What Works for you?

mamacoach
mamacoach Posts: 7
in Motivation and Support
I am new to FP and know that "Accountability Helps You Grow". So I am wondering, what works for you? How do you get motivated or stay on track? I drew up a contract for my hubby to help support me. He stops smoking and I pledge to lose 60 pounds by the end of the year, thus we will both be healthier! Now I need a plan of action.

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  • missg7
    missg7 Posts: 13 Member
    The biggest thing for me is remembering that not every day is going to be perfect. You are going to have a few slip-ups, but forgive yourself and keep moving forward!
  • melbaby925
    melbaby925 Posts: 613
    I log everything that goes in my mouth. If I don't want to log it (i.e. have other people see it, my diary is public - and my friends give feed back) I don't eat it.

    Also, I started doing mini goals and resetting my ticker every time I meet them. Staring at that 0 lbs lost every few months is a huge incentive to keep doing the right thing and taking it to the next level!

    Good luck, you'll feel your way around and figure out what works best for you.
  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
    Um, well, I sort of let myself binge when I need to, but I'm still always under my cals because I keep a bunch of stuff in the house that's low cal, etc. For instance, some say it's bad to replace food with stuff that's not good for you, but I figure, hey, I could eat 20 cookies OR I could eat 4 cups of sugar free jello (Yes, I have done this to the tune of 40 cals). I have those Special K chips for when I think I'll die if I don't have some potato chips and I keep sugar free dark chocolate pudding (they last pretty much forever) and weight watchers smart ones in the freezer if I really need an ice cream fix.

    So sure, I don't always eat healthy, but I always make that d*mn calorie goal.

    BTW, I do eat healthy most of the time, but dudette, when you want a tato chip and dip and you just gotta have it, Dean's lo cal dip (35 cals for 2 tbsps) and 30 Sea Salt Special K chips (100 cals) are better than 9 Ruffles (which you know I'm not stopping at 9) and regular dip for 500 - 1000 cals.

    I also exercise at least twice a day, even if they are minis. In the morning I do abs and walk the dog. In the afternoon or evening I do my cardio. I try to get up and at least walk around every now and then (I work at a desk).

    Keep the spirit, Chica!! And congrats on your start, you deserve to be happy, healthy, and have energy!!

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