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Living The Lifestyle Thursday 1/30/25

imastar2
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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!

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Today's Topic: Is there one thing or one item that you utilize knowing there are many to do your best to maintain or control your weight?

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  • steve0mania
    steve0mania Posts: 3,189 Member
    I'm not sure I'm fully understanding the effort, but one key item has been the scale itself. I bought a high-quality scale when I started WW, and I use it every day to keep track of myself.

    A second key item is another scale--the food scale. I still weigh/measure a few items to keep more portion sizes from creeping up.
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,745 Member
    When planning/preparing my meals, I really take the fiber count into consideration. Fiber is very filling, and it helps to scrub those blood vessels. As you indicated, there are many things out there; but, this is an easy one to do with each meal.
  • Jerdtrmndone
    Jerdtrmndone Posts: 5,928 Member
    I weigh and measure as much as I can to keep me on the best path I can.
    I am also trying to contain my carbs.
  • crewahl
    crewahl Posts: 4,710 Member
    I’m with Steve on this one. The scale tells me whether I’m making more good decisions than bad decisions, and gives me a chance to adjust that balance as needed.

    I keep searching for someplace I can buy good decisions so that I don’t have to make them myself, but that hasn't worked out yet. If I want to manage my weight, I still have to do the work of making good decisions. The scale prompts me, but I’ve gotta do the work.
  • Flintwinch
    Flintwinch Posts: 1,239 Member
    misterhub wrote: »
    When planning/preparing my meals, I really take the fiber count into consideration. Fiber is very filling, and it helps to scrub those blood vessels. As you indicated, there are many things out there; but, this is an easy one to do with each meal.

    I,too, keep track of fiber, aiming for a daily total of 30 grams. How does fiber help scrub blood vessels?
  • Flintwinch
    Flintwinch Posts: 1,239 Member
    Weighing food and tracking food intake combine to make a key to weight management. Weighing myself weekly let's me know if the process is working. Tracking food is important not only to manage calorie intake but to ensure that my diet is high quality, something my dietitian strongly emphasizes, especially for seniors.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,970 Member
    steve0mania wrote: »
    I'm not sure I'm fully understanding the effort, but one key item has been the scale itself. I bought a high-quality scale when I started WW, and I use it every day to keep track of myself.

    A second key item is another scale--the food scale. I still weigh/measure a few items to keep more portion sizes from creeping up.

    Yup! Same here!
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,369 Member
    Count me in with those who said the scales, but let me add the notebook I use to track points each day. I also have a printed cheat-sheet of pre-calculated points for most of my common menu items.
  • cakeman21k
    cakeman21k Posts: 6,639 Member
    scales. scales, and more scales! Then I would add in measuring cups and spoons
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,445 Member
    I write my food daily in my notebook and check it off as I go.
    I use online food tracking (Lose it Premium)
    Tracking that I am Protein forward in my meals, aiming for above 25grams PER MEAL.

    Recently -pairing down my number of meals to be 3. 3 good sized meals that meet the macros
    PRotein : 30g-40g
    Carbs : 30g-40g
    Fat: 10-15g
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,745 Member
    Flintwinch wrote: »
    misterhub wrote: »
    When planning/preparing my meals, I really take the fiber count into consideration. Fiber is very filling, and it helps to scrub those blood vessels. As you indicated, there are many things out there; but, this is an easy one to do with each meal.

    I,too, keep track of fiber, aiming for a daily total of 30 grams. How does fiber help scrub blood vessels?

  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,745 Member
    In my attempt at a breezy response, I was inarticulate. Fiber reduces LDL cholesterol.

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192
  • Flintwinch
    Flintwinch Posts: 1,239 Member
    misterhub wrote: »
    In my attempt at a breezy response, I was inarticulate. Fiber reduces LDL cholesterol.

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192

    Got it!

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