Subway Diet

this diet is really really good i lost over 350 pounds using the subway diet i found it had a lot to offer Votes: +4

you so did not lose 500 pounds Votes: +4

I think this review was informative and has helped me to choose the Subway diet instead of another one I was contemplating. But what it didn't say was how long it took him to lose the weight. I need to lose 48lbs according to my BMI to reach my ideal weight. As one of you guys said it can be monotonous. How long will I have to do this diet to lose this much weight? Can anyone give me that information? Votes: +4

This review doesn't tell you anything! Was Jared getting enough vitamins and minerals? Is the "diet" really healthy?? Votes: -1

I'm actually suprised that he was successful. Skipping breakfast isn't a way to lose weight, and the diet sodas are now making the news that they may cause weight gain. I too think there's more to the story than what Jared is letting on. Still, congrats to Jared, 10 years (the commercial just came on) and still keepin' off! Votes: +2

A professional basketball player years ago said he ate the same thing everyday so he wouldn't have to count the calories. His meals were McDonalds. With his calories not changing and his active life he didn't have to worry about weight gain. I myself ate the same thing everyday for a month and lost 15 lbs. My diet included a fried egg at 6am, 10am a piece of lowfat swiss cheese wrapped around a couple of thin slices of turkey breast, Noon a Yoplait Yogurt, at 2pm I repeated the swiss cheese and turkey wrap.
then at 6pm a center cut pork shop cooked on top of the stove just like I did the egg. at 7pm I had one Fudgesicle. My activity (I sat at work) but I lived in a condo with stairs. had dogs to walk so there was a lot of walking the stairs and outside each morning late afternoon and early night. Not much in carbs. I drank water. So in fact if you eat the same amount of calories (same food) and increase your activity you will lose weight. This is not new and wasn't when Jared did his diet. It just happened that he had Subway near him and took advantage and knew what to Not include in the subs. If you go to a Subway and ask for the 6" inch low fat sub they then ask you what you want on it. If you add the fatty dressings etc then you are defeating the purpose. Maybe a mustard would work....
Anyway try it. Stick to it. And for a change you can use different chicken slices instead of turkey with the swiss cheese and a chicken breast instead of a pork chop. Also there are different flavors of Yogurt! Just some ideas to put out there for those who don't have the Subway nearby! Votes: +1

The father could only give advice. Jared is an adult now (and may have been for many years. Jared, as an adult now, would be the one who is responsible for his own body and health. Jared is an inspiration to many of us who are trying to or losing weight. I can't afford a subway every day, but I am cutting down on my overeating (mostly) and am seeing some results. I want to lose another 80 lbs, to be 150 lbs. Votes: +2

april: Wow, somebody's a little bitter. In case you hadn't read the news several years ago, Jared did not start out being on Subway's commercials. He did this diet and lost this weight and THEN was invited on the commercials, after the way he lost it was publicized. Pick up a newspaper every now and then, and then criticize. And as for the "within walking distance" thing, stop and use your brain. She said it was three to four miles away, which means she'd have to walk at least six miles each day in order to get her lunch and dinner. I'd like to see YOU do that.

And as for the diet soda, I'd skip it and just drink water, to anybody considering this diet. Diet soda has no calories, but plenty of chemicals that can hurt you in large amounts, or make you retain water, which will make it seem like you're losing little or no weight. I also heard a story from a guy once who said his daughter was on the track team, needed to lose some weight, and a friend told her to drink Diet Mountain Dew, so she left a 12-pack in her Jeep and drank it every day. Unfortunately one of the ingredients in DMD turns into formeldahyde at high temperatures, so she was basically embalming herself and making herself very sick. She hasn't been able to run since more than a few yards.

