What works for you? Also please post a sample of a days menu

[vjc715]

As I see myself struggle between....low fat, low carb, low sugar, low calorie, no white stuff...only brown stuff, atkins, southbeach, weight watchers... I have NO plan!

I'm interested what works for you? Also would love for you to post a typical food menu you eat for the day. THANKS@

 

[ohMom]

I have been an unofficial WW for over a year now and it works for me. I love the flexibility and ability to choose and plan for social outings, etc. I dont' stay on plan 100% or I'd be sporting a goal clippie by now; but it works for me without feeling restrictive which leads to disaster. I happen to be sharing my food journals with my buddy group so I can cut/copy a couple days for sample for you, there are some abbreviations but I think you'll get it; if not, just ask

B: vitamuffin and coffee: 4 pts
L: salad, veg soup, open face turkey sammich: 8 pts
S: SO ice cream: 2 pts
D: on the fly – cereal with yogurt, turkey pepperoni and RF cheese: 7 pts
S: four graham crackers and glass of wine: 5 pts

Total: 26 pts AP: 2 FP used: 4


B: coffee, protein shake and WW banana bread: 5 pts
L: chips and salsa, hard boiled egg white and turkey pepperoni, SO ice cream: 7 pts
S: SO drumstick J: 2 pts
D: grilled chicken salad: 6 pts

Total 20 pts with 60 mins moderate exercise this morning – didn’t figure APs – doesn’t matter I’m done eating today.

 

[CheshireVal]

I don't have a specific plan. I'm just watching calories and fat (and portion control!) I am very good during the work week, then allow myself to "have fun" on weekends with Friday and Saturday nights eating/drinking whatever I want. Seems to be working!

A typical day for me:

Breakfast: a Nutrigrain bar or Special K cereal bar. Several cups of coffee, sweetened with Splenda.

Lunch: turkey and cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread with low-cal mayo. Usually with a cup of soup or small salad, and cottage cheese for dessert.

Afternoon snack: banana

Dinner: Often in the weekly rotation: tuna melt on whole wheat bagel, black eyed peas with whole grain rice, chili with ground turkey, or whole wheat pasta with pesto.

Snack (if any): Fat-free yogurt or low fat popcorn.

 

[nancyj_pa]

I've been low carbing for over a year. It's a way of life now, not a diet. I feel so much better, my knees don't ache, and my blood pressure and cholesterol counts are down.

I lost 25 pounds my first 6 months, and only a pound or two since. But I don't give up. If it's meant to come off, it will. I exercise somewhat but not nearly enough.

My typical day:

B cottage cheese w/blueberries, 2 cups of coffee w/half & half, lge glass of water.(on weekends, bacon or sausage & eggs)
S another cup of coffee, 2 glasses of water
L about 1/2 pound or a little more of home made chicken salad (mayo, celery, onions, spices), hard boiled egg, more water
D salad, steak, chicken, pork chops, burger, or fish or scallops (about 1/2 pound), and veggie like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, usually also some home-made cole slaw (shredded cabbage, mayo, onion, splenda). I use butter on the veggies. Another glass of water and a cup of decaf coffee
S Macadamia nuts and/or low carb ice cream. Another glass of water. I try for 8 to 10 a day.

Good luck with whatever you decide. Select something you can live with long term if you have a lot to lose or tend to gain it back.

Nancy J