 3 times a week, 30 minutes for each of those 3 days. You can split this time up, and do 5 minutes here and there if you'd like. This can be biking, running, walking, jumping jacks, jumping rope, dancing (my personal favorite), swimming, roller blading, and so many more..\n\nTwo times a week, do some kind of strength training for 15 minutes, or as much as you can stand without getting too tired. Basic things.. Sit down on the floor, and get into "butterfly" position. Hold yourself there for a bit. Do some push ups, crunches. Sit with your legs out in front of you and try to touch your toes while keeping your legs straight. Stretching. Things like that.\n\nDiet / Food\n\nEAT BREAKFAST! Do it! EIGHT glasses of water per day. Get eight hours sleep. Eat your basic three meals (not TOO big, remember the importance of moderation and you can eat nearly anything), and slip in a small, healthy snack in between. I will give you a basic idea of a healthy day. I am a vegetarian, but I am assuming you are not.. You didn't give too much info! So here you go..\n\nBreakfast\nOne whole wheat or plain bagel with 2 tbsp light cream cheese or pat of margarine. Some yogurt, and half a banana. It seems like a lot (to me anyway), but with that fitness plan it's fine.\n\nSnack\nOrange\n\nLunch\nPeanut butter (1 tbsp) and jelly (.5 - 1 tbsp) on wheat bread. Baby carrots/celery/lettuce with some lowfat non-creamy dressing.\n\nSnack\nA bag of 97% fat free microwave popcorn, or light butter (yes, a whole bag!!)\n\nDinner\nA bunch of stir fried veggies (mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, etc) with 2 cups of minute rice. With 3 or 4 grilled chicken strips on the side (not too big, maybe an 1 inch by 4 inches).\n\nGood luck.. Stay motivated. :)
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Yes the Atkins diet will work and fast...but its not easy to stick with.Like bread?Like pasta? Fruit? Yeah well you cant have any of that. 20 grams of carbs is all your allowed per day for the first 2 weeks. And carbs are found in EVERYTHING!! But its a good one to help lose weight but you gotta love meat, cheese, eggs, salad (no croutons) and only high fat dressings ranch, bleu cheese (eww) so give it a shot!
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What I recommend is getting all the nutrients and food your body needs, while getting it in the least amount of calories.  I found a super-food shake, which has everything your body needs and is a complete meal replacement. The great thing is, is that it's only 240 calories.  It's an awesome way I've been losing weight, while not starving my body.  It'd be great for you. Send me an email if you want  more information. Good luck.
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What you might like to do since you lost 16 pounds is you might like to go on a 1200 calorie diet and loose 2 lbs a week at a save rate.   There is a diet that calls for 1600 calories.  400 meat  400 vegetables 400 calories fruit and 400 condements or somes times other stuff.  Stay away from sugar and use sweet and low.best.  What ever you decide to do do it healthy and not fast as you will only gain it back later.  weight is a life style for ever.  get to your weight you want and try to keep it there .  Suger is a bad thing.   Priscilla  Ps I think 130 would be better for you. Make your decision in the reality phase not what friends say or do.
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Every year Americans invest billions of dollars in weight loss diets and gimmicks, many of which yield few results. However, the lure of quick, easy weight loss is hard to resist. Despite ineffective tools, most hopeful consumers are willing to give the next weight loss fad a chance. If you're planning to start a new diet, it is important to remember the following information.\n\nFood-specific diets: Have you ever tried the cabbage diet or the fruit-only diet? These are just a couple of examples of diets that promote one "specific" food that causes weight loss. No matter how much you think you'll enjoy ice cream at every meal, inevitably you will get bored with eating the same food repeatedly. As a result, you'll eat less food than needed to maintain your weight. This type of diet will not teach you healthier eating habits or provide a balance of nutrients, and consequently is not effective for long-term weight loss.\n\nHigh-protein, low-carbohydrate diets: One of the most recent trends in dieting, these diets are based on the concept that carbohydrates are "bad" and that everyone has some degree of insulin resistance, resulting in poor carbohydrate metabolism. Many proponents of these diets suggest that including carbohydrates in your diet will cause weight gain. The reality, though, is that eating more calories (whether as carbohydrate, fats, or protein) than you burn will cause weight gain.\n\nHigh-fiber, low-calorie diets: As I've noted in many previous blog entries, fiber-rich foods play an important role in a healthy diet. They are a helpful ingredient of weight loss efforts because they provide bulk to the diet, which helps you feel fuller sooner. Be careful, though: if you plan to increase the fiber in your diet, be sure to increase your fluid intake at the same time or you may experience cramping, bloating, and constipation. High-fiber diets will help with weight loss only if you restrict calories in conjunction with addition of extra grains, fruits and vegetables.\n\nLiquid diets: Consumers face a couple of different liquid diet options. Your local grocery store and pharmacy sell over-the-counter liquid meal replacements, which can be expensive and frequently add extra calories to daily consumption if not managed carefully. On the other hand are liquid diets that require medical supervision. These diets are usually very low in calories and may result in metabolic abnormalities if dieters are not carefully monitored. Neither type of liquid diet should be used for long‑term weight loss unless monitored by a health care professional. Radically changing your caloric intake in this way will not result in long-term behavior modification and healthy eating patterns.\n\nFasting: As a way to cleanse the body or jump-start a weight-loss program, fasting has been recommended for years. However, all that fasting really does is deprive your body of nutrients and decrease your energy, leaving you feeling weak and lightheaded. If the right nutrients are not available for your cells to use as energy, your liver will convert fat stores to ketones for use as energy (ketosis). Long-term ketosis can be harmful to your health.\n \nNo fad diet or gimmick will work magic for safe and effective weight loss. The following are some suggestions for ensuring a long-term healthy eating plan and getting your weight loss efforts off to an encouraging start: \nEat a variety of foods. Remember, a balanced diet will ensure that you get all necessary nutrients. \n\nGet some physical activity every day. Calories in must be less than calories out to ensure successful weight loss. To keep "calories out" at a healthful level, make you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.\n\nInclude sources of fiber in your diet. They will add bulk and give you a feeling of fullness.\n\nChoose a diet low in fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol. You do need to consume some fat for good health. Aim for no mo
