How did you lose weight?

lushgreenapple

I started recording on MFP in mid-July and have lost 3 pounds so far. 30 pounds to go. It's going to be a journey and I am going to take it one day at a time. I was a sugar addict and have eaten half a tub Haagen Dazs in one sitting. All of that now shows and my LDLs are high. I have made positive changes to my life since July.

I avoid snack and candy sections at the grocery and stock up on fruit, nuts, low fat cheese, whole grain bread, and vegetables. I attend spinning, body pump, and Bollywood aerobic classes. I also do intervals of brisk walking and running 5 days a week. I eat less than 1200 calories a day 6 days of the week, going upto 2000 calories only on day 7. I have replaced sugar with stevia.

Am I doing this right?

I was browsing the MFP community and found so many of you who have lost more than 50 pounds. It is an inspiration on days when I have to push myself to go the gym. It would be great if you could share your story of how you lost that weight, I am sure it would help a lot of us trying to reach our goals.

megleo818

I work out every day and log everything I put in my mouth. And I eat back all of my exercise calories. The end.

jmoralesx5

I've done P90X and The 17 Day Diet. I'm on my last week of P90X and I've lost over 30 pounds. When they say the key to losing weight is working out and nutrition, but mainly nutrition...they didn't lie. It's a tough road, but if you do it right you only have to lose the weight once and then maintain...that is the road I'm trying to travel now! Good luck to you!

trogalicious

I just:
count calories.
eat a few less calories than my goal.
eat healthier foods.
exercise.
drink plenty of water.
try to avoid eating out at a restaurant.
and I log everything I eat on here.

that's about it. no gimmicks, no shortcuts.

painauxraisin

Hello!
I started in July too. I work out once a week and dance all night Saturdays! I try not to snack too much and eat very healthily. Log everything. Good luck.

moonlightturk

I just:
count calories.
eat a few less calories than my goal.
eat healthier foods.
exercise.
drink plenty of water.
try to avoid eating out at a restaurant.
and I log everything I eat on here.

that's about it. no gimmicks, no shortcuts.

ding ding ding diong ding ding ding HE HIT JACKPOT!

nsmpal

Bump

hanga10

I just:
count calories.
eat a few less calories than my goal.
eat healthier foods.
exercise.
drink plenty of water.
try to avoid eating out at a restaurant.
and I log everything I eat on here.

that's about it. no gimmicks, no shortcuts.

Just like he said

Rayman79

Less calories ingested than the total amount of energy exerted. End.

melaniecheeks

I think you're making good choices, except for the eating LESS than 1200 calories. It depends how much under you are, but a prolonged period of really restricting your intake wont be good for your body.

jackieatx

I stopped eating red meat and foul and way less dairy. Incorporated healthy fat like avocado, nuts, and seeds, drank plenty of water, and just got up off my butt more often.

healthyshelleym

I just:
count calories.
eat a few less calories than my goal.
eat healthier foods.
exercise.
drink plenty of water.
try to avoid eating out at a restaurant.
and I log everything I eat on here.

that's about it. no gimmicks, no shortcuts.

ding ding ding diong ding ding ding HE HIT JACKPOT!

Plus, add a few MFP friends. I communicate with approx 15 of mine daily. They are wonderful for many reasons. The social aspect is great. They encourage you when you're up and when you're down. You can friend people with similar goals. Add MFP friends who have an open diary and keep your diary open too. You can learn so much from it. Add me if you like

jfan175

Purging and laxatives.

Just kidding! In February, I weighed 226, bent over to tie my shoes and got short of breath. I said, "enough of this ****!" I started to eat sensibly and worked out, and lost 10 lbs. On March 29 I started p90x and began intermittent fasting. I finished the program in June and dropped another 24lbs. After p90x, I began a 5x5 lifting program on July 1 while still using MFP and 16/8 intermittent fasting. I'm down 40lbs so far, and I have another 12 to reach my goal weight of 175. I'm purposely doing it slowly now because I don't want to lose any muscle. My diet is at a place where I can maintain it long term.

jheye

I've lost 15 lbs over the last 10 weeks with a combination of cutting carbs and increasing activity. My husband and I are both having great success with the low carb route, because we have found it an easy plian to figure out and easy to stick to without feeling hungry. I have been walking 30 min each morning for a couple of years and this summer I have also started strength training and added short sessions of more intense cardio. I had lost about 8 lbs by low cal dieting a couple of years ago when I first started walking, snd I think the walking is what helped me keep it off, and gradually even lose a little more. I have another 45 lbs to go, but I'm happy with my progress so far.

TheVimFuego

Less calories ingested than the total amount of energy exerted. End.

I focus first on keeping my carbohydrate intake below 50g. I eat whole, natural, filling food. I do not eat sugar, grains or legumes. Start.

chanson104

I just:
count calories.
eat a few less calories than my goal.
eat healthier foods.
exercise.
drink plenty of water.
try to avoid eating out at a restaurant.
and I log everything I eat on here.

that's about it. no gimmicks, no shortcuts.

Yep, this pretty much sums it up. I also tell people to make lifestyle changes that they can live with for the rest of their lives; short term or fad diets are not the answer! I also don't expect myself to be perfect all the time! I aim for 90%/10%, but probably come closer to 80/20.

I've recently been listening to fat2fit podcasts. I think that their series of power tips are good information for someone starting out. As I was listening to them, I thought, I wish that I would have come across these a year ago! Most of the things that they mention (maybe all) are things that I have incorporated into my journey.

minkakross

1200 low carb/high protein calories that I logged like a religion with exercise 4-6 times a week for at least 45 minutes. I do not eat my exercise calories. I haven't exercised for the last 10 pounds due to injury but hope to build back up to it again as soon as my doctor green lights me.

trogalicious

I love that so many folks quoted my post. I'm down 116 pounds and people still ask me. They don't believe what I originally posted, so I've been opting to attribute my work to magic beans, gypsy curses, and the cotton ball and black coffee diet.

I did leave off "will power and the ability to let it slide occasionally."