Weight-loss for beginners

Jojo_palacio

Are you trying to lose weight but nothing works?! Do you know how many calories you eat a day? Not how many you are “suppose to eat “ , How many do you CURRENTLY eat daily?

Most of us don’t. That is why when we try to cut out calories to only 1200 a day we fail dramatically because we’re yea to eating 2000+ and such a drastic cut in calories overnight causes binging.
This week I challenge you to establish a baseline. Track what you eat, log it, don’t worry about macros or calorie totals.

You in?

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robertw486

.... and here I was expecting a link to promote your weight loss plan or something. But instead I find helpful advice that many could use. I like weeding out the spammers, but you fooled me.

Apologies for thinking something sinister was at play.



And for those that don't know their real baseline... listen to this woman and find out.

neanderthin

In my opinion your asking the wrong question. It's not, are you counting your calories and consuming the right amount of calories so you don't gain weight, it's why are your eating so many calories which then, results in weight gain.

If a teacher had a class of 100 students and 1 or 2 failed miserably we could say that the problem probably lies with that student, but if 70 students failed miserably then we could probably conclude it's a teaching problem. 70% of Americans are overweight and obese.

People can choose to eat fewer calories but that's failed almost to a fault for decades now and in my opinion we need to ask ourself that question; why are we eating so many calories? I believe it's because we're hungry and unfortunately we can't choose to be less hungry, it doesn't work that way. Food and consuming too much food is the problem and understanding the simple fact that we can consume 2 different foods with equal calories which then drives our hormonal responses, which will be completely different. For example 2 slices of white bread and jam compared to eggs and yellow beans with equal calories, we will experience a totally different hormonal response and it's hormones that drives our eating behavior. GLP-1's are a good example. Basically overeating is hormonal driven. This is not a popular answer, but it's one that I believe is responsible. Again my opinion.

ddsb1111

I’m more satiated by carbs than protein or fat. There is no one size fits all or diet for everyone. When I was overweight, by consuming too many calories, my behavior and binging created health problems. When I lost weight using a balanced diet and a calorie deficit, my health and behaviors leveled out. Preaching a diet, that looks and feels like a diet, that doesn’t align with our culture or habits, and without knowing someone’s hormone levels, is irresponsible at best, and can/does cause disordered eating and eating disorders.

OP, I like your message it’s really a great first step many of us forget to mention. Understanding our habits first will really help us prepare for the next steps.

EricONeill4928

I’m just starting out. I would love any ideas for losing weight that have helped you all.

Kirsten_EasyHealthyKitchen

@EricONeill4928 What has helped me on my 100lb weight loss journey is, of course, tracking in MFP 100% of the time, even if I went over my macros AND finding recipes I love and meal prepping them. It's so much easier to stick to your macros when you have already prepped food waiting for you when you're hungry.

BeingThankful4life

Keep in mind everyone,you have to do what’s good for your body. Some things might work better for someone else and do the complete opposite for you. Knowledge and understanding is key.
Have a blessed day!

marcomall7468

My goal is to get down to 205 lbs by March which I typically gain weight over the holidays.
I just weighed 253 lbs in June and now I am down to 225 lbs by watching what I eat, counting calories & training 5-6 days a week. But I have been stuck at 225lbs for almost 3 weeks all though I have been disciplined and changing up my work outs between weight lifting with a trainer, fitness classes, cardio & sauna. How can I loose the addtl 20 lbs?

mikejosephmassie

To echo Kirsten_easyhealthkitchen, this is my 2nd weight loss journey. Eleven years ago, about 80 pounds lost over a 10-month period. Put it back on and then some so in July this year got my frame of mind right and have lost 45 pounds since July 6th. I am completely dedicated to recording everything I put into my body with the food diary. I am honest and make sure I don't under report my food. I would rather see on the side of being over over than under. I weigh my food, I've counted a gumball. I like looking at the graphs of my weight loss and of my daily calories.

Planning is everything.too. My breakfast and lunch is planned out at least.5 days in advance. Dinner is usually planned a couple of days in advance. I do weigh myself everyday, there are plateaus for a few days, sometimes a.week, even occasionally a rise of a pound but it falls back after a day or two but long term it keeps coming off.