I want your secret

ninerbuff

CONSISTENCY and DESIRE. Without those 2, the rest are just temporary fixes.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

shamansa

I think there are no secrets We know what to do. It's how you do it.

bufger

I'll write it down in order of the things I did. This is over 4 months so far:

Quit soda. Started to drink lots of water (had to force myself at first) I found it easier to drink water from a sports bottle in sips
Gym membership - walking, cycling and some rowing x3 per week
Started playing basketball once a week
Started strength training at the gym x3 per week and doing less gym cardio
Started P90X at home
Started running

So basically my routine now is a couple of cardio sessions a week with either running or basketball. I get in 2-3 strength sessions a week and on top of that I do some P90X but not so often at the moment.

I still drink lots of water. I do have some diet coke every now and then but i think thats about 1 can a week now! I cook meals more so i know whats in them.

kimmrdodge

Decided to lose weight and get fit.

QFT. All the little 'tips and tricks' mean squat if you don't have the genuine desire to change your life!

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This

The secret is there is no secret. Dedication, persistence, consistency, and Hard work! And finding ways to keep yourself motivated. That's it, simple as that. Diet is key.

Sarauk2sf

My 'secret' is to keep it simple.

1) Eat mostly nutritious foods at a reasonable deficit (ie 1lb or less) but still have treats
2) Hit my macros (1g of protein per lb of LBM, 0.35g fat per total body weight as a minimum)
3) Strength train
4) Take a diet break every couple of months
5) Try to get enough sleep
6) Be as accurate in my weighting/measuring/logging as possible
7) Eat ice-cream every day
8) Be patient

steelmaggie228

I like that you have a goal/reward system. I do the same thing! My rewards are usually designer clothes haha. Good luck, you can do it!! :happy:

steelmaggie228

Also, if you have Groupon or Living Social in your area, sign up and keep an eye out for fun, new fitness classes. I've been doing that a lot lately, I'm learning a ton and having a blast. Plus a lot of the deals are killer! I've gotten deals for CrossFit, Zumba, belly-dancing, exotic dancing, aerial and bikram yoga.

keelz2010

nutella and poptarts.

true story.

Love it..mine is eat chocolate every day, works for me

IronSmasher

Dr. Kelso: You are going to shut your damn yapper and listen for a change, because I got you pegged, sweetheart. You want to take the easy way out with the surgery because you're scared. You're scared because if you try and fail, there's only you to blame. Well, Missy, let me break this down for you, Bobbo-style. Life is scary. Get used to it.
J.D.: [Narration] And then it seemed like Dr. Kelso wasn't only talking to her.
Dr. Kelso: There are no magical fixes. It's all up to you. So get up off your keister, get out of here, and go start doin' the work.
Nell Goldman: What if it's too hard?
Dr. Christopher Turk: Yeah, what if it's too hard?
Dr. Kelso: Turkleton, I have no idea why you're chiming in, but I'll say this to both of you. Nothing in this world that's worth having comes easy.

DebraAukett

My secret is accepting that there's no secret, only hard work. Believing that it can be done, believing in myself, giving it my best shot. Also by not depriving myself, I can longer sustain it and make it a way of living and not just a diet. So I still allow myself chocolate, just not a whole bar, but 2 blocks of dark chocolate rather, I will still eat cake and pizza but only on special occasions.

good luck for your journey!

Natashaa1991

don't be afraid of feeling hungry sometimes, it's completely natural. like when you want to munch after dinner, just DON'T and wait until breakfast. don't ever stuff yourself, eat until you are satisfied.

SarahCW1979

Dont cut out foods at all. No food is 'bad' just the amount of it you choose to eat. If it fits your macro's, knock yourself out! Also, measure yourself, ignore the scales, they are like evil toddlers who dont want to play fair :grumble:
Best of luck :flowerforyou:

MichelleLaree13

I continually make an effort to create and consume healthier options. Today I put 2 oz of whole cranberry sauce in a cup of plain greek nonfat yogurt for the first time. 185 calories without all the artificial sugars and fat. It was pretty good and very filling.

MichelleLaree13

Get your butt into the weight room, pick up some heavy things and put them down again. Stay away from the hot pink barbie dumbells!

Drink tons of water

Eat plenty of protein

Find vegetables that you love and put them in your face

Eat every 3-4 hours

Track your calories honestly

Learn about proper portions

Make sure you eat ENOUGH

Eat whole, unprocessed food as much as you can.

Buy a scale and use it too

KarenJanine

Learn the meaning of TDEE and find out what yours is. Eat less than that.

Pick up heavy stuff.

Donners185

Get your butt into the weight room, pick up some heavy things and put them down again. Stay away from the hot pink barbie dumbells!

Drink tons of water

Eat plenty of protein

Find vegetables that you love and put them in your face

Eat every 3-4 hours

Track your calories honestly

Learn about proper portions

Make sure you eat ENOUGH

Eat whole, unprocessed food as much as you can.

This!!! Precisely this!!

fattybumclaire

NOW is really a good time to start eating healthily, you dont want a calorie defecit whilst pregnant but your baby will really benefit from you ditching any junk food and upping the fruit and veg.....don't wait! Good Luck

Rocbola

There is no secret. Eat fruits and vegetables, skip processed food/meat/dairy.

eccentricwriter

I love reading these -- thanks, ladies (and gentlemen)!

