What's the best and easy way to lose 80lbs

Papalov100

i need advice my diet is very bad and Im trying to lose weight , I've never left bad about myself like this before so please help me thanks Ashley . Lol just letting u know that's my real name.

ElizabethRoad

I suggest making changes slowly. You don't have to switch over to a new way of eating all at once. Try making better choices like having fresh vegetables with your meals; or when you have a snack, eat a piece of fruit instead of a cookie. If you don't know much about cooking vegetables, pick a new one every week and look up recipes for it. Cut out unnecessary things like sodas and candy. (Or keep them to a minimum. Nothing should be forbidden.)

Jorra

May I suggest checking out the Unofficial MFP FAQ which was built be seasoned MFP members? There are a lot of answers to common questions about health and fitness.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/474-unofficial-mfp-faq

Here are a few topics to get you started:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390391-nutrition-dieting-myths
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390212-weight-fluctuations-why-do-they-happen
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390214-expectations-during-weight-loss

Papalov100

Thank u. I don't drink soda all the time or candy

SummerLovesPhil

One pound at a time. Add me; we'll do it together.

Papalov100

Thank u all

pyrowill

Best way = diet and exercise.
Easiest way = chop both legs off.

Constructive response, check out the recipes on here, add some people, check out the success stories for inspiration. And importantly, move your body, every day. I wis you all th e best

ElizabethRoad

Thank u. I don't drink soda all the time or candy

Well your diary isn't open, I can't give you specific suggestions.

Papalov100

I have not done that today I'm getting ready too

KeepOnMoving

Patience.
Self experimentation. (What works best for one, may not be best for you.)
Drive (perseverance)
Fun (make a game out of it)
Commitment to new life style change (understand that you will no longer go back to your old ways of eating once you reach your goal.)

BigRich822

There is nothing easy about losing 80lbs, just saying!

KeepOnMoving

Patience.
Self experimentation. (What works best for one, may not be best for you.)
Drive (perseverance)
Fun (make a game out of it)
Commitment to new life style change (understand that you will no longer go back to your old ways of eating once you reach your goal.)

I am still struggling with that last one. :laugh:

Newf77

It sounds very plain but eat better and move more. Start with the default settings on MFP for your reccomened caloric intakes.
Cut out processed foods and sugars as much as possible.
Drink more water try slowly increasing from what you are drinking now to atleast 8 glasses a day. Some people dislike water so use fruits {fresh} or cucumber slices to flavor it.
Go for a walk, I do not know what your current activity level is but a good start is always walk around the block, if you have a dog there is a good work-out buddy.

This is just my starting suggestions. Always remember we did not get to this point over night, we are not going to reverse over night.

Papalov100

I did my dairy thats what I have been eating

ElizabethRoad

I did my dairy thats what I have been eating

That's great but no one else can read it but you.

Papalov100

Ummmmm how do I open it for everyone to see?

Papalov100

Now see if u can look at it ?

ElizabethRoad

Yes I can read it now. Is it accurate? It looks like you haven't been logging on most days. Are the days you've logged accurate at all?

irisheyez718

I can see it....but I doubt you seriously ate 20 pieces of pizza today?

Papalov100

That's everyday last month to now . I have been doing it but I forget to do it sometimes

ladybug1620

Eat less, move more. And there will be nothing easy about it.

momma3sweetgirls

Tips:

Plan your meals for the day ahead of time
Drink lots of water
Fast food in moderation (also planned ahead of time so it fits with your daily goals)
Move! Even if it's a 15 minute walk, 3 times a week - better than nothing

Papalov100

I'm so thankful for all of u giving me adivce

lizard053

The best way to lose 80 pounds is to eat less (and as healthy and unprocessed as you can get) and to work your butt off with exercise. It's far easier to exercise it off than to do it by eating better alone. But you must do both to lose the weight. Oh, and drink more water. Other than a little caffeine, it's the only thing I drink most days.

A little bit, day by day, and next thing you know you'll be a smaller you!

ElizabethRoad

OK, it looks like you're barely eating, 300-500 calories a day, until you break down and have a 7000-calorie day. It would be great if you could plan out your days ahead of time so that you're getting a decent amount of food. And you want to reduce the amount of fast food and processed foods you're eating.

But, you also need to look at why this is happening. Why are you eating so little on most days? And are the high-calorie days a reaction to the fact that you're starving, or are they binges triggered by something else?

It looks like you have some habits that need to be changed, and it isn't going to happen overnight. It's going to take some patience and work.

Also, it looks like you never cook at all. Do you know how? If not, it's not as hard as you might think. You can find a lot of really easy recipes that are way healthier than going out.

SummerLovesPhil

I would suggest making your first goal just to track your food accurately every day. Just the act of tracking helped me a lot. After you've done that for a week, you can decide which changes to make first.

steinbok

Get rid of the processed carbs. You'll be amazed.

cubanita28

Eat less, move more. And there will be nothing easy about it.

Very true - I on the beginning of week five and I'm doing the P90X workout program and I agree that it has not been easy but I am down 9 pounds and feeling great (I still need to lose 62 pounds). Just think positive and don't look at this as a diet and exercise plan - look at it as a new you and a new way of living. Stay positive and you will do great. Remember that even the smallest loss is a step in the right direction :-) Feel free to add me if you would like.

unmitigatedbadassery

Best: Whatever works for you
Easy: Cocaine


Seriously, find something that works for you and, most importantly, that you can stick with. You're going to find a lot of "My diet is the best thing ever" claims but they are all lies if it won't stick. As for easy, I don't think it exists. You're going to have to work for it unless you're a personal friend of Tony Montana. Good luck!

Newf77

A MFP{Back2Basic} posted this for another question and maybe you will find some advice here now that I have seen your diary;

"Think of calories like money. Say you want to save $3,000 this month. You get $1,300 a day, but for some crazy reason you HAVE to spend $1,200 each day (Say for rent and bills) Now, if you only spend that 1200 a day, you will still save your $3000 by the end of the month. But you also can work for extra money. So one day, you work really hard and made an extra $500! Woohoo! But, you spent a lot of gas getting to work that day and need some more. There are a few things you can do. 1.) Ignore that you used gas, and save all $500. This will lead to an empty tank and you'll run out of fuel. 2.) You can get all the gas you want, and hey, why not get premium and spoil yourself. After all, you earned that extra $500. Might as well spend it all! Of course, nothing really happens this way. You will reach your goal in one month still. 3.) You can spend a little bit to make sure you don't run out of fuel and save the rest. This results in you having enough gas to get through the day, and at the end of the month, you'll have extra money saved!!

Hope that makes sense. I was worried to eat the exercise calories back until one day i was STARVING. I remembered to add my exercise for the day and got an extra 900 calories. I ate until I was no longer hungry, and actually ate 900 calories when I totaled it up. I try to save some if I can, but it's ok to eat them back. "

determinedbutlazy

I used to eat like that, 400 cal every day until I would break down and have a massive 8000 calorie binge.. That's how I put on weight.
Eating a steady 1500-1700 cal EVERY DAY including fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy carbohydrates and plenty of protein has helped me lose 33lb so far.
Exercise is very important. I lost my first 20lb without exercise, but once I started seeing weight come off, I felt motivated to work out.
Don't consider this "a way to lose eighty pounds" consider this a way to a healthier, longer life with more energy and a fitter body to go with it.