What's Your Weight Loss Plan?
kayjosh2422
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Low carb? Atkins? Weight Watchers? Counting Calories? What is your plan? I am all about the calories and staying low carb. I don't believe in cutting any food group out completely but everything in moderation. Tell us what your plan is and what are your struggles
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My 3 focus areas are:
Exercise - it keeps me mostly away from emotional eating, gives me a few extra calories and generally makes me feel good
Calories - Thermodynamics is not a lie, it isn't as simple as some people make it seem but in the end I need to burn more than I eat to lose
Prioritize protein and fibre: this keeps me full longer and generally lets me eat the volume of food that I like2 -
I'm trying to
* eat more vegetables and protein
* avoid white sugar/flour
* 30 minutes of walking/running or 3 miles or 30 minutes of HIIT (6 days/week)
* And stay under on calories.
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I do intermittent fasting. I only eat one large meal a day. Generally dinner. It's really helped me realize the difference between being truly hungry and just bored.
I haven't really been exercising so I'm just going to try to stay under my calories
I would also like to start at least doing body weight exercises.3 -
I'm not sure what my plan is as of yet. Life is going downhill, so I'm just taking it day by day. I'm going to try to get back into counting calories. I have a hard time with not snacking so often.0
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I enjoy seeing what everyone is doing, just remember what works for someone might not work for you. Our bodies all work differently. I have to exercise to drop the weight while others can just cut calories. I think we will start a thread for recipes, filling snacks and meals that will keep you on track. Only 8 days until we begin. Get ready folks!4
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Hi all - I'm counting calories and being mindful of macros. I also don't believe in cutting out entire food groups. In general, I'm aiming for more fruits and vegetables and less carbs and sugars. I've been working out a lot lately, too. I just finished Jillian Michaels beginner 30-day shred and started her regular 30DS today. I aim to do that and some stationary biking 5x a week. Looking forward to the challenge!3
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hi!!! imcounting calories and considering picking up running routine... i need to resolve my ambivalence!!! i overeat at night and im looking for inspo and support!!0
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Hi! I am counting calories and increasing my protein. For now, I am doing a bootcamp at least 3-4 times per week and starting a c25k as well.1
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Oh, I have an open diary for friends if anyone wants to be friends on here. It is really helpful to see how others manage their calories and it gives me ideas so I am not always eating the same thing.4
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Hey all! I'm counting calories and trying to eat healthy low processed carbs (staying away from bread but keeping up with fruits). Trying to walk for at least 30 minutes (but hopefully closer to 60) every day as well.2
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As always, calories not as important to me as eating intuitively. I log primarily to notice what I'm eating.
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I'm doing Piyo 6 days a week. Eating low carb, clean and keeping calories between 1100 and 1200.2
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I'm eating keto with a cheat day every now and then and doing light exercise. I've already dropped 6 lbs in a week and a half, and I'm already considered to have a healthy BMI, so the weight normally doesn't come off as easily.1
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I am trying to get back to the gym on a regular basis. Trying to eat healthy while reducing beer, wine and potato chips.4
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This group is rather timely. In fact, I hope no one minds that I'm starting a little "early". Starting tomorrow my goal is to lose 25 pounds on 45 days. My plan is rather strict, but it will have to be if i want to pull it off.
Starting tomorrow I'm going to be consuming between 800-1000 calories per day, no less than 64 oz of water and hitting the gym two times per day. The first time will be HIIT training for just over an hour, and then at night I'll head back to get some abs, arms, and other toning in.1 -
Calories in vs calories out
I don't cut out any food groups
Try and exercise at least 30 minutes a day4 -
I have been on a plateau for almost a year by winging it( exercising using an online program and eating what I wanted, really bad on weekends ), so I finally joined a small group of ladies who meet twice a week, and am now seeing results. That has motivated me to now focus on my nutrition, so I'm using MFP and the community aspect- being accountable is a great motivation to get on track. I feel like 10 lbs, with emphasis on trimming my waistline, is now attainable!2
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Staying at or slightly below my calorie limit, walking and bodyweight exercises 6 days a week.
so yes i'm in.1 -
I'm new to MFP and new to trying to lose weight, so I'm keeping it simple.
- Stay within my calorie goals, and watch my macros - even after a few days I saw I need to add protein most days
- Walk at least 20 minutes 5 days/week
- Drink enough water
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My plan is to eat clean under 1400 cals a day. Weight train 2-3 days week depending on how much my body can handle it (I have rheumatoid arthritis). Walking or swim 2-3 days a week. Mainly it's diet, though. You can't out train a bad diet!3
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I use a macro based diet. and 30-45 minutes of exercise per day (6 days one rest day)when I stick to it I do really well, but the last six months I've been struggling with the workouts. My daughter is a bodybuilder, and have learned macros from her (she is a master of it ) I just need to refocus!!!1
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I'm sticking with a whole foods based diet and light daily exercise. I don't eat meat, eggs or dairy, so during this challenge I am also going to try and increase my protein intake as I have been lazy with it lately, which doesn't help in the long term. I aim to eat between 1200-1500 calories, and though I count calories for peace of mind, its not the end of the world if I go over.
I run daily for a minimum of 30 minutes up to 60 minutes, using a 10k training app. I also mean to do daily callisthenics but I haven't been consistent with it - so thats another thing to get on top of during the challenge! Seeing as I have a total of 40kg (90lbs) to lose, I want to maintain the muscle I already have underneath, so when my body is smaller it will still have muscles 2 -
My plan is to eat clean under 1400 cals a day. Weight train 2-3 days week depending on how much my body can handle it (I have rheumatoid arthritis). Walking or swim 2-3 days a week. Mainly it's diet, though. You can't out train a bad diet!
I like your plan - so straight forward and really simple. I have rheumatoid arthritis too!! The best thing I ever did was cut out added sugar. I have very little pain and do not have to take meds... yeah!!2 -
My plan is to stay within my MFP calorie limits, drinking a gallon of water a day, and doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shed program. I am including a 100-200 calorie snack in the middle of the day as I was finding I wasn't staying full enough. The gallon of water idea came from a good friend who did a similar program and realized that he was more thirsty than hungry. The water kept him fuller for longer. I've been at it for 3 days and I'm noticing the same thing too. I believe in the K.I.S.S method (keep it simple stupid)- that way I'm more apt to follow 3
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At the moment I'm calorie counting and trying to keep low carb. If I'm having a carb trying to keep it while grain. Also keeping up with my kick boxing training and getting my steps in on the fit bit.1
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Plan is to stay the course with this challenge. Trying to get back to using my kitchen scale and finding another exercise that I can truly enjoy.1
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I like your plan - so straight forward and really simple. I have rheumatoid arthritis too!! The best thing I ever did was cut out added sugar. I have very little pain and do not have to take meds... yeah!!
That's awesome to hear you are stable without meds! I haven't been doing any sugar, except for occasional sauces (my weakness) like the BBQ I had tonight.
I am also hoping the diet+exercise will help with symptoms! Good luck!
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I haven't lost any weight in almost a year, I count calories and am on a high protein low fat lifestyle. I need to break through.1
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I just count calories. My goals:
- Stay under my calorie goal.
- Add more workouts during the week, especially weights to keep muscle during the weight loss.
- Get in more fruits and vegetables (been slacking on that lately)
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I plan to continue counting calories and do better about staying under my goal. I also plan to pick up exercising again and try not to let my life throw me of my exercise schedule anymore. I will stick to eating out once a week or less. I will also try to avoid candy and other sweets and will opt for some type of yogurt when I have cravings.1
