what are the top 5 successful diet plans?
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there are none, all are fads that will go in time, until you realize your eating habits and change accordingly, you'll always be on the diet yo/yo
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1. Substitutions! Your favorite snacks don't have to be forbidden; in fact, if you make them so, they'll seem even more appealing. So substitute fat-free pringles for the high-fat potato chips, or nonfat frozen yogurt for high-calorie ice cream. Look for low-fat or fat-free salad dressing, light mayo, low-fat cheese, etc. You really get used to them quickly; I won't eat regular ice cream anymore, yuck!\n\n2. Avoid excess snacking by popping a piece of gum in your mouth when you've got the munchies but aren't hungry.\n\n3. Drink lots and LOTS of water.\n\n4. Fiber-rich foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains) fill you up faster and make you feel full longer.\n\n5. Low-fat dairy products (look for Yoplait's or Dannon LIGHT smoothies, both are really good) have been shown to shrink waists.\n\n6. Exercise at least 4 times a week but no more than 6 times a week. (You need at least one recovery day.) Any type of cardio will shed the pounds: swimming, running, jumping rope, playing sports, biking. On your day off, keep active. Play some recreational badminton with friends, or take a leisurely walk.\n\n7. Don't skip meals! It slows your metabolism, therefore making it harder to lose weight. Instead, eat small meals at least six times a day. Just be sure to eat the RIGHT foods: whole grains (tortillas, breads, pasta), fruits (dried and fresh), nuts, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, etc. Remember to eat a balanced diet including everything in the food pyramid. A deficiency in any vitamin or mineral compromises your energy stores and your overall health.\n\n8. Keep a list of heart healthy snacks on the fridge to remind you not to reach for the cheesies.\n\n9. Remember that weight loss takes time. You didn't gain it all overnight, and you're not going to lose it overnight. But if you stick to a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, you WILL lose the inches.\n\nGood luck!
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The best way is by acquiring good habits.  Not just good eating habits but also a couple of rules of thumb:  If eating carbs only do it in the morning b/f 10 a.m, don't eat after 4 or 5 p.m, don't skip meals, drink lots of water.  Stay away from temptation and people who overeat (if family members try to eat at a different time at leat at the beggining), exercise.  Start incorporating these things little by little into your life.  Overdoing anything being diet or exersice will make u not want to do it again so start slowly accepting that u might not be so strong willed all the time and that if u do diviate from your plan b/c of cheesecake or ice cream its OK but u have to pay by exercising more.
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1. Limit fats, dairy products, and sweets-- cut down on soda\n\n2. Don't eat before going to bed (>3 hours, so the food can metabolize)\n\n3. Take walks in the park, or go to the mall-- after a meal\n\n4. Do yoga, it is a great way to get in shape without all the hassle and artificial products.\n\n5. Simple crutches for the abs area, lift small weights for the arms, and STRETCH!!!\n\nFYI: Diets don't work, because most people don't stick to the plan forever, so the best way is to cut down food intake and stay healthy.\ngood luck!!! :)
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It's not gonna be easy but it's not  impossible. If you follow the diet below, but truly follow it.. they say you can loose up to 10 pounds. I do it once a week (it's only 3 days) and I've lost so far 15 pounds ... but i've done it 3 times ... i've lost an average of 5 pounds every time i've done it (Better than nothing) During the days you're not in the diet just try to eat as healthy as you can. Also try to add some exercise, I walk 20-30 minutes 5 times a week.\n\nGood Luck!!\n\n*******************************************************************\n\nDay 1  \n\n*BREAKFAST  Black Coffee or Tea, 1/2 Grapefruit or Juice, 1 Toast with  1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter\n \n*LUNCH 1/2 Cup of Tuna, 1 Toast, Black Coffee or Tea\n \n*DINNER 3 oz. any lean meat , 1 cup green beans, 1 cup carrots + 1 apple  \n1 cup regular vanilla ice cream\n \n\n \nDay 2\n  \n*BREAKFAST  black coffee or tea, 1 Egg, 1 Toast, 1/2 Banana\n \n*LUNCH 1 cup cottage cheese or tuna, 8 regular saltine crackers\nblack coffee or tea \n \n*DINNER 2 beef franks, 1 cup broccoli or cabbage, 1/2 cup carrots + 1/2 banana + 1 apple 1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream\n \n\n \nDay 3  \n\n*BREAKFAST  Black coffee or tea, 5 regular saltine crackers, 1 oz. cheddar cheese, 1 apple\n \n*LUNCH 1 boiled egg, 1 toast, black coffee or tea \n \n*DINNER 1 cup tuna, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup cauliflower 1 cup melon 1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream + 1 apple