TwelveTwentyOne

you need to talk to your obgyn or Dr. If your breast feeding it is more calories a day. Don't make any changes now till after its born!

Breastfeed your baby! There are lifelong benefits for BOTH you and your baby. Make sure you are eating enough to keep a healthy milk supply and give yourself some time to heal from your delivery.

kristen6022

Drop Soda - cold turkey. Trust me on this one...
Drink a ton of water. You should feel like you are floating...and peeing more than you'd ever thought you could pee.
Get some sort of movement in - it doesn't have to be at a gym. DVD's, home body weight exercises during commericals, little walks in the evening make huge differences.
Say no to crap. And what I mean is, a co-worker brings in donuts, candy, cookies, etc. Just don't eat it. End of story. Plan to have "good" snacks on hand when temptation arises.
Be honest with yourself and log everything.
Don't net under 1200 calories, it's really doing your body a disservice...
Stay strong, motivated, and patient. It's a marathon not a sprint!

trophywife24

My not-so-secret secret is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I eat whatever I want to (within reason, I guess, but yeah I still eat crappy food) ..... I just eat enough for one singular person.

dg0921

One day at a time!

sboling79

I have really had success with Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred workout DVD...actually doing day 30 tomorrow!! It will kick your butt (in a good way) and get you results!!

Mamoonie

My secret (which is no secret) is my personal trainer. He's doing great work, though I'm not losing a lot of weight, I lose a lot of inches, and that means a lot more (most of the times). I'm nowhere near my goal weight, but I'm getting nearer to my dream body.

Some things I learned those past 2+ years:
- drink loads of water!
- get enough sleep
- eat whatever you want, whenever you want, but not in quantities you want ;-)
- rest days and off time are very important!
- cheat days/meals are just a cheat on your mind
- if you're hungry: EAT!

There sure are more, but these are the main ideas :-)

JesterMFP

What really works is the obvious, boring stuff: eat less than you burn overall in a day. Do that consistently over time.

What has really worked for me this time, and I'm optimistic will help me maintain:
-don't look at it as a temporary diet until you lose the weight; make small, permanent changes that you can live with. If that means still eating all the foods you like, then so be it. (I still do).
-start exercising as soon as possible. The best kind is the kind you enjoy and will keep doing. Weight training is not mandatory; in fact you can lose weight successfully with no exercise at all. [/i]However[/i] exercise will help you burn extra calories, and if you can fit in some strength/resistance training of some sort, it will have a great effect on helping you to maintain your muscle mass as you lose weight, and have a more "toned", fit look when you reach your goal weight. If you plan on doing strength training, don't be afraid to start as soon as possible.
-accept that weight loss takes time. A long time. If you want to lose 100 lbs, expect that it will take at least a year. Weight loss is boring and tedious, and you won't always feel motivated to carry on. Get through the bad times by creating habits now that you can easily sustain.
-accept that weight loss is not linear, you won't always lose a certain amount each week, and if you weigh every day (which is fine) you will see your weight go up and down a lot even if you've done everything "right". Learn about the many things that make your weight fluctuate, and don't let it freak you out.
-As well as weighing, take measurements of your body and take regular progress photos. These will keep you motivated when the scale is not behaving.
-take everything you read on these boards with a gain of salt (even this!). There is a ton of good advice here, but there is also a lot of well-intentioned bad advice and people have vastly different ideas of what is healthy, and how you "should" be losing weight. Keep the basics in mind (a calorie deficit that's not too severe, some form of exercise, keep an eye on nutrition...) and then just find out what works for you. You're going to learn a lot!


Good luck! :flowerforyou:

MissFitee

When I started my journey I went bonkers and ate 100% healthy and worked out like mad for 4 months. A few tips when you want something to eat but don't have the calories to spend:

* When you make oatmeal use half fibers(wheat fibers or whatever you can find where youre at) it adds bulk to your food without adding too many calories. That leaves more room for toppings.
* Beans are pretty lean and very yummy.
* Almond milk is usually lower in calories than regular milk(and also very yummy with it's sweeter taste).
* If I had eaten too much but I was still feeling snacky I would half-defrost some berries and just eat them like that.
Or get some casein and whip it with the berries for 5 min to make a fluff - very filling and protein packed.

strawberrytoast

Take measurements after baby is born and a photo

Eat often (healthier choices, smaller portions-BUT enough to cover breastfreeding and any exercise if you have the time to do it)

Weigh yourself maybe once a month, your bodys going ot be in a bit of shock after the baby

Fit in any exercise you can- eat back your calories while breasfeeding

gomisskellygo

Hi!! I just wanted throw my 2 cents out there,
You will loose a lot of weight Breastfeeding!! I lost all of my baby weight and then some while doing it. You burn 600 calories a day BF. and it is so much better for the baby! And yay for seeing midwifes! They are amazing! and Congrats on being pregnant.

You might lose a lot of weight if you breastfeed. You might not. Breastfeed if you want to, but don't do it purely for the weightloss promise.

And good for you to be planning your come back!! You got this!!

dym123

The only secrets you need:
1. Eat at a calorie deficit consistently
2. Find an exercise routine you enjoy and do it consistently.
3. Stay patient and continue to repeat steps 1 and 2.

This is how I did it, or rather doing it. Half way there.