Ive trained myslf to eat right without counting calories...

ardaniels0417

So I started MFP 3/2010. I was addicted in the beginning, I logged on several times a day. This is what really got me on track. I wanted to lose 27 lbs all together. I wanted to be 4 extra pounds lighter than I was before I had kids. I am currently at 20 lbs lost as of today. I eat right, and dont have to count calories. I just know what I can eat and still lose. I am confident that I can reach my goal without counting each and every calorie, because I have changed my lifestyle. I must thank MFP for helping me with this. I have totally transformed myself, and am able to fit into pants that I havent worn in about 8 years!! It feels great. My advice is pay less attention to each and every single calorie and pay more attention to the types of foods that will help you to maintain a constant weight loss. Good luck to everyone!!!!!:flowerforyou:

twistygirl

Thanks I really needed a lift today, encouraging words.

melbhall

Congrats to you! I'm hoping to eventually just use this site for support and not to track my every move. Right now, I'm still eating what I used to, just less of it. Can you give an example of your typical day? I'm trying to make bettter healthier choices but its still going to be a long journey for me.

xarrium

Awesome! Great job on your weight loss! I agree, MFP really got me on the straight and narrow... now I need to train myself not to panic about not logging every calorie every single day. I eat well anyways, but it's disconcerting to eat and not count the calories... for now, anyways. Congrats again, and thanks for posting!

ardaniels0417

My biggest thing that I do is try not to eat too many carbs. I am italian so my whole life its been pasta and bread. Its been a challenge but... I eat alot of vegetables. I replace my carbs with vegetables as often as I can. My problem is that I dont like too many vegetaables so I get bored easy. I eat a kashi go lean crunchy bar every morning for breakfast, I mean EVERY morning. It gets boring, but it keeps me full til lunch. Lunch usually is a salad with some chicken and feta and some low cal dressing. I snack on granola bars alot...I eat a little yogurt (dont love it). For dinner I will eat sort of normal. I eat alot of english muffins (100 cal) with peanut butter and jelly on it. Very filling... I eat a small amount of pasta maybe once a week. I eat ALOT of protein, chicken, pork,steak. Good luck with your goals!!!!

melbhall

Thanks for filling me in! I eat a ton of carbs...my weakness. I made the switch before from spaghetti to whole wheat spaghetti, but last week I tried spaghetti squash...have you tried it? It really is a great substitute for spaghetti. Anywho, I think I will try to cut back on my carbs and see how that goes too. Can I ask about how many carbs you try to stick to in a day? Right now I'm just going with the MFP recommended amount, but know that number is probably too high for me.