What's the best weightloss tip you have for someone who just

MsTamzyK

Hi,

I'm just curious to what works for you. I'm seeing a bunch of people who have lost 25, 50, even 100 or more pounds and I'm wondering what is the secret. I know everyone is different and I've got some personal things that I do that I know work for me. Just open to try some new things to spice up my SexyBackVille Voyage.

Whether it be particular foods that help cut down fat and/or high in protein or whatever. Things you've learned about how your body reacts to different exercises, does the time of day you eat or frequency really matter? I'm trying to target my belly fat, chunky arms and the rolls on my back LOl

Thx!

godroxmysox

Lots and lots of water! Also, self control...and don't deprive yourself of the foods you love; just eat them in moderation. Oh, and I try not to drink my calories

TourThePast

My best weightloss tip for everyone is to brace yourself and swallow the fact that this isn't going to be a diet for a couple of months, you're going to have to change your eating habits for the rest of your life, and there are no shortcuts.

The time of the day and frequency you eat does matter a little, but it pales into insignificance when compared to "what" you eat, and how much you eat of it.

Unfortunately it is simply not possible to target fat loss from any part of your body, but when you lose fat, it will go from those areas.

Good luck with your new healthy self!

JulieBoBoo

lots of water, a good night's sleep, consistent physical activity, PLAN PLAN PLAN. Plan your day's meals in the morning so you don't get caught short in the evening. Also if you know what's coming next you're less likely to just grab something. Avoid sodium and eating out as much as possible.

jeff261159

treat your diet as a hobby, log everything, keep smiling, its working for me, good luck, add me as a friend if you want to

waster196

Eat less, move more

Eat little & often

Lots and lots of water!

SLambertAlaska

I exercise in the mornings, but I find it makes a big difference if I also go for a walk after dinner. Serious sweat in the morning, just a stroll or leisurely bike ride in the evening. Seems to put me over the edge to make the scale budge in the morning.
Good Luck!

hroush

Eat half of what you could to feel full. This allows you to eat more of what you want with half the calories and still feel full. This can make meeting calorie goals much easier.

nehushtan

I'm just curious to what works for you. I'm seeing a bunch of people who have lost 25, 50, even 100 or more pounds and I'm wondering what is the secret.

The secret is summed up in the words of Winston Churchill "Never, never, never, never, never give up!".

themommie

break it down into 10 lb increments, looking at 100 lbs is overwhelming, drink the water, when I get the munchies I chew gum or eat popcorn or rice cakes you can eat quite a bit for not alot of calories of course there is always fruit and vegetables but that doesnt always help with the munchies.

when I go out to eat I look at the nutritional values before I go ( look up on the computer) and find the best choice, when I get there dont look at the menu just order what you know is the best thing. ex in and out cheeseburger without the special sauce ketchup and mustard instead is 400 cals and I dont order the fries,

ecmcnamee

Planning, water, water and move .. did I say water? If not, WATER.. that makes a huge difference for me Good luck!

mamaw53

As you lose weight, a lot of those rolls will diminish. Drink lots of water, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. And the MOST important thing is to keep your cupboards, desk at work, etc. stocked up with lots of healthy food choices. I always keep cereal, low fat chocolate mints, yogurt, and jello-fruit desserts on hand for sweet cravings. The more you PLAN for eating healthy-the easier it is! Good luck on your journey!

sarah_ep

I would say planning. I plan out my lunches and dinners for the week and do any prep work possible on Sunday. The biggest deterrent I face is during the week when I don't have the time to make my lunch or dinner. So by doing as much of the work ahead of time, it really helps cut down prep time on those days where I don't have a lot of time or... just lazy It also prevents impulsive decisions that get me into trouble when I already have a meal planned or prepared for me.

FTIM2015

I agree, log everything, i'm a sod for eating naughty food then debating if i log it, i always do, then go exercise to burn off some cals so you can still have dinner (it has been done more than once!)

Drink plenty, it will stop you feeling peckish as your tummy is already full, i like sparkling water with squash as i dont register it as water because of the bubbles, thus brain thinks its getting something yummy!

Oh and don't give up if you have a bad day! We al have them and feel crappy because we had something we know we shouldn't have, but get back on the horse the next day and keep on plodding!

