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[OceanGirl]

What's been working for myself, my brother, my husband and a friend of ours (and we've been telling everyone about it is a free online service called thedailyplate.com. It's part of Livestrong.com. You can easily track your calories and exercise and stay within whatever calorie range they tell you for how much you want to lose per week. It also has a weight loss graph and various graphs for sodium and other nutrient levels. Seems to be a very good, easy to follow program. Most foods are easy to find on the site (for recording purposes) and if it is not on there- you can find something comparable.

[Chad Vander Veen]

What's been working for myself, my brother, my husband and a friend of ours (and we've been telling everyone about it is a free online service called thedailyplate.com. It's part of Livestrong.com. You can easily track your calories and exercise and stay within whatever calorie range they tell you for how much you want to lose per week. It also has a weight loss graph and various graphs for sodium and other nutrient levels. Seems to be a very good, easy to follow program. Most foods are easy to find on the site (for recording purposes) and if it is not on there- you can find something comparable.

Cool, I am going to use this. nice and easy to use

[MikeinFolsom]

A real easy deal to do is center your meal around a vegetable plate and then have your protein and starches as the "side" dishes. A big plate of broccoli with a small piece of meat and brown rice fills you up, is well within the glycemic guidelines, and won't jump your insulin levels up at a rapid pace.

[doj_gal]

What's been working for myself, my brother, my husband and a friend of ours (and we've been telling everyone about it is a free online service called thedailyplate.com. It's part of Livestrong.com. You can easily track your calories and exercise and stay within whatever calorie range they tell you for how much you want to lose per week. It also has a weight loss graph and various graphs for sodium and other nutrient levels. Seems to be a very good, easy to follow program. Most foods are easy to find on the site (for recording purposes) and if it is not on there- you can find something comparable.

I've started this today. Nothing like a little accountability. I like that it breaks down the fat/carb/protein ratio. Plus you can add your water and fitness. I am just doing the trial version right now but I am thinking of buying it today. It's only $45 a year and has tons more features like imputing your vitamin goals. I love this thing!

[Oldschooler81]

Yeah, I've heard alot of those don't really work too well - and you have to take the testimonials you see on tv with a grain of salt (no pun intended) lol. I think they sometimes do work, but it's with a small percentage of people who are really strict about it (plus, everyone's metabolism and stuff is different too). It's just that it's slanted so that they only promote those 10% or whatever...to make it look like everyone will have the same result.

Maybe it's not typical for most guys to care about stuff like their weight or appearance...but I do, so I just wondered, does anyone know the best way to lose a little weight if you CANT work out so easily? See I live in an apartment complex on the second floor, so I can't really do workouts here without getting my downstairs neighbors ticked off, lol. I've gone jogging in the morning sometimes, but that's not too easy in this area without privacy either.

I tend to eat FAIRLY healthy, but my problem is snacking. Not all junk food or fast food, but sometimes I load up at places like Dollar Tree and Grocery Outlet. Is there any supplement that can make you "less hungry less often" or something?

I don't need to lose a ton or anything. I weigh like 195 now, and ideally I'd like to drop down to 170ish. My avatar isn't the best picture of me, but any pics can be misleading...I'm not big at all, but I'd like to drop a clothing size or so. I'm looking for a job still and if I work at a place where you have to tuck your shirt in...it just makes me self conscious.

[chris v]

Is there any supplement that can make you "less hungry less often" or something?

willpower.

[Darth Lefty]

Yeah, I've heard alot of those don't really work too well - and you have to take the testimonials you see on tv with a grain of salt (no pun intended) lol. I think they sometimes do work, but it's with a small percentage of people who are really strict about it (plus, everyone's metabolism and stuff is different too). It's just that it's slanted so that they only promote those 10% or whatever...to make it look like everyone will have the same result.

Maybe it's not typical for most guys to care about stuff like their weight or appearance...but I do, so I just wondered, does anyone know the best way to lose a little weight if you CANT work out so easily? See I live in an apartment complex on the second floor, so I can't really do workouts here without getting my downstairs neighbors ticked off, lol. I've gone jogging in the morning sometimes, but that's not too easy in this area without privacy either.

