Can't seem to lose

MommaG1217

Hi everyone! My name is Andrea. I am looking to lose 50lbs by my 30th birthday in December. I am a mom of 2 who I had via C-section and seem to be having a hard time losing the weight. I seem to be able to maintain weight well within a few pounds but have had a really hard time getting it off and keeping it off.
Does anyone have any ideas that I may be able to try or do differently to help start getting the weight off?
Any thoughts or comments are welcome. You can also add me as a friend if you would like!

queenliz99

Have you read this sticky?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1

errollmaclean

queenliz99 wrote: »

Have you read this sticky?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1

^ 100% this

MommaG1217

Thank you!

carolyn000000

I posted this awhile ago:

Many people ask me how I lost weight. It was a combination of things, but when it came down to it, it was calories in, and calories out. Studies show that the part of the brain for someone else is activated when we think of our future self. You have to start loving your future self. Below is what worked for me. :

1. Exercise one hour a day, 5 days a week. Many people do not want to do this, but would you rather be fat? Just do it. I would pack my gym bag for a whole week and throw it in my car. Then I do not have an excuse for not working out.

2. Join a gym that is fun and encouraging. If the instructor does not know your name by the third time you go, try a different class. There are people in my classes that are morbidly obese. Everyone is so impressed that they are trying. They will notice your progress and make you feel good about yourself.

3. Weigh yourself everyday. I know many say not to, but it keeps you living in reality.

4. Stop making excuses for yourself. You are too good for that.

5. Develop a mantra to use when working out. Mine is, "I don't quit when I am tired, I quit when I am done." I say it over and over when it gets hard.

6. Work up a dripping sweat. It won't kill you.

7. Eat a big breakfast. I find the more I eat in the morning the less hungry I am at night.

8. Have some secret weapons. Mine is almonds in the morning. They balance my blood sugar and keep me from getting hungry later in the day. Also, sucking on chew-able vitamin C every 20 minutes until my sugar cravings go away. Then there is chocolate Almond Milk. I heat it up and add marshmallows every night. It is only 200 calories.

9.. Go hungry if you have too. Many people all over the world are more hungry than you. Suck it up.

10. Calories are like money. When your out your done.

11. Get rid of old clothes as soon as they don't fit and buy new ones that fit, even if they are from a resale shop or good will.

!2. Avoid trigger foods. My triggers are chewy candy, chocolate, and good brownies. I just can not have them because I can not stop.

13. Give up fast food. Just say, "I don't eat that" instead of, "I can't have that"

14. Make yourself a deal- you can eat whatever you want, you just have to log everything. It forces you to live in reality.

15. When you are tempted, say, "I would rather be a size 8 ( or what ever you want to be) than eat that."

!6. Believe you can change, just like that.

17. I have a 2/3s rule. Never eat more that 2/3s of what you have on your plate, especially if it is not within your diet. Worried about wasting good food? Again, would you rather be fat than throw away some extra food?

18. Never give up. It took me ten years to figure out what would work.

19. Don't be afraid to eat back your exercise calories.

20. Know your BMI and set a goal based on that. Mine was to have a BMI of 24, which is in the healthy range. Knowing you BMI also keeps you living in reality.

21. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry, not when you are full.

Go for it!!! You can do it!

Alatariel75

carolyn000000 wrote: »

I posted this awhile ago:

Many people ask me how I lost weight. It was a combination of things, but when it came down to it, it was calories in, and calories out. Studies show that the part of the brain for someone else is activated when we think of our future self. You have to start loving your future self. Below is what worked for me. :

1. Exercise one hour a day, 5 days a week. Many people do not want to do this, but would you rather be fat? Just do it. I would pack my gym bag for a whole week and throw it in my car. Then I do not have an excuse for not working out.

2. Join a gym that is fun and encouraging. If the instructor does not know your name by the third time you go, try a different class. There are people in my classes that are morbidly obese. Everyone is so impressed that they are trying. They will notice your progress and make you feel good about yourself.

3. Weigh yourself everyday. I know many say not to, but it keeps you living in reality.

4. Stop making excuses for yourself. You are too good for that.

5. Develop a mantra to use when working out. Mine is, "I don't quit when I am tired, I quit when I am done." I say it over and over when it gets hard.

6. Work up a dripping sweat. It won't kill you.

7. Eat a big breakfast. I find the more I eat in the morning the less hungry I am at night.

8. Have some secret weapons. Mine is almonds in the morning. They balance my blood sugar and keep me from getting hungry later in the day. Also, sucking on chew-able vitamin C every 20 minutes until my sugar cravings go away. Then there is chocolate Almond Milk. I heat it up and add marshmallows every night. It is only 200 calories.

9.. Go hungry if you have too. Many people all over the world are more hungry than you. Suck it up.

10. Calories are like money. When your out your done.

11. Get rid of old clothes as soon as they don't fit and buy new ones that fit, even if they are from a resale shop or good will.

!2. Avoid trigger foods. My triggers are chewy candy, chocolate, and good brownies. I just can not have them because I can not stop.

