Does anyone have any tricks for dieting? I have a couple myself that help a little bit. But the area of my diet where I slack the most is eating at night too close to bed time. Also, any suggestions for shedding the last little bit of body fat? I'm trying MHR and full body workouts but it's just stubborn. Thanks!

1. Increase water consumption to 100 oz a day
2. Remove foods with salt, oil and sugar as ingredients
3. eat 5-6 small meals a day about 2.5- 3 hrs a part

This is part of Michael Thurmond's 6 week body makeover and I lost the 45 lbs I gained after an injury on it.

water consumption is big but I stress mental toughness. That is the biggest factor. Another thing is moderation that also can not be stessed enough. People think that to diet you can not eat fast foods. Well you need to know how to control yourself. It is perfectly fine to go to Mcdonald's and eat a grilled chicken sandwiches just ask for minimal condiments. If you like mayonnaise or any of that stuff try hot mustard or something like that. There is not as much at in it. Many people don't realize that when you go to order a sandwiches at one of them places they can have upwards of 25 grams of fat. take out some of the condiments and you can be down to 7 grams approx not bad. But at the end of the day more watter. Gum works for allot of people. Or mints. Try brushing your teeth more often and also try mouth wash. Also if you work out consistently then eating a good meal here and there will not hurt you a bit. Last July i weighted 254 and now I am at 197. Best of luck to you

I am also trying to get in shape or lose as much body fat as i can. Because i ship out for osut on April 9th. I am running everyday and dieting. but is hard. I am trying to wake up earyl go run a mile or two. then eat a healthy breakfast ect. i am also trying the 5-6 meals a day and small portions. I weighed 260 last week now today i weigh 250 so i am happy so far.

I've found that you have to trick yourself into dieting in order to really get anything out of it. I use visualization a lot. I remind myself of what I want my body to look like in order to keep motivated. It's hard, especially for me with a tendency to be lazy and treat food as comfort or reward. Trying to overcome bad habits is tough! I agree with 147... about mental toughness. That's where it all is -- and your body will do whatever your brain decides. I also agree that water is key!
When I really have a rough time getting back into a diet and fitness routine (I slack off a lot) I usually end up packing around a small notebook (handsized) with me and I write my goals down, come up with a plan and write it down also. THen I keep track of EVERYTHING that I ingest each day - even gum, diet soda, coffee, water... and I do not fib on anything. If I even sneak five french fries from my son's happy meal I will write it down. At the end of the day, I log onto calorieking.com and count out all of my calories, minus the activity I did and figure out my total caloric intake. After a few days of this I can really target where I should focus my sights and can make a concrete follow through plan.
I know the last few pounds or inches are the absolute toughest to shed, but an increased amount of physical activity and strict adherence to your set caloric intake should help to hasten the process. If you have settled into the same workout, perhaps varying it and increasing the tempo and/or frequency. Also consider that if you're almost to your goal weight and are only measuring pounds, you may need to account for increased muscle mass... best wishes!

I have found by doing 40% Carbs 40% protein and 20% fat works the best. as the other posts state eat every 3-4 hours, that will kick the metabolism up. Also if you work dayshift, then eat majority of the carbs earlier in the day and as the day progresses increase the proteins, flip it around if you work nights. I also have found if I get hungry, I eat a tablespoon of peanut butter. Additionally, if you eat clean, have at least one cheat meal a week. That will help to cut the cravings and boost you metabolism.

watch what you eat, drink lots of water, and get steady exercise.

5 fresh fruits and veggies every day. canned veggies contain sodium and canned fruit is higher in sugars from the syrups it sits in.

swap out wite rice for brown rice and whote bread for wheat bread. wheaties or shreadded wheat for breakfast cereal are good alternatives too. limit your starches as a whole. no more than 2-3 servings per day.

don't add salt to anything. your food already has more than enough when you prepare it.

opt for veggie pizza or frozen yogurt when you have cravings.

don't be afraid to treat yourself once in awhile. plan 1 meal a month where you can eat what you want. have your meal, enjoy it, and go back to your routine.

change up your routine/workout once in awhile.

stick with it!

good luck

ErfQuake,

Last year around the end of August I stepped on my scale at home and I was the weight at full term with my son. I froze solid on the scale I never weighed so much in my life!!! A friend of mine reminded me of a program she does and so I thought why not I have tried everything else under the sun. Well lets just say I have increased energy, I have lost 18 lbs and 25 inches and gained muscle. After seeing my results, my husband decided to try the program and he has lost 30 lbs and has gained energy and muscle. I will leave my website so you can check it out. It is not for me to make a decision for you to try. But it works. And remember don't think of it as a diet that is the worst. You need to make a change in your life style. Here is my website:
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go take a egg or two put it in a cup and have at it. sounds bad but is not as bad as one thinks. It should curve your apatite if you have this and is a great source of protein and other nutrients. Why raw cause when you cook eggs you loose a lot of nutrients and proteins. A good way to check and make sure the egg is safe is inspect it make sure there are no cracks or holes and also make sure there is no blood cause there can be blood and you definetly dont want that

For me the weight and waistline were also a concern, until I began following the Bloodtype diet. I am 5' 10" weighed 238-240 depending on the day. I have maintained 200-205 daily for three years since dicovering this diet. My muscles are not as sore as previously, my allergies are under control to a prescription works as advertised. (Nasonex and Clariton D daily) I have an improved sense of smell and taste.
To follow this diet in the field, the MRE has only peanut butter and some of the fruit, the chicken and rice and chinese veggies would be all I could eat and maintain the weight. for breakfast oatmeal, pineapple, honey, soy milk
Type A blood. No beef, pork, wheat, bananas, oranges, sugar, dairy products, milk cottage cheese, any other cheeses. More information, Eat Right 4 Your Type, Dr Peter J. D'Adamo with Katherine Whitney. These two have several years studying diet related to blood type. A doctor and a Nutristonist

In 30 days lost 45lbs, and 4 inches off my waist. Was wearing 38", with a good sturdy belt to keep from popping the snap open, probably should of been in 40". I now have worn 34" comfortably for 3 years and counting

I myself have had problems with maintaining weight throughout the years. before my wife got pregnant I was at 206 and shot up to 232. when I got advanced to E-7 I had to make sure iA was within weight standards. I did so by measurements which sucked. But since last wednesday when I weighed 222. I started a diet my wife's cousin was prescribed by a doctor and have lost 7 pounds in 5 days, current weight is 215 and I am eating healthy but I have yet to do any exercise. On my days off tomorrow I will begin exercising and can only imagine what the outcome will be. But I assume by the end of this month I should be between 200 and 205. The new weight standards go into effect next Oct for the Coast Guard and by then my max weight will be 186. If I continue with this diet which is not hard at all I should have no problem reaching that weight and possibly surpassing it. The only problem is my wife needs to translate it for me as it is in spanish.