Comments on: Reviewing Diet Plans For 2010 http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/ Promotional Codes, Coupons & Deals + Money Saving Insights Fri, 25 May 2012 18:18:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Meaghan http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-37177 Meaghan Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:57:41 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-37177 This is such a simple plan, but a sound one. I'm sure you will have success! good luck! This is such a simple plan, but a sound one. I’m sure you will have success! good luck!

]]> By: Todd29 http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-36882 Todd29 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:48:12 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-36882 Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a diet. There are many good tips on how to achieve permanent weight loss; none of them includes gimmicks, diets, or diet pills. The best way to lose weight and to become healthier is to take responsibility for yourself! Your health is your most important asset. For many people, being overweight is associated with being uncomfortable in their own skin. To assist with weight control; keep a daily food journal and every time the urge to snack is felt, first drink a large glass of clear water. This simple act will help you to eat less. Water hydrates you, suppresses your appetite, helps you to feel full, and metabolizes fat cells. Water will soon become one of your best friends. The major reason so many people in America are overweight is because we eat too much for comfort! It does not hurt to treat ourselves with something special once in a while, what is necessary is that we limit our portions and do not overeat! It is also necessary to keep our body properly hydrated, so drink a full glass of water with each meal or snack. Being overweight ******, but after reading a book, I lost 85 pounds! Words can not express how good I feel! This is a comment which I recently received about the book Lose Weight Using Four Easy Steps Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a diet. There are many good tips on how to achieve permanent weight loss; none of them includes gimmicks, diets, or diet pills. The best way to lose weight and to become healthier is to take responsibility for yourself! Your health is your most important asset. For many people, being overweight is associated with being uncomfortable in their own skin. To assist with weight control; keep a daily food journal and every time the urge to snack is felt, first drink a large glass of clear water. This simple act will help you to eat less. Water hydrates you, suppresses your appetite, helps you to feel full, and metabolizes fat cells. Water will soon become one of your best friends. The major reason so many people in America are overweight is because we eat too much for comfort! It does not hurt to treat ourselves with something special once in a while, what is necessary is that we limit our portions and do not overeat! It is also necessary to keep our body properly hydrated, so drink a full glass of water with each meal or snack. Being overweight ******, but after reading a book, I lost 85 pounds! Words can not express how good I feel! This is a comment which I recently received about the book Lose Weight Using Four Easy Steps

]]> By: 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010: Lose Weight | Organizing Your Way http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-36260 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010: Lose Weight | Organizing Your Way Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:53:18 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-36260 [...] from Frugal Dad reviewed some common commercial plans (such as NutriSystem, Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig) last week, and while there’s obviously [...] [...] from Frugal Dad reviewed some common commercial plans (such as NutriSystem, Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig) last week, and while there’s obviously [...]

]]> By: Mac http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-36104 Mac Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:31:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-36104 Been there done the diet/exercise thing for over 30 years. Still ended up way too fat and unhappy, then I ended up in a wheelchair, and unable to do strenuous workouts. The question is are you willing to make a permanent lifestyle change? I found the perfect solution a couple of months ago. And they are frugal too! I adopted Kay Sheppard's Food plan...just go to her site, it's FREE And for support I joined SMART Recovery...Free unless you wish to make a donation. This for me has been the winning combination. PLUS..I did this through the Holidays..and never missed the so-called "treats". Good luck on your journey! -Mac Been there done the diet/exercise thing for over 30 years. Still ended up way too fat and unhappy, then I ended up in a wheelchair, and unable to do strenuous workouts.

The question is are you willing to make a permanent lifestyle change?

I found the perfect solution a couple of months ago. And they are frugal too! I adopted Kay Sheppard’s Food plan…just go to her site, it’s FREE

And for support I joined SMART Recovery…Free unless you wish to make a donation.

This for me has been the winning combination.
PLUS..I did this through the Holidays..and never missed the so-called “treats”.

Good luck on your journey!
-Mac

]]> By: Becca R http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-36099 Becca R Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:56:48 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-36099 I'm so glad you posted this article. I'm linking to it on our foot blog because we have been slowly slowly moving toward the "cave man" diet you talk about. It's interesting because when you mentioned "cavemen" I also thought about how they probably ate a lot less than we do. Although starving yourself is not really a good idea, we need to eat a lot less food that we think we do. Thanks again for this post! I’m so glad you posted this article. I’m linking to it on our foot blog because we have been slowly slowly moving toward the “cave man” diet you talk about. It’s interesting because when you mentioned “cavemen” I also thought about how they probably ate a lot less than we do. Although starving yourself is not really a good idea, we need to eat a lot less food that we think we do. Thanks again for this post!

]]> By: Four Lifestyle Tweaks For The New Year | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-35954 Four Lifestyle Tweaks For The New Year | Frugal Dad Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:01:18 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-35954 [...] are obvious: improved physical condition, more energy, ease of sticking to my pseudo caveman diet plan, etc. But another intangible benefit comes from hitting this goal. I need a little “me” [...] [...] are obvious: improved physical condition, more energy, ease of sticking to my pseudo caveman diet plan, etc. But another intangible benefit comes from hitting this goal. I need a little “me” [...]