13. Give up fast food. Just say, "I don't eat that" instead of, "I can't have that"

14. Make yourself a deal- you can eat whatever you want, you just have to log everything. It forces you to live in reality.

15. When you are tempted, say, "I would rather be a size 8 ( or what ever you want to be) than eat that."

!6. Believe you can change, just like that.

17. I have a 2/3s rule. Never eat more that 2/3s of what you have on your plate, especially if it is not within your diet. Worried about wasting good food? Again, would you rather be fat than throw away some extra food?

18. Never give up. It took me ten years to figure out what would work.

19. Don't be afraid to eat back your exercise calories.

20. Know your BMI and set a goal based on that. Mine was to have a BMI of 24, which is in the healthy range. Knowing you BMI also keeps you living in reality.

21. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry, not when you are full.

Go for it!!! You can do it!

Regarding number 17, are you saying you routinely dish yourself up a plate of food, then throw away 1/3 of it, knowing the whole time that was the intention? I mean... I'm not above throwing out food when I don't want to eat the remainder, but that seems horrifically wasteful Why not just work out how much you can have within your calories for that meal, dish it and eat it?

queenliz99

Alatariel75 wrote: »

carolyn000000 wrote: »

I posted this awhile ago:

Many people ask me how I lost weight. It was a combination of things, but when it came down to it, it was calories in, and calories out. Studies show that the part of the brain for someone else is activated when we think of our future self. You have to start loving your future self. Below is what worked for me. :

1. Exercise one hour a day, 5 days a week. Many people do not want to do this, but would you rather be fat? Just do it. I would pack my gym bag for a whole week and throw it in my car. Then I do not have an excuse for not working out.

2. Join a gym that is fun and encouraging. If the instructor does not know your name by the third time you go, try a different class. There are people in my classes that are morbidly obese. Everyone is so impressed that they are trying. They will notice your progress and make you feel good about yourself.

3. Weigh yourself everyday. I know many say not to, but it keeps you living in reality.

4. Stop making excuses for yourself. You are too good for that.

5. Develop a mantra to use when working out. Mine is, "I don't quit when I am tired, I quit when I am done." I say it over and over when it gets hard.

6. Work up a dripping sweat. It won't kill you.

7. Eat a big breakfast. I find the more I eat in the morning the less hungry I am at night.

8. Have some secret weapons. Mine is almonds in the morning. They balance my blood sugar and keep me from getting hungry later in the day. Also, sucking on chew-able vitamin C every 20 minutes until my sugar cravings go away. Then there is chocolate Almond Milk. I heat it up and add marshmallows every night. It is only 200 calories.

9.. Go hungry if you have too. Many people all over the world are more hungry than you. Suck it up.

10. Calories are like money. When your out your done.

11. Get rid of old clothes as soon as they don't fit and buy new ones that fit, even if they are from a resale shop or good will.

!2. Avoid trigger foods. My triggers are chewy candy, chocolate, and good brownies. I just can not have them because I can not stop.

13. Give up fast food. Just say, "I don't eat that" instead of, "I can't have that"

14. Make yourself a deal- you can eat whatever you want, you just have to log everything. It forces you to live in reality.

15. When you are tempted, say, "I would rather be a size 8 ( or what ever you want to be) than eat that."

!6. Believe you can change, just like that.

17. I have a 2/3s rule. Never eat more that 2/3s of what you have on your plate, especially if it is not within your diet. Worried about wasting good food? Again, would you rather be fat than throw away some extra food?

18. Never give up. It took me ten years to figure out what would work.

19. Don't be afraid to eat back your exercise calories.

20. Know your BMI and set a goal based on that. Mine was to have a BMI of 24, which is in the healthy range. Knowing you BMI also keeps you living in reality.

21. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry, not when you are full.

Go for it!!! You can do it!

Regarding number 17, are you saying you routinely dish yourself up a plate of food, then throw away 1/3 of it, knowing the whole time that was the intention? I mean... I'm not above throwing out food when I don't want to eat the remainder, but that seems horrifically wasteful Why not just work out how much you can have within your calories for that meal, dish it and eat it?

I agree. A food scale would be a better idea, that way you know exactly how many calories are on your plate and no need to throw away food.

carolyn000000

Oh, no. I I mean if I am eating out and am served a huge meal and I don't know how many calories are in it I try to not worry about being part of the clean plate club. At home I would never put food on my plate just to throw it out! The most important thing is to pay attention to when you aren't hungry anymore and then stop eating. I do it now without even thinking about it.

carolyn000000

I also agree with the food scale idea or the containers they use on the 21 day fix diet. You can get cheap ones on amazon. I am thinking about getting some.

Alatariel75

carolyn000000 wrote: »

Oh, no. I I mean if I am eating out and am served a huge meal and I don't know how many calories are in it I try to not worry about being part of the clean plate club. At home I would never put food on my plate just to throw it out! The most important thing is to pay attention to when you aren't hungry anymore and then stop eating. I do it now without even thinking about it.

Ohhh cool, lol. I was very confused!

Yi5hedr3

Keep daily carbs below 100. You'll be fine!