Dporter1183 - I love the if it has a drive through window, we don't go there concept!! I definitely need to adopt that as a rule for my house! I am so with you on not knowing why I stopped! I felt so much better when I was making good food choices and getting some exercise.

Water, water, water! It makes a huge difference in me thinking I am hungry and wanting to snack.

Planning my food - and this is the hardest for me to do for some reason. I don't know why this is so hard for me to do because I know it works.

Treadmill - I know a lot of people think the treadmill is torture! but for some reason this is the one type of workout I have tried like I have actually stuck to consistently. I tell myself just get on for 10 minutes...that is all you have to do. But I normally always end up on it for at least 30 minutes. It has been a great way for me to push myself.

I hope you all have a great day! Track those calories!!!

Heather

I havent been eating the best but i have eliminated pop, juices, and kool-aid. I strictly drink water I am aiming for lower carb higher protein my macros carbs/protein/fats are 30/40/30 I am in school,work, and will be doing clinicals soon which leaves little time to work out but will attempt but my goal is to try to eat cleaner healthier foods increase my fiber and lower my sodium intake
. Yesterday grocery shopping i bought ground chicken instead of ground beef I bought turkey bacon and sausage I found a low carb bread only 5g net carbs and a low carb tortilla/wrap only 3g net carbs I eat starting to eat leaner meats I was eating out, but was getting bad fats so I will stop that now. I am incorporating strength training to decrease my BF % which sadly is 42 less cardio even though cardio burns calories it can burn fat cells as well as the lean muscle cells so lifting weights to build muscle will increase my metabolism as well as tone my body as I am on my weight loss journey I try to eat up to my calories but have been able to with so much low calorie foods I'm am starting to eat it's hard to eat that much

Like others said, i drink alot of water! usually 9-10 bottles a day! For me, another thing that helped me was not to snack in between meals. Before, i would eat my meals, then go back to the kitchen for snacks probably 4-5 times. Ive learned to eat my meal, then dont go back into the kitchen! haha. Also, ive learned how to eat healthy. As far as healthier choices, whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables. With doing those things, ive seen the weight continually come off.

More water. NO Mountain Dew, and portion control. I allow myself any food that I want, except Mountain Dew = as long as they are within my calorie limit. When I hit a plateau I will re-evaluate my goals. When I lost weight a couple of years ago I had to increase my calories in order to push past the plateau.

I don't have a net loss yet. Lost 5lb but then gained it back, but I have lost weight before and these are some things that help me.

Keep a water bottle around and limit other beverages.
Limit eating out.
No food in front of the TV (I'm working on this one, but it's hard to give up).
Make exercise time the routine (I'll do well, but then if I stop because I'm busy, sick, etc, it's so hard to start up again).
Don't stock unhealthy snacks at home.
Keep a bunch of healthy snack options at work (there's a lot of junk food in the office).
Plan meals in advance.
Get support.

well i am a third to my goal weight and trying to lose the rest by may. here are my tips:

Plan your meals ahead of time: the night before i try to log the next day in advance so when i wake up in the morning i know exactly how my day should go. no guessing and no hoping it fits calorie wise at the end of the day.

Exercise: I exercise as much as i can even if it is just walking in front of the tv because i aim for 10,000 steps a day. i go to the gym and do cardio and strength training. Even with my exercise i'll eat back some of the calories burn (at most 200calories) if i choose to the night before (after awhile you know approx how many calories you burn).

Water intake: Drink water not sodas. Drink plenty of water at least 8 glasses on non-workout days and even more on workout days because you need to replace the fluids you lost while working out. Also if you are feeling hungry drink 8 oz of water and wait 30minutes to ensure you are actually hungry because sometimes being thirsty is received as being hungry.

Protein: Protein (lean meat) is your best friend. It helps you fill fuller longer. if you are vegetarian then eat foods that have protein like yogurt and nuts.

Moderation: Sure you can eat foods you like but all in moderation. you can pre-pack snack bags each containing one portion. so if you want chips grab the pre-packed bag so you don't overeat. Also moderation when eating out, you can divide a restaurant portion into lunch and dinner and drink water to fill up.

Being anew: just because you slip up one day doesn't mean you should quit. shake it off and hit the gym. continue on to becoming a new and healthier you.

Patience: weight loss can be a rather slow process and the closer you get to your goal the longer it seems to take. Expect a plateau at some point because it will happen so just stick it out and remember to use a tape measure. Progress will follow.

Grocery store: NEVER shop when hungry. create a grocery list and stick to it..remember stores display bad food options on the ends of aisles and around the checkout counter. Avoid bringing your children with you or you will either have a cart full of unhealthy options or unhappy children.