]]> By: Valerie http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-35783 Valerie Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:56:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-35783 I too, am sorry for the loss of your mother. My grandmother just passed away on Christmas morning (we are Jewish, so the family was all over the country) and I hope you have received the same love and compassion I have. One of my favorite tips on weight loss came from a woman in my Weight Watchers meeting who has lost over 100 pounds, which I have witnessed since I have also lost 100 pounds -- over 8 years. I never considered anything like it, and the results have been remarkable. My problem is that I am a volume eater, and if I am bored or think I am remotely hungry, I always go overboard. She recommended eating 1/2 apple during a craving. I have 1/2 around 11:30 AM and then the other half in the afternoon. It prevents me from sticking my hand in the office candy jar or being tempted to buy something from the vending machine. So simple, but it REALLY fills me up! You can tell that I also recommend WW. I have lost 100 pounds over 8 years (beginning in summer 2000, ending in 2008) using the Points system. The holidays and my grandmother's passing have given me about 5 extra pounds, and so I've stocked up on apples and begun counting points again. I have an iPhone, so the app is free to use for paid members. It makes tracking my food so easy, and I can't not be accountable because I can input what I eat at any time. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful New Year. I too, am sorry for the loss of your mother. My grandmother just passed away on Christmas morning (we are Jewish, so the family was all over the country) and I hope you have received the same love and compassion I have.

One of my favorite tips on weight loss came from a woman in my Weight Watchers meeting who has lost over 100 pounds, which I have witnessed since I have also lost 100 pounds — over 8 years. I never considered anything like it, and the results have been remarkable. My problem is that I am a volume eater, and if I am bored or think I am remotely hungry, I always go overboard. She recommended eating 1/2 apple during a craving. I have 1/2 around 11:30 AM and then the other half in the afternoon. It prevents me from sticking my hand in the office candy jar or being tempted to buy something from the vending machine. So simple, but it REALLY fills me up!

You can tell that I also recommend WW. I have lost 100 pounds over 8 years (beginning in summer 2000, ending in 2008) using the Points system. The holidays and my grandmother’s passing have given me about 5 extra pounds, and so I’ve stocked up on apples and begun counting points again. I have an iPhone, so the app is free to use for paid members. It makes tracking my food so easy, and I can’t not be accountable because I can input what I eat at any time.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and successful New Year.

]]> By: Monevator http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-35741 Monevator Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:03:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-35741 First, my deepest sympathy over the loss of your mother. In terms of health, I've kept my weight/shape by simply running up and down the stairs three times a week for 40 minutes or so, doing heavy weights (body weight is fine - e.g. chin ups and press ups) at least once a week, and preferably twice, and avoiding the 'cheap' calories you mention. I think you get 90% of the benefits for... free. In fact, I think I'll do a post on this pronto, myself! :) Good luck, and congrats on the growth of your blog in 2009! First, my deepest sympathy over the loss of your mother.

In terms of health, I’ve kept my weight/shape by simply running up and down the stairs three times a week for 40 minutes or so, doing heavy weights (body weight is fine – e.g. chin ups and press ups) at least once a week, and preferably twice, and avoiding the ‘cheap’ calories you mention. I think you get 90% of the benefits for… free.

In fact, I think I’ll do a post on this pronto, myself! :)

Good luck, and congrats on the growth of your blog in 2009!

]]> By: kristine http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-35636 kristine Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:32:57 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-35636 I lost 50 pounds on a free diet plan- the food pyramid. Just followed it, and exercised 30 min a day, most days. Took 2 years, and the change has been permanent (3 years now). Also learned some things: Green tea- yes- boosts the metabolism. If you have a starch or sugar item, eat a handful of almonds- they regulate blood sugar and will prevent crash and cravings. Really works. Late night snacks should be protein. If you eat starch or fat, and do not burn it before bed-you store it. If you eat protein and do not burn it- you eliminate it in the morning. No white flour. Only whole wheat-even pasta. Many small meals instead of three bigs ones- shrunk my stomach and I stopped feeling hungry between meals. Good luck! I lost 50 pounds on a free diet plan- the food pyramid. Just followed it, and exercised 30 min a day, most days. Took 2 years, and the change has been permanent (3 years now).

Also learned some things:

Green tea- yes- boosts the metabolism.

If you have a starch or sugar item, eat a handful of almonds- they regulate blood sugar and will prevent crash and cravings. Really works.

Late night snacks should be protein. If you eat starch or fat, and do not burn it before bed-you store it. If you eat protein and do not burn it- you eliminate it in the morning.

No white flour. Only whole wheat-even pasta.

Many small meals instead of three bigs ones- shrunk my stomach and I stopped feeling hungry between meals.

Good luck!

]]> By: Melissa http://frugaldad.com/2009/12/21/low-cost-diet-plan/#comment-35620 Melissa Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:40:26 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=4304#comment-35620 I would definitely second the person who recommended sparkpeople.com. The site is free and has lots of wonderful resources from chat boards where help is always readily available, recipes, and helpful articles. And it is completely free. The focus is on creating a healthier lifestyle, not a diet so that you can make a permanent change in your life for a better you. I would definitely second the person who recommended sparkpeople.com. The site is free and has lots of wonderful resources from chat boards where help is always readily available, recipes, and helpful articles. And it is completely free. The focus is on creating a healthier lifestyle, not a diet so that you can make a permanent change in your life for a better you.

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