In other words, whatever Jared did, be careful what you drink. Votes: +1

It was a good story and he did what he thought was the best approach to his problem!
Over the years I have seen so many diet fads that were and are the way to go; its know wonder that people are obese!
If you want to live a healthy life style
then stay away from diets and be smart enough to figure out what works for you and realize that everybody is different and what works for one may not work for another!!! Votes: +0

I agree w/Robin on the 3-4 mile walk. No clue where the critical one lives but in TX the temp. is hovering around the 100 mark by lunch time. Not healthy to walk for anyone. Besides, didn't the article say Jared's Subway was right next door?
And as always, somebody has to rag on the parent. I'm sure his father addressed Jared's weight problem more than once. Jared was a grown man when he started the diet. It had to be his decision. Votes: +0

In response to Kathylaramore, you cannot maitain a healthy weight by not eating a healthy breakfast and a light supper, unless you work the midnight shift. when you start back on a diet, you need at least 35 gms of fiber per day, at least 8-10 gla*ses of water per day and at least 7-8 hours of sleep every 24 hours. you cannot lose weight and keep it off by not exercising at least half an hour to one hour per day. I am sure that if Jared lost 200 and kept it off, he made some major life changes. You cannot afford to eat regular after you have been morbidly obese. Eating ReGULAR---whatever that means? perhaps junk food? or too much carbs? Next time you decide to go back on a diet, choose a more balanced diet than Subways. Remember, what works for one person may not work for you. Votes: +0

As someone who recently lost 55 pounds myself this last year, I can say that I don't think Jared did his weight loss the healthy way. It is NOT a good idea for anyone to eat less than 1200 calories per day MINIMUM. Skipping breakfast is BAD - it really is the most important meal of the day as it stokes your metabolism and starts your body off burning calories every day. It seams like everyone agrees that the diet soda was not the best solution - it should have been plain ole God given WATER! THe more the better! If you want to eat Subway - I'd only recommend once a day - and skip the mayo, cheese and processed lunch meats...opt for extra veggies and turkey or beef. 5-6 mini-meals work the best as it keeps your metabolism burning at an even rate all day long and keeps you from getting hungry and binging! Anyone can do it, you just have to have a little willpower and a lot of determination. Good luck to those of you still on the journey - remember, it's not a diet, it's a new way of life!!!! Votes: +1

YOU HAVE TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU EAT ALSO EXERCISE ,LOTS OF WATER,ALSO WALKING I AM HAPPY FOR ANYONE THAT DOES LOSE THEIR WEIGHT, Votes: +2

I want to ask Anthony Davis two questions: If you lost 500 pounds, what is/was your wt. and What diet did you follow? I am in shock!!! Votes: +0

I don't like a diet that encourages you to skip breakfast. What did he eat in between meals? Some people can't go that long between dinner and lunch the next day. Good for Jared but I can't afford to eat two meals a day everyday at Subway. Votes: +0

I AM LOSING WEIGHT JUST,WATCHING WHAT I EAT ALSO EXERCIES,DRINK WATERI FEEL BETTER. Votes: +0

Congratulations to Jared for losing the weight and then keeping it off; however, I was surprised to see that he did NOT eat breakfast! That is truly the most important meal of the day, and the one the kickstarts our metabolism. I do hope he is eating breakfast these days...doesn't have to be a huge meal, maybe a little fruit and a yogurt. Votes: +0

Wow! I did not know the history behind Jared losing his weight. I love going to subway too. The food is always fresh and you can add extra veggies. What about the bread? His diet is suggesting a little bit of bread is alright. Jared used turkey would chicken work too? The key seems to be One meat at lunch and vegggies for dinner and two breads. No variety the same meal (that's the hard part). Votes: +0

My comment is for person #10 What suprises me is that you are aiming Jared's weight problems on his father? Jared is an adult, you don't know the situation, maybe the father was a true advocate to his son's poor eating problems, maybe the son did not want to listen, as most adult children of that age...remember you can only lead a horse to water, but can't make him drink!!! Sounds like someone had a big gla*s of hate o rade... Votes: +1

If He found what works for him as well as what will get him moving-then it's ok for him. Not everyone will agree with it. The important thing is that he lost the weight. His Father can guide him along but allowed his Son to make his own decisions-so yes, he was overweight. I will add a Subway sandwich to my weekly menu now that I have read the article. So far-my weight loss is just 5-6 lbs. but I am wearing a size 18 instead of a size 22 so something is working! Votes: +0

