What's your secret?

Jenn0978

Hi,

I am new to MFP and I would love to get more information from those who have been on here for awhile. My name is Jenn and I have about 50+ pounds to lose to get to my goal weight and I know this is going to be a long journey and a lifetime commitment, but I would love some support and advice.

In the two days that I have reviewed the site, I love that there is so much food nutritional information listed, this makes creating recipes and entering food on a daily basis super simple (much better than my excel spreadsheet I had manually created!). I also like that I can enter my excercise information, I had no idea how many calories could be burned in a little amount of time; granted I understand this will not always be as I start to lose weight. I have entered my information for yesterday and today (with what I plan on eating)

I would love to know what has worked for others out there, especially those that had more than 50 pounds to lose, but if anyone feels they have figured out the "secret" please feel free to share.

If you would like to add me as a friend, feel free, not 100% sure how this all works!

Thanks in advance

danastiles73

I tried MFP a while back with my husband but then I started having health issues & quit for a while. Now we at least know (mostly) what is wrong with me which include back & neck problems so I have started working out again.First thing I did was figure out where my problems are, not exercising, not getting enough sleep, too much soda & not enough water etc. Now I record everything on here plus I weigh in on wii fit every morning to keep track of my weight. I brought my exercise bike in the living room and found a book series I really like. I set my timer for 30 min. & read while I pedal. I have 2 kids (8 & 12) who I have told can't bother me until I'm done so I get quiet mommy time. I got up to 2 sessions a day (1 while they are in school & 1 after). We've been snowed in for 3 days yesterday I did 3 sessions lol. I took to making diet water (gallon of water with a cinn. stick and a sliced apple in it) & drink 1 pitcher at least a day. Also try to get 8 hrs sleep a night. So far I have slowly but steadily been losing the weight at about 2-3 lbs a week

MoreBean13

I wrote this last year, but it all still holds true (except I've now been in maintenance since April 2013).
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844040-raspberry-ketones-for-the-rest-of-us?hl=raspberry+ketones+for+the+rest

:drinker:

PikaKnight

I wrote this last year, but it all still holds true (except I've now been in maintenance since April 2013).
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844040-raspberry-ketones-for-the-rest-of-us?hl=raspberry+ketones+for+the+rest

:drinker:

^This. And some more reading material with great tips/info:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://body-improvements.com/2013/05/24/undiet-your-diet/

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/why-big-caloric-deficits-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-myth-of-good-and-bad-foods-by-eric-helms-588801

joan23_us

here is another information on how to calculate your calorie intake, please take your time to read it, it is very informative.

http://www.simplyshredded.com/layne-norton-the-most-effective-cutting-diet.html

or you can watch this instead, i personally love part 6 of the video.

part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAvW6xBZjSk&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mic4IELz61w&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdFFrBByv-E&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6wkDDnSKV0&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tp3ZIFKkLg&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWpKW7sxXPY&list=PLYdkxp9hJ4i58l583rJV7r2LMAiYFJ9gm

understand that not all might apply to you but understanding it to its basics will help you in the future if you decide to use it. goodluck.

tfoste6278

I have come to the realization that if I were to keep up my old habits I am welcoming hypertension, diabetes, and a whole other list of diseases I don't want. I have to for once put myself first. Not too mention I'm allergic to this rollercoaster ride with my weight.

love2lift_85

Often, I find that when I am craving sugar and want to reach for a candy bar or several cookies (or more than several) that a big glass of water (like 16 oz) and waiting 20 minutes kills the craving.

Water to the rescue!