How do you do it!?

inufan4evar

I am just going to be very very blunt, How are YOU losing weight??? Specifically, what are you doing, do you have a routine????

auctoritas

Keto - 65% fat, 30% protein, <20g carbs. I'm not hungry all the time, my intestinal troubles are gone, and it's so easy to eat this way. Food is fun and exciting, and the weight is coming off magically because having things like steak or cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is awesome.

I'm quite happy. =3

I do need to start exercising though. :P

chachita7

I wake up Monday - Friday at 4:30, hit the gym no later than 5:15... I used the resources of bodybuilding.com and printed a fat lost workout - which has a very good combination of cardio and weight training - and of course I have been watching my calorie intake here...

I have lost 13.4 lbs all together since the second week of November following this routine - I was a member or another calorie counting website but I do like this one much better...

Wolfena

I have to exercise... no exercise, no weight loss- even if I'm eating my calorie goal.

HMonsterX

Eat whatever i like, whenever i like.

Hit my macros.

Hit my calorie deficit.

Exercise hard 6 days a week.


That's it. It's not hard. People overcomplicate it. 74lbs down, feeling healthier, happier, fitter, stronger than ever, and that i could carry on this way forever if need be.

agthorn

When I was losing, half a pound a week. 50% for carbs, 25% each for fat and protein. Ate back my exercise calories. Lots of yoga, some running, heavy lifting 2x a week. Still do the same thing now to maintain, minus the half-pound a week calorie deficit.

engineman312

You know that little voice in your head that says "you've done enough." I don't listen to mine.

t_rog

I'm simply counting calories. I make sure i'm eating at about my BMR and nothing below. I was working out in the past, but have since stopped. I will get back on that soon!

teresabreeding

I eliminated sugar, potatoes and white bread. I stay under 1700 calories per day. I workout on the elliptical for 30 minutes which burns 200 calories which I get credit for so that makes my caloric total around 1500/day. If I do the 1200 they suggest I don't lose weight. And I have 1 big cheat meal every 10 days or so. I'm losing weight slowly but keeping my sanity.

teresabreeding

This may be a dumb question but I'm new at this....what are macros?

agthorn

This may be a dumb question but I'm new at this....what are macros?

Macronutrients - carbs, fat, and protein.

lockleyc

Keto - 65% fat, 30% protein, <20g carbs. I'm not hungry all the time, my intestinal troubles are gone, and it's so easy to eat this way. Food is fun and exciting, and the weight is coming off magically because having things like steak or cheesy chicken broccoli casserole is awesome.

I'm quite happy. =3

I do need to start exercising though. :P

what does keto mean?

ShadowSoldier23

Drinking lots of water, staying under calories, cut out wheat and dairy. I was exercising until both of my bikes broke, but I'm hoping once the semester starts I will have the motivation to exercise again.

MzGrinch9250

Stay under calorie goal, workout 6 days a week and drink my water.

MaraDiaz

You know that little voice in your head that says "you've done enough." I don't listen to mine.

Good one

bjfmade

Hit my calorie deficit.

Exercise hard 6 days a week.


That's it. It's not hard. People overcomplicate it. 74lbs down, feeling healthier, happier, fitter, stronger than ever, and that i could carry on this way forever if need be.

^^^^^This
I do a variety of exercising to keep it interesting.

Debbe2

Logging, cardio, strength, water, focus & sleep which I haven't been getting the past week. Not enough sleep... not enough weight lost :ohwell:

JeSuisPrest

I meet my calorie goal, I exercise by running C25K, and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and Yoga Meltdown. Follow the plan MFP and you have set up, eat back some of this exercise calories and be patient! YOU CAN DO THIS!!

kimsue123

For breakfast I drink a shake consisting of 1 cup frozen berries, 1 cup almond milk, and 1 scoop Whey protein.
For lunch I eat a piece of lean protein the size of my palm and all the vegetables I want.
For supper I eat a piece of lean protein the size of my palm and all the vegetables I want.
If I need a snack during the day, I eat almonds or all the veggies I want.
I only drink water.
I exercise most days.
If you follow that you will lose at least 3 lbs per week.
Simple and easy!

HMonsterX

If you follow that you will lose at least 3 lbs per week.

Totally depends on your calorie deficit...

PatasDeGallina

I eat under my calories. Sometimes I clean and I track that. I track some of my walking around. I don't work out. Well, I was hula hooping, but then I got sick. I'm still sick.

I mean I'd like to do zumba, but I'm a little busy studying engineering, momming, wifing, etc. It's not HIGH priority just yet. I'm saving in my ARSENAL until such time as the weight-loss slows to a crawl and I'm pulling my hair out.