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I'm on it as well. The first phase is NOT about not eating carbs. Have you read the book? It is excellent and provides you with the meal plans for the first two weeks. I also own the South Beach Diet Cookbook that also has great recipes for Phase 1. In phase 1 you do not eat sugar or fruit, yes, but you do eat carbs. Carb count is low though. I average 30 carbs a day. So maybe that IS what you call not eating carbs? You can take a look at SouthBeachDiet.com and even register or something to get recipes. Lets see, for lunch, I usually eat a salad with grilled chicken breast and 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing (the recipe is in the book or just mix together extra virgin olive oil and balsalmic vinegar).And with lunch I have sugar free jello that I prepared in the morning. Oh, for breakfast every morning I eat 1 small carton of egg beaters scrambled (equals about 2 real eggs), two strips of extra lean turkey bacon, and 6 ounces of V8 (just like the book says), I also drink a cup of coffee. I've had that breakfast every morning. I don't get bored with breakfasts I guess. For lunch and dinner I mix it up. 2 servings of a low carb vegetable for dinner along with a small serving of chicken breast, lean sirloin beef, or lean pork. LOTS OF FISH! For desert what really holds me over is what the book recommends every night, the ricotta creme desert. Buy Low Fat ricotta creme take 1/2 cup of it mix it with one packet of sugar substitute and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract. I like it! You can also eat sugar free popsicles. You eat a snack between lunch and one between dinner. Usually it's one piece of string cheese or a turkey roll up. You should buy the book, it's great reading! Well hope I helped! Good Luck!
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Cutting back on carbs is a very good first step!\n\nHowever, keep in mind that you can still be over on calories so make sure to pick lower fat meats & poultry.  Cut back on salad dressing & sauces.  Skip anything sweet, sugar is carbs.\n\nSeveral Kimkins Diet members are from the UK and Netherlands.  They're always posting tips on good food buys for your local stores.\n\nGood job taking the first step toward weight loss!  Find a good support group to help motivate you.
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My older brother clued me into something a long time ago about diet....and thus far,  it's always worked for me.  Just check for three things on the nutrition label of your foods....check the fat, protien,  and carb content..if your protien and carbs are each more grams than your fat grams,  you're good to go.  Now,  we're all different,  and some diets work for some and not for others,  but I can tell you this....I have been many body types over the last 15 or so years,  and no matter what my build had been at any given time,  this one has always worked for me.  Good luck,  hope you get where you want!!
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I wouldnt go lower the 1200 calories, as long as you are not preganat or nursing, however please not that your body gets used to eating 1200..or however many... calories you consume, and adjusts your metabolism acordingly, thats why ever since the low cal/low fat diet made its debut in the early '90's we have become more obese, I would try to exersice 3x aweek, 20-30 mins, eat healthier, but not nessarily lighter, and more frequesnt meals but stop eating past 7pm, consume lots of water and avoid splenda, nutrasweet, products, they have a whole host of other problems associayted with them.  If you are over wieght you may want to do a 24-48 hour fast to break sugar cravings, fast on fresh friut/vegatbles and water for 1-2 days then slowly re interduce foods, this will flush toxins out of your body and should jump start you 2 lbs or more, if your diabetic, or have any serious health coindition, please consult a doctor before making ANY dietary changes.  If you still insist on going low carb, the "3 hour diet" is the way to go, he works to keep your metabolism going and gives you a menue for around 1400 calories per day, Jorge Cruise wrote the book, you can look it up on amazon, there youll find rewies
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Yes, you would lose weight, but there are better ways to do it.\n\nFruit is good for you, so I would support a diet high in fruit, but you never want to go to extremes.  A balanced diet is best.  Eat different types of fruit.  Eat whole grains and vegetables.  Apples will give you carbs and fiber, which is good.  You also need balanced proteins, omega fats, vitamins, and minerals.\n\nYou are on the right track with reducing calories, but be sure to get a balanced diet too.  After all, if you can lose weight and be healthy, why not do both?
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Dairy is great for weight loss as it provides saiety, keeps you full and is low GI so it takes longer for the glucose levels to release into your blood streams keeping you fuller for longer. Always try to ensure the dairy is skim based rather than full fat. \n\nBut you need to ensure you are following a balanced diet. The best weight loss approach for lifestyle is to adopt a LOW GI approach. It is totally sustainable forever. Many of these high protein type diets are great to lose big amount of weight in the first 6 months but it is not sustainable and not to mention when you re-introduce carbs back you gain weight again. \n\nWhat I try to do is have 6 meals a day where breakfast is made up of carbs & protein. Mid morning snack is a piece of fruit or 6 nuts, lunch is a soy & linseed sandwhich with ham & salad, afternoon snack is a smoothie (low GI home made) or yoghurt & dinner is totally protein and vegies. If you are still peckish have one scoop of low fat ice cream w a dash of low fat yoghurt. All food groups are represented and you will feel full all day. \n\nSo yes, I tend to eat more protein to ensure I am fuller longer but also adopt a low GI approach to lose or maintain my weight.
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Carbohydrates if not used will be turned to sugar and stored. A balanced diet is best so instead of avoiding carbs completely, try avoiding eating carbs in the evening. Try it and I think you'll see some results.