Tips to lose without counting

Leana93412

Well wether you all believe it or not I have actually gotten some tips from here. and you've given me some good ideas.

You guys are awesome !

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^^ ice cream for everyone!

darkguardian419

To oversimplify it, fill up on veggies, then have your protein and carbs.

JoanaMHill

The 21 Day Fix program uses containers instead of worry about counting. Then eventually you get used to "sizing" up your portions and you don't have to worry about counting:

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That's what I was thinking of. But if you were going that way, there's absolutely no reason to pay what BB charges for a few containers, exercise DVDs you could easily replace with free workouts on cable or online and info you can find for free on the internet.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do, OP!

Kotuliak

I'd automatically be in a deficit if I ate healthy most of the time.

I'm afraid meanies are going to come out in droves and point out just how completely wrong you are...

Leana93412

I'd automatically be in a deficit if I ate healthy most of the time.

I'm afraid meanies are going to come out in droves and point out just how completely wrong you are...

You will if you eat the correct portions. I didn't say you should eat a truck of potatoes Lol

WalkingAlong

Get various sized Tupperware? I've seen basically that sold as a "fix" for people with portion control problems. Designate a size for a type of food and only eat what you can fit in the container.

I luckily don't have too much trouble with portions anymore after 2 years of counting. I just eat too often I think. I should cut out snacks and eat at set times.

I think that's a great idea. I use it.

There are many books on intuitive eating, with a lot of great ideas.

You don't need to turn off your intellect to incorporate eating intuitively. If you know pizza is something you can really only have a slice of, even if you want a second, have a side salad instead. Your mouth wants a second. If your body is really hungry for more food, a salad will cure that. Save the pizza for your next meal time, if you really must have more of it.

One thing I've started doing is instead of expecting my body to shout "I'M FULL!" I stop eating as soon as the thought crosses my mind, "Could I possibly be satisfied now?" Or when the food no longer tastes great. I find I keep eating somehow hoping that 20th bite might be as good as the first one when I was really hungry, but it never is. Just stop. It takes practice but you can learn it. I tell myself, "It's not like I can't eat more in an hour if I truly did stop too soon."

I think people have a lot of fear over hunger and undereating, especially here. Look at all the threads about it. It's ironic, given overeating is the real epidemic.

adorable_aly

I'd suggest reading nia shanks.com, she has a great approach to nutrition if you don't want to count calories. Try the archive section of the website.