Diets (ZOMG!)

[tylorva]

For various reasons that I won't go into here, I feel the urge to lose a load of weight before October.  So for the first time in my life I am contemplating some kind of diet.  However, I am clueless on such things

Comments

[serpentstar]

Cut out grains, sugars, alcohol, and most starchy vegetables (potatoes, yams, legumes, etc).

Eat enough protein to maintain muscle & organs, enough carbohydrate (from non-starchy veg, and a few berries/fruits) to fuel the brain, and some healthy fats as the balance of your calorie requirements -- the Primal Blueprint works pretty well:

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/definitive-guide-to-the-primal-eating-plan/

Alternatively the Zone Diet works well and may suit your desire to have A Plan:

http://crossfitimpulse.com/the-zone-diet-explained-edited

Both these approaches are definitely viable long-term, not just for 2-3 months.

Add in some weight training -- something like one of the 5x5 Programmmes, or the Starting Strength programme:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki

Weight training works way better than cardio, as cardio has a tendency to make one hungrier, without actually burning all that many calories.