Have you Fallen Prey to Fad Diets

United States
April 12, 2010 8:29pm CST
I have, i have tried a bunch of different types of diet. I have done everything from low carbs, to high protien, and every other kind of diet. Juice diets and high energy exercise. I have tried every diet that I could do. Then I tried this weight watchers infomercial which I really though was going to taste like card board with gravy, and guess what those meals were good, and I lost weight and I have kept it off. It doesnt come of fast but it stayed off. What do you think?
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@LaurenInLA (2270)
• United States
13 Apr 10
I have been on every diet known to mankind. Actually have been on Weight Watchers twice and got down to my goal weight both times but I never maintained the weight loss. That wasn't due to a problem with the diet but more to my not listening to the lessons that they were trying to teach me. I finally realized that my problem with food was really due to underlying issues that I had to work on. I invented my own diet. I resigned my membership in the clean plate club and always leave three generous bites on my plate. I drink 8 oz of water and eat a piece of fruit before each meal. I eat slowly, chewing every bite of food 25 times, putting my fork down between bites, pausing and then taking a sip of water before I take another bite. It's amazing how little food it actually takes to fill you up. since beginning my new plan about two months ago, I've lost 10 lbs. I eat whatever I want. I just use portion control. Got a tip from a friend a while ago about preparing food and eating it out of a Japanese Bento box and that really helps with portion control
• United States
14 Apr 10
Thank you that really is smart so you make your meals in those small boxes so that you are not eating too much, I like it. I am going to start trying that very good idea.
• United States
14 Apr 10
They can be pricey. Check E-Bay for inexpensive ones. Good luck
• United States
15 Apr 10
Oh I definitely will thank you.
@AmbiePam (85643)
• United States
17 Apr 10
I tried the cabbage soup diet and Slimfast. I have read that Weight Watchers reportedly has the highest success rate of people who lose the weight and keep it off. I know several people who have had great success with them. I think a few members of my family too.
• United States
11 May 10
Yep but did any of them that you tried actually keep the weight off that is what I want.
@AmbiePam (85643)
• United States
11 May 10
Weight Watchers did. Afer a couple of years I gained it back. But that was because I had to have several surgeries on my back and neck. As a result I didn't just get no exercise, I didn't even go anywhere.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
13 Apr 10
If you have sureslim in your country, rather use them. You will make yourself sick if you keep on trying all of them out. As i understand it, sureslim is the best. TATA.
• United States
15 Apr 10
No but thank you I am not using any pills or diet aid products as they dont really work for me and cost way to much. Another thing is I am not sure that they will not cause a bad reaction with my Diabetic medications.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
15 Apr 10
Sweetie, sureslim don't give you any pills to drink. They draw blood and test it. Then they work out a eating program that is healthy for you. They weigh everyone once a week. You eat, you don't drink pills. TATA.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
24 Jul 10
Count the calories as you eat. It’s a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.