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What's the best diet or fitness advice you've ever heard?
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I'm going to ignore all the strawmen hanging around here.
The best advice I ever heard had to do with the idea of seeing everything as a process of cultivating the formation of habits.
That has stood me in good stead with everything from sleep schedule to exercise to making good food choices and meal planning. I not only do these things, I do these things consistently and out of habit because I cultivated them that way.13 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I'm going to ignore all the strawmen hanging around here.
The best advice I ever heard had to do with the idea of seeing everything as a process of cultivating the formation of habits.
That has stood me in good stead with everything from sleep schedule to exercise to making good food choices and meal planning. I not only do these things, I do these things consistently and out of habit because I cultivated them that way.
Excellent point. Habits are powerful and will keep you going long after "motivation" and "willpower" have fallen by the wayside.5 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I'm going to ignore all the strawmen hanging around here.
The best advice I ever heard had to do with the idea of seeing everything as a process of cultivating the formation of habits.
That has stood me in good stead with everything from sleep schedule to exercise to making good food choices and meal planning. I not only do these things, I do these things consistently and out of habit because I cultivated them that way.
Excellent point. Habits are powerful and will keep you going long after "motivation" and "willpower" have fallen by the wayside.
I will give credit where it's due. The advice came from @SideSteel.8 -
treat exercise like part of your day, like brushing your teeth.5
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Something I read recently put decades of uncontrolled emotional overeating and yo-yo dieting in perspective for me, and that was a thread on another forum, where someone asked another poster whether they were eating too much as a form of self harm. I suppose I always knew it but seeing it spelled out so bluntly really struck a chord. I'm going to try to keep that in mind this time and hopefully it will help me keep the weight off for the first time in my adult life.12
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GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »I'm going to ignore all the strawmen hanging around here.
The best advice I ever heard had to do with the idea of seeing everything as a process of cultivating the formation of habits.
That has stood me in good stead with everything from sleep schedule to exercise to making good food choices and meal planning. I not only do these things, I do these things consistently and out of habit because I cultivated them that way.
Excellent point. Habits are powerful and will keep you going long after "motivation" and "willpower" have fallen by the wayside.
I will give credit where it's due. The advice came from @SideSteel.
Then you know it's good!
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I shared this a while back but I like it so I'm sharing it again.
"You can't out train a bad diet."3 -
maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.24 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
Yeah, but you're a filthy eater....... 4 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
Yeah, but you're a filthy eater.......
I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
Yeah, but you're a filthy eater.......
I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
... Wat.
Where can I find this delight? Did you make it? Can I have the recipe? I have so many questions.2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
Yeah, but you're a filthy eater.......
I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
... Wat.
Where can I find this delight? Did you make it? Can I have the recipe? I have so many questions.
That's just a photo I grabbed off the internet, but yes, I made it. And it's really easy!
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50134/samoa-pie-recipe/
There are some pictures of my actual pies in this thread...
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10498878/looking-for-friends-who-dont-eat-clean-and-healthy#latest0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Great point, tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
BTW, I wouldn't say what you do for exercise is done in moderation. I seen the videos of you lifting and there is nothing "moderate" about it. You frikken kick *kitten* and take names.
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I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
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I knew I recognized you from somewhere; you're the Bear fan with the Samoa pie. That is so insanely awesome looking. Would you be willing to share the recipe?
Just remember, Packer fans are people too.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »maryjennifer wrote: »Nothing processed. Stick to real foods. For fitness it must be a form of exercise you enjoy otherwise you will not stick with it.
I don't understand why the food side has a different focus than the exercise side? I found I like running, so I run. I also found I don't like to skip pizza, hamburgers, ice cream etc. so I eat them, withing my calorie goals. I wouldn't last on a diet of "real food" (whatever that is), so I don't try.
It was a big eye opener for me to realize I didn't need to eat what I call "rabbit food" to lose weight. I could eat more or less (usually less) of what I wanted with a focus on calories and protein and lose weight just fine. Yes, I've added more veggies and less potato chips, but it's not a one or the other option for me.
Great point, @tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
Yeah, but you're a filthy eater.......
I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
... Wat.
Where can I find this delight? Did you make it? Can I have the recipe? I have so many questions.
That's just a photo I grabbed off the internet, but yes, I made it. And it's really easy!
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50134/samoa-pie-recipe/
Thank you! You are the Queen of Kindness and Goodness!
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Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Great point, tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
BTW, I wouldn't say what you do for exercise is done in moderation. I seen the videos of you lifting and there is nothing "moderate" about it. You frikken kick *kitten* and take names.
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I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
I knew I recognized you from somewhere; you're the Bear fan with the Samoa pie. That is so insanely awesome looking. Would you be willing to share the recipe?
Just remember, Packer fans are people too.
I shared it above. You're lucky my favorite uncle is a Packers fan. 1 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »
I am, indeed! Samoa pie tonight!
I knew I recognized you from somewhere; you're the Bear fan with the Samoa pie. That is so insanely awesome looking. Would you be willing to share the recipe?
Just remember, Packer fans are people too.
I shared it above. You're lucky my favorite uncle is a Packers fan.
Ah I see it, I must have been just a few seconds off of you posting it. I have got to try that, easy as pie eh?
And since all my uncles are gone, your's is my new favorite uncle too.
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Mine is "You've come too far to only come this far"15
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Probably coming across "Flexible dieting" when I first started using MFP. That has got me a long way.
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put the damn fork down.0
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Tacklewasher wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »Great point, tacklewasher.
Enjoy your exercise, but not your food?!?
Or enjoy both and do both in moderation.
BTW, I wouldn't say what you do for exercise is done in moderation. I seen the videos of you lifting and there is nothing "moderate" about it. You frikken kick *kitten* and take names.
Okay, I posted this before seeing your last video. To anyone who cares, go see her lift video.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10315462/squat-bench-deadlift-snatch-c-j-post-your-best-videos#latest3 -
@tacklewasher Really?!? :blushing:4
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"Never give up".0
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joshuamiller7602 wrote: »Practicing yoga.
Yoga is by far the best way to reduce the fat deposits in your body. No, matter which body part you are targeting at, yoga has something for everyone. Be it your face, shoulders, thighs, arms or hips, you won’t be disappointed. The most amazing thing about yoga is that unlike gym, it doesn’t make you feel exhausted. https://goo.gl/1f7TNe
Yoga is none of those things
Yoga is wonderful: it is helpful for stress, especially when led with a focus on breathe and mindfulness. It is one of the few exercises that incorporates the benefits of flexibility, strength and cardio all together. You can definitely find a style that challenges you physically, which is what I assume is meant by exhausted.
Yoga is not some miracle that will allow you to target specific fat deposits.12 -
Less is more.
If you notice your own results day to day, you're going to fast and bound to come undone.1
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