what is your secret simple formula for losing the weight you lost?

stormyview

Making a decision that I was going to do this and sticking with it. Without deciding to do it for yourself, it will never happen. No one else can motivate you to want to make the changes. You have to commit to them yourself.

insaneturtle25

Get moving more and control your portions. I don't like the word diet because it's not, it's lifestyle. And ofc when you start loosing the weight you get extremely motivated to continue and push harder

Live_To_Win

Eat smart and get off my *kitten*. Has worked well so far

losingitseattle

using TDEE-15% to figure calorie intake
logging my good to get a grasp on my nutrient intake
moving a lot but doing things I enjoy

flightybird

I got a great little digital food scale that I use religiously to control my portions, and make sure to take in a LOT of water. I also got a membership to our local rec center and go there every single day - even if it's just to splash around for half an hour with my daughter.

new_me_9_67

NID2410 wrote: »

Walking. I had been doing body weight exercise too but due to sciatica pain I had to stop. My doctor advised me to just stick to walking for now. That and portion control has been helping me.

I too suffered from Sciatic nerve pain and an inversion table worked miracles for me.

Of_Monsters_and_Meat

I gave up dieting for the sake of weight loss. When I started to train for something, it was a different ballgame.

mwyvr

Most important?

Be honest. Don't buy your own B.S.

missh1967

Bringing my own meals and snacks to work every time I work.

Chewitz

Sticking to my calorie deficit by using a kitchen scale

clarkstant

Rewarding myself on how many days in a row I track in mfp instead of weight lost. It takes some of the emotion of the ups and downs out and if I track well I always lose weight. Also hoping it helps keep going once I get to my goal weight. 2nd secret is keeping it simple and easym For me ita MFP and I have a FitBit and I make sure I hit 10k steps everyday. Im going to add some strength in soon, but I want to keep that to fast 30 min workouts. Im learning that consistency trumps intensity, and it makes iy seem easy and sustainable long term. Down 26, 40 more to go. Just a matter of logging in and a few extra steps everyday.

fr3smyl

crazygooselady wrote: »

Accurate counting. And it helped that kids gave me Noro Virus so I didn't feel like eating. I don't recommend it as a plan.

Haha. Kids and their sharing.

Reevoslady

kommodevaran wrote: »

CI<CO

Calories in (eaten) less than calories out (used).

The formula is that simple.

And it's no secret. Everybody knows it. But everybody doesn't believe in it. The good thing is that it works, no matter if you believe in it or not!

Yup, that.

fr3smyl

My journey's done but up till now preparing meals in advance (I love crock pot meals esp. soups yum ), pre-logging meals or days sometimes, and pre-planning for splurges in advance.

SCV34

I am twenty pounds lighter and now maintain a healthy weight. I joined MFP and tracked my calories. Basically ate less and moved more. I eat everything in moderation.

juleszephyr

It's not secret but it is simple. Account for everything you eat, weigh and measure and log it all and make sure you are in a calorie deficit of between 250 and 500 cals a day. Keep doing it until you reach your target weight. There are lots of ways to improve the formula, exercise, additional nutritional things but ultimately it is as simple as consuming less calories than YOUR body needs to keep going on a daily basis consistently over an extended period of time. No magic, no pills, no special foods...

lisaanne1369

eat less, move more!

hoyalawya2003

Accountability. Logging what I eat, even when I get off track, has made a big difference for me mentally. My body is getting the calories whether I log it or not, so I might as well know how badly I've fallen off the wagon so that I can climb back on.

mistikal13

Find fun things to stay active instead of being stuck in the gym!

lauramb87

Eat the 1990's version of the USDA food pyramid. That's my simple secret. 2-3 servings of dairy, 2-3 servings of meat/protein, 3-5 veggies, 2-3 fruits, 6-11 grains. Sweets sparingly.

bigd66218

natboosh69 wrote: »

CICO!

Add exercise and not eating all the calories back.

DirrtyH

Pre-planning meals and snacks. Finding exercise you like. Not using food as a reward or a mood elevator. That's what shopping is for.

motivatedmartha

NID2410 wrote: »

Walking. I had been doing body weight exercise too but due to sciatica pain I had to stop. My doctor advised me to just stick to walking for now. That and portion control has been helping me.

Yep - this! Including the sciatica + arthritis in both hips. Walking and gardening do-able, anything higher impact is a no no!

byrnet18

Consistency is the key!! Eat less and move more.

Mischievous_Rascal

Learning to be nice enough to myself to realize I deserve it. It was pretty easy to make the right choices after that.

FoxyLifter

Weighing all of my solids (when possible. I don't weigh stuff while eating at a restaurant, but becoming familiar with weighing food has helped me estimate portions when I'm not near my trusted food scale)

Eating the yummiest foods that fit my macros, micros, and calories. I'm not here for just weight loss; I'm here for fat loss because the scale isn't the only factor for my success. I maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss with IIFYM and heavy lifting.

jskyjse

A reality check with a food scale. BAM...then the CICO worked.

murelzgirl

Eat clean, don't stop.

GeekdGirl

Eat in moderation and exercise...

GeekdGirl

conradaz1 wrote: »

Eat clean and train mean! Simple!!

Can I change my answer to this one?