Small But Super Helpful Habits
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This thread is becoming the antithesis of helpful
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It's a sticky
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What's that?? A study?? You mean you base your fitness principles on real scientific evidence??0 -
That? That was helpful.0 -
galeanneglover wrote: »I found taking my weight (say 160) and dividing by two (80) and drinking at least that many ounces of water a day helped tremendously.
I HATE exercising so I added walking my dog 1 block more, 10 reps of arm lifts with whatever is handy (water bottles, canned food, weights) several times a day, and lying on the floor while watching tv and holding an exercise ball with my legs tucked close to my buttocks doing 10-25 crunches is doable.
I cut out dairy, all grains but brown rice and oatmeal, and pork. I use coconut oil for cooking. I love stir fry and they're always different. Lots a veggies of all colors. I do allow myself an occasional alcoholic beverage. Once a month I allow myself to eat whatever pleases me. Usually that means adding a slice of cheese because I'm not a big fan of sweets.
Hope this helps. I've lost 30 pounds since January.
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mantium999 wrote: »galeanneglover wrote: »I found taking my weight (say 160) and dividing by two (80) and drinking at least that many ounces of water a day helped tremendously.
I HATE exercising so I added walking my dog 1 block more, 10 reps of arm lifts with whatever is handy (water bottles, canned food, weights) several times a day, and lying on the floor while watching tv and holding an exercise ball with my legs tucked close to my buttocks doing 10-25 crunches is doable.
I cut out dairy, all grains but brown rice and oatmeal, and pork. I use coconut oil for cooking. I love stir fry and they're always different. Lots a veggies of all colors. I do allow myself an occasional alcoholic beverage. Once a month I allow myself to eat whatever pleases me. Usually that means adding a slice of cheese because I'm not a big fan of sweets.
Hope this helps. I've lost 30 pounds since January.
I......just......can't.
I have eaten everything you've eliminated and have lost 36# since middle of December. All about CICO
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Someone has already said that research would take the fun out of dieting. They would rather just go with what some random stranger on a web site tells them.
IDK
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This thread is super helpful in making me feel sad about the forums.0
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I do my grocery shopping ONCE every two weeks..I buy all I need and and have a system of what I will make in those two weeks (doesnt have to be too specific) I do not buy crackers, snacky foods or sweets, they are NEVER in my house...if I happen to be craving something, I have to go out and get it. Shopping for groc less helps, you would be surprised how produce can last if you buy extra fresh stuff and the less time spent in the grocery store the better, shop along the perimeter of the store, all the good stuff like produce, meats, dairy (somewhat healthy) are on the perimeter, spend as little time in the middle that's where all the packaged stuff is0
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Before I eat anything, I like to do heavy cardio for about 10-20+ minutes, it really helps my metabolism and makes me feel more satiated in the day. I can go with about 900-1200 calories left at the end of the day (with calories lost from my running) as opposed to just barely making it when I don't.0
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Drinking LOOOOOADS of water really helped me. I didn't realize what a difference it made, but I just felt soo much better. My binge tendencies wouldn't be as active..0
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acuster530 wrote: »Before I eat anything, I like to do heavy cardio for about 10-20+ minutes, it really helps my metabolism and makes me feel more satiated in the day. I can go with about 900-1200 calories left at the end of the day (with calories lost from my running) as opposed to just barely making it when I don't.
The fact that this is being presented as helpful information in a stickied thread is terrifying.0 -
acuster530 wrote: »Before I eat anything, I like to do heavy cardio for about 10-20+ minutes, it really helps my metabolism and makes me feel more satiated in the day. I can go with about 900-1200 calories left at the end of the day (with calories lost from my running) as opposed to just barely making it when I don't.
May want to read this:
http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/my-new-study-on-fasted-cardio-and-fat-loss-take-home-points/
And here's one for others who think eating 6x per day is boosting their metabolism:
http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/are-frequent-meals-beneficial-for-body-composition/0 -
So to summarize this thread so far for eating tips:
no potato
no bread
no pasta
no rice
no white carbs
no apples
no condiments
no dairy
No soda / pop
No cheese on sandwiches or burgers
fat free milk only
no buns
no fancy coffees
no white sugar but brown's okay
no candy
fruit has sugar
no milk chocolate
no oatmeal
no pork
Did I miss anything? This has to be the LEAST helpful post I've seen for newbies, I feel like I just read the front cover of all those magazines at the checkout counter, at the same time.0 -
And now I will contribute my own advice, that I have posted a few times for people who weren't losing.
Buy a food scale, weigh and log everything.
Do cardio if you want, and if you do, only eat back 50% of your calories (if you are losing faster than expected after logging for a few weeks, then up the % you eat back). Lift weights and hit your protein goal to help maintain muscle mass while losing.
Cheat meals that take you over maintenance will sabotage your efforts. Log the cheat meals too (falls under the 'log everything' rule).
Eat anything you want in moderation, keeping in mind that your diet will be easier to stick with if you chose foods that make it easier to stay under your calories without feeling hungry.
Also it would be a good idea to read some of the (former) stickies at the top of the various forums such as:
Calorie Counting 101
Logging Accuracy, Consistency, & You're Probably Eating More Than You Think
A Guide To Get You Started on Your Path To Sexy Pants0 -
Interesting that the OP logged a 3lb weight loss in total and last logged in 7 months ago0
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