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giving a little effort would assure you of a really safe and effective weight loss. a low-carb, low fat, high-fiber diet is the best diet. this is a sample menu, about 1200 calories the whole day. you will not spend a lot, and you will not feel hunger.\n\nbreakfast:\n1 pc toast / sliced bread\n1 pc banana or apple\n1 glass of milk\ntea or coffee with low cal sweetener (or sugar)\n\n10 am snack:\n1 banana or apple OR\n10 pcs of berries OR\n1 cup popcorn\n1 glass lemonade or juice\n\nlunch:\nopen sandwich (no bread on top) containing:\n1 slice of smoked ham (about 60 grams)\ntomatoes, lettuce, onion\n1 glass juice/lemonade/tea\n\n4pm snack:\n3 pcs of oreo cookies OR\n1 palmful peanuts OR\nany medium sized fruit\n\ndinner:\n1 100-gram cut of lean meat (if chicken, no skin)\n1 1/2 golfball size serving mashed potato or pasta\nup to 2 cups of green veggies or steamed carrots and peas\ndessert: any medium fruit OR\n1 golfball size of low fat ice cream or sorbet\n1 cup of coffee or tea\n\nyou can do variations of this sample plan. very low cost (not totally no cost of course), and low maintenance. you will not feel any hunger at any time of the day. the best thing is, these foods are definitely available in your own house, probably also the things you eat daily. and you will not deprive yourself so binging and mood swings will be avoided.\n\nthrow in some exercise while you're at it: jogging, weightlifting for muscle development, pilates for flexibility (there are websites that show some basic pilates moves), powerwalking for stamina building. even regular day to day activities help - walking to the bus station, bicycling to the supermarket, mopping the floor, you can even do some jogging in-place while watching TV. remember that a well balanced diet and regular exercise is still the best. not only will you be kept trim, you will also stay healthy.\n\nremember that there are no quick-fix diets and exercises. starving yourself and pushing yourself to extreme exhaustion would only lead to even more dangers, and a higher medical cost. the best way to achieve your goal and to get a healthier body is to incorporate a well balanced diet and enough exercise in your daily life.
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The best diet is a well-rounded diet.  Ignore the fad diets (like Low Carb!!) which are here today gone tomorrow (with your money!).  Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and moderate amounts of fat.  Take in fewer calories than you use and you will lose weight.  That doesn't sell many books, but it works.
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Weight watchers is great. I've seen a lot of great results from friends that have gone through it. That is the only plan I would ever go with.
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High intensity exercise combined with a healthy eating plan, NOT a diet as diet's are only temporary!!\n\nExpend more calories than you take in, this is what it ultimetly comes down to.
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i hear eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits vegetables whole grains and fiber + a work out routine was the best way to lose weight...give it a try.
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Was not successful, for me.\n\n"Mindfulness Meditation worked (still works) for me !!!\nAuthor  Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD."!!!\n\nAnd I ate a good size healthy breakfast daily (still do),  a  moderate lunch and dinner.  Never eat after 5:30 PM.\nAnd always drink a Full 8 oz. glass of Water (not tap water) right before you eat lunch and dinner.  Keeps food consumption at a moderation.\nAnd lastly,  exercise every other day.\n20 to 30 min. of  Cardio.\n\nBe  Very  Patient  with  Yourself.  Be Kind to yourself  and  forgiving toward yourself also.\n\nExcellent Question.\n\nR.N. -  with  Masters  Degree.\n\nP.S. =  Diet pills are Not recommended.  They give most people the feeling that they are on Speed, or other recreational drugs.  And  I  know many people that are presently in  drug \nrehab. clinics because of there addiction to Diet Pills.
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i give you a diet model. it worked for me and i lost 7 lbs in 5 days.\n\nall the instruction is for entire day:\nfirst day => apples\n2nd day => milk\n3rd day => chicken (any way of cooking except oil fry)\n4th day => vegetable\n5th day => egg\n\nin the meantime you can also eat lettuce. but first consult with a diatition before you do that.
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Healthy food, exercise, water, these three go hand in hand when you want to lead a healthy, happy and fit existance. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved if you don't have the access. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. If you have access to a gym include boxing and spin classes as well. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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Best diet:  Eating the amount of healthy foods appropriate for the individual's needs, whether it is losing wait, maintaining weight or gaining weight, combining this with exercise daily, and getting enough sleep to function properly.
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1) Read the thousand of posts on here already about losing weight\n2) Eat right/diet\n3) Exercise every day\n4) No pop\n5) No sweets\n6) Keep track of your progress\n7) Drink a lot of water
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Best weight loss plan on the planet. Try here.
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This is the plan I try to give everyone out there and it does work!\n\nIf you want to do this for life you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1.5 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life! \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g lean meat & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white omlette with ham and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, boxing and spin. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.