ok make this simple...
im trying to lose weight. a lot of weight.
ive tried before and im not sure what diet would work best for me....
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY TIPS, DIETS, WEBSITES OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HELP THAT IS FREE? I WANT TO DO THIS ON MY OWN. NO DIET PILLS. NO CLUBS. PLEASE HELP....
even personal stories or anything that might help.
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i have stumbled on a great program about 2 years ago. It is Michael Thurmond's 6 week body makeover. It is customized for your own body and the food tastes great. you eat anywhere from 5-6 times a day...small portions of food of course...and excerise only 20 minutes a day...IN YOUR OWN HOME!! i was on the program for 6 weeks and lost 30 pounds...2 years later...i have kept it off! His website i believe is www.bodymakeover.com
Check it out! it is a great program!

I have also struggled for years with dieting and food. I started going to a therapist, one that specializes in food disorders. (you can have a food disorder and not be anorexic) She helped me figure out why I eat the way I do, and she helped me find my trigger food. The most important thing she taught me was intuitive eating. To connect with your body so you know when your hungry, satisfied, and stuffed. You want to stop eating when your satisfied.Honestly it hasn't been the easiest thing to do, but I am on my second week of Weight Watchers now and have lost over 5 lbs. I really couldn't attempt to lose weight until I knew why I was heading for food.Now when I wander into the kitchen to rummage through the cabinets (when I'm not hungry), I have the strength and knowledge to stop and think what I'm doing. (It works most times :)
This is what worked for me, hope that gives you another angel to look at things. Good Luck! No matter which way you decide, remember you can do it. Don't get discouraged. :)

Strict Atkins along with weight training and cardio.
I lost 30#
Good luck

Ok, simple. Burn more calories per day then you take in in food and you`ll HAVE to lose weight !. You don`t have to weigh your food or anything like that. If you`re really serious about it then try this put on your plate the usual amount of food that you`d normally eat -THEN - take about a quarter of it away and eat the rest. Sound simple ?, well, it IS - BUT - only if you can do it. I mean, don`t load up with extra food knowing that when you take 25% away that you`ll still be left with more than enough !. This`ll really work but only if you`re serious enough.

drink a bottle of water a day for awile... if you feel the urge to eat something don't go crazy... then casualy go to the bathroom and induce vomit... you will lost weight in no time...

well, i think that you shouldn't skip meals because it doens't help, but simply lots of exercising and eating VERY healthy should do the trick. there are many foods that are healthy and light, such as fruits, veggies, and nuts. run or do sports EVERYDAY FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR!!!!!!!!!!! instead of reaching for a piece of cake, reach for an apple instead. count calories and keep a journal of the foods you eat and the weight you lose each day. also visit the following sites: mypyramid.com and gohealthy.com. those are great.
hope that helps?!?!?!?

I would suggest a cleansing diet. I lost 12 pounds in 9 days and then 28 pounds in less than a month. I also lost a lot of inches too! I learned that cleansing will help the body get rid of impurities. Impurities come from a lot of things like fast food, pollution, food additives and preservatives and lots of other things. The impurities get stored in the fat in our body. To get rid of the fat, we have to get rid of the impurities by cleansing the body. This made sense to me and I decided to try a cleanse program and it worked. The weight came off fast and this kept me motivated to keep going, not like other diets where the weight loss it too slow. I did Jenny Craig, Weight Watcher and Medifast. If you want to learn more call the toll free number 1-877-587-4647 or check out the website. This was the first time I ever did a cleanse, it was easy and I feel better. Good luck whatever you decide to do! http://diet4cleansing.com

The best I can suggest is exercise, particularly cardio stuff like jogging.
As for meals, try splitting them into smaller meals throughout the day instead of just one big lunch. When you get the munchies avoid junk food and snack on some fruits and drink liquids.

I think the best idea is to consider it a lifestyle change rather than a diet. Don't do anything drastic, gently ease off your bad eating habits. Don't quit junk or sugar in one day, give yourself a few weeks to cut down. Gradually increase your water intake. Start small when you exercise, then increase your workouts. Congratulate yourself for small changes, rather than beat yourself up if you don't do everything perfectly.
The best diet for me was just eating protein, complex carbs, vegetables, a little fruit, and some healthy fats, then no sugar, and very little caffeine. I just walk and use some dumbbells for my exercise, and do 20 minutes of stretching.

Year to date, I have lost 40 pounds. I drink a lot of water. I have found that when I think I am hungry, it is actually my body being thirsty. That cut out a lot of my eating. Breakfast is the biggest meal of my day, then lunch, and a very small dinner. I work out 3x per week burning 500 calories on my elliptical. You need to burn 3500 more calories than you take in to lose 1 pound. It is hard work and it takes time to see results. So, eat less and work out. Even if that means taking a 30 minute walk outside everyday. One more thing, you can buy a pedometer at Wal-mart. Make sure you walk 10,000 steps by the end of the day. You will for sure lose weight!

I lost 35 lbs using "the Biggest Loser" workout DVD's. There relativley cheap, I got mine at wal-mart. there nice because you can choose the intensity of the workout that you want to do.