Jaded did a life style change, he did not stop eating subways when he reached his goal and he did not stop walking either. Loosing weight is good but if you don't find a way to continue the change then the pounds will come back and bring friends! Votes: +0

This comment goes to out to anyone who thinks what Jared did was great.Losing the weight defeats the purpose because of the way he lost it.He lost it unhealthy.Thus,causing him to gain it back that much faster.Also your body gets use to what every you do and put in it.As for exercise or what we eat and then its no longer as effective.And soda in any diet is bad.What about 100% Natural Juices and all the other foods Jared may have left out.You need a healthy balance of fats,carbs,and protein in order to lose weight.Also an exercise regimen.And the key to losing weight is to burn more calories than you take in. Oh and take vitamins.I hope this information helps anyone who may be wanting to lose weight.I always research about health and I know from expierence.Another tip is portion control and do not diet but 2 times a week and have one cheat day.Never gain more pounds than you can lose in a few days or so.And under no circumstances should your calorie intake be 1000 calories that isn't realistic your body needs calories, amino acids,fats good ones,fiber,carbs, water,rest,vitamins/minerals,exercise,and less stress to have a fighting chance in losing the weight.And ladies get your hormones levels checked out. It can be the cause of your weight gain as well as making it hard to lose weight. Votes: +0

Under 1000 calories, that's horrible, and no breakfast, even worse, AND diet soda??!! That was not healthy at all, I'm surprised. Votes: +2

Harold, In the final analysis,we alone are responsible for what we put in our mouths!
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There is a book written by Jared about his whole experience. I found it quite interesting. Votes: +0

This is great, it worked for him, just understand it's not for everyone, and I don't think Subway or Jared is saying that. It's what worked for him, he's an inspiration. Votes: +0

I think the point to Jared pointing out what he did was that he found something that 'worked' for him and so can everyone else. Votes: +0

I'm an expert in this food/diet business, and i would like to comment that Jared could have easily lost weight by eating breakfast in the morning, making his own sandwich (which would have been cheaper and healthier than buying it)and exercise on a routine basis. We need to look after our own health, the common misconception by people wanting to loose weight is that they think they must turn to "diets" for help, even though these specific "diets" benefit the industry and harm the person's health. Take control of your weight yourself,and consult people with that are trustworthy and don't try to sell you a product or diet to help with your weight-loss because its likely that they are taking advantage of you. You can loose weight by eating normally (not starving yourself), eating your favourite foods, and being active. Loosing weight is a commitment for life. Votes: +1

We don’t have to literally go on the Subway diet, 2-3 sandwiches a day, 7 days a week. What we need to do is eat sensibly and make good choices. All of us lead busy lives and it becomes necessary to grab a bite to eat while on the run. I think this story points out that we can sometimes eat fast food without jeopardizing our diet by being more aware of what is available and making wise choices. I chose a Subway, loaded with lots of vegetables, the other day over stopping at a hamburger place. I skipped the soft drink and took the sandwich with me, drinking water instead. I had a satisfying meal without feeling hungry 2-3 hours later and didn’t feel guilty doing it. No, I would not eat Subway 7 days a week. But when having to get something at a fast food place, we do have choices and it is up to us to make them wisely. Votes: +1

