If you were pressed to offer just ONE PIECE OF ADVICE . . .

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  • SheriRuth
    SheriRuth Posts: 10 Member
    Don't quit.
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
    Make one change at a time.
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    invest in a heart rate monitor!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    eat less-move more
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
    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
    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
    Patience! You didn't gain it overnight you aren't going to lose it that way
  • NBabi91
    NBabi91 Posts: 270 Member
    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
    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
    Measure everything.
  • barbara2873
    barbara2873 Posts: 8
    True weight loss takes time, so don't be in a hurry!!
  • jenkinsjerry
    jenkinsjerry Posts: 99 Member
    Use MFP daily to reach a specific goal, by a specific date.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,316 Member
    Remember this isn't the Biggest Loser, this is real life.
  • keiraev
    keiraev Posts: 695 Member
    Slow and steady wins the race- don't expect to lose more than 0.5 - 2lb a week especially if you have less than 20lb to lose.
  • AR73
    AR73 Posts: 107
    Maintenance is the key.
  • Rebecca_Evans1
    Rebecca_Evans1 Posts: 27
    The only person you will ever cheat by masking what you're *actually* eating / burning is YOU.

    Be honest, and realistic....
  • janiedoe111
    janiedoe111 Posts: 161 Member
    It's all about what you do or don't put in your mouth and any additional daily movement.
  • stubbysticks
    stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
    Log everything you eat, no matter how crappy your choices are. Accountability is the key to making better ones.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    Cut your protions in half
  • mszebra
    mszebra Posts: 94
    BUY A FOOD SCALE. Changed everything for me.
  • christibam
    christibam Posts: 478 Member
    Don't make excuses for a lazy/poor me attitude/behavior patterns.
  • Jamiewoodle
    Jamiewoodle Posts: 100 Member
    Use the "Olivia Method" (you can search for the topic thread)!
  • mlang1955
    mlang1955 Posts: 55 Member
    Make this a lifestyle change NOT a diet!!!!
  • PepeGreggerton
    PepeGreggerton Posts: 986 Member
    *kitten* daily. It will make you nicer through the cupcake withdraws.
  • ChristyDPierce
    ChristyDPierce Posts: 36 Member
    1. Learn proportion sizes
    2. Buy a food scale
    3. Its not a diet, but a LIFESTYLE change
    4.LOG YOUR FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • joe7880
    joe7880 Posts: 92 Member
    Don't be afraid to have a cheeseburger if you want one, and enjoy it. This will help prevent binging. I have at least 1 meal like that per week and sometimes more, but I keep within my calorie goal and its been working well =)
  • MenaMena
    MenaMena Posts: 232 Member
    don't give up
  • MenaMena
    MenaMena Posts: 232 Member
    good advice Joe
  • Tlively13
    Tlively13 Posts: 57 Member
    burn more calories than you take in
  • QueenJayJay
    QueenJayJay Posts: 1,079 Member
    If you lose it fast, you can gain it back fast.

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