Give me your best weight loss tips please :)

jessica182517 · September 2012

I have a long way to go, i have been doing things slow and just trying to eat healthy and not to eat when im not hungry. I would love to hear what has worked for you and what your best tips are. I am not following any spacific diet im just kinda making my own up as i go that way i can make it a lifetime change and not something like a crash diet and gain everything back when i stop. Please share what you are doing now or what you have done in the past that has really helped you loose weight, and feel free to share what you have found that is a big DO NOT DO THIS!

Squiggs67 · September 2012

I gave up wheat and dairy in January (I eat very little of each now) and lost the weight in my mid-section. I have tons more energy plus I bike...alot. Good luck on your journey

debjae · September 2012

I am counting calories and recording them. I log my exercise also. I joined some of the groups found on MFP site and they are very helpful. Check out the groups and find one that interests you.

lilpoindexter · September 2012

Log everything you eat, down to a ketchup packet, be truthful, and log everything. This will have a huge effect. Even on those days were you go over by 2400 calories, log it.
Cut out beer and soda, just cut it out cold turkey.
Try to at least walk 30 minutes 3 x's a week...you are guaranteed to see results.

amanda_ataraxia · September 2012

I agree with log everything- even your binges or,"bad," days. It is huge in keeping you accountable. And it won't leave you saying,"I don't know why I'm not losing weight!" Despite a perfect diary.

issyfit · September 2012

It has really helped me to cut out products with added sugar and white flour, got rid of my sweet cravings.

kerchki · September 2012

I agree with log everything- even your binges or,"bad," days. It is huge in keeping you accountable. And it won't leave you saying,"I don't know why I'm not losing weight!" Despite a perfect diary.

Absolutely agree! Plus when you log everything, you get the message "If everyday were like today, in 5 weeks you'd weigh ___" if it's the same as I am now, or more, then it motivates me to get back on track the next day. I say, "Everyday will not be like today, so I will not weigh that in 5 weeks" and I move on! Whereas before, one bad eating day turned into 2, which turned into a week, which turned into a month and before you know it, I've spent another year eating too much and gaining weight!

chinatbag · September 2012

Adopt a new lifestyle, honestly. Knowledge in what you're putting your body is very important and can help you shed the pounds. Any type of diet you choose, you should read up on it to make sure that you're getting the nutrients you need and staying away from stuff that isn't good (extremely refined sugars, trans fats, saturated fats). Aside from that, log all your meals, measure everything out that contains calories or carbohydrates.

Get a food scale too (that's my next purchase) so you can be even more accurate in your measurements

Best of luck.

kerchki · September 2012

Oh, and for me, I had to come to the point of saying, "If I need to log food everyday for the rest of my life, I will. Even if that means I'm 83 and still logging onto myfitnesspal!"

kmhamilton6 · September 2012

Bump

Keep em coming

emfischer90 · September 2012

for me its pretty simple: eat clean (no processed foods- except dark chocolate)+drinking lots water+ cardio+ strength= results
to each their own though

Helloitsdan · September 2012

Eat anything you like at a slight deficit.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

keenslk · September 2012

drink lots and lots of water.... when you are hungry first try a glasss of water.... water breaks fat and food etc... people often forget how important it is...

Molly_Maguire · September 2012

DRINK WATER

NOTHING THAT COMES PRE-PACKAGED

NO SNACKING

TONS OF VEGETABLES

LOG E V E R Y T H I N G!!!

I've been doing that consistently for three months, and it's worked really well for me, without even hitting the exercise all that hard.

Good luck!

