Your #1 tip to others..

ChristinePearlFNP

if you could give ONE tip to others besides the absolutely #1 rule of weighing and measuring everything that you take in...what would it be that has helped you most?
The one I have is for candy bar lovers...I got baking chips in different kinds of sweets like chocolate chips and butterfinger...then I measured them into little plastic condiment cups and froze them. I take one in my lunch every day. It helps feel like you're having more than you are because it's in small pieces so you have the "hand to mouth" action more times than a mini candy bar that's gone in a bite And The minis are for more calories. It has helped me stay clear of other sweets because it's so satisfying!

FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot

When you feel hungry, DRINK!

Just drink water until you cant drink no more!

Maxematics

I was going to come in here and say food scale until I read the post. LOL. Anyway, something that helps me a lot is to prelog/plan. When I plan my meals out ahead of time, there is less room for error, overeating, or straight up binging. I know what I'm having and when I'm having it and I prep my meals/snacks beforehand. It makes everything so much easier than just winging it. It works for me anyway.

kshama2001

My # 1 food tip is finding the way of eating that fills you up and is enjoyable, yet helps you maintain a calorie deficit. For me, it's eating more protein in relationship to carbs. I changed my macros to 40% Carbs 30 % Fat and 30% Protein. Striving for this at each meal except my bed time snack works very well for me.

My # 1 exercise tip is find something you enjoy and do it.

Maribullah

The above are great ideas! One that helps me is thinking of food as fuel... Not a social occasion, reward, comfort, etc. Just fuel.

sarab920

My #1 tip for weight loss is, do not compare!!! It'll drive you nuts

lizzocat

Don't try to be perfect. When I made this a lifestyle change, where I could still drink and eat pizza every now and then on weekends, it finally worked. When I used to be super strict to the point if I 'messed up' i'd quit, it didn't.

strong_curves

Realistic expectations/patience.

jennifer_417

Don't quit.

jacklifts

Diet - time can erase most mistakes
Exercise - train for performance

YalithKBK

It's a marathon, not a sprint. You won't lose weight every day/week and it takes time. Look at the last month of weigh ins, not the last few days.

tracie_minus100

Have realistic expectations, and never give up.

CanuckLove

Forgive yourself if you F up and keep going, don't start on Monday just pick up where you left off.

jrline

don't deprive yourself of foods you love just eat them in moderation.

desiresdestiny

You will have bad days, everyone slips up

MondayJune22nd2015

I always ask myself before I consume something, that I want; rather than need: Am I hungry for the taste or the quantity? It's usually just for the taste, so I "sample" it (2 bites worth) & then give the remainder of it away.

wonko221

If you had started when you first realized you should have, you'd be done!

VisofSer

Plan for a re-feed meal where you eat what you crave. Have the meal with joy and abandon, and then carry on eating willfully and in line with your plans.

stealthq

Don't sweat the small stuff until you need to - i.e. don't major in the minors. It's exhausting

salembambi

don't be doing unnecessarily low calorie goals

Asher_Ethan

If you mess up one day, it's okay. Start the next day like you would anyother day.

Kalikel

Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep.

Queenmunchy

Make a plan. Knowing (and even pre-cooking) what I'm going to eat helps me tremendously.

yayamom3

Plan to have at least one food every day that you joyfully look forward to eating. Just like kids and Christmas, the anticipation is half the fun! When you have something you love to look forward to, it seems to make all of the other sacrifices worth it.

justrollme

For me, it was the realization of this is not a "can I?" thing, this is an "I will" thing.

MorganMoreaux

Exercise buys you more calories. This was motivation enough for me to start exercising daily. It's no longer a struggle. If I exercise before my day starts I can have a slice of chocolate cheesecake before bed.

stevencloser

Chill out and make this as simple as possible. No silly extra rules unless you like it that way to begin with.

Laviegurl25

Try something NEW!!!!
When i hit a slump, and dont know what to do. I join aerobics, or kickboxing. Gets me motivated and moving!!

Obnoxa

Food will win the battle some days; accept it, because life happens and you can't honestly expect yourself to never, ever falter again. However, don't get discouraged if you lose one battle; keep pushing forward and win the war.

brillmer87

It has to be a lifestyle change. There are no quick fixes.

juggernaut1974

Don't overcomplicate things.

Eat less

Move more

Get adequate rest

Enjoy life