Slimmng down

[tinkerbell23]

Aside from exercise, is it better to count salt / fat content? Or calories? Or something else x

Confusing! Xx

[tiggerblue10]

I would say fat content and calories if you want to slim down. I'm on 1450 calories a day at the moment and having lost 1st 5lbs I still have another stone a ½ to lose. You can judge your own salt content but try and stick to 6g a day, although this won't have any bearing on weight loss.

[rowanwitch]

depends what suits you....if you are confused you might be better going to a slimming club where you will have a programme to follow most use a low fat/low sugar/low calorie approach if that doesn't work there are low carb diets as well which work in a slightly different way New atkins or Rose Elliott if you are vegetarian( shes easier to modify just replace the veggie bits with lean meat and fish)

[Jules001]

I'm currently following Weight Watchers, but as I have all the stuff from years ago, I am doing the original points (not the new Pro Points or whatever they call it) this basically works by the points counting calories and the amount of saturated fat. I have lost 7lbs so far, but it's only been two weeks since I started.

[DTCwordfan]

calories (that keeps an eye on fats) and then just watch the salt as it can affect water retention a wee bit - it also impacts on blood pressure. I am of the belief that most food has enough salt naturally in it and I am very parsimonious in using it in cooking. The only weakness is salt on fries or jackets....and I will use a little on really hot days or in really hot climates where you can lose a lot of salt through perspiration.

[starone]

Low fat and calorie counting is the way to go for weight loss. Salt is not good for your blood pressure so you should not use too much of it. You can use other things to flavour your food and you will soon get used to it. There are on-line slimming clubs if you do not want to go out. Weight watchers do it on-line and Tesco have a slimming club. You have to pay of course but you can do it yourself if you try.

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks for all your great advice as usual abers xx

[pastafreak]

I've lost a stone in six weeks on a low carb diet that allows full fat products,cuts out sugar and caffeine, and all processed foods...I eat natural,fresh food....and with no calorie counting.

[BettyNoir]

That's really good pasta, have you been excercising as well?