What is the best diet to lose weight kickstart? [cabbage soup diet] [3day diet]
I really want to get in shape for summer. Im relatively high 58 / 59 and I think I on about 180 190 pounds. I want to work at least 150 / 155 of 1 August this year. Im not a big eater and I can live yoghurt and strawberries no problem, but after reading these boards I was thinking it is three days diet mayo diet, cabbage soup diet . What is the best to kickstart weightloss and continue shedding soon? no tips on what to avoid etc? I do not like bread and pasta as a general rule.
Reply:I just started zantrex after reading some good results that came from it….just a thought?…Mtn.
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Reply:I agree with Donuts. After trying Atkins for a 3rd time; I've decided just to go back to good old counting calories & eating healthy. I lost 3 pounds on Atkins in 7 days but I went over my carb limit yesterday (not by much) and gained 2 pounds back right away! Obviously, that diet isn't for me! I can lose 3 pounds a week by just exercising more, eating healthy, and enjoying my fruits & veggies! So, as Susan Powter used to say: it's time to "Stop the Insanity"!! As you've probably heard countless times before—you didn't gain the weight overnight; so don't expect to lose it that fast. You need to find something suitable for you that you can incorporate into the rest of your life. Whatever you choose; know that we are here to support you!!
Jen
Reply:guy, the best diet is one you can maintain for life, which is why I would rule out diets like the 3-day diet, mayo diet, or cabbage soup one. They may help you lose weight, but your goal should be to not only lose weight but keep it off. Personally, I think all the diet plans out there that have a name are the ones to avoid, things like Atkins or the low-carb diet, because no one can or should be on these for life. The best way to lose weight is by counting calories, eating small frequent meals, and lots of exercise.
Reply:Hi guy,
You've gotten some good advice so far – maybe you could take LosingIt's suggestiong & do the 3 day diet for a kick start, then follow guy's advice for long term weight loss?
One thing I'd like to point out is this: In my experience, the slower you lose weight, the easier it is to keep it off… and the faster you lose weight, the harder it is to keep it off. Maybe that's not true for everyone, but I know for a fact that it's true for me. That's why I've gone back to counting calories during the week & taking weekends off. It works well for me, and I usually lose 1-2 pounds per week this way.
I used this method to drop 28 pounds several years ago. I kept it off (without even trying!) for 3 years, until my dad died & I went on a months-long binge & gained 20 pounds. But now I'm following my calorie plan again, and have lost 10 so far.
Different methods work for different people, but I strongly believe that you're better off losing the weight slowly.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Reply:In my opinion the best way would be to start eating the serving size of everything you eat. Check out labels on all your food. Each tell you what a serving size is.
In general, everyone wants to lose weight fast. I don't see many people saying "I want to lose weight as slow as possible" 
Losing weight and making it stick is a lifelong commitment. Try and adopt habits that become second nature. Let's face it, we all got fat by eating more than we burned. Losing weight on a plan that will eventually end and that didn't change the habits that got you fat in the first place isn't a successful diet. You will gain it all back.
I guess my basic advise is quit eating so many calories by making better food choices and exercise more. 
