top tips to loose 100lbs

bushokie

what's your top tips to loosing a 100lbs..certain diet,exercise or a daily motivation

TeaBea

Set smaller obtainable goals (mini goals).

Start a modest workout program. Ease into it, just do something on a regular basis... even 10 minutes at a time. Start making it a regular routine.

Walking is great - outdoors when the weather cooperates, indoors when the weather doesn't. "Walking" indoors .... Leslie Sansone Walk At Home DVDs are excellent ..... you can go at your own pace. Add bigger arms, weights, higher knees ..... after you've gained more endurance.

bushokie

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SarahIluvatariel

The mini goals is a great idea.

This won't work for everyone, but since my starting weight was on a number ending in a 5 (265 lbs), I'm both excited when I reach a number divisible by 10 (like 260 lbs) and when I have lost an increment of 10 lbs (like 255). So my mini goals are naturally 5 lbs.

I also set an end-of month goal, that I try to reach for. If I make it, then Awesome! Or if I don't make it, then that's a bummer, but then I make a brand-new end-of-month goal for the next month. It keeps me from being discouraged if I don't see as much success in one month because I know that the next month I get to sort of "start over".

I'd love to hear other peoples' suggestions, too!

Michielynn222

Set mini goals, and reward yourself afterwords
Like my goals are all in 20 lb increments, So When I reach 200 (my next 20 lb goal) I'm going to get a mani/pedi
Save the shopping spree for the last 20 lb goal !!

Also, try finding some veggies that you like, and keep them around at all times. things like cucumbers, cherry tomatoe's and celery are great low calorie snacks that you can basically eat alll day :P

Mcgrawhaha

I have to have a couple days a month to indulge... it was the only thing that kept me going... all the other times I failed, it was because I couldn't indulge... now 2 indulge days per month are part of my plan, so im not "cheating"...

it has worked great for me! 90 pounds lost in 10 months!

doctorsookie

I bought a package of cookies i don't normally buy. for every 4 pounds I lose, I get to eat one. for every 20 pounds I lose, I get to buy a new outfit (or two depending on price).

ShannonMpls

Start.

Then don't stop.

The rest is just details.

dough21

1. Eat under your TDEE.
2. Get some form of exercise Cardio and or Strength Training.
3. Drink Pleenty of Water.
4. Eat plenty of Protein to limit muscle loss while dieting.

In a nutshell this is the best advise I can give.

nathalier71

indoors when the weather doesn't. "Walking" indoors ....

when it rains I walk the aisles at Walmart or at the mall - don't bring your wallet! haha

JamieM8168

Set small goals
Drink water
Eat veggies

karenmetfan

Set smaller obtainable goals (mini goals).

Start a modest workout program. Ease into it, just do something on a regular basis... even 10 minutes at a time. Start making it a regular routine.

Walking is great - outdoors when the weather cooperates, indoors when the weather doesn't. "Walking" indoors .... Leslie Sansone Walk At Home DVDs are excellent ..... you can go at your own pace. Add bigger arms, weights, higher knees ..... after you've gained more endurance.

Completely agree here. I'm just shy of 90lbs lost thus far and this is how I have done it. First goal was 60lbs because it seemed attainable. 10lbs away from 2nd goal. Started by walking outside with my dog, increasing in distance and pace as I felt able. Bought Leslie's Walk Away the Pounds DVD and loved it. That's a good one to start with. I now own about 6 of her DVDs and do 4-5 miles a day with her advanced DVDs. These go at a 4.5-5mph pace with "boosts". As you get used to it, you can "boost" on your own, which is what I do. Add more arms to the "walks", jog in place instead of walk/march.

Important thing is to find an exercise you like and will stick with and keep moving. Don't give up if it gets hard. You will have days when you don't want to work out and that's okay. Just get back on the horse the next day.

mlcastle

1. Eat under your TDEE.
2. Get some form of exercise Cardio and or Strength Training.
3. Drink Pleenty of Water.
4. Eat plenty of Protein to limit muscle loss while dieting.

In a nutshell this is the best advise I can give.

This and be patient. It takes time. Don't base your expectations on unrealistic "reality" shows like "The Biggest Loser".

SonyaCele

eat healthy , at your calorie level
get in some exercise
do this for the rest of your life

its that easy.

guessrs

Start very slow. This is a long haul project. Walk. Eat good choices, don't go hungry or you won't make it in the long run.

bushokie

thanks

ajominy

Here are a few things that I have learned and what has helped me on my journey (this is just my opinion):

I didn’t set a goal weight at first; instead I focused on hitting smaller goals like look and feel better, make exercise easier and less painful, certain clothing sizes and manageable weight loss goals. This helped me keep things in perspective. I didn’t want to set myself up for failure and keep looking at a big number in weight loss. As I hit a goal, I set another one and worked towards that. Before I knew it, I would hit that goal and need to set another one. I would reward myself for hitting the goals, by buying outfits, shoes, and for the 100 lb mark I splurged on my 1st ever spa day for my sister and I (boy was I motivated to hit that goal!). Now I'm working hitting my actual goal weight and planning a weekend get-a-way once I hit it.

