What works For You?
Blackdawn_70631
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I've known some people who lost weight on water and salad alone. Some who stopped soda and fried chicken and lost weight. Even drinking smoothies.
I have been experimenting for years, seeing what works best for me, and discovered that drinking protein in the morning with coffee, not milk, makes a big difference with me not gaining weight. Even when I haven't worked out due to work, injury or illness. Or all three.
The weight stays the same. I'm not losing, but at least I wasn't gaining.
This is what works for me.
What works for you?
I have been experimenting for years, seeing what works best for me, and discovered that drinking protein in the morning with coffee, not milk, makes a big difference with me not gaining weight. Even when I haven't worked out due to work, injury or illness. Or all three.
The weight stays the same. I'm not losing, but at least I wasn't gaining.
This is what works for me.
What works for you?
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Eating all the foods I love in moderation.0
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The same ^
Other tips would be to hit your minimum macronutrient goals and stick to whole foods vs. (processed foods).0 -
I eat what I like in portions that I can keep a good calorie deficit with.
I do have some rough goals, though. On workout days, I eat extra protein - typically just pick one of my favorite relatively lean meats. On rest days, I eat more carbs, but I pick starchy foods, not sweet ones, as sweet foods tend to leave me hungry again soon after.
I plan all my meals in advance, down to the number and kind of snacks I can have that day (and there's always 2 - 3). I don't plan when I eat them - I eat them when I need them. Planning in advance makes the willpower aspect a lot simpler, as all the decisions are made for me already.0 -
calorie deficit0
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Steak works best. As much as I can afford and all I can eat. When I can't afford to get all of my calories from steak: eggs, butter, cheese, ground beef, turkey thighs, chuck roast, whipping cream in my coffee. I'll throw some mushrooms, peppers, baby spinach, and broccoli in now and then, too.
Disclaimers:
Your results may vary.
If you're diabetic don't start low carb without telling your doctor, your medications may need adjusting (downward, which is not a bad thing).0 -
Green tea, vegetables, salads, SARDINES and lots of water . Totally avoiding alcohol completely and the gym almost daily.0
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kiittenforever wrote: »Green tea, vegetables, salads, SARDINES and lots of water . Totally avoiding alcohol completely and the gym almost daily.
Yeah this one too, unfortunately. Darn alcohol munchies! Special occasions only now.
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ariana_eatsandlifts wrote: »Eating all the foods I love in moderation.
This!
Tomorrow is Blizzard day for me, yay!0 -
Eating real food as close to nature as possible, making sure I eat lots of fat and keeping my carb intake low is working wonders for me! I have lost 57 pounds in the past year, and I eat what I want and feel satisfied.0
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Definitely keeping calories in check. That's the main thing. For me though, eating plenty of protein helps a lot because it keeps me feeling pretty darned full. When I'm full I don't have urges to mindlessly snack.0
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What works for me is knowing my TDEE (Total Daily energy Expenditure), taking a small cut from that and making it my daily calorie goal. Pretty much what MFP does for you if you're entered all your information correctly and goals realistically.
I eat foods I like, aiming to meet my goals - yes, meet them, not fall well short of - calories as well as proteins, fats and carbs. I'm in this for life, so doing some sort of diet or program that I don't plan on doing forever ain't gonna fly. I've reached my goals and maintained the loss while still enjoying holidays, parties, vacations, eating pizza, burgers & fries, ice cream, cocktails, beer & wine....really it's just a matter of calories in and calories out. Eat a bit less than what you burn all day, and weight comes off. Exercise helps - using your muscles is always a good thing, plus it means more cals to eat. Bonus.
But yeah, cals in/cals out, patience and realistic goals has been key for me. Works great and I still enjoy life.0 -
High-fiber breakfast, usually berries and granola or cereal. Lunch and dinner are up for grabs. Very low-fat, lots of fruits and veggies, though. I didn't set out to eat a high-carb diet, but it worked out that way.
Exercise is very important for me. I don't lose when I don't exercise. Mostly swimming and walking, some exercise tapes. I do some kind of exercise every day.0 -
A low carb high fat diet works best for me. I can not moderate sugars and starches so I skip them altogether. As long as I don't have any, I don't crave any and am very happy to go without. A burger without a bun is great. A steak with veggies minus the potato is a good meal. If I have a little bit of sugars and starches... It's a slippery slope.
I also like to eat my calories late in the day. In the morning I usually have no more than protein powder and cream in coffee. I like to save a bowl of nuts for an evening snack.
I haven't needed exercise to lose weight, but I am slowly adding more back in for better health.0 -
Thinking inclusively and not exclusively about food. Eating foods I like daily. Knowing that if I eat X, then I'm going to need to eat Y later.
Thinking "what nutrients do I need, what foods have them, and how can I make my overall diet include what I need while allowing for things I want".
So basically being knowledgable about foods and nutrients is critical.0 -
Eat light during the workweek.
Don't diet on the weekends.
Eat high fiber (45g daily goal).
Stay active all year round.
This is what makes weight control easy for me.0 -
Same food, less of it. More exercise. Bye, bye 122 pounds.0
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What works for me is packing my breakfast lunch and snacks 5 times a week, and then being much more moderate on the weekends (I go out, I drink, I eat different things, but maybe in smaller portions)0
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What works for me is packing my breakfast lunch and snacks 5 times a week, and then being much more moderate on the weekends (I go out, I drink, I eat different things, but maybe in smaller portions)
Definitely packing works for me. I eat mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meats. I don't shy away from bread but try to minimize how much I eat. My friends meal plan, but I haven't figured out how to fit that it my schedule yet.0
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