I tend to eat FAIRLY healthy, but my problem is snacking. Not all junk food or fast food, but sometimes I load up at places like Dollar Tree and Grocery Outlet. Is there any supplement that can make you "less hungry less often" or something?

I don't need to lose a ton or anything. I weigh like 195 now, and ideally I'd like to drop down to 170ish. My avatar isn't the best picture of me, but any pics can be misleading...I'm not big at all, but I'd like to drop a clothing size or so. I'm looking for a job still and if I work at a place where you have to tuck your shirt in...it just makes me self conscious.

Atkins. Go outdooors. Fiber.

[traceyl]

willpower.

Where can I get me some of that? Craigs List?

[Oldschooler81]

Atkins. Go outdooors. Fiber.

Oh yeah, forgot about Atkins. My dad was on that in the late 90s, I'll have to ask him about that sometime. From my memory I don't think he was on it that long though.

Chris V - so true, lol. I suppose that is the best remedy of all. I just wish you could buy it.

[WeatherGirl]

I started a new diet/detox called the Fat Flush Plan (book can be found at the library) that is working really well for me (have lost about 20 lbs in 7 weeks). The premise of the plan is to get your liver to function as it should. You eat nothing processed. Also no salt, no sugar, no flour, no artificial sweeteners, no oil, no butter. The first two weeks you can eat veggies, 2 servings of low glycemic fruit, 8 oz of lean protein, 2 eggs, and drink up to two protein smoothies. After the first two weeks you can add in 2 "good carbs" (i.e., sweet potatoes, sprouted grain bread, 1 cup of carrots, etc). There is other stuff you need to do for the plan, like drinking diluted 100% cranberry juice to flush your kidneys, etc.

This diet is a lot of work, but I would recommend it because I feel like I am much healthier now and the weight is still dropping off!

[MSgt]

There will never be a substitute for REAL foods and exercise. I eat pretty much whatever I want, that isn't processed, which takes some discipline but gets easier as you do it. No beef, or pork ever. Poultry and Fish only. Just real food. No pre-made microwave meals. Those things are horrible for you. The result? I've lost almost 30 lbs since the end of January. Exercise consists of cycling at 18-20mph for 1-2 hours, 3-4 times a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less. The endorphin rush alone after a hard workout makes it worth it. Good food and exercise.

I have been pedaling my butt off around Lake Natoma for months and can't seem to go any faster than 11.5 mph average. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I am the slowest fat guy on the bike trail. I am getting a new bike for my bday but I really don't think it is the bike that is the problem.

Nutrisystem - you can't stay on it forever, when you go off you gain weight.

[cw68]

I've been checking out thedailyplate for the past few days. It's definitely interesting to see everything add up -- especially the lack of exercise! I'm not too concerned about my diet, but am hoping this will motivate me to get out and move more than just the normal stuff.

I have been pedaling my butt off around Lake Natoma for months and can't seem to go any faster than 11.5 mph average. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I am the slowest fat guy on the bike trail. I am getting a new bike for my bday but I really don't think it is the bike that is the problem.

Nutrisystem - you can't stay on it forever, when you go off you gain weight.

MSgt, exercise for you doesn't have to be Chris' speed. Just get your heart pumping and you know you're giving yourself a work-out. Some people are faster than others, don't worry about it.

[doj_gal]

I've been checking out thedailyplate for the past few days. It's definitely interesting to see everything add up -- especially the lack of exercise! I'm not too concerned about my diet, but am hoping this will motivate me to get out and move more than just the normal stuff.

I've been doing this too and trying to figure out my weight gain. I did not realize how much fat I tend to eat. My concern has always been with carbs and protein, not thinking teribly about fat too much. Many of the foods I eat have lots of fat!!! This allows me to rethink meals I plan to eat finding a better option and ratio.

I also likes that it changes your allowed calorie intake based on excercise! It's idiot proof! I love it!

[wreathlady]

How much does WW cost?

And Chris, no pork? Life isn't worth living.

Sorry, do not come on very much. WW for 3 months was 52.00 and start up fee was free. There are different plans, you can go to WW online and check out the various plans.