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Grinage1027
Grinage1027 Posts: 31 Member
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I am not brand new to excersize and working out just haven't done it in a long time. However I am very so brand new to a proper diet and eating food for nutrition not taste bud satisfaction. Anyone who beat this beast what did you do?!?!? Any tips and tricks would be appreciated

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  • kimtober
    kimtober Posts: 52 Member
    I can't say that I've beat it at all but I think I've made some progress! My first goal was to eat fewer processed food and snacks. I cut out all pop at home (it's too good from the fountain to resist when I'm out!!). I just buy lots of fresh fruit, make smoothies, etc. I'm still horrible about vegetable but I've found that I really like a spinach salad and I try to sub veggies for fries when I go out. I've taken everything very slowly and just replaced one junk food at a time with something healthy. I found it much easier to try not to give up too much at once. Then gradually you don't care about the junk anymore. That said, I still have an intense love for sweets
  • pennyrogers37
    pennyrogers37 Posts: 2 Member
    One of the best pieces of advice I got was when going grocery shopping, stay on the the outside perimeter of the store. That way you are staying away from all of the processed stuff.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I figured out my calorie goal and am working on substituting things so I can stay under as well as making things from scratch as much as I can as opposed to buying pre-made stuff. Also, I don't look at any foods as "forbidden." When I did that, I just craved them more and when I finally gave in, I devoured way more than I normally would. So, now if I'm craving something for 3 days in a row, I'll make room in my diary for it. For example, if I want Oreos, I'll skip a regularly scheduled snack and set aside 140 calories so I can have a couple in the evening. Take baby steps toward making those positive changes so you don't get overwhelmed or feel like it's too much.

    This is a great guide put together by one of MFP's veterans. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

    Good luck!

  • Grinage1027
    Grinage1027 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm really working at it and have made huge steps this week! Im very impressed with myself just need to keep it going. If you ladies could add me (since I'm still learning this app) I would really appreciate it. Motivate each other

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