Weight loss

Pikkewyn143

Need to loose 40kg any advice

cmriverside

Log food.

Repeat tomorrow.

Retroguy2000

Log *everything*, even when you slip, and don't over-stress when you do slip. A day here and there isn't a big deal, it's about the majority of days.

Whatever amount of exercise you're currently doing, do more. Whether that's walking for an hour, sitting on the bike, going to a gym, whatever. Note the majority of your weight loss progress will be from the kitchen though.

Substitutions and portion control. Healthier sauces, lower calorie sides with a meal, etc.

Keep "bad" snacks out of sight, and better yet don't buy them. Out of sight, out of mind.

Reduce or eliminate alcohol.

It's helpful to lift weights and increase protein, to preserve muscle while losing weight.

Don't worry about daily weight fluctuations. If you weigh daily, average it over a week or so.

springlering62

If you’re asking us to share our magic secret….I’d refer you back here:

cmriverside wrote: »

Log food.

Repeat tomorrow.

There’s no magic wand, super food, detoxifying cocktail, fat-freezing process that’s going to shed it for you. .

But I’m here as a complete testament to the effectiveness of logging and repeating.

mtaratoot

I have written this before, and it's pretty valid. The best few tips I can think of for starting out are:

• Plan to go slow. If you are trying to lose weight, remember you didn't gain it in a month or a year; take the slow route to help assure success. Then it will be easier to maintain when you reach goal.
• Don't plan any strategies you aren't willing to continue indefinitely. Only do things that are sustainable in the long run.
• Plan on having a reasonable calorie deficit, on average, each week. Best if you can manage a small deficit each day, but if you miss a day, don't fret. Just keep going forward. Stick to it.
• Yeah, that's it's own point: STICK TO IT!
• Set reasonable but challenging goals. Set long-term and short term goals. What are some specific goals you have set for yourself?
• Check in often. Don't stress if the scale is up for the day. Look over the long term trend; weight loss is not linear. You'll have up and down days. Over time, if you maintain a deficit, you'll trend down.
• Exercise is very healthy for fitness. It can contribute to a calorie deficit and aid in weight management. You still must manage your food intake to assure a calorie deficit. Logging your food and your activity in MFP will help you get an idea how to slowly adjust your target for success.

sollyn23l2

I would add log food honestly. You only end up cheating yourself if you don't log it honestly.