WHAT's YOUR TRICK?

k121777
k121777 Posts: 306
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Besides the normal stuff that we all know we should be doing to lose weight (like exercise daily, proper diet, plenty of water)
I would like to know your secret weapons you use to help you through weight loss......here's a couple of mine.

**ALWAYS KEEP IN YOUR FREEZER** No Sugar Added Tropical Pops - Pineapple Mango, Strawberry Kiwi, Tropical Banana Pops, 1 bar (56g) 20 calories They are so low in calories they won't stop your progress of losing weight. But they make you feel like you are having something good and sweet! I eat two bars every evening for a total of 40 calories.

Find an exercise you LOVE and can't wait to go do....for me it's ZUMBA and hiking.

Plan events that I have to look good for. Like a High School reunion or attending a wedding. That way I have motivation to STEP AWAY FROM THE SNICKERS BAR!!!!

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  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    My little secret is butter toffee almonds...I always keep a serving size at work for all those times you see other co-workers eating sweets, or your craving something sweet, or you just need a snack...theyre healthy, great protein and have a little bit of sugar to feed that craving!
  • TiffyC828
    TiffyC828 Posts: 80 Member
    I always keep a Special K bar in my purse or at my desk! The chocolate pretzel ones at 90 calories ALWAYS satisfy my chocolate craving ;)
  • Brandi_Lee
    Brandi_Lee Posts: 46
    94% less calorie popcorn (snack size). I eat a couple a day and it feel like a snack that isn't finished in 2seconds.
  • desiree0620
    desiree0620 Posts: 6
    Fiber One chewy chocolate brownies. Only 90 calories and OMG they taste so good. Just like a brownie loaded with fat and calories!
  • shesblossoming
    shesblossoming Posts: 426
    Juicing for breakfast (usually) every morning. Helps me get in all of my fruits and vegetables, and I always feel amazing until lunch.
  • WWhitaker
    WWhitaker Posts: 309
    PORTION!
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I just drink more water and keep occupied!
  • hazelnut861
    hazelnut861 Posts: 390 Member
    I always have a healthy snack with me and I plan what I'll eat before I leave for the gym. And for my morning workouts I roll out of bed and get dressed for the gym before I'm too awake to realize how early it is. If im dressed already I might as well go.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I like to keep Luna Protein bars around for snacks and I always have carrots, celery and cucumbers for snacking as well. I also have a 33oz water bottle with it's own filter so that I can always have good water to drink.
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    Water is the best weapon for fighting hunger, dehydration, headaches and flushing sodium...it's the WONDER drug
  • jenng38
    jenng38 Posts: 105
    Jillian Michaels chocolate whey protein powder mixed in a blender with unsweetened almond milk, ice cubes, a packet of ground flaxseed and a teaspoon of cinnamon. It's nice and thick like a milkshake and really fills me up and kills any chocolate craving I have!
  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
    I just make sure I eat my 4 meals a day of 400 calories. That really is all I need but for lazy days when I dont pack a lunch I keep almonds (different flavors) in my desk drawer to make sure I get my meal in somehow
  • bmw4deb
    bmw4deb Posts: 1,324 Member
    One of my favs is graduate puffs yes from the baby food isle
    they are sweet crunchy and have very little sugar ,sodium, fat ect
    there 25 cals per 1/2 cup, hell i can eat the whole container for 150 cals
    I keep one in my desk in my car and they have several different flavors
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    My exercise DVD, because I can do it at home and burn over 400 calories in about half an hour. This way I can guaranty exercise and in turn the abilitly to eat more, even if weather is bad, gym is closed, pool is closed, too dark to walk, or I'm pressed for time. (My current favorite DVD is Ripped in 30). (Plus my body shape is starting to change and it makes me look like I've lost more than I have.)

    Foodwise, fresh fruits and veggies!!! I find that there is a fruit or veggie for almost every craving (crunch salty = celery; crunch sweet = carrot; smooth and sweet = banana; good anytime = tomatoes). Running out of calories and still hungry = huge green salad + nonfat dressing.
  • gianna42
    gianna42 Posts: 5,991 Member
    Planning my meals ahead of time as well as some weekend cooking really helps me stay on track because my family life is hectic this time of year.

    I also like to keep Luna protein bars on hand for when I crave a sweet snack but could use the protein to make it last.
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    Water is the best weapon for fighting hunger, dehydration, headaches and flushing sodium...it's the WONDER drug
    This is so true. I drink 4 cups of water (1 litre) with every meal and usuall more than that through the day. Liquid calories are dangerous & some sugary drinks actually will make you more thirsty!
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    One of my favs is graduate puffs yes from the baby food isle
    they are sweet crunchy and have very little sugar ,sodium, fat ect
    there 25 cals per 1/2 cup, hell i can eat the whole container for 150 cals
    I keep one in my desk in my car and they have several different flavors

    Toddler/kids snacks are really great! I love the Revolution Foods Mashups, Grammy Sammy, Jammy Sammy and Yo! Drops. I buy them for my kids and it's hard for me not to eat them! I also like the Annie's Organics fruit snacks, Bunny Grahams, and Cheddar Bunnies.
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