• Work on the mindset that this is not a “diet” it’s a lifestyle change. I correct my friends and family all the time when they say I’m on a diet. I have had to work hard at changing my mindset and mentality. I know this is something I have to do for the rest of my life as I do not ever want to get back to where I was before.

• Life happens! There are going to be days that you don’t have the motivation to work out, or at an event that you want to eat some things that you typically don’t. Go ahead and not work out or have that 2nd piece of cake. Those things aren’t going to kill you. Work out a little more if you know you are going to be eating more. Just let those things be the exception and not the rule. Do everything in moderation. Allow yourself to participate in life and don’t feel guilty for it and don’t beat yourself up. I know it’s a lot easier said than done. I’m still working on it.

• Start slowly. Who cares if it takes you 1 yr to lose 25, 50 or100 lbs or 5 yrs to do so? It is not a race and our bodies respond differently. Eliminate some things in your diet at once and then gradually eliminate the rest of them. Same with exercise….I have a really bad knee from sports (have had 4 surgeries) and am limited on some things that I can do. Working out in the beginning was hard for me and painful. I discovered aqua aerobics was easier on my knees and provided a good workout. After a few months of that and losing weight, I was able to introduce other activities and my knees felt better. I have worked myself up to doing spinning 6 days a week along w/ a weight circuit. But this did not happen overnight.

• Plan out your meals and exercise. I schedule my exercise in my calendar so that it serves as a constant reminder on what I have to do for the day. When eating out try to look up the menu and see if there are any nutritional facts before you go. Then you know exactly what you want to get before you get there and how many calories you will be consuming. Don’t be afraid to make modifications at the restaurant and ask for things on the side or eliminate things from the meal.

• Log everything and be honest when keeping your food diary. I use the app on my phone called My Fitness Pal. I log everything, even when I eat that 2nd piece of cake or have a 2nd helping of a meal. Try your best to not overestimate the calories you burn on exercise and underestimate what you are eating. The only person you are hurting is yourself. I have discovered that the calories for exercise in MFP are a lot higher than what you actually burn. I invested in a heart rate monitor to better track my burn and that has helped me tremendously.

• Switch your food and exercise routine up every few months. I switch up what I eat and my exercise routine every few months so my body does not get used to the same thing and routine.

• Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones! Turn the “I cant’s” into “I WILL’S!” Speaking from someone who never thought it was possible to lose the amount of weight I have lost, it is possible. Figure out what works for you and your body and do it. You CAN do it need to BELIEVE you can do it!!

dym123

Start.

Then don't stop.

The rest is just details.

This times a thousand!!!!!!

Capt_Apollo

find a race that is 6-8 months from now and register for it. start training.

Amsily

1. Don't be afraid to put yourself first. You are important!
2. Exercise
3. Protein
4. Water
5. Take baby steps. Small goals make a better reality.....

The weight didnt pack on overnight.. it isnt going to come off in a day... be patient! Weigh yourself every day to stay on track....

DopeItUp

Eat less, move more. Repeat daily for a couple years until goal is reached.

yinkyo

These are the things that seem to be working for me:
I have set what is called a strategic plan for my fat-loss journey. I'm still working on perfecting it though, I rarely have time, but I've got a lot of the major parts down, just need to put the finishing touches on my action plans. Basically, a strategic plan goes through who you are, who you want to be, what your goals are, what your mission and your vision is, and how are you going to do it. When I actually sit and think about the whole process, it cements it in my mind more, and every so often I will take a look at it, and make sure I am on track.
Also I have set up a reward system for myself when I hit certain goals.
I also pay into a fund. For each pound I lose, I put in $1, for each pound I gain back, I put in $2, which means that for every pound I gain back, technically I'm paying $3 for, since I will have to repay the $1 when I lose it again. I figure this fund will go to my ultimate goal when I lose all the fat weight I want to, towards a brand new wardrobe. or at least some of a brand new wardrobe, with any luck I'll only have about $100 in the fund, and no backslides, but, well they happen xD
I'm also strength training as my exercise, and swimming. The swimming is my passion, I grew up in water, I love to swim, and it seemed only natural to make it my exercise. I couldn't believe how hard it was to swim the first day, and it really put into perspective how bad I'd let things go. The strength training came after looking at many other people's results, and from my want to be stronger. I've never been what I would call strong. I'm also terribly self-concious, and am battling that every time I head to the gym to lift weights, and it makes me feel even stronger, so it boosts my confidence, and makes it easier to believe that I CAN DO THIS.
Lastly, I try and watch what I eat, and make better decisions. Also, if I know I'm going somewhre out to eat, I plan what I'm going to have BEFORE going out, so I'm not horribly surprised when I get home and enter it in.

(TL;DR: Strategic Plan (kind of who,what,when,where,why?), rewards, Weight-loss fund (Kind of like a swear jar), and better food decisions and food planning.

