Any ideas on a diet that works. Weight Watchers wasn't for me.. My job is reall hectic and I work M-F 7:15am-9pm. I do not have time to go to the gym besides Sat/Sun. Was thinking of nutrisystem..any thoughts? TIA
IrishAli
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There is no such thing as ASAP.
I would first suggest writing down everything you eat.
Are you eating restaurant meals often? I would suggest (if you don't bring food to work), at least cutting those meals in half and eating the other half later or the next day.
I often purchase my lunch from a grocery store in the form of a premade salad with Calories listed.
A lot of those prepackaged food systems have tons of salt and preservatives...I think it is better to do it on your own!
SquareandPea
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I like the premade salad idea..any specific brand? Are they somewhat filling?
IrishAli
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I mean, I don't live in NY so I get mine at Safeway. They make their own and they are awesome. Also, Stop n Shop carries a brand and I can't remember what it is, but it even comes with a fork in it!
In the winter I make my own soups, and bring them to work for lunch
IrishAli
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Yeah they are fairly filling. I mean, it is pretty simple- you need to lower the calories that you are taking in. How many calories are you having per day?
Are you snacking and not even paying attention?
I also found that if I eat a larger lunch, then I have a much smaller dinner which has helped. As I sit here with my Sam Oktoberfest watching the Series....but if you watch it everyday, then you CAN have an off night and not feel like you are totally depriving yourself.
jgold910
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Did you try Sparkpeople.com - it's amazing - it's free and you can track your weight your goals - it gives meal ideas and recipes.....i've been doing since last week and lost 5 lbs already! You make it according to your dietary needs - like i'm diabetic and don't eat chicken or fish - so you can incorporate all of that into your food plan...
haitianbeautie
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well it works....do it...take a stab at it
ImgonnabeMrsC
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start eating better to start..portion control!! never skip breakfast, and when you get home, can you walk around the block a few times? try getting some free weights too (Start out low)
Jesebelle
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I've done nutrisystem a few times, lost some weight but couldn't take it anymore. It's so hard with those packaged food diets. They are very expensive and it's very hard to figure out what to eat when you go out for a meal. Or even to a party. It's not very realistic. Also with nutrisystem my B12 levels became very low. I had already stopped the diet when they drew my labs but it takes forever for them to drop and to raise again. I had to get injections. My levels are fine now and I still don't eat a lot of meat so it HAD to be that diet. It also gave be horrible gas There are a lot of chemicals in the food, a lot of sugar alcohols which just wind up fermenting in my intestines. It's not just me either, their message boards affectionately call it the 'nutritoots'. WW is the best diet out there. I lost some weight, fell off, and gained most of it back. Still working up the courage to go back right now. But it teaches you HOW to eat. It's hard yeah, but if it wasn't hard it wouldn't work.
SquareandPea
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Thanks for the recommendations. The problem is I really need to exercise. I also think I am taking in too many carbs. I will keep you posted. Thanks for the ideas/tips
