Works for Me

cfpcyclist
cfpcyclist Posts: 30 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Here is a summary of what I have found helpful in shedding almost 20 pounds since Jan.

1. Know what it's like to feel hungry.
2. Vary the calories. Confuse the body by not eating the same amount.
3. Eat baby carrots when still hungry after a meal.
4. Exercise but only eat 1/2 the extra calories you exercise off.

There are mine. Add yours.

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  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    Mine:

    1. Food scale. Weighing everything I eat so I know exactly what I'm taking in.
    2. Not labeling foods "good" or "bad" . I eat the same foods I always did, just in better portions and in moderation.
    3. Weighing daily. I've learned so much about how my body reacts to certain foods and exercise.
    4. Exercise. Cardio, bodyweight and free weights. Do it all and love it. I also only eat back 50-75% of my burns.
    5. MFP forums. If I don't know or need help, I can find the answers here.
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    watch the calories
    Watch portion sizes
    lower carb
    walk lots
    and watch 30 lbs go since Sept.
  • fr33sia12
    fr33sia12 Posts: 1,258 Member
    1. Remember if I feel hungry after a meal it can take time for your stomach to tell your brain it's full
    2. Walk for exercise, but remember I can still lose weight without exercise
    3. Weigh everything I eat
    4. Healthy eating, no more junk food, as that's when I go wrong
    5. Fats & carbs are not the enemy
  • mathiseasy
    mathiseasy Posts: 165 Member
    capaul42 wrote: »
    Mine:

    1. Food scale. Weighing everything I eat so I know exactly what I'm taking in.
    2. Not labeling foods "good" or "bad" . I eat the same foods I always did, just in better portions and in moderation.
    3. Weighing daily. I've learned so much about how my body reacts to certain foods and exercise.
    4. Exercise. Cardio, bodyweight and free weights. Do it all and love it. I also only eat back 50-75% of my burns.
    5. MFP forums. If I don't know or need help, I can find the answers here.

    All of this, as well as identifying triggers for unnecessary eating
  • Enjcg5
    Enjcg5 Posts: 389 Member
    Chewing gum helps a ton. And water!
  • perkymommy
    perkymommy Posts: 1,642 Member
    -weigh and measure all that I eat
    -drink more water each day
    -don't deny myself anything, everything in moderation and as long as it's weighed/measured then it's counted
    -be consistent on a daily basis while having a cheat day sometimes, but not too many cheat days close together
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