aslambilal
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Ok, i'm 21 male, about 5' 11" and 210 ish pounds. I was wondering which of the food places is best for me( i.e. weight watchers, jenny craig, mind you, for men 
) Any suggestions?
) Any suggestions?Which one for me
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aslambilal
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Well my mom says just lettuce and meat, and i really dont think thats right, dad's saying "blah blah blah you can lose 5 lbs in a week, tons of people do it blah blah blah" i dont believe him lol
Right, but why does any of that mean you need a prepackaged plan.
You're best bet in my opinion is developing a balanced diet that you enjoy and can consistently adhere to over time. Obviously this isn't going to happen overnight. It's about experimentation and modification.
All diet plans work off the same basic principles... some better than others.
Some of these principles are things like caloric control, appropriate amounts of macronutrients, etc.
You can start with the basics.
You need to expend more energy than you consume. Calories are energy. I'd read through the stickies to determine your maintenance intake and cut from there.
Once you know your caloric goal, fill it with the right foods. I like to start with protein... shooting for roughly 1 gram per pound of lean body mass. If you don't know your lean body mass.... simply take a guess at your body fat percentage and multiply it by your weight. Subtract this number form your weight and that's your lean body mass. Getting close enough at this stage in the game is what matters.
From there, get adequate fats, primarily from the good stuff like fish, fish oils, flax, olive oil, nuts, avocados, peanut butter, etc. This should be approximately 20-30% of your diet.
The rest of the calories you need can be filled from carbs and/or some more fats.
1 gram protein = 4 calories
1 gram carbs = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
Things like or are your friends.
I'd hate to see you rush out and spend money on some fancy diet plan when it really isn't necessary. Work on building something that is completely tailored to you and you're more likely to succeed. Plus, the more you understand, the better you can tweak your plan to meet your needs... you're not locked into the rigidity of a prepackaged plan.
Hell, depending on how you were eating before, just making better foods choices relative to you old ways might be enough to make a difference. Junk food tends to be more calorically dense than healthy foods. So you end up getting full on less calories when you make better food choices.
You're best bet in my opinion is developing a balanced diet that you enjoy and can consistently adhere to over time. Obviously this isn't going to happen overnight. It's about experimentation and modification.
All diet plans work off the same basic principles... some better than others.
Some of these principles are things like caloric control, appropriate amounts of macronutrients, etc.
You can start with the basics.
You need to expend more energy than you consume. Calories are energy. I'd read through the stickies to determine your maintenance intake and cut from there.
Once you know your caloric goal, fill it with the right foods. I like to start with protein... shooting for roughly 1 gram per pound of lean body mass. If you don't know your lean body mass.... simply take a guess at your body fat percentage and multiply it by your weight. Subtract this number form your weight and that's your lean body mass. Getting close enough at this stage in the game is what matters.
From there, get adequate fats, primarily from the good stuff like fish, fish oils, flax, olive oil, nuts, avocados, peanut butter, etc. This should be approximately 20-30% of your diet.
The rest of the calories you need can be filled from carbs and/or some more fats.
1 gram protein = 4 calories
1 gram carbs = 4 calories
1 gram of fat = 9 calories
Things like or are your friends.
I'd hate to see you rush out and spend money on some fancy diet plan when it really isn't necessary. Work on building something that is completely tailored to you and you're more likely to succeed. Plus, the more you understand, the better you can tweak your plan to meet your needs... you're not locked into the rigidity of a prepackaged plan.
Hell, depending on how you were eating before, just making better foods choices relative to you old ways might be enough to make a difference. Junk food tends to be more calorically dense than healthy foods. So you end up getting full on less calories when you make better food choices.
aslambilal
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Ok i'll start looking through the stickis, to me it's easier for someone to tell me what to eat and i make it a challenge to stick to it as close as i can But ok i'll take al ook at the stickies
But ok i'll take al ook at the stickies
Hey, I'm just offering my advice based on my opinions and experiences. That certainly doesn't make the things I'm saying right. There aren't may absolutes when it comes to this stuff. Right/wrong, black/white doesn't exist here. Do what you feel is right. You're young and have plenty of time to learn as you go.
Prepackaged diet plans work great for some.
I just like more freedom personally. I like to be in control. And I like knowledge.
Again though, that's me.
Maybe others will be along to share their experiences on the various diet plans. Or you can try searching them here on the forum and see what that brings up.
Just remember to not glue yourself down. If you aren't progressing or aren't enjoying the journey... there are so many things you can try. Be proactive.
Best to ya.
Prepackaged diet plans work great for some.
I just like more freedom personally. I like to be in control. And I like knowledge.
Again though, that's me.
Maybe others will be along to share their experiences on the various diet plans. Or you can try searching them here on the forum and see what that brings up.
Just remember to not glue yourself down. If you aren't progressing or aren't enjoying the journey... there are so many things you can try. Be proactive.
Best to ya.
aslambilal
New member
Thanks for your help I'm glad i can come to this forum and find helpful people like you
I'm glad i can come to this forum and find helpful people like you