What works for you?

zahra59

We all know that what works for you may not work for me but I love to get some ideas I started my journey almost two months ago I lost 7 pounds already but I'm getting a little bit discouraged for some reasons I eat breakfast lunch dinner I do buy packaged food from HEB they have the health basket thingy and I try to make salads at home when I eat out I tried to eat half of my plate you so I can portion control go to the gym at least 4 times a week so please tell me a little bit about what works for you

SCoil123

I do 16:8 intermittent fasting and enjoy working out. I do either Insanity or a stepper cardio with weights after every day except Wednesday, my recovery and bubble bath day.

Being active keeps me focussed on enjoying a healthier lifestyle. The eating schedule works with my hunger pattern and keeps my calories in check.

workinonit1956

I also do 16/8 IF. It helps me quite a bit with hunger and cravings and I just feel better without breakfast. I have a Reformer and do Pilates several times a week and have a somewhat active job at a busy flower shop.

1stplace4health

I follow the Lean for Life Program by Lindora. It's a Low Carb Diet. Best wishes

kommodevaran

These are my rules, which I occasionally break, but not often enough to stop them from being rules:
I eat meals, and only at meals. Water, black coffee and unsweetened tea between meals.
Every meal has as a minimum protein, fat and vegetable.
I aim to get in variety - something from each food group every day, and alternate and rotate. I eat at least two portions of fruit and three portions of vegetables every day.
I plan my meals - I have a dinner rotation plan with designated weekday themes; all meals are based on simple templates so that there is consistency without having to count calories.
I only eat food I like, and I only eat when I'm hungry, enjoy my food, and stop eating when I'm full.
I cook as much as I (practically) can from scratch.
I don't buy foods I don't want to eat.
I walk often.
I get enough sleep.

Shana67

Intermittent fasting works great for me. I eat my first meal at 1pm, my last at 7pm

maidengirl_

Im surprised at the number of people fasting. I guess I'm the odd one out because I eat all the time and don't believe in depriving myself for the sake of weight loss. But to each its own. Down nearly 45 pounds in 9 months.

sunnybeaches105

When it comes to weight loss, I do best when I count calories, run regularly in addition to my lifting program, skip breakfast, and am reasonably strict with what I eat.

MrsKila

16:8 IF most days. Lower carbs ( helps me feel very full, keeps me from snacking, works for me). Weigh and log every thing that I eat, no matter what it is except for gum. I do not weigh gum. I must admit, I did not start weighing my food until about late July of this year and that was one of the best decisions that I ever made . Oh, and of course count calories. It's a must for me! Some low careers can go without doing so, but I am not one of them . In my opinion, I Never feel deprived.

lthames0810

I eat all the same foods as I have always eaten, but just appropriate portions. I'm not a stickler for perfect nutrition. I stay within my calorie budget on average over the week. I loathe lifting weights, so I do some cardio but not real consistently, mostly bicycling. I use a fitbit to adjust my calorie budget for activity. I've been losing on average 1.5 lbs per week as expected.

ogtmama

I like 16/8 IF (from noon till eight) too. I eat quite light for breakfast and lunch so that I can have a satisfying dinner and a treat...if I eat in the morning, I'm starving hangry all day long and when I tried the many small meals throughout the day I never felt full or satisfied. My biggest tips are to have an arsenal of go-to meals that I enjoy for 300-400 calories for breakfast and lunch so I don't have to think about it.

My favourite is an english muffin with avocado, egg, and salsa for approximately 300.

anl90

I just get into a routine I know works for me - both with working out and meals - and I stick to it. Right now, I have a strict lunch and dinner, and me and my partner make it a habit to go work out directly after work. Doing the same thing every day helps make it a habit for me.

alyssa0061

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Im surprised at the number of people fasting. I guess I'm the odd one out because I eat all the time and don't believe in depriving myself for the sake of weight loss. But to each its own. Down nearly 45 pounds in 9 months.

I find intermittent fasting the opposite of deprivation. It's far more satisfying for me to eat one large meal than 3+ small ones. Don't make assumptions that someone is "depriving" themselves because they choose not to eat throughout the whole day.

My IF fasting schedule is 18/6. I eat between 2pm and 8pm

JeromeBarry1

What works for me: I have a real breakfast. On weekdays, including a protein shake, it gets up to about 700 calories for breakfast. I have a small lunch. On weekdays, I get about 300 calories from the usually low-calorie snacks available at the workplace. I spread that eating into even smaller portions at several times in the work day.
On weekdays, I get home and prepare a stir-fry supper, aiming for 600 calories.

