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  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
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    Don't reward yourself with food you're not a dog.
  • claresusan
    claresusan Posts: 121 Member
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    Every morning plan what you will be eating for the day, log it correctly by weighing it all and then stick to it religiously.
  • RavenWordsmith
    RavenWordsmith Posts: 2 Member
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    Drink water!! at least 6 glasses a day.. we often mistake thirst for hunger...
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
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    this is a process in which you have to learn and change old habits, won't happen overnight so don't beat yourself up when you mess up.
  • garyobesedeleted
    garyobesedeleted Posts: 117 Member
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    sort ya head out
  • fitnessyeoja
    fitnessyeoja Posts: 357 Member
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    bump
  • japruzze
    japruzze Posts: 453 Member
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    Listen to your mother and eat your veggies!
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
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    MFP's caloric allowance to lose isn't the be all and end all, if it means you're starving! (Still trying to come to terms with this one, lol)
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
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    Count every single calorie and don't cheat yourself!

    A lot easier said than done. Do you continue doing this once you reach your goal weight? How does it work for you? Most people that work very long hours will find this almost impossible to do.

    You prep the food the night before and have it bagged up. Thats what I do... and bulking I eat 7000 calories per day.
  • jamesblood13
    jamesblood13 Posts: 175 Member
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    be patient
  • SheriRuth
    SheriRuth Posts: 10 Member
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    Don't quit.
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
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    Make one change at a time.
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
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    invest in a heart rate monitor!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
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    eat less-move more
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
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    Count every single calorie and don't cheat yourself!

    A lot easier said than done. Do you continue doing this once you reach your goal weight? How does it work for you? Most people that work very long hours will find this almost impossible to do.

    **edited by MFP moderator**

    Personally, I've found it's fairly easy to log calories on MFP. The database of foods is amazing, so it makes it much easier to track nearly any food.**edited by MFP moderator**.
  • twalton67
    twalton67 Posts: 16
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    If you want a cookie, have a cokie. If you deprive yourself, then you will eat 1 DOZEN cooies!!!
  • jame_104
    jame_104 Posts: 57 Member
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    Patience! You didn't gain it overnight you aren't going to lose it that way
  • NBabi91
    NBabi91 Posts: 270 Member
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    Count your calories. You'd be amazed in what you are actually eating.
  • Eats_With_A_Fist_Returns
    Eats_With_A_Fist_Returns Posts: 77
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    Wear sunscreen!

    Seriously though, if you fall off the wagon with your diet...do.not.quit! Get back up, dust yourself off and reach for some broccoli.
  • bigtone34
    bigtone34 Posts: 136
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    Measure everything.

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