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CatherineLaurel

hipari wrote: »

You may have started recently, but you are not going to stop. Ever. You might move to maintenance, but the healthy mindset and good habits need to stay. This is for the rest of your life.

So true

VUA21

Don't quit.

No matter how slow, hard, or frustrating it gets; don't quit. That's it.

IHaveMyActTogether

VUA21 wrote: »

Don't quit.

No matter how slow, hard, or frustrating it gets; don't quit. That's it.

VUA21 wrote: »

Don't quit.

No matter how slow, hard, or frustrating it gets; don't quit. That's it.

That's it.

hesn92

Think of it as making small lifestyle changes that you can maintain forever, and not a temporary diet. Learn to be ok with being a little hungry sometimes, it won't kill you. Trust the process, counting calories works if you're eating the right amount and are honest and consistent. Exercise helps a lot because it gives you more calories to eat, which helps with the hunger. Don't tell yourself anything is off limits. Enjoy your treats in moderation. If you "fall off the wagon" just get back on and get back to it. One high calorie day is not going to derail you. Log into MFP and come to the forums or get friends on here. It helps me a lot to see that there are a lot of people out there doing the same thing and I'm no the only person counting calories, while it seems that way in real life.

GOT_Obsessed

Just take it day by day. And for exercise be sure it's something you like to do. If you hate it, it's easy to find excuses and not do it.

MadisonMolly2017

IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »

VUA21 wrote: »

Don't quit.

No matter how slow, hard, or frustrating it gets; don't quit. That's it.

VUA21 wrote: »

Don't quit.

No matter how slow, hard, or frustrating it gets; don't quit. That's it.

That's it.

This.

MagnumOpus1

Don't restrict yourself of any foods
Love calorie aware but listen to your body
Prioritise wholefoods
If you slip up don't try to forcefully make up for it. Leave that to your body.
Sugar won't stop you from loosing weight
Consider how you want to feel before you eat

DeterminedJenK

Great tips! I have a few pieces of advice given going through my head and keeping me going! Thank you.

DoubleUbea

1) Use a food scale
2) Make sure you log everything.
3) Use a food scale to measure your food intake.
4) Don't forget to log foods, even if you use the "quick add" feature and estimate the calories.
5) Don't get upset at the ups and downs, they happen. Look at long term trends.
6) Getting a food scale helped me out the most.