I found the best way to kick-start your diet!!!

Orphia

I learned that if you need a kick-start, I bet you haven't got what it takes to reach your eventual goal.

To succeed, you need to educate yourself.

Not by listening to idiots like Gwyneth Paltrow, Food Babe, Paleo Pete, David Avocado Wolfe, Natural News, or any of those other nutters with neither intelligence nor a conscience trying to sell you their products.

Read the sticky threads in the General Weight Loss forum. They're called the "Most Helpful Posts" for a reason!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads

A small, sustainable weekly weight loss goal will help you stick to your plan for as long as it takes.

Eat the foods that satisfy you within your calorie limit. Avoid crash diets that lead to crash-and-burns.

Good luck.

girlinahat

I came in this thread with my fingers at the ready......and then found I could contribute nothing more than to tick the awesome box.

snowflake954

I too, hate it when newbies start in with "I'm going to kick-start my diet". That's just silly. I'm with you--to be successful you just need to chip away at the weight and commit. People say that weightloss is a "journey" and I've found that that's true after 4 yrs on MFP. I've changed mentally several times, have learned so much from the "vets", and just feel great with where I am at 62--with abs yet! Perseverence and patience is what you need in the beginning.

clicketykeys

Patience, yes. Ugh. It takes SOOO MUCH PATIENCE. And you think "but I'm BEING patient!" but you're not being patient ENOUGH.

It does help me (1) to remind myself that I didn't reach my heaviest weight in 6 weeks or even 6 months, so I'm not likely to slim down in that kind of time, either, and (2) to look at my progress meter to remind myself that a month ago I was feeling the exact same frustrations about not losing... at 5 lb up from where I am... and a month before THAT it was the exact same story 5 lb up from THAT.

scyran

Thank you all! This is a great reminder for a newbie who is sometimes very short on patience. Well done!

malibu927

Too easy and cheap, imo

WinoGelato

Great post OP!

Tried30UserNames

I learned that if you need a kick-start, I bet you haven't got what it takes to reach your eventual goal.

- That seems pretty harsh and rather absolute. I think it depends on the person. Some do very well with a quick win before settling into the long, slow slog. Others are fine starting out the way they mean to continue. I also think everyone has "got what it takes" to reach their goal.

To succeed, you need to educate yourself.

- Yes, that's helpful for everyone.

Not by listening to idiots like Gwyneth Paltrow, Food Babe, Paleo Pete, David Avocado Wolfe, Natural News, or any of those other nutters with neither intelligence nor a conscience trying to sell you their products.

- GP has created some fantastic recipes. She uses a lot of fresh herbs for great flavor and I use her recipes a lot. Herbed poached chicken, miso sweet potato, apple cinnamon oatmeal and Nicoise salad recipes from her website are some of my favorites. I'm not familiar with any of these other people/sites.

Read the sticky threads in the General Weight Loss forum. They're called the "Most Helpful Posts" for a reason!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads

A small, sustainable weekly weight loss goal will help you stick to your plan for as long as it takes.

Eat the foods that satisfy you within your calorie limit. Avoid crash diets that lead to crash-and-burns.

- I agree with this second half of your post.

MsHarryWinston

But where's the "woo"? I came here expecting woo! I demand the wooooo!

Hahahaha no seriously though this is awesome. Every time I see a "kickstart" post I just want to scream "Start! Just start! Punch in your stats, pick your deficit and just get on with your life!"

It's so easy to drag our feet and never get started because we are weighting for the weightloss starts to align. Once you just START there will be a change, and away you go.

Rusty740

But I love David Avocado Woo.lfe.., Facebook would be no fun anymore if he went away...

Orphia

You guys get it! Well, those who combat woo, at least!

Tq43

Thank you, thank you , thank you ! I am the MOST impatient person on the planet ! I want instant results...lol!!
I started MFP 5 weeks ago. I've lost 9 pounds altogether and I've another 7 to lose. Weight is coming off slowly but steadily.
I do get frustrated cos it's a lot of hard work but I'm seeing the results for sure .
I need to keep reminding myself that this is a life change not a faddy diet ! I feel so much better in myself so I hope that'll keep me motivated !
Thank you for reminding me it's a marathon not a sprint !

NettieBess

I have over 100 lbs to lose so I can't see a "kick start" actually making much of a difference. I guess I just have to learn to be patient - not easy at 57 when you've always be impulsive! But the impulse to eat cream cakes is what got me here so ... patience here I come! Wish me luck folks!

Sharon_C

Wait.... No detoxes? No cleanses? What is this sorcery you speak of?

kgeyser

Tried30UserNames wrote: »

I learned that if you need a kick-start, I bet you haven't got what it takes to reach your eventual goal.

- That seems pretty harsh and rather absolute. I think it depends on the person. Some do very well with a quick win before settling into the long, slow slog. Others are fine starting out the way they mean to continue. I also think everyone has "got what it takes" to reach their goal.

I was thinking the same thing. Everyone has what it takes. Some people just need to different approaches to get there, and for some people, that initial big loss, or finally getting past those couple pounds they've been losing or gaining for several months is very motivating. Some people need a "kickstart" to help clear out some of the obstacles they find challenging in terms of getting on track with their weight loss. Maybe it means following a 5 day diet plan to get them back in the swing of preparing foods at home, or bulk cooking, or just getting away from relying on convenience foods as much.

One of the techniques used in goal setting is to make a goal "timebound," so using the kickstart approach of small amounts of time actually makes really good sense. When I'm struggling during a run, I don't focus on the larger distance I have to go, I focus on one more minute, or getting to that tree. Because I know I can do anything for a minute, or I know I can get to that tree. If all I focused on was the larger amount, it would be that much harder.

So my feeling is, do whatever you need to do. We all know what approaches work best for us as individuals when it comes to tackling a task or reaching a goal, don't let someone else discourage you for using a different approach to get to your goal or tell you that you shouldn't do something that is helpful to you because they don't need or want to do it.