After trying several food plans, I think a good “diet” is one you you think you can stay on. Some are so limiting, that keeping them beyond a week or two becomes torture.
I think the best thing is trial and error.
I tried south beach and really like it, ’cause the food is really healthy and yummy. It gives great ideas for new dishes. It’s limiting, though. No carbs first two weeks, then adding them in slowly to see what causes cravings.
I prefer weight watchers because it’s something I can live with long term. People challenge me sometimes and say “you can’t eat that”, and happily, I respond that everything is permitted on this plan in moderation.
The method is keeping track so you don’t go over your allotted amount for the day.
I’m also not trying to change everything at once.
My first goal is tracking my eating (listing my food and quantities each day) and increasing cardio movement.
My next goal is to try to modify my food choices to learn how to eat so I can nourish myself.
Dhl
If you’re a guy, I’m not so sure Pilates is for you.
I think walking and strengthening your core/stomach muscles with variations of sit-ups might be good. I think guys tend to gain weight in their stomachs.