What's your best eating rule?
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I only cook enough to serve the people eating, ex: if I am feeding 4 people, I cook 1lb of chicken, 4oz each. Nothing extra for seconds.0
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It's going to be something I really like.0
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Get at least one new fruit or vegetable each time I grocery shop.0
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Eat slowly!0
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eat healthier not less :flowerforyou:0
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More protein!
I used to only have tiny portions of meat/fish/eggs...no wonder I was always hungry..0 -
I don't deny myself of my favourite foods - cheese, chocolate, pizza, chips, I eat them all...in moderation
Those last 2 words are the key to my weight loss0 -
Don't eat after 8 unless I'm going to be up past midnight. Then I have an ounce of cheese or something light at 10:30.0
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If you feel thirsty, drink an entire glass, then refill it to sip from.
No eating when you feel thirsty. Thirst is commonly confused with hunger.
Get kitchen scales and weigh EVERYTHING, EVERY TIME. No guesstimating.
If you're craving something, have some, just calorie budget for it.0 -
My number one rule of eating:
Eat everything and anything I want, where I want, when I want it, in MODERATION.
Notice the MODERATION in all caps.0 -
Pre-logging really helps me with planning. I normally pre-log my day including snacks but without dessert. Then if I exercise I can treat myself to some Greek yoghurt and fruit for dessert! :happy:0
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I try not to buy/eat many foods that are over 250 cals a serving and have more than 3-4 servings. Or over 300mg salt per serving.
Because sometimes I'll just eat too much (salami, chips, etc) I'm not good at moderation so I just avoid buying things.
I try to stay under 500 for meals too.0 -
Not hard and fast rules - rules are meant to be broken after all!
Know the nutritional value of anything before you eat it, then decide if it is really worth it. Sometimes it definitely is, but this rule seems to help me figure out sensible portions of things.
Don't drink your calories. Drink lots of water and green tea
Eat often, with lots of protein and veggies
It's not a diet it's a lifestyle therefore no food groups or foods are cut out completely, just limited in portion size and frequency. Depriving yourself completely just means that you'll break in a big way at some point along the line.0 -
bumping to read later....great ideas!0
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Try new foods whenever the opportunity arises.0
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Eat regularly three times a day. Breakfast before class, lunch around noon when I have an hour to spare, and dinner sometime around 5 or 6. Changes a bit on the weekends when the cafeteria hours are weird, but is otherwise pretty good. Means I know about how many calories I have fore each meal (around 500) and if I eat below that, I have more for a later meal, or for a snack in between
I've also been trying to get into the habit of drinking a lot of water. I like to have a drink with me during class, and water is way better than soda.
I also don't count my cold beverages most of the time towards calories. I ignore them. For example, I have a small glass of chocolate milk every morning at breakfast, but you won't see that anywhere recorded. Sometimes I have a bottle of Iced Tea in class. I just try to change them to water when I think about it, and if I don't, it's a treat that I'm not going to stress about in my overall weight loss plan.0 -
Veggies first, and only thing allowed for second helpings..
That is a great rule of thumb.0 -
Portion control.0
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Bump0
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Eat whatever you want as long as it fits your macros (total calories, carbs, fats, protein).0
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Eat it . log it. Move on0
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Have 1 cheat day per week, I usually do Sundays0
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weigh it & log it!0
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Before MFP, I would've eaten mainly when hungry, which was once a day. Since, Sep last year, I've learned a lot. Mainly, to eat more, that's to say, I have a snack/meal every four hours, and snack between. I make sure, I'll get around 70-100g of protein, a day. I only take one protein drink a day, and might have a protein bar after a workout, as long as it's at least 10g, it will do. There's more, but I don't want to bore.0
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Don't eat animals0
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Portioning/weighing my food before eating0
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I take my time and savour every bite. Really taste my food. One - the enjoyment of eating something yummo lasts longer and two - I don't eat as much because I realise when I'm full.0
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I try not to eat or drink anything I'm not going to enjoy.0
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I don't really have any rules, but a few guidelines:
Every day aim to eat 3xfruits, 3xvegetables, and nuts, eggs, fish, milk. Other food groups are optional, but try to get as much different stuff into diet as possible/practical. Experiment with recipes and try new foods often.
Eat 4-6 meals every day and nothing inbetween meals.
Don't drink my calories. 8 glasses of water each day, more if hot weather or extreme exertions.
Get at least my own body weight in kilos in grams of protein each day. More energy from fat than from carbs.
Everything I eat should be both nutritious and tasty. Enjoy it.
Junkfood is mainly for social occations.
Moderation - portion control helps me learn how much food I need; appetite is not a good tool for that - not yet.
Don't buy anything out that I can make better myself. If possible, bring my own snack.
Even if it's free, I dont have to eat it.0 -
My favorite rule is I get exactly 1 serving of a "treat" each day. That way I get to enjoy my favorite foods, but since they're tracked and incorporated into the big picture of my life style, there is absolutely 0 guilt.0
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