Even then I'm probably still going to eat most of my exercise calories because I like food. I might get an HRM with that happens.

I eat whatever I want to. I'm vegan. I try and stick to low calorie options so I can eat more. I like air popped popcorn.

I try and eat chocolate every day.

I track every day, everything I eat.

I'm not a hit-the-gym-and-work-out person anymore like I used to be. I'd rather spend that time with my kiddo and hunny.

We're going to get bikes soon so we can all "work out" together. We also have a trampoline, but I don't do that much. It's harder on my knees than I thought it would be.

Basically I just eat when I'm hungry. I don't stuff myself. I used to drink a lot of smoothies. Now I eat a lot of cereal. Oooh, and toast. I'm a big fan of bread.

And soup. I love soup.

So to recap, I eat as much as the site/app tells me to. No more. And no less than 1200 if I can avoid it. My net right now is set at 1300.

I don't do anything fancy, because I can't keep up with anything fancy. Not at this point in my life.

agthorn

what does keto mean?

Ketosis - an extremely low carb, higher fat/protein diet. Basically original Atkins.

agthorn

For breakfast I drink a shake consisting of 1 cup frozen berries, 1 cup almond milk, and 1 scoop Whey protein.
For lunch I eat a piece of lean protein the size of my palm and all the vegetables I want.
For supper I eat a piece of lean protein the size of my palm and all the vegetables I want.
If I need a snack during the day, I eat almonds or all the veggies I want.
I only drink water.
I exercise most days.
If you follow that you will lose at least 3 lbs per week.
Simple and easy!

Sorry, losing 3+ pounds a week is not a healthy rate; your diet also sounds awfully boring to me. I'll take my half pound a week with chocolate, fruit, and carbs.

ComeAroundSundown

I believe the foundation of weight loss is mental. You need to be motivated, and accept that it takes time and consistent effort. I also think you need a sustainable plan. If something is too restrictive it's going to be difficult to remain consistent with it. You need to find something that works for you - everyone is different. For me, I try to stay close to my calorie goal, but I don't weigh my portions and track obsessively, because I know I can't do that for the rest of my life. I allow myself "unhealthy" foods every once in a while but I don't have a set "cheat" day or meal. I like to see it as a lifestyle change rather than a restrictive diet.
Regarding exercise, I only do cardio when I feel like it, because some days I enjoy it and others I'm dreading It more than anything. Some weeks I do cardio 5x, other weeks i'll be lucky if I do it once. I do pilates and strength training 6 times a week though, because I enjoy it. Find an exercise that you enjoy so that it's not a chore. Best of luck. Just try to find that motivation, which I believe is the hardest part. You'll be unstoppable from there on

Jd1360

More or less.
I'm a night eater, generally, so I work with that. I have a banana and either a Double Shot drink or a Tall mocha lite frapp with an add shot (Starbucks addict!!), have a super small lunch - cup of soup, etc and then eat a larger dinner, or a medium one and have room for snacks.
I also work out on the treadmill, almost every day.

I have to keep this fairly strict routine. If I don't, then I tend to overeat.

inufan4evar

I meet my calorie goal, I exercise by running C25K, and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and Yoga Meltdown. Follow the plan MFP and you have set up, eat back some of this exercise calories and be patient! YOU CAN DO THIS!!

So when it says that you have earned a few more calories is it important to still eat those??? And thank you!

auctoritas

what does keto mean?

Ketosis - an extremely low carb, higher fat/protein diet. Basically original Atkins.

Yes, it means I strive to stay in ketosis all the time, which is when your body uses ketones for fuel instead of carbs and subsequently burns fat more efficiently while stabilizing blood sugar and whatnot.

The biggest difference between atkins and keto is that atkins gradually reintroduces carbs, whereas keto does not. Keto requires a high fat intake and a moderate protein intake - about 1:1 in regards to food by weight (~65/35 by calorie). This promotes minimal muscle loss, which is a bonus, and also the reason keto (or modified versions that include carb ups for energy bursts) is popular among bodybuilders.

inufan4evar

That's a very good way to look at it and to make me feel more confident, thank you

futiledevices

I eat at a calorie deficit and I go to the gym 3-4 times per week & that's it. I've lost about 12 pounds so far & only have 18 more til my goal weight - which may change, I'm not sure. I'm happy with how things are going for me. I haven't cut anything out of my diet, I'm focusing more on portion size. I think working out is really helping me. I feel healthier and I can run for longer and longer each week, which is awesome!