What's your Weight Loss Secret Weapon?

MrsHarris6
MrsHarris6 Posts: 46 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, I'm just scouting to see what works for other people. I know that my secret weapon is brushing my teeth. I'm a big tooth person so after I brush, I don't want to eat. That and water keep me from late night snacking! What's your secret weapon or...do you have one?
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  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
    Determination and drive.
  • SamanthaClarexo
    SamanthaClarexo Posts: 353 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!
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    I'm a carbonated water and water person too. It keeps me from drinking soda.
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    Diet is the gun, exercise is the ammo.

    HAZAA!!!
  • davidr730
    davidr730 Posts: 126 Member
    I eat what I want. As long as I keep my calories above my BMR and below my TDEE there is no reason to deprive myself the things I like. If I want pizza I have a couple slices with a side salad. If I want steak I have a small steak and veggies. By not depriving myself, i can be happy with what I eat and that's powerful.
  • davidr730
    davidr730 Posts: 126 Member
    Diet is the gun, exercise is the ammo.

    HAZAA!!!

    like
  • joecollins9385
    joecollins9385 Posts: 355 Member
    competition with my workout partner, i MUST lift more than him.
  • Funsoaps
    Funsoaps Posts: 514 Member
    Eliminating corn products (like tortilla chips) (I already do gluten/dairy-free but no wt loss associated with that).

    EATING MORE IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT< I guess I starved myself for years and got fat because of it.

    Working out hard (pushing myself) but also lifting weights 2x a week.

    BELIEVING I can, will and get through and do it no matter what health issue pops up, etc.

    Getting blood sugar in control; meaning eating low carb or food combining for me (like carbs with carbs, fats/protein/veggies together).
  • jimmeezwyf
    jimmeezwyf Posts: 140 Member
    I eat what I want. As long as I keep my calories above my BMR and below my TDEE there is no reason to deprive myself the things I like. If I want pizza I have a couple slices with a side salad. If I want steak I have a small steak and veggies. By not depriving myself, i can be happy with what I eat and that's powerful.

    This but mostly exercise because I eat pretty healthy in general...:)
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    Preparing your own meals.
  • Nickstery
    Nickstery Posts: 324 Member
    Water and green tea..... I have 3 cups everyday... saves me from trying coffee even though I hate it..... it's the sugar that I need to stay away from.... and not sugar as in Diabetes... I don' t have that.
  • WandaVonDunajew
    WandaVonDunajew Posts: 183 Member
    IF and eating as clean as possible. It just made the whole notion of craving disappear.
  • Lee716
    Lee716 Posts: 150 Member
    Protein... love it. Fish, turkey burgers, etc. Keeps me full and satisfied.
  • LaurenLite
    LaurenLite Posts: 87
    I find that I do better when I keep my metabolism going so I eat almost every hour or so throughout the day (and night); when I feel hungry I grab for celery sticks, carrots, a few pieces of melon (which is mostly water but fills you up), bell peppers (sliced), and gum. Lots of gum.I eat very small portions so 1 serving of fat free froyo lasts at least 2 or 3 sittings, 1 whole wheat wrap (worth about 100 calories including the small knife of tzatziki, a small sprinkle of shredded chicken, green onions, basil, and spring mix lettuce) is four or five snacks, I have unsweetened flax milk twice a day (.5 cup each time) with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of total and I find that filling I drink a ton of water, too. My control is my portion size. I don't remember the last time I ate a full portion (my tummy just doesn't like a lot at once at all).
  • likemeinvisible
    likemeinvisible Posts: 309
    When I'm done with my meal I get out of the kitchen. I don't do the dishes, I don't sit and finish drinking, just get out. The longer I stay there, the more likely I am to reach for something sweet from the cupboards.
  • tourettte
    tourettte Posts: 142 Member
    No sugar in my coffee and no extra salt in my lunch. It helped me more than i thought it would.
  • akaOtherWise
    akaOtherWise Posts: 110 Member
    ice cream and pop tarts, it keeps me sane
  • Fit_And_Heathy_Goalie
    Fit_And_Heathy_Goalie Posts: 55 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!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Patience.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Fat.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Diet coke, pizza and pop tarts
  • hunkycanuck
    hunkycanuck Posts: 60 Member
    Preparing your own meals.
    I agree
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    counting calories
  • TXtstorm
    TXtstorm Posts: 163 Member
    For now at least, it's riding my bike. I just ride around the neighborhood for 20-30 minutes (plenty of elevation change involved) and it seems to fuel my loss... if I'm stuck, the day after a ride I start creeping down every time. I'm sure that won't last as I progress toward my goal, but for now it's kinda funny to see the correlation!
  • dandaninc
    dandaninc Posts: 392
    Booze.
  • ryan3140
    ryan3140 Posts: 13
    sunflower seeds shelled. if i get a strong craving i just pop a handful in my mouth and that usually takes care of it until i can prepare a meal. Also the same thing with almonds.
  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
    dDrinking half my weight in water and protein shakes mixed in almond milk. I like Nature's Basic Plant-Based protein powder from Sprout's in chocolate. The nice, chocolate flavor helps me to not crave sweets.
  • Pricanma13
    Pricanma13 Posts: 33 Member
    Keeping in my retainers...i can't snack if they are in. So i am forced to drink water all day. Have to chose between nice teeth or randomly snakcing due to being bored.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Determined, Dedicated and Disciplined!!! 95% of the time ;-)

    Quote thanks to Ernestine Sheppard :-)
  • helengetshealthy
    helengetshealthy Posts: 171 Member
    Well my secret weapon for those nights when I'm up late and start to get craving for something sweet is.... nail varnish! Noooo I don't drink it ;) I paint my nails. It takes focus away from my craving, makes me feel good about myself to make my nails look nice and plus the smell of nail varnish is strong and off-putting. On top of that, with my nails drying I can't exactly go rooting around for food can I - I'd smudge my gorgeous nails!

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