#1 Tip to be Healthy

DaphneAtx
DaphneAtx Posts: 153
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm putting together a booklet thing for my mom since she is trying to lose weight and get healthy. I thought I would prevail on you wonderful people to help me by listing your number 1 tip. Whether it be about fitness, diet, supplements, water - just anything that really helped you be successful.

Thank you in advance.
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  • DaphneAtx
    DaphneAtx Posts: 153
    Come on - not even one person? I know there are a lot of successful people out there, so spill it. I was hoping for a lot of responses so I could make a cool present for her. I'll be your best friend....
  • kaylalryan
    kaylalryan Posts: 136 Member
    1. Lots of water and try to keep sodium down.... ;)

    2. Be active -- even if it's just walking!

    3. You must put quality foods into your body... a 500 cal meal of mac and cheese is not the same as a 500 cal meal of baked sweet potato, steamed broccoli and a chicken breast. It's NOT all about staying under your calories!
  • sincerely4me1o0
    sincerely4me1o0 Posts: 41 Member
    Don't think of it as a diet, it is a permanent lifestyle change. Being healthy has got to be #1 priority.
  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    1. Educate yourself and figure out what works for you.
    2. Stick to it.

    While a tip booklet sounds like a neat gift idea, I honestly think it's more beneficial to read something more educational (see my #1 tip...), like introduction to calorie counting, macros, basic physiology, exercise programs, etc.
  • kindleworm99
    kindleworm99 Posts: 40 Member
    play this tool like a game..under the red line
  • kaypat09
    kaypat09 Posts: 130 Member
    Don't let one bad day ruin your motivation.
    Look at how far you've come, not how far you have to go.
  • smilingalltheway
    smilingalltheway Posts: 216 Member
    I try and eat more protein ..it helps make me feel fuller longer.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Don't think of it as a diet, it is a permanent lifestyle change. Being healthy has got to be #1 priority.

    Funny...a Diet is your regular nutritional intake.

    #1 Tip. Realization.
    #2 Tip. Choose
    #3 Tip. ACTION
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    Moderation - extremes burn you out and are harder to maintain in the long term.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Tip #1: You do not talk about Fight Club.
  • MrsWilsoncroft
    MrsWilsoncroft Posts: 968 Member
    You want to lose weight not loose weight x
  • Ladyslippers
    Ladyslippers Posts: 186 Member
    Successful weight loss begins and ends in your mind. Work on establishing a healthy relationship with food and exercise and that's half the success right there. The rest is feeding your body healthy, nutritious foods and giving it the exercise it needs.
  • mllst18
    mllst18 Posts: 188 Member
    1. Fiber is what keeps you full.
    2. You can eat all the raw veggies you want since they are so calorically low, your body actually burns calories consuming them
    3. You don't really have to worry about sodium or sugar intake as long as you have clean blood work (according to my dietician). You should just know that eating more sodium makes you retain water.
    4. Get rid of all the junk in your cabinets and stock up on quick snacks and if you need to, pre-portion them yourself into ziplock baggies for grab-n-go type snacks.
    5. GET YOURSELF A FOODSCALE! That is the most important one in my opinion! It helps you to REALLY keep track of how much you're eating, and control portions!

    Hope this all helps!
    Feel free to add me :-)
  • tashatashae
    tashatashae Posts: 311 Member
    Dnt drink your calories ie sugary sodas
  • nphect
    nphect Posts: 474
    run
  • 140shorty
    140shorty Posts: 9
    Don't "eat your feelings" (i.e., binge eat or comfort yourself with food). There are much more constructive/less destructive ways to handle unresolved conflicts and recurring stress.
  • HannahsBestLife
    HannahsBestLife Posts: 209 Member
    Tip #1: You do not talk about Fight Club.

    I think I love you..
  • LucilleHighball
    LucilleHighball Posts: 107 Member
    Drink a glass of water before having a snack or a meal.
  • HannahsBestLife
    HannahsBestLife Posts: 209 Member
    I am just sort of starting out but my dad recently lost a lot of weight and he said the number one tip was just to be consistent .. even when it's hard, your not seeing result's or having a bad day just suck it up and keep going.. those are the days that really count.. also If you have a slip up don't throw the whole day away and think 'well iv'e already gone over cals, may as well have ice cream' just accept it and move on :)
    Good luck to your mum :D

    oh and also.. what a wonderful thing to do for her :)
  • rachmass1
    rachmass1 Posts: 470 Member
    I'm putting together a booklet thing for my mom since she is trying to lose weight and get healthy. I thought I would prevail on you wonderful people to help me by listing your number 1 tip. Whether it be about fitness, diet, supplements, water - just anything that really helped you be successful.

    Thank you in advance.

    Walk, walk a lot
    Eat in moderation
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    1. it's not a diet - diet's don't work. it MUST be a lifestyle change.

    2. incorporate more activity into your daily life -- park farther from the store, take the stairs, etc.

    3. low fat is passe - eat healthy fats.

    4. High protein, high fiber.

    5. eat your bmr - not some ridiculous low calorie count.
  • auria17
    auria17 Posts: 94 Member
    Super Foods - Kale, Cacao nibs, Manuka Honey, Savi Seeds, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Goji berries, noni fruit, managosteen fruit, acai berries.

    Eating high protein high fiber foods, getting enough healthy fats and cutting trans fats, drinking lots of water.

    Eating less and moving more.
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    1. Sort your diet out, successful weight loss is 80% about what you put in your mouth. Educate yourself on portion control. Eat more foods with low calorie high nurtient values, lean protein and some good fats. Eat less foods that are calorie dense but don't cut out anything that you can't live without. Be honest about what you are eating.

    You have to be ready and you have to want it
  • Moosycakes
    Moosycakes Posts: 258 Member
    Learn to love healthy food! Yes, you CAN eat under your calorie limit with unhealthy foods, but it'll be way harder to get all the nutrients you need from your diet, plus eating healthy really helps with overall health. Trust me, after a while, you won't even care if everyone around you is eating chocolate and crisps, because you know that you feel ten times better they do :P
    Unhealthy foods high in saturated fats and sugars really do make you feel bad.

    If you're having trouble meeting your calorie goal (which I do quite a lot), don't just binge on sweets and things! Still go for the healthy option. Fats an be healthy too, just go for less saturated types! (Avocados are your new best friend)
  • Sheirai
    Sheirai Posts: 79 Member
    Eat mostly things that resemble what they started out as, and move your a**.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Keep it simple. Eat well, eat a reasonable amount of calories and don't sweat it if you're slightly above or below your numbers (carbs, fats, proteins and calories). It all balances out if you take note of it and fix it next week.
  • jeme3
    jeme3 Posts: 355 Member
    Weigh and measure everything.

    Log your meal BEFORE you eat it, so you know what you are eating.
  • tristahenry
    tristahenry Posts: 175
    #1 (Most importantly) - Love yourself regardless of what weight you are
    #2 Eat to fuel your body
    #3 Eat every few hours so you don't get to the point where you're starving... this helps to avoid bad decisions.
    #4 Don't deprive yourself
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Dont eat or do anything you hate. Find things that will be entertaining and yummy to keep you from falling back into your old habits
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    Buy a food scale!

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