10 Commandments of Weight Loss

djtessatessa

i really dont see how the occasional bite from someone elses food could ever add on "1000 calories easy"
i guess it depends what sort of things you are trying out - but if you are keeping track of those little samples it shouldnt be a big deal.

I don't think i could ever "accidently" tack on 1000 cals, unless it was via alcohol

perpetuallyfit

Love this!! To me it makes perfect sense!! :flowerforyou:

WaterBunnie

I'm going to take most of those with a large pinch of low sodium salt replacement.

WaterBunnie

So.. if someone does a gym workout straight from work, or works shifts they're not allowed any dinner unless they get home before 7.30pm? That's just time-ist ;-)

amchavarria

some of these are good and obviously all of these work for you. however, everyone is different. My sister is on the Paleo diet and they are all about red meat and she has lost over 60 pounds and all her vitals are good. she does not however eat grains-which i cannot do without. i can eat before bed and sleep just fine. nothing heavy though. everyone is different. maybe, you should have titled it YOUR TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR MY WEIGHT LOSS.

amchavarria

sorry meant MY 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR MY WEIGHT LOSS

mfpcopine

I'm going to take most of those with a large pinch of low sodium salt replacement.

BigDaddyBRC

Who are you to say what is and is not right to weight loss? 99% of are a bunch of crap. It may work for you, but not for others.

myfitnessnmhoy

Anybody else hearing "two legs good, four legs bad" in their head?

^^^ Get. Out. Of. My. Head. :laugh:

LadyQueefsalot

There has been ample research done to show that the human body processes much of the calories consumed at night while you sleep, If you eat just before you sleep, some of the time normally spent during sleep on burning calories is spent on digesting instead. And ample studies have been done showing eating just before bed can disturb sleep making it hard to wake up energized and ready to exercise. Some people can eat within four hours of sleep with no ill effect, just like some people can smoke until the age of 99, but for many it has negative side effects. The rule about not eating four hours before going to sleep is not a hard and fast rule of diet like, you have to eat less than you burn, but it does make it easier for most people to loose weight.

But I want my weight loss to be tight.

hahahahahahaah. I hate it when people spell lose "loose"

ElizabethRoad

:indifferent: none of these are necessary conditions for successful weight loss.

Agreed, though some may benefit from them.

Some, yes. But calling them the 10 Commandments indicates that everyone should follow them strictly.

AlyRoseNYC

Who are you to say what is and is not right to weight loss? 99% of are a bunch of crap. It may work for you, but not for others.

She replied in the thread and said that these are HER rules for herself.

runfatmanrun

Anybody else hearing "two legs good, four legs bad" in their head?

This is funny.

ElizabethRoad

Who are you to say what is and is not right to weight loss? 99% of are a bunch of crap. It may work for you, but not for others.

She replied in the thread and said that these are HER rules for herself.

What? No she didn't.

H_Factor

I think the OP is taking a lot of unnecessary heat in this thread. While none of the items posted are required in order to lose weight, I think there are a lot of good ideas in there. Also, some of the responses reflect an inability to read what OP actually wrote. For example, she didn't say that you wouldn't lose weight if you ate after 7:30. Instead, she explained why eating after 7:30 might not be in your best interests....because for a lot of people (although not the super disciplined MFP folk who kindly responded to this thread), they tend to be a little more lax while eating later at night while watching TV. I also think that while its not necessary to get fit of clothes that are now too big on you, I think its a good idea. Keeping them around can be a crutch/excuse for not staying strict.

The one thing I disagree with on the list is the 4 legged animal comment. Obviously, if it works within your calories, eat the red meat whenever you like.

Anyway, I offer a chill pill to those of you who overreact to input from others when said input isn't exactly what needs to be done...even though it may be helpful to some. Really, some of you probably should get your own website so that you can repeat the same message over and over and over and over...and then outlaw folks who would say anything different. <rolls eyes and walks away>

sisierra

10. Thou Shalt Not Eat While Standing Up

Eating sitting down enables you to be aware of what you're eating and eat it slowly so that your body can tell you your full before it's too late.

I'm the exact opposite with this one. When I go on a fatty binge I'm usually sitting or laying down and when I stand up, I have an "oh *kitten*, what have I done" feeling in my belly

amoffatt

Definately do not agree with #3 or #7. Work until 6:30pm at night and try to rush home and cook a meal and eat it by 7:30 :noway:
The others I can see how they make sense:bigsmile:

txsgirlK

I think the OP is taking a lot of unnecessary heat in this thread. While none of the items posted are required in order to lose weight, I think there are a lot of good ideas in there. Also, some of the responses reflect an inability to read what OP actually wrote. For example, she didn't say that you wouldn't lose weight if you ate after 7:30. Instead, she explained why eating after 7:30 might not be in your best interests....because for a lot of people (although not the super disciplined MFP folk who kindly responded to this thread), they tend to be a little more lax while eating later at night while watching TV. I also think that while its not necessary to get fit of clothes that are now too big on you, I think its a good idea. Keeping them around can be a crutch/excuse for not staying strict.

