Diet advice?

Question:

I used to be heavier in high school, about 200 pounds. I'm 5'8. I tried the south beach for a year and stuck with it. I actually lost a lot of weight and went down to about 135. I felt that this was my ideal weight because I felt very comfortable in my skin. When I went off of the south beach diet slowly introducing carbs back I gained some weight. I went to about 145 and platued. I was still happy with my weight but I wished I had stayed at 135. Now my senior year in college and through the semesters I have been gaining weight because of stress. I still eat as healthy as when I was on the south beach but I now seem to be gaining weight on that!!. I started peaking past 150 and I freaked out. I fasted for a week and went back down to 140. Went off fasting and I’m starting to gain again. The worst part is that I already eat healthy and low cal. I really don't know what else to do, to get back to 135 and stabilize. Any help or advice? (I already exercise)

Answers:
You seem to be doing a good job with controlling your diet.

You may want to focus on your health more so than your weight. I'm sure your know that sugar, junk food, and fast food are not your friends when it come to being fit (You know being fit means you will be at your ideal weight). You may want to consider eating more natural fruits in vegetables in your daily diet and remove or reduce wheat, dairy, and sugar. Eat fresh food not processed food (food in boxes, restaurants, etc.) is always better. Drink water, green or ginger tea 30 minutes before or after each meal. These things will get you on your way to being healthier which will translate into a smaller and more vibrant you. Look at http://stayinformed.info/kitchen.html... in the kitchen section on why you should stay away from wheat (gluten), MSG and other foods that causes obesity and hypertension.

When eating, take your time and chew your food 2 to 3 times longer than you’re accustom to. This will aid in digestion. Add fiber and organic choices to your diet. All the growth hormones, MSG, preservatives, gluten, and artificial flavoring may lead to weight gain.

Get exercise, walk or jog, go out dancing, play sports, or just do what you enjoy a lot and incorporate exercise. This will help you to day tomorrow and for the rest of your life.

Balance is key

your body is plateauing and storing fat.u need to change your exercise routine...not necessarily more or longer, but different muscle groups and types of exercises..and remember, muscle weighs more than fat...so u could be gaining muscle, which means u weigh more, but u could still be in shape

I am on low carb, low fat, high fibre, high protein and a hour brisk walk 5 times a week, and I have lost 31lbs and gain better health. I am now maintaining my 108lbs for 2 years.

Details such as my experience, types of foods and veggies to eat, healthy low fat snacks, meals, recipes, walking as an exercise and to shape the body etc etc, are in my blog.
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