The Strangest Weight Loss Tips People Swear By

6. The Gym Isn’t Necessary Amandalibre says, “The gym pushers always get me. I’ve been an athlete my whole life, so I have no qualms about working out… Trista - September 28, 2021

6. The Gym Isn’t Necessary

Amandalibre says, “The gym pushers always get me. I’ve been an athlete my whole life, so I have no qualms about working out or going to the gym or whatever, but hilariously I have been doing so way less since I’ve been losing weight. It’s not on purpose–I used to go on long runs a few times a week, and now, because of the new job, I haven’t had the time to. But whatever working out I do end up doing now gets tracked and factored into what I eat. The point is, I could easily lose this much weight without working out.”

“But still, I’ve had people that are way larger than me and not remotely fit tell me I need to have a regular gym regiment or I won’t be successful. Okay…. thanks?” This Reddit user has a problem with people who try to make her go to the gym to lose weight. It is possible to lose weight without going to the gym. You can work out at home, at the park, or just try a diet with minimal exercise. There are plenty of options out there without paying for an expensive gym membership. She says she goes for runs, and that is an excellent way to keep the pounds off.

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5. Cutting Carbs Isn’t For Everyone

A_nicki discusses how her parents respond to losing weight. Keep reading to find out what tips they suggest. “I heard about this carb-cutting idea on the weekends. My parents don’t know what to do/how to respond because I’m not on a diet like they’re used to – they don’t get the eat less, move more plan. Plus, I do still have food sensitivities [gluten and lactose]. While out on a walk with Dad, he mentions how great I must feel eating better and mentions he needs to cut carbs again [pasta and potatoes] to get healthy. I kept my mouth shut.”

“He was also shocked because I ate pizza before visiting them on Thursday [trying to avoid whatever they planned for dinner] – “oh, but the calories!” Yes, but I planned my day out and had half a frozen pizza [400 calories total] instead of a grease-coated one from Pizza Pizza [300-400 calories per slice].” Counting calories and carbohydrates isn’t for everyone. You should always choose a diet that works for you by speaking with your physician. Your doctor can help you choose one that works best with your body type and exercise regimen. Keep reading for more strange weight loss tips people swear by!

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4. Choosing The Best Diet For You

TechniChara says, “I’m currently on keto, and I found out quickly that there are some, like those on the keto subreddit, that treat it more like a lifestyle, the only correct lifestyle, and any deviation is not accepted. It’s not too different from hardcore vegans. Diets work differently for each person – there are so many different diet and exercise combos, and all of them will work if done right, so all you need to do is figure out which one is right for you. It’s so silly to pigeonhole weight loss and health into one healthy diet. Doctors recommend “diet and exercise” – they didn’t say which diet!”

“And of course, exercise comes in many forms. I’ve been rotating between calisthenics and gardening (walks are regular). Our yard is no grandma’s flower garden. There are rocks, the soil is the heavy, dense Texas clay, and then you add in that St.Augustine grass, ugh. Tilling, weeding, and digging out rocks in even a small section is hours of hard work! My arms and upper chest felt like I did a full upper body workout. Lots more yard and garden projects shortly, including digging out a deep hole to plant a lemon tree. Yay, more rocks and clay.”

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3. No Forbidden Foods

Drackir has a specific plan in place. “I have a few things in the freezer that I can just shove in the oven and have dinner in fifteen to twenty minutes, so if I can’t be bothered cooking, I won’t go and get take out: chicken strips, frozen veggies, leftover curry, or stew. As long as I know the calories, it just takes a real load off. This helped as one of my big snacking times was between realizing I wanted dinner and dinner to be ready. I don’t use the term “I can’t eat that” or “I’d love to, but I can’t” and instead say “I’m not eating that now.”

“It oddly does make a difference. People also seem to be less pushy about getting you to eat something with a conditioning phrase. Similarly, I don’t have any forbidden foods (except chocolate, and that’s only forbidden in the house); I just have choices to make. I could have a smaller dinner and then some ice cream, or more veggies, more chicken, and some gravy. Choices. I buy a lot more stuff that has individual serves in it. I’ve had times that I have just slowly eaten an entire bag of chips, so having smaller packs has helped a lot.”

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2. It’s Not The Most Important Meal Of The Day

DietCokeYummie is tired of hearing about breakfast. Keep reading to hear why. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I get this anytime someone finds out I don’t eat until ~1 PM. The last time it was said to me, it was by a friend who is the heaviest she’s ever been and is dying to lose weight (but yet to do anything about it). She said this to me during breakfast in a restaurant where I watched her consume a Chicken and Waffles dish that was two huge homemade waffles, five fried chicken tenders, a heavy cream sauce, and a side of fried potato wedges.”

“I’m like – how are you gonna sit here and tell me breakfast is the most important meal of the day and not acknowledge that you’re eating a 1000+ calorie breakfast? I have to be delicate, though. Before I lost this weight, I wasn’t “BIG” in most people’s definition. I’m 4’9”, and I was 115lbs. While it was too big for my preferences on my frame (not pretty in a swimsuit, yikes), it wasn’t obese. And most people see me clothed. So in many of my IRL friends’ eyes, I “have always been small.” They don’t want weight loss advice from me even though I’ve done phenomenally at losing my extra weight this past year, because to them, what do I know?”

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1. Snacking and Sizes Of Meals Matters

Fat_Sad_ says, “My family always tells me that I should have a big breakfast and have “snack size” lunch and dinner. When I ask what I should be eating (for stuff and giggles, since I know they have no idea how many calories are in anything), the common response is “oh, you know, a balanced breakfast- three pancakes, two eggs, some bacon or sausage, cereal… a glass of milk. Maybe some juice.” Just with that, it’s almost my entire day’s calories. As for “snack size,” apparently a turkey and cheddar sandwich, apple, and glass of milk is “snack size.”

“A grilled chicken breast and green salad with vinaigrette is also “snack size.” If I ate all of that, I would gain weight. Not to mention I’m diabetic, and that breakfast would kill my blood sugar, and when my blood sugar goes up, I get lonely and feel like I need a nap. When I tell people what I eat now, they always tell me I’m not eating enough. I just tell them that if I ate “enough,” I would still be gaining weight instead of losing it.” People need to realize that one dieting plan doesn’t work for everyone. It all depends on your body type, metabolism, and the amount of time you spend exercising.

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