The one thing I disagree with on the list is the 4 legged animal comment. Obviously, if it works within your calories, eat the red meat whenever you like.

Anyway, I offer a chill pill to those of you who overreact to input from others when said input isn't exactly what needs to be done...even though it may be helpful to some. Really, some of you probably should get your own website so that you can repeat the same message over and over and over and over...and then outlaw folks who would say anything different. <rolls eyes and walks away>

Thank you! Someone that actually read the OP!

caroleslaststand

I do agree in spirit with many of these. But the 7:30 cutoff time is silly. I normally eat around 600-1200 calories after 7:30pm every day. Often I eat minutes from bedtime. I have a real pet peeve about this rumor getting propagated.

A doctor ( who did uncharacteristically have some training in nutrition) suggested that I try eating at least a small snack BEFORE I sleep - like a piece of cheese or small amt of meat with a small amt of carb. It has never caused a problem. I still wake up the next day weighing the same or less than the day before. I think it's the binging aspect of eating at night that is destructive - not the consumption of something sensible for a late meal or a small snack - we do burn calories in our sleep.

hotjacki85

If I chew my food 20 times, I turn my food to nasty mush. I don't like that. I'm a gulper. My stomach has a job to do, and I run a tight ship.

LMFAO this is sooo me

caroleslaststand

:indifferent: none of these are necessary conditions for successful weight loss.

Agreed, though some may benefit from them.

Some, yes. But calling them the 10 Commandments indicates that everyone should follow them strictly.

Okay, fine - perhaps she meant to say MY 10 Commandments and it works for her. I disagree with most of them, but I defend her right to share without being slapped around by the self righteous.....

hotjacki85

I am seeing a lot fo this doesnt work this does work etc.... Some of these DO work for me, and some dont... the magic of weight loss is finding out what your body likes and doesnt like. You must experiment... I have been on a goal of being 155 for over a year... with some things failing some working. You need to learn how your body operates and you will be golden.

My 10 commandments are:

No fast Food
Drink water before every meal
Dont eat till i feel like im gonna puke
Dont touch the vending machine.
Swap out unhealthy foods with like healthy snakcs
Elliptical eliptical elliptical
Water water water
B12
Vitamins
Protein shakes

cindyw1eye

If I chew my food 20 times, I turn my food to nasty mush. I don't like that. I'm a gulper. My stomach has a job to do, and I run a tight ship.

This made me lol

AlyRoseNYC

I am seeing a lot fo this doesnt work this does work etc.... Some of these DO work for me, and some dont... the magic of weight loss is finding out what your body likes and doesnt like. You must experiment... I have been on a goal of being 155 for over a year... with some things failing some working. You need to learn how your body operates and you will be golden.

My 10 commandments are:

No fast Food
Drink water before every meal
Dont eat till i feel like im gonna puke
Dont touch the vending machine.
Swap out unhealthy foods with like healthy snakcs
Elliptical eliptical elliptical
Water water water
B12
Vitamins
Protein shakes

Oh this is nice. I'll share MY 10 too:

-MUCHO water (like 100 ounces a day or more)
-Severly limit fried foods
-Exercising at least four times a week (I do both cardio and resistance)
-Do not obsess over every single calorie or workout
-Wear cute workout gear. It gives me confidence, which makes me work harder
-Vitamins!
-Do not get to the point where you are STARVING.
-While doing all this, make sure to always have time for your loved ones

OK....I didn't make it to 10. Oops!

_Bob_

this is cute :drinker:

Diary_Queen

Wow, all 89 lbs. I've lost completely disagree with just about ever single one of those. I often don't work out until 9pm at night... I eat before that (from 7:30 until 8 so there's time to digest and I won't barf on the floor) and then I have a recovery drink & snack.

Good Lawd!

gudiiya

So true!

ElizabethRoad

:indifferent: none of these are necessary conditions for successful weight loss.

Agreed, though some may benefit from them.

Some, yes. But calling them the 10 Commandments indicates that everyone should follow them strictly.

Okay, fine - perhaps she meant to say MY 10 Commandments and it works for her. I disagree with most of them, but I defend her right to share without being slapped around by the self righteous.....

Who's slapping her around? She put it up for discussion. Some people agree and others disagree. Don't get so offended on other people's behalf.

Maude_Lewbowski

Here's what I learned:

I don't like the words: Ample rules and negative side effects.

Pegasus and Puppy Parade!

bluefox9er

try 2 commandments:

1. eat less
2. move more