MsTamzyK

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME, THANKS FOR TAKING TIME OUT TO RESPOND

velix

For me, it has been about eating less and better but keeping the things I love in my life (from french fries to beer) - just in moderation. Add that to making exercise part of my daily life (I like to go to the gym a lot - it's my "me" time - where I don't have to think about anyone else by myself).

Also - realizing that the weight will come off slowly. I had a hard time with this at first, I was almost jealous of everyone's big and constant losses - but then, I had to admit, if i was not ready to cut things like alcohol out of my life, that the loss will be slower. Once I've accepted that, things have been a lot smoother - at least mentally

Good luck with everything!

lisapickering

lots of water, a good night's sleep, consistent physical activity, PLAN PLAN PLAN. Plan your day's meals in the morning so you don't get caught short in the evening. Also if you know what's coming next you're less likely to just grab something. Avoid sodium and eating out as much as possible.

YES! Planning is the key to success. If you don't plan you don't work time into your day for exercise and you are more likely to make poor food choices for convenience. I make a meal plan at the beginning of the week, grocery shop and do prep (make Steel Cut Oats for the week and portion into containers, cut up fruit and vegetables, boil eggs, cook some chicken to use throughout the week). It makes it so easy, as you now have easy food that is clean and so much better than grab fast food! And having a water bottle (reusable) and keeping it with you will make drinking water easy to do.

fbmandy55

Have patience and try not to get discouraged!

It took me a long time to figure out that when I work out hard I retain lots of water and don't see the scale move (might even go up). It took a couple weeks of me taking a day off before weighing to really see the pounds come off. Every person is different and each person gets their own little pattern down of how it works best for them. If you get stuck, change things up and eventually you will find out what works!

Also, don't starve yourself. For some reason there are people who think that they will lose by eating half their calorie goal. There are some people on here that will give out really un-healthy advice. If you are working out, you need to net at least 1200 calories.

PNWriter

Make better choices, small meals throughout the day, pay attention to carbs, fat and calories, and WATER WATER WATER!

raychybabe

Best things I have done (and been able to maintain as a lifestyle)

- cut out sugar in tea/cereal - switch to sucrolose based sweetener ( 2 cals vs 20 cals per tsp)
- Switch from full/half fat milk to skimmed milk
- Always eating breakfast - porridge with fruit - I can stay full until about 10.30am, rather than craving a chocolate bar and crisps at my desk at 9am
- learning to plan ahead - especially with work meals - so I'm not tempted by vending machines!

amelia_atlantic

BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!

-Realize it's going to take a while for the weight to come off. This is not a quick fix.
-Log EVERYTHING.
-It's much better for you in the long run to underestimate calories burned and overestimate calories consumed.
-On days where it's really hard to find motivation, remember why you're doing this. Make a list if you need to.
-The only person you are in competition with is your former self.

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON! You can do it! This website is full of great advice, motivation and support. Use it everyday. Good luck on your journey to a happier, healthier you!

corsayre8

Move.

If you think you are moving enough, move some more.

Slimithy

Log everything. Don't put any food you like off limits, it'll be too tempting to have forbidden food, just learn to use moderation. Find an exercise you like and do it 5 times a week. Also, find real life friends to do this with; MFP is great, but my coworkers, friends, and spouse have all been working out and dieting with me which makes this a lot easier.

HeyLisa

Bump..

ShaneT99

...and I'm wondering what is the secret.

Never give up. There will be plenty of bumps in the road to discourage you or throw you off along the way, but never give up. Always press on toward the goal.

Aside from that...

- Take small steps. You can't lose it all at once.
- Focus on your successes and what caused them. Repeat.
- Don't let a bad meal turn into a bad day, or a bad day into a bad weekend, or a weekend into a week, or a week into a month. When you mess up (and you will), just get right back on track with the next meal.
- Don't just lose weight. Figure out what caused you to gain weight and then make changes in your lifestyle to prevent it from happening again.

DESIREE1210

Plan your foods ahead and journal them!!!
Good luck to you.

jen31889

treat your diet as a hobby, log everything, keep smiling, its working for me, good luck, add me as a friend if you want to

You know, I realized that I do this the other day. I really enjoy my hobby!