Living the Lifestyle-Tuesday June 18, 2019
GavinFlynn1
Posts: 1,664 Member
We meet here to explore, share, celebrate and (sometimes) agonize over how we do (or don't) incorporate weight loss guidelines into our daily lives. "It's a lifestyle, not a diet" is easily and often said, but sometimes not so simply put into practice.
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion. Thread starters for June are below:
Monday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Tuesday - GavinFlynn1 (Gavin)
Wednesday - GadgetGirlIL (Regina)
Thursday - misterhub (Greg)
Friday - Al_Howard (Al)
Today's Topic: Staying on track for the long haul - Tracking or ...?
Most of us, if not all, are here for long-term results; not just quick weight loss. What tools, mindsets or habits help you keep on track for the long haul?
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I have to be honest here. I still eat the the same foods in the same portions but don't require writing them down in the journal. I do NOT think of this as "intuitive" because I actual watch what I eat etc and am not relying on my poor satisfaction meter. I was an entire year on maintenance and lifetime before I stopped journaling foods. I think of it as not intuitive but memorized in that sense. I have told myself that if I don't stay in the healthy (for me) BMI range I would track again. I actually eat a lot of zero point lean foods anyway as per the new or old plan. So for me it is more habits habits habits.
Having said that when I shattered my front tooth ceramic crown I had a chocolate shake and not too hard french fries for dinner. Hey just one meal.
Thanks for doing this Gavin and good luck with your trials.1 -
Ditching the "all or nothing" mentality keeps me on the track for the long haul. For example:
Activity - "something is better than nothing". I have a very crazy work schedule this summer so I'm more of a weekend warrior these days. But even a few lifts in the weight room and 30 minutes of walking on the treadmill are better than nothing.
Food - I weigh and measure when possible. Otherwise, I guesstimate. I always track - the good, the bad, and the truly ugly.
Mindset - I don't let an excursion into too many treats completely derail me. My brownie encounter over the weekend is a good example. The rest of the brownies are now in the freezer. I'm getting back to my normal work week food routine.
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Tracking, tracking, and tracking. Way too easy for me to get the effits, as it is., and if I don't.....
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