Mine is that some people are sensitive to carbs/sugars... and if you're cursed in that way like I am, then totally eliminating bread and sugar can make a huge difference.
I also recently discovered that eliminating wheat can make a huge difference. My brother did exactly that, and the weight has been melting off without any other diet changes!
http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/
What's your #1 nutrition advice for others?
coconut / 8483 posts
No eating after dinner!! Makes a huge difference. I am small and don't lose weight easily, but if I stop eating/drinking anything but water after dinner I will lose a couple of pounds!
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Cut down on carbs. Don't be afraid of healthy fats. Drink a lot of water!
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
No matter how you swing it in your head eating "lean cuisine" and alike is NOT healthy.
Don't diet; change your eating habits.
That is all.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
don't follow the governments "standards" for nutrition... like you - I believe that a lot of weight (and disease) issues are a result of sugars and carbs.. yet the food pyramid recommends several servings of grains a day and I don't think that's healthy.
I switched to 75% gluten free and I love it. love love love it. I feel so much less... bloated, or sick after eating "bread" like items.
grapefruit / 4669 posts
Lots of water and lots of fruit/veggies! To balance out all the sugar and fried stuff I eat.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Listen to your body and eat only when you are hungry. Keep portion sizes reasonable and you can basically eat what you want but not lots of sweets. Drink tons of water.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
Break your daily calories into 6 smalls meals instead of three large ones and you will be less likely to snack all day long.
pomegranate / 3503 posts
Portion control! That was the only thing that worked for me in the past - I'm really bad with cutting things out.
clementine / 943 posts
Whole grains are not the devil! They are actually very good for you!
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
@Pink Champagne: I used to believe that with all of my heart, but my body disagreed. 
Every time I've cut out whole grains in the past, my appetite is reduced, I lose weight, and all of my bloodwork improves. It's crazy. Now that I've read Wheat Belly, I think I am going to commit to never eating wheat ever again.
clementine / 959 posts
Cut back on grains, eat healthy protein, lots of veggies, and don't be afraid of healthy fats like evoo and butter!
grapefruit / 4800 posts
Cut out heavily processed foods.
If it was an author I'd say read Michael Pollan.
pear / 1517 posts
Eat what you want but eat locally. Eat good junk if your going to eat it. Ie make it yourself if you want it that bad... From scratch.
squash / 13199 posts
Dont be obssessed with calorie counting some higher calorie food are healthier than their lower calorie alternatives
Full fat milk is not evil
Natural sugars from 100% juice and fruits are good for you
Avoid alcohol & coffee
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
fat free does not equal calorie free.
and, gosh, reading all this, makes me really want to try cutting back on carbs! i'm scared!
pear / 1698 posts
Try to drink only water! I pretty much only drink water and hot tea with no sugar or milk added. It's super cost effective (especially at restaurants!), keeps you hydrated, and helps keep my weight down since pop and juices can be heavy on the calories and sugar!
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
So what you guys are saying is the Krispy Kreme doughnuts from today were not a good idea (yes, that is doughnuts PLURAL).
Water, Water, more Water. I don't follow that well enough myself but I can drop some pounds and eat less when I stay hydrated.
pomegranate / 3212 posts
I agree with carb eliminating in general although I do hear that it's important for pregnant women NOT to eliminate whole grains...
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