Feisty_Red · September 2012

use a scale...I'm learning this the hard way. You cant eyeball stuff..and at the end of the day...you think you ate x amount and you actually ate xy and z! :blushing:

Pandasarecool · September 2012

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suenix24 · September 2012

Log everything, drink lots of water and move constantly. FInd time to exercise, no excuses.

kg8688 · September 2012

Most recently i started eating smaller food portions than i normally would. I started counting my calories religiously and would eat often throughout the day but small "snacks" and drinking nothing but juice, water and milk. Of course I would always allow myself 1 cheat day a week but even this week my " cheat day" i was still under my caloric intake for the day. Honestly just do any type of cardio, walking, running cleaning anything that gets your blood flowing and starts a swet ... following this i have lot 13 pounds and now that im only 4 pounds away from my original goal of 194... im starting to think about going for my original weight i was shooting for of 185... anything is possible just got to keep your focus and determination

konerusp · September 2012

Never net below your BMR!always eat a small deficit.

shirleygirl910 · September 2012

I didn't do everything at once, but the important things to me looking back and going forward are:

1. Logging everything including gum.
2. Exercise. Cardio and weights
3. Staying away from foods other people prepare for me. Canned, restaurant, fast food, frozen etc.
4. Portion size.

It's been two years now. One day at a time!! and not all at once.

BarbellBlondieRuns · September 2012

What?! Don't cut out anything you don't want to cut out!!! Just make it fit your calorie budget. I love good beer and great dark chocolate

I eat a balanced and clean diet for most of my intake but I certainly fit in the things I love so that I never feel deprived. I rarely ever take a "cheat" day - I don't need to because I'm not cutting things out so I never feel deprived.

Move every day. On your "rest" day, you should still be going for a walk or something where your body is getting a nice gentle exercise. Exercise hard 5-6 days a week. I like to work out hard for 3-4 days, then a "rest" day, and repeat. Cardio & strength to keep your lean body mass up as your fat goes down.

Do it because YOU DESERVE IT! Your mindset needs to be set to that. If you view all of this as a punishment then it'll never work. You are doing something wonderful for yourself! It will make you a better person, better employee, better mother/father/friend/whatever! By putting yourself at the top of your priority list you will be able to take better care of everything and everyone that is important to you.

Topsking2010 · September 2012

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julimonster · September 2012

These things helped me to change my eating habits:
Cutting out sugar, using stevia as a sweetener instead
Portion control, portion control!
Try to eat whole foods as much as possible
oh, when you're looking at the calorie count on something, ONLY EAT 1/2
and drink lots of water! I try to swig 20 ozs prior to my meals, helps aid digestion as well as fills you up
and of course, joining MFP - I have found some amazing new role models, tips, recipes and support here!
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!

Kat120285 · September 2012

I don't count calories, I like you eat when I'm hungry and don't when I'm not. I work out hard, when it comes to things not so healthy I consume in moderation or work harder when I know I want to indulge such as when I go to the restaurant with my favorite bread and I drink a lot of water. I total have lost 24 pounds but since the most recent weight gain I've dropped 13 pounds. You definitely have to find what works for you but feel free to friend me if you'd like =]

rabbit1951 · September 2012

Definitely, get a food scale. I've been cooking- ugh! (and eating) for years and I was amazed at how inaccurate my estimates of portion sizes were. Also, keep a set of measuring cups and spoons handy so you'll know how much you are really eating.

If you can, give up soda, even the diet varieties. I've substituted flavored sparkling water and think it's very good for zero calories.

Do log everything that you eat. MFP has made me much more aware of what and how much I'm eating. Also, don't give up your all-time favorite foods- just cut down portion size and frequency.

When you go out to eat, immediately draw a line down the center of your plate and know that you will be taking 1/2 half home for tomorrow. Half of a restaurant portion is usually more than satisfying and you know you'll be enjoying the other half for lunch or dinner next day.

Don't give up- and Best of Luck.

SPNLuver83 · September 2012

1) don't starve yourself
2)make sure you are getting enough calories (fat2fitradio.com)
3) workout with weights
4)get enough protein

mareeee1234 · September 2012

waaatch out for sneakyyyyyyy calories!
like cheese and honey!

Capt_Apollo · September 2012

work hard

mindy0517 · September 2012

For me, just keeping track of what I eat has helped tremendously. When I have a bad day and splurge and actually see how many calories I consumed it makes me want to do better the next day. I also didn't give up things I like (soda, choc. milk) cold turkey. I gradually decreased the amounts I drank day by day (like the little 8 oz cans of soda) and now I can go all day and usually don't even have a craving for it. But if I do, I don't feel guilty. For me, if I don't allow myself to have some things I like every once in awhile then I'll have a huge splurge and get way off track.