First things first....

HealthlyChristine2020

...setting some simple but beneficial goals.

#1 mandatory water consumption daily and log it in
#2 log everything I consume daily
#3 stick to my calorie limit without going over

Going to start with these and each week add one.

Onward to my victory🏅

LyndaBSS

Try adhering to both #2 and 3 from day one. Good luck!

fairytale_babe

You got this!

Danp

Hey there.

#1. Not really important so just drink when you're thirsty to stay hydrated. Your efforts are better spent on #2
#2. Absolutely, log everything, weigh everything. This is where you need to be focused.
#3. Yes, but be flexible. Striving for perfection is likely going to backfire. Eat close to your calorie target most of the time.

Sharon_C

#3 - There will be days you will go over. Unexpected dinner with friends or family. Work lunch, etc. Just make sure you get back to it the next day. But don't be so rigid that you absolutely, positively can't go over your calorie goal.

It will happen occasionally. Don't let it derail you.

NovusDies

Sharon_C wrote: »

#3 - There will be days you will go over. Unexpected dinner with friends or family. Work lunch, etc. Just make sure you get back to it the next day. But don't be so rigid that you absolutely, positively can't go over your calorie goal.

It will happen occasionally. Don't let it derail you.

Truth. Life doesn't suddenly stop happening because you have chosen to lose weight. You want to make sure you are flexible enough to deal with the messiness of life and that you don't end up feeling deprived on special occasions. You will also very likely make mistakes.

Weight loss for me happens around 90 percent of the time. That has been enough to make significant strides to better health. The other 10 percent helps me live life and keep my plan sustainable.