This is a good thread... I'm ashamed I didn't look into it earlier.
Since Feb 14 I have lost 25 pounds bringing me down to my current weight at 112. I did this not by extreme dieting, taking pills, or going on any current diet. I did this by becoming Vegetarian. Cutting out all meats has helped my body subconciosuly adjust to all the weight it put on through the winter (which in Canada is about six months heh). So, if you don't really like the taste of meat or are all for eating a cruelty-free meal, go veg. I feel better now then I ever have.
Remember, just cutting meat wont do. I excersize usually three to four times a week, doing a 30 minute Cardio session, and a 30 minute weight-lifting training. AND I walk my puppy, Coda, every day. Excersize is a key, and even if many of you don't like it, it comes in many forms. Do something you want to do. I like weight training because it makes me feel strong and it helps me see how great my body actually is. Yoga and Pilates are great for those of you who don't like to get too sweaty, and some of you might want to consider team sports.
If you decide to go veg, don't you dare start stuffing your face with chips and chocolate if you want to loose weight. You have to replace meat with vegetables and yes- carbs. Soy products are also very good, but it might take a while to get used to the strange taste, as it is quite unique. If you are concerned about animal cruelty, feel free to buy Free Range eggs or even Soy eggs. Eat a lot of strachy vegetables, and balance them out with carbs.
If you love your meat, and just don't want to let go - consider buying organic products. Not only will these decompose better in your system, they will make you feel better about yourself. Also, all natural weight-loss pills, like Apple Cider Vinigear, can really help. Buy free-range meat, as it has much less hormones.
Drink lotsa water. Change from white bread to whole GRAIN, GRAIN not whole wheat as whole wheat is often processed. If you go veg, take omega-3 and visit your doctor regularly to check your protien. Protien can come from many things, including beans, eggs and nuts.
Sorry to go on and on, it's just that being vegetarian has helped me feel so much better about myself. I feel stronger and I feel "cleaner" than I did when I used to eat burgers and sausages. It also made me shed those unwanted pounds. I just wanted to share this info because if some of you really don't like the taste of meat, try going vegetarian... and I guarentee that if you do it right, you'll loose the weight.
(Don't worry... I'm being very careful! I don't need any sprained ankles or shin splints)
