Care to share your favorite product, tip, food, etc. that has helped you with your weight loss?

chesves

I don't know about you, but for me, my weight loss journey has had me reading a lot more labels and paying more attention to what I'm eating. In this process, I've had a couple of "a-ha" moments and excitement for items that I can eat. I'm curious to read what you've found ....

Here are some of my products I've found that have helped me .....
*dried edamame snack packs (100 calories, 11 grams of protein)
*powdered peanut butter (never knew it existed)-- I like the PB2 kind ....
*mushrooms (can/jar)-- I LOVE mushrooms ... I feel like I'm "cheating" when I snack on those
*Babel light cheese chunks -- 50 calories each

What have you found that works for you?

chesves

I meant to add I found a light popcorn bag ... the entire bag is under 60 calories!

missiontofitness

My favorite thing has been my Taylor food scale.

Alatariel75

Bulking stuff out with vegetables has been a big one for me. Stews, bolognaises, lasagnes, casseroles - all can be made so much bigger and heartier with the addition of mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum etc.

Light Laughing Cow Cheese - soooo versatile, not only great as a snack on crackers or celery/carrots, but makes amazing creamy mashed potato, a cheese sauce for veg, a stuffing for chicken breasts.

And not a food, by pre-logging your day. Knowing what you're eating, how much wriggle room you have, not having to make snap decisions when you're hungry. It's the best advice I could give!

missiontofitness

Alatariel75 wrote: »

Bulking stuff out with vegetables has been a big one for me. Stews, bolognaises, lasagnes, casseroles - all can be made so much bigger and heartier with the addition of mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum etc.

Light Laughing Cow Cheese - soooo versatile, not only great as a snack on crackers or celery/carrots, but makes amazing creamy mashed potato, a cheese sauce for veg, a stuffing for chicken breasts.

And not a food, by pre-logging your day. Knowing what you're eating, how much wriggle room you have, not having to make snap decisions when you're hungry. It's the best advice I could give!

I frigging love the Laughing Cow Cheeses.
I'm gonna go have one right now!

miriamtob

MCT oil

Hornsby

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NoelFigart1

A pool and a food scale.

jkwolly

DebzNuDa

My body tells me what I need (veggies, lean meat, dairy, fruit). And no, I don't listen to my "mouth" for the junk stuff.

jkwolly

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Hornsby

jkwolly wrote: »

Hornsby wrote: »

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Pfft, hard tails, shmard tails....

astripli

I think I have learned more no no's than yes's. But I have to say I really do like protein powders. They fill you up, and help you reach or exceed your Protein goal for the day, and we all know protein builds muscle and muscle burns fat. I use 100% Whey protein since I am lactose and tolerant.
Another trick I have learned is to buy boneless skinless chicken breasts in bulk and cook them all up, dice them, then individualize them in freezer bags and freeze them. They are really good with salads, sandwiches, make chicken and rice, etc. there are endless possibilities.

jumblejups

You can actually burn quite a few calories just by walking.

Eating more protein - really had no idea how filling it could be! Also other sources of protein, I like meat fine enough but I don't like to eat it every day, things like cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt were quite pleasantly surprising for me.

CICO pure and simple - not worrying precisely what you're eating and when, like the 'must have breakfast, low carb, nothing after 7pm' etc type rules.

Ninkyou

MFP and my food scale. The grocery store has also been pivotal.

jamesbhynes

The t - fall opti-grill. It is every bit as good as advertised and better. It's like a George Forman grill with a brain, lol. Look it up, best small appliance I ever bought.

lemurcat12

MFP, my Fitbit, my food scale are all new to me in the last year that ended up being really helpful.

More recently, I finally started enjoying my slow cooker, and using it to prep lunches.

A good Tupperware set was amazingly helpful and something I wish I'd gotten sooner.

Good running shoes (I need another pair), a gym membership.

lecanto1

Going to the local fruit & veg stand, buying what looks good & is a good deal, then planning some meals around those items. Basically my tip is planning ahead/meal prep. This way I am avoiding less healthy choices. Plus saving $. & I feel better about myself by being organized.

andreamaym

Exercise is actually what inspired me to fuel my body with the right types of foods. It's only been over the past month that I've started looking at ingredients and thinking to myself "Okay, what will eating this do for my body? What am I gaining from eating this?"

Things I eat now that were previously not part of my diet:

- Quest bars (YUM)
- Oatmeal
- Almonds
- Greek yogurt
- Canned Tuna

Soon I'll be able to add protein powder to that list! Just waiting on my oder from VitaMart (:

Edit to add my FitBit! My One was great, but LOVE my Charge HR.

wizzybeth

MFP.
My food scale.
My bike and my kayak.

lizzocat

Fitting exercise into my day, whether it's the gym or even a half hour walk, I try to do something daily, that's helped keep me motivated