CyberEd312

eat in a slight caloric deficit and get up of the couch and get moving, stick with it and give it your all and you will be successful.....

bushokie

awesome thank you

Alissakae

Here are a few things that I have learned and what has helped me on my journey (this is just my opinion):

I didn’t set a goal weight at first; instead I focused on hitting smaller goals like look and feel better, make exercise easier and less painful, certain clothing sizes and manageable weight loss goals. This helped me keep things in perspective. I didn’t want to set myself up for failure and keep looking at a big number in weight loss. As I hit a goal, I set another one and worked towards that. Before I knew it, I would hit that goal and need to set another one. I would reward myself for hitting the goals, by buying outfits, shoes, and for the 100 lb mark I splurged on my 1st ever spa day for my sister and I (boy was I motivated to hit that goal!). Now I'm working hitting my actual goal weight and planning a weekend get-a-way once I hit it.

• Work on the mindset that this is not a “diet” it’s a lifestyle change. I correct my friends and family all the time when they say I’m on a diet. I have had to work hard at changing my mindset and mentality. I know this is something I have to do for the rest of my life as I do not ever want to get back to where I was before.

• Life happens! There are going to be days that you don’t have the motivation to work out, or at an event that you want to eat some things that you typically don’t. Go ahead and not work out or have that 2nd piece of cake. Those things aren’t going to kill you. Work out a little more if you know you are going to be eating more. Just let those things be the exception and not the rule. Do everything in moderation. Allow yourself to participate in life and don’t feel guilty for it and don’t beat yourself up. I know it’s a lot easier said than done. I’m still working on it.

• Start slowly. Who cares if it takes you 1 yr to lose 25, 50 or100 lbs or 5 yrs to do so? It is not a race and our bodies respond differently. Eliminate some things in your diet at once and then gradually eliminate the rest of them. Same with exercise….I have a really bad knee from sports (have had 4 surgeries) and am limited on some things that I can do. Working out in the beginning was hard for me and painful. I discovered aqua aerobics was easier on my knees and provided a good workout. After a few months of that and losing weight, I was able to introduce other activities and my knees felt better. I have worked myself up to doing spinning 6 days a week along w/ a weight circuit. But this did not happen overnight.

• Plan out your meals and exercise. I schedule my exercise in my calendar so that it serves as a constant reminder on what I have to do for the day. When eating out try to look up the menu and see if there are any nutritional facts before you go. Then you know exactly what you want to get before you get there and how many calories you will be consuming. Don’t be afraid to make modifications at the restaurant and ask for things on the side or eliminate things from the meal.

• Log everything and be honest when keeping your food diary. I use the app on my phone called My Fitness Pal. I log everything, even when I eat that 2nd piece of cake or have a 2nd helping of a meal. Try your best to not overestimate the calories you burn on exercise and underestimate what you are eating. The only person you are hurting is yourself. I have discovered that the calories for exercise in MFP are a lot higher than what you actually burn. I invested in a heart rate monitor to better track my burn and that has helped me tremendously.

• Switch your food and exercise routine up every few months. I switch up what I eat and my exercise routine every few months so my body does not get used to the same thing and routine.

• Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones! Turn the “I cant’s” into “I WILL’S!” Speaking from someone who never thought it was possible to lose the amount of weight I have lost, it is possible. Figure out what works for you and your body and do it. You CAN do it need to BELIEVE you can do it!!

This is fantastic! I agree with all of this advice, and I got a couple of new ideas. Thanks for posting!

OP - I started out with 165 pounds to lose. I'm almost halfway there after a year! You really just have to take it one day at a time and stay positive when the inevitable week of disappointing weight loss hits. It has helped me to have a visible reminder of how far I've come and what I'm working on - it's a charm bracelet that I wear almost every day. I get a new charm each time I lose 10 pounds (really looking forward to getting my 80 pound charm soon!) Wearing it keeps me focused on my goals, can't tell you how much I love this bracelet!

dragonflyjill

It was helpful for me to realize that whether a person has ten pounds to lose or 100, they have to do the same thing. Eat well and exercise. Then maintain, by continuing to eat well and exercise. If you think about it that way I find it easier to get a grip on.

Also, one day at a time. I forgive myself for bad or questionable choices in the past. There is no beginning and end, there is just good choices today.

correamorales

any special diet or shakes? a tips?

doomspark

1. Be patient. There is no magic pill to lose all the weight overnight or in 2 weeks.
2. don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day and eat bad or blow off your exercise. Get back on the horse and do better the next day.
3. Drink lots of water.
4. Find exercises that you don't hate. If you hate it, you're not nearly as likely to keep up with it.

bushokie

thank you

Cindyinpg

You're getting great advice. I lost 100lbs in a year or so. Here's my favourite go-to page for info and advice if you need any more answers. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

kristiontheinside

Going on special diets or drinking weight loss shakes are a recipe for disaster. Eat what you are supposed to eat (get enough calories and right nutrition) and you will be fine. Eat below TDEE but never below BMR. The only shakes you need to drink are protein shakes to go along with strength training to help build muscle.