Here are a few healthy solutions to losing and maintaining weight, without frequenting any fast food place, like Subway, which by the way, may be healthier than most, but deli meats
are loaded with sodium, and chemicals we don’t need. Cut down on your meat consumption and fatten up your sandwiches more with the lettuce and tomato, or cucumbers. Our bodies need about seventy percent alkaline, thirty percent acid. Meats are acidic, so lets simplify this by saying about three quarter veggies, one quarter meat. Diet sodas are a big no no! Soda itself, is extremely bad for you, it is loaded with sugar, and contains absolutely zero in nutrition. Another good thing to know is; anything that says light or no fat or no sugar, is nine times out of ten, even unhealthier, because they are usually adding some new additives that is man made and unnatural, and our bodies will reject it in one way or another further down the line. Make your drinks fun and healthy. Put some bubble in your favorite juice with seltzer water (an equal half of each); throw in a few cherries a strawberry or an orange or lime slice. There are so many studies on soda (diet or otherwise) and it is never good! And no matter what you choose to drink in-between, drink a gla*s of water, at least three times a day! Make it a habit like brushing your teeth, just do it and don’t think about it. You will find you have less colds and illnesses, the more you drink water!
The key to healthy eating is three things: 1) Make it lean 2) Make it small 3) Eat a little bit of everything low in sugar, carbs and fat, and never eat nothing at all! Don't skip a meal; eat six small meals instead, if you can. Your body burns fat when it has something to burn, so if you don't feed it, it just sits there and does nothing. So eat smaller meals more frequently, and your body will turn into a factory burning machine. If you eat out, eat half of what is on your plate, take the other half home and eat it a few hours later! If you're going to snack, try alternatives like nuts, or a stalk of celery with peanut butter(if you haven't had it, you should), and whatever you do snack on, from bags or boxes, measure a hand full, and put the rest away! Also, try eating your proteins without your carbs; it also speeds up your metabolism, and is better for your digestion. It's simple; when you eat meat, eat it with veggie’s not potatoes, pasta or rice. When you eat Potatoes, Pasta or rice, eat that with veggies as well. Just don't combine meat and carbs together, and I am sure you will notice, that if you eat this way, in smaller quantities, you will see positive results, and you will find you will have a lot more energy! One last thing....Walk..Walk..Walk..as much as you can! Walk through the mall more often, walk longer through the supermarkets, park further away as much as you can...just Walk..Walk..Walk ….walk together with someone, or a group, stick to one or two set days of the week and commit to it! Pick a nice route with a pretty view, or a park, and if you choose to walk alone, use the time while you are walking to relax your mind, and think about things that make you happy, or get a pair of headphones and listen to your favorite music CD while you are walking, but be careful to keep the volume down so you can hear the traffic and stay coherent with what is going on around you at all times! But there you have it! Be good to your body, and it will be good to you!
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I'm sure one of the reasons he kept the weight off...or the motivating factor was that he became famous..... Votes: +0

To anyone who wants to lose weight.....when you make changes to your diet, make small, permanent, healthy changes. Going on fad diets, losing a bunch of weight, going off the diet and gaining the weight back is unhealthy. Just like the unhealthy foods that got you there in the first place. If you eat a healthy balanced diet, add vitamin supplements(maybe), and exercise(the big key in all of this), the results come in time. I know, I've done it. For me, a high protein diet with minimal amounts of carbohydrates, lots of fruits and vegetables(this includes raw, cooked, and dried), NO POP period. I drink huge amounts of water, juice and tea. I lost more weight than I expected to and felt so much better physically and mentally. I have plateaued to a comfortable weight and have maintained it for more than a year. No matter what anyone does, there is always going to be a critic, or negative feedback. Find what works for you and keep it. Good luck to all........ Votes: +1

I tried a few diets that didn't work for me. I tried taking Acia berry with colon cleanse, which was a waste I didn't loose a pound. This sounds like a diet that would work. I like Subway, it's filling and it tastes good. I also like the fact it limits the fat intake, and pomotes the veggies. Votes: +1

I tried many diets that didn't work. Recently I did a free tial of Acai berry and the colon cleanse which didn't do anything for me, except cost me a mint.This diet sounds like a good one. Lots of veggies, and cuts out the fried food. I think I'm going to try it. Votes: +1

