2000 calories doesn’t seem too restrictive to me, how is that “unusual”. I’ve been living about or under 1200 for a while now (minus a day or so of rare “treat days” while travelling etc...ever... (19 replies, last updated by takadi May 11, 2008)

I dieted for years, and since I have an all-or-nothing approach to most things, I’d follow a super-restrictive diet for a few months and lose lots of weight, then go back to my earlier habits and put it all back on. About... (34 replies, last updated by Chowpatty April 10, 2007)

and fish, and she hasn’t tried duck meat quite yet. She’s slowly re-taught her stomach to handle small doses of cheese, but she’s pretty much on a fish/chicken + veggies/fruit diet. This isn’t necessarily... (1 reply, last updated by ChefJune April 11, 2007)

Looking for some really great lunch and dinner places in Montreal...one problem, husband does not eat butter, cream or cheese. We are staying Mon-Fri. in Old Montreal but can get anywhere. Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by PZ July 24, 2005)

I’m making a birthday dinner for a friend who is on a very strict diet due to allergies. He can have no wheat, oats, dairy, eggs, nuts, fruit, meat except chicken, or shellfish. I have some ideas for the main menu, but... (22 replies, last updated by AlanH™ May 11, 2004)

I was just watching some show on TV about a calorie reduction "diet". I understand the general premise which does make sense, eat fewer calories and better food. It looks like this was borrowed from the Okenawa (spelling) "diet"... (4 replies, last updated by anglo-estonian September 1, 2002)

If you’re just on a calorie-restricted diet with no other restrictions (cholesterol, diabetes, sodium, etc.) then you can do a lot better than the diet you’re on. There’s no reason you shouldn’t have small... (26 replies, last updated by KevinB March 5, 2008)

My dad has been having kidney problems and the doctor has put him on a low potassium/sodium/protein diet and I’m having a hard time figuring out what to cook him 3 meals a day every day of the week while at the same time... (20 replies, last updated by Val October 25, 2009)

this is terrible advice. don’t avoid carbs; just eat high fiber carbs, whole grains, and don’t go overboard. the only reason cutting carbs works is that it restricts calories and sends you into mild ketosis. you lose... (4 replies, last updated by Jim Leff January 15, 2001)

'diets' that people follow here, I’ve learned that I really follow many of them, not just WW. I eat only what I think is really delicious, and don’t waste calories on crap food that doesn’t taste good or make me... (18 replies, last updated by Emme September 24, 2005)

What is calorie a measure of? There are some foods I like high in calorie but all natural——there are some diets that will make you count calories and some others that will just make you avoid certain food groups...... (74 replies, last updated by mcf April 11, 2009)

I’m surprised that giving a medical reason doesn’t get people to back off. Perhaps part of the problem is restrictive diets for nonmedical reasons are so widespread that some people think you’re using diabetes... (105 replies, last updated by thinks too much November 12, 2009)

Sorry for not paying closer attention to your geographical restrictions. Good luck with your new diet. (15 replies, last updated by scott May 27, 2006)

This is a really poor way of losing weight, especially if you are going to be buying commercial juices that are filled with salt and preservatives. Even if you put yourself on a calorie restricted diet for 3 days you wont lose... (54 replies, last updated by MattInNJ October 13, 2009)

it’s extremely restrictive calorie wise, and you basically live off nothing but this cabbage soup (which ain’t great) for days on end. BTW what is with all of the restrictive diet-related threads on here lately ? (17 replies, last updated by luckyfatima June 17, 2009)