What's the first healthy thing you did on your weight loss journey?

sytchequeen

I already had a good diet. What I really needed to do was address portion size... so weighing everything into correct portions was very important. We had a nasty habit of eating until stuffed, because it tasted so good!

kommodevaran

Complex problems can't usually be solved with just a single, quick fix, they need changes on many different areas and levels at the same time, and the changes themselves will evolve and grow and change dynamically over time.

I implemented three habit-things first:
I cut out binge eating sweets and snacks.
I started eating regular meals.
I started walking every day.

Then some attitude things:
I decided I was never going back to the lifestyle that made me fat.
I decided to eat, move and think like a normal weight person.
I am not going to eat anything just because it's supposed to be "healthy".
I am not going to exercise for weight management, just for fun and as part of my day.
I will educate myself so I can trust my ability to make better decisions.
My body is not faulty, it works like it's supposed to. But I have to treat it properly for it to function properly.
I will not stop learning and I will not stop asking questions.

Then some environmental things:
I don't stock up on things I have trouble resisting.
I plan meals and schedule shopping accordingly.
I keep track of supplies as well as food intake.

Javagal2778

I committed to logging every bite that crosses my lips, the "good", the "bad" and the ugly. I have a 106 day streak of doing that.

amandacalories

Started paying attention to portion sizes. Which turned into eating more nutritious foods since I could have bigger servings of those then junk.

VeggieBarbells

Weighing food - that was a biggie for me. I had no idea how much food / calories I was consuming. The food scale was an eye opener.

TimothyFish

I stepped on the scales.

jamie6466

I started actively practicing patience. Never has been my strong suit and I still have to force myself on a near daily basis.

aemsley05

What I should have done was step on the scales. But I was too scared so guesstimated a starting weight - I regret this sooooo much!

What I actually did was try to download MFP... but I had a Windows phone and MFP no longer do a Windows app So I logged on to the site, and bought a new phone later. Not purely for MFP, but it certainly influenced my decision making...

jjalajandra

I quit eating sugar. Although, it was because I'm a diabetic and sugar seems to make neuropathy worse.

SezxyStef

The first HEALTHY thing I did started exercising...

Coming here to MFP is not something I would consider "healthy" nor is logging food...as it is not a universally healthy thing for all...

It was a good idea for me and has helped a lot...some because of the knowledge of what I am eating but also learning from the forums what is what by listening to those that have had success and maintained etc.

rainbow198

I starting walking around my neighborhood. I wasn't ready to face the nutrition side of things at first.

But as walking became easier and I was able to go further for longer, it made me want to eat better.

Shortly after I cut back on the sugary drinks and soda and found ways to eat more fruits and veggies in my meals.

Then I tried other workouts and starting seeing results. I was on my way and I never looked back!

EatingAndKnitting

I logged my food. I started logging December 30 last year. That was my anniversary and we went to a buffet place. I stuffed myself, as I always do at a buffet place.

I still came home and logged my food as best as I could. Then I added a quick add of like an extra 2000 calories just to be REALLY sure I covered everything I ate. I don't think I ate much more than 2,000 calories for the whole meal, but I wanted to be sure.

The next day I started paying attention to the calories more and stayed roughly in my limits. It was three days later that I finally remembered to weigh myself in the morning though. I go by my starting weight of what it was at my doctor's office during my visit closest to December 30. It's close enough.

fitoverfortymom

I got a food scale and started weighing my food so I knew I was meeting my calorie goal.

stacj27

Stopped drinking calories. Well, not always. I do have a bit of booze every now and again. But no more than once a month while I'm losing weight. But no soda, no shakes, no juice, no beer. The 2nd thing was I started parking farther away from stores and taking the stairs. As long as I wasn't in heels!

gianna42

1. Started logging
2. Started moving

Heather4448

MFP and food scale. 1-2 punch

kgirlhart

The first thing I did was started walking my son's dog when he left for college. Then I decided that since I was walking I should pay more attention to how much I was eating and I started logging my food on mfp and eating at a deficit. That was 2 years ago and now I am down ~75 pounds.

jondspen

Started using MFP and MMF to track calories in/out, then cut back on sodas.