For starters - we're all happy Jared (& anyone else in the same success) found a new & improved self. However, there are a few things people need to realize: 1000 calories/day is NOT sufficient. - Cutting out BREAKFAST is the worst diet notion many people fall into. If you REALLY wanna lose weight - EAT BREAKFAST. And DIET soda is worse for you than regular soda. If you are trying to cut out sugars (which is a good idea) - stay away from diet sodas - instead drink water or natural juices - or just moderate the amt of regular soda you drink (cut down). I have never been obese - the most I've ever needed to lose is probably 35 lbs. I am not in love with food. But the same struggle of loving myself based on physical appearances is something I attempt to hurdle on a regular basis. That last "20" is the hardest - and whether it's 20 - or 200 lbs..its boils down to self-esteem / confidence. I have found what's worked for me is WATCHING MY FAT INTAKE. I don't cut ANYTHING out 100%!! I count my fat grams. When I eat breakfast (bagel, yogurt, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc) - i find I lose my greatest amt of weight - quicker. I have replaced my white breast w/ whole-grain. I eat lots of turkey, chicken breast, and fish. I also eat lots of green veggies. I am stingy w/ the amt of condiments I use. And I do NOT deprive myself of my sweets... I just take them in moderation. AND EXERCISE - - if you want the lbs to melt off - - follow what ever diet works best for you - and exercise!!! I'm happy for Jared - - but I would never recommend it for anyone... that's just me... ;) Votes: +1

lol.. i meant to say i replaced my white BREAD w/ whole grain - - not my white breast. My bad... :) Votes: +0

I'm glad that Jared lost the weight but I have lost over 50 lbs in less than a year just buy excersising and just cutting out snacks. As long as you do a cardio and then strenght training you will lose the weight. People these days are lazy and do not want to use any energy to do anything. Cuting calories will NOT just do it you need to get your whole body involved if you really want to lose the weight. Trust me I started out only lasting 15 minutes on the eliptical machine and now I do 45 minutes and 1 hour of working out from abs to arms and legs all with a excersise ball and resistance bands and of course an eliptical machine. People try to get up and move please. Votes: +0

I wouldn't recommend this diet for someone that has had a heart attack, to much salt and still to much saturated fat Votes: +0

Kudoos to Jared. (Jared, if you read this, your family and mine grew up together. You went to school with my sister, Lainey)
Anyway, I am proud of you. However, some people's comments are positive and others negative. Some are educated and others, well, not as much. Many people have dietary needs and have different taste buds, habits, and even have certain restrictions - ie.allergy. Many of Sub-way MEATS are PROCESSED, making all of them not healthy. They are loaded with salt. Personally, I can only eat Subway SALAD......due to the latter. So, those who wish to begin a diet, consult a nutritionist, dietitian or someone more educated with diets and personal needs. The answer to most weight loss is MODERATION....DO NOT DEPRIVE YOURSELF A SMALL PORTION OF THOSE "BAD OR FATTENING FOODS". You'll do what most people do when they "go off their diets" after reaching their goal....GAIN IT ALL BACK PLUS SOME. Proper, well-balanced diet, proper 4-6 meals throughout the day, and exercise is the SMARTEST WEIGHT LOSS PLAN. Even around "HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS"...Be OK with yourself to "cheat" today....enjoy your food choice....that is what makes it "enjoyable, satisfying and gets one over the crave of a binge or dread that you can't have it crap... to celebrate. One cannot live on a diet their entire life and never have that forbidden food.
Jared was very overweight...obese...OK, so, the "crash" diet / calories worked for him. And, I am proud that he keeps his weight under control....realize that (it is said) he skipped breakfast. That is a dieters NO-NO. Everyone needs to wake their body up first thing in the morning after the "sleep fast", if you will. Eat a protein/carb combo....have a piece of fruit...something to begin the burning fuel engine.....If one eats 4, 5, or even 6 small smart choice meals/ snacks throughout the day, it will keep your metabolism rate up and you wont be as hungry, hence small meals will become satisfying.........that's my "free" advise. Good luck to all of us who maintain weight or have as little as 3 lbs to over 100 lbs. desired to lose. Remember that YOU are NOT alone. At one point or another, EVERYONE watches their diet! G-d Bless! Judy :-) Votes: +0

Jared's father may be a doctor, but a diet should be ok'd by a nutritionist, who specialist in it. Skipping breakfast is not good, you need to give your body fuel and help keep the metabolism going. And where were his fruits? Chicken, and lean cuts of beef, could also be used. He may have gotten enough nutrients to survive, but the body needs more variety than that. Votes: +0