What diets, trends, or fads have you tried to lose weight?
There's a lot of diet misinformation out there! Which diets have you been tempted to try to lose weight? If you tried them, did they work for you?
I've tried a few popular approaches like intermittent fasting and calorie counting, but the best results came from following a balanced, sustainable eating plan rather than restrictive diets.
I also enjoy reading evidence-based nutrition articles and healthy lifestyle tips. One resource I've found helpful is https://www.nutritionist-prachi.com/.
What diets, trends, or weight-loss methods have you tried, and which ones actually worked for you?
I’ve tried just about every quick fix out there, and none of it lasts because it’s not sustainable for me. I always wanted to chase fast results focused only on my outer shell while my mental, spiritual, and emotional health were completely screwed up!
At this point in the never-ending roller coaster ride, I realize there’s a place I can finally get off and stay off! It’s not a diet for me any longer! 'DIE' is literally the first three letters in diet. A diet has a quick END for an immediate result, but I'm on a healthier journey for my lifetime. It's way past the time I start to feed my mind, soul and appreciate my authentic self instead of worry about how do I fit into society's ideal for me! 🎤 💯
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. Thanks for sharing your experience, perspective and insight. It's wonderful to hear that you are focusing on your mind and soul. Hopefully, when all that is in balance, physical health will naturally follow. Not everyone who is overweight needs to drop pounds to be healthy. Here's to your authentice self! 💖Warm wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
I tried Noom and lost a lot of weight. The cost was just too much. I am older and on SS. And I got so tired of eating the sane thing. I cannot chew another bite of salad or salmon. I'm frustrated as I've gained back some of the weight and need to get it off...I have back problems and it's worse. I don't know where to go from here. I'd like to try the new drugs for diabetes but it is too expensive.
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. Congratulations on the weight loss! That's a great accomplishment. So many diets are hard to adhere to because of the lack of variety. We need that in our lives. Can you incorporate other lean meats into your diet, like chicken breast or lean beef? Maybe you could have a medley of roasted veggies sometimes instead of salad or throw everything into a broth and have soup. It can take some out-of-the-box thinking, but there are lots of ways to change up your meals without upping the calories. Have you considered asking your doctor for a referral to a dietician? The cost is often covered by insurance with a referral and a dietician might be able to help with some new ideas or approaches. Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)
Diets sometimes worked when I was younger, but the more the stress piled on, the less effective they were. I know what I need to do to lose weight, but it requires prioritizing myself more, which was often hard while raising kids, working and caring for elderly parents. I've tried WW three times now, but I get too easily annoy with having to log everything I eat. It actually makes me pay too much attention to food and ups my cravings. I tried keto, but I hated the way it made me feel. I do enjoy intermittent fasting and I have lost a few pounds with it. I am excited to dive fully into it when my last two graduate high school this year and I am more in control of my own schedule. I would love to hear what others have tried. Thanks for asking the question! - Lori (Team Member)