On weekends I don't have a protein shake for breakfast, leaving those calories available for a bigger lunch.

I try to get 125 g protein and 35 g fiber.

For restaurants, I have the self control to not over-eat the tortillas at a Tex-Mex restaurant, and just about all the restaurants around here can provide a salad with no dressing and a grilled salmon of some sort.

Machka9

When I was working on losing weight, I ate frequently and I ate whatever I wanted ... as long as I remained within my calorie limit.

SCoil123

maidengirl_ wrote: »

Im surprised at the number of people fasting. I guess I'm the odd one out because I eat all the time and don't believe in depriving myself for the sake of weight loss. But to each its own. Down nearly 45 pounds in 9 months.

Its wrong to assume we are deprived. I love a large evening meal. Giving that up to eat small meals all day is what made me feel deprived. Plus Im rarely hungry before 2pm

Anvil_Head

I eat what I want when I want, stay within my calorie goal (most of the time) and do a mixture of strength and cardio training 3-4 days a week. Other than calories, the only goal I really worry about is hitting my protein goal (or close to it). No food is off limits, but I exercise moderation and try to have an overall balanced diet.

I'm generally more or less 16/8 IF, but only because it's the eating pattern I like best - not because I think there are any magical benefits to it. If I'm hungry outside that window, I eat and don't think twice about it.

rcktgirl05

I have never heard of this fasting until recently. I would pass out if I didn't eat until 2pm. To each their own! I try to eat clean whole foods but it is tough sometimes with a busy schedule. I walk everywhere, play hockey and softball and try to do some sort of group exercise class at the gym 1-2 times a week. I'd like to start lifting here soon. My biggest factors to my success so far are my digital food scale (one at home, one at work) and my Fitbit Charge HR. I pay close attention to my calories in/out but I also listen to my body. Very rarely I might still be hungry at the end of the day so I eat. Remember...long haul, long term change not crash diet!

janetennet

Prelogging!!
I stick with the same breakfast and lunch during the week so I know how flexible I can be with snacks and dinner. This is incredibly helpful and forms a habit and makes me accountable for any issues that I have.

zahra59

Great ideas love reading all of it thank you so much for your response

endlessfall16

I eat heartily the important meals and (kinda) skip the rest. Important meals are defined as with family, friends, great foods, occasions, post work out session, and when too much wt is loss.

No daily moderation, IF, worry about calories.

ridiculous59

In the summer I make a big salad on sunday and that's my lunches for the week. I just add the protein each day: tuna, leftover chicken breast, salmon, etc. In the winter I make a big pot of soup on sunday and do the same thing. Most days I have a smoothie or fruit and yoghurt for breakfast. I "move" six days a week. In the winter I go the gym, ski, snowshoe, swim, or skate. In the the summer I paddle, run, hike, or bike. I do some strength training a couple of times a week. I find that by mixing up my fitness I never have problems with over using certain joints or muscles. I eat a regular dinner, just smaller portions. I have to log every mouthful. Even the wine on weekends. If I don't, then it's like I didn't eat it. I''m 2.5 years into this new "liifestyle". I've lost 82 pounds and have 5 to 10 pounds left to lose.

And that's what has worked for me. Good luck

kshama2001

zahra59 wrote: »

We all know that what works for you may not work for me but I love to get some ideas I started my journey almost two months ago I lost 7 pounds already but I'm getting a little bit discouraged for some reasons I eat breakfast lunch dinner I do buy packaged food from HEB they have the health basket thingy and I try to make salads at home when I eat out I tried to eat half of my plate you so I can portion control go to the gym at least 4 times a week so please tell me a little bit about what works for you

You're losing about a pound a week, which is a great rate of loss if you have around 25-75 pounds to lose.

leanjogreen18

I do several things...

Zig Zag my calories (I have low cal days and a high cal day where I eat maintenance but the daily average is 1250 if you average my week) for several reasons but one because I like some flexibility to eat pizza, potatoes and beer:).

I didn't know it was a thing until I came on here do IF 16:8 eating between 9am-5pm but I mostly skip breakfast and eat around 11 depending on if I'm hungry.

Pretty much have what I want as long as it fits in my daily goals, some of my fav modified to lower cal version. Noting is off limits except meat for other reasons but I've noticed some stuff I just do not want anymore or I make a lower cal version.

I don't eat my exercise cals back YET, but I'm only walking and just added yoga. This covers for days I go over a little and I also don't weigh food YET so it covers that as well.

Manda5352

My sister in law is a fitness trainer and she has helped me a lot I started in May and I have lost 44.5 so far. She is wonderful do you want her info