What's your Weight Loss Secret Weapon?

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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    The mirror. It simultaneously inspires me with how far I've come and motivates me with how far I have yet to go.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I often start snacking when I am bored, so then I go for a walk instead.

    90% homemade food.
  • llsand
    llsand Posts: 87
    Food: Make you own meals, lots of natural protein and water -> lots of it

    Exercise: Cardio first (to get your heart rate up and help your body burn a max of fat) weights after (to strengthen and tone)
  • Sarah0866
    Sarah0866 Posts: 291 Member
    Eating a clean and pretty high protein diet...keeps me feeling full and satisfied...also, carb cycling when I hit a plateau
  • Tat2dDom0105
    Tat2dDom0105 Posts: 661
    Perseverance!
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    Green tea and Chia seeds.
  • emilynicole02
    emilynicole02 Posts: 355 Member
    When i want to eat something either not healthy or more than I should be I quick put my workout shoes on and get out the door (bike ride, walk, run) or jump into a workout dvd.... I don't think just instantly do it! that way i am getting my mind off of the food and a bonus, when I get back from my workout I have more motivation to eat healthy!

    the HARDEST part of doing this tho is to literally drop everything your doing and GET OUT THE DOOR!! :)
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Determination and drive.

    This
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Willpower & the ability to break habits instantly.
  • Snuffle0107
    Snuffle0107 Posts: 22
    All things in moderation! Don't be a slave to calorie counting (works for me).
  • MrsHarris6
    MrsHarris6 Posts: 46 Member
    Water. Water and more water. I have an office job where I sit at my desk all day every day. I keep a pint glass on my desk and whenever it gets close to empty I fill it up. I never let it get empty. I do this when I get home too.

    Makes me feels so full, I rarely snack! Other than fruit.

    If water gets boring put fruit in the glass to give it some colour/ flavour. Raspberries, lemons, limes and cucumber work a treat!

    Good Idea @Skeywood!! I sit allllll day too and I'd never thought of doing this! Thanks
  • oEmmao
    oEmmao Posts: 466 Member
    my kitchen food scales :drinker:
  • MrsHarris6
    MrsHarris6 Posts: 46 Member
    Green tea, water and gum. I enjoy a venti green tea from Starbucks (one bag and make sure to ask for a double cup or bring your own travel mug). I will add a Splenda packet to my tea if I'm craving sweets. Also, I can't live without a pack of gum nearby, especially the Trident fruit layers. Good luck!

    I'm SO glad you said this!! I thought I was crazy! I pop a piece of gum myself when I find that I eat out of boredom! Thanks for posting!
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Self-disgust.

    Sugarless gum.

    Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Fat
  • MrsHarris6
    MrsHarris6 Posts: 46 Member
    *I drink a lot of water to avoid snacking
    *I keep a good amount of fresh, seasonal fruit in the house. When I'm in a rush out the door, I'll grab a couple apples instead of something off the breakfast menu.
    *I don't let my husband buy Oreos anymore :)
    *Sometimes I sleep in a sports bra and workout shorts, so I have less excuses to not work out in the morning.
    *Instead of going out to eat a burger or chinese food, I make it at home. That way I know exactly what is going in it, because I have cleaner ingredients than any fast food joint.
    *When making dinner, I make exactly 2 servings, only enough for my husband and myself. That way there is no temptation to go over my portion limit.
    *I keep my diary open. I'm less likely to eat something stupid (read: "full plate of cheddar cheese fries and two Cherry Cokes") when I know any one of my MFP friends could see, aghast, and unfriend me out of shame! :)

    GREAT ideas!!! I've been hesitant to work out in the morning but reading more and more I see that it's better for you and helps with your mood. The idea of a sports bra and shorts makes it even more tempting! That's my goal for tomorrow! THANKS!
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Cleaning. After I clean, I lose all appetite--whether it's the minor cardio aspect of it, or the general, "Ew, I just scrubbed that?" I just lose all hunger.
  • Arunakae
    Arunakae Posts: 83
    IF and eating as clean as possible. It just made the whole notion of craving disappear.

    This, also with weight training when I'm not recovering from surgery.
  • Prestissima
    Prestissima Posts: 66 Member
    A glass of water
    Thinking about my flat stomach and hipbones
    Thinking WHY I want to eat - am I just bored or really hungry.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Willpower
  • ssimmons1214
    ssimmons1214 Posts: 7
    Limit white foods drink lots of water and green tea, Im playing around with negative calorie foods which for the last 2 days I have eat my fill and still had more calories to meet my 1200 goal I find I have to make myself eat even though Im not hungry. My secret is super enzymes after every meal and apple cider vinegar 1 tbs 3 times a day mixed with water.
    Definitely cook your own foods its the only way to control what you are putting in your body.
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    A ton of pride.
  • stork32
    stork32 Posts: 36
    My Keurig. ITs quick coffee/tea. Which is a great snack alternative.

    and a good music playlist. I look forward to working out solely because I look forward to an hour of pure adrenaline pumping music.

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