What works for you?

jamaicasunshine
jamaicasunshine Posts: 21 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hi! Just wanted to introduce myself! I'm Beverlee and I'm very new to the boards but have been using the app for almost 4 months now. I am looking for friends for support and to support so feel free to add me!

After years of yo-yo dieting and getting some bad health news a few months back I decided that was it and didn't look back. After a 3 month check up last month I am proud to say that ALL my ailments are 100% gone! What a great feeling!

So Im curious to hear what others do and make it work for them. For me even though I can have 1390 calories a day, from Monday - Saturday I try to range from 1200-1250. I eat very low carb during this time as well. Lots of protein & veggies & nuts.

On Sunday (My Weigh In Day) I allow myself to have the remaining weekly calories within reason of course. Because its the last day it tells me how many weekly calories are left. I don't go crazy but will have a higher calorie/carb supper than normal like whole wheat pasta & garlic bread, or a steak & baked potato...something like that. I try not to think of it as a "cheat meal" but more of a "treat meal".

So anyways, would love to hear what works for you! Always nice to have new tips/tricks to help us through!

Thanks!
Beverlee :happy:

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  • jetaylor63
    jetaylor63 Posts: 80 Member
    Hi Beverlee,
    I tried just logging my food for a couple of months and didn't add any friends. From early Nov to mid Dec, I lost 6 lbs (not bad) and gained it all back over Christmas. I felt like I had just given up - again. Same old story - lose, gain, lose, gain ...

    Early this month, I decided that I really needed to interact with some people. It has helped tremendously. The encouragement and support has been great and I've gotten back to losing again.

    Good luck.

    I'll send you a friend request.

    Jennifer
  • jenjenchuckles
    jenjenchuckles Posts: 4 Member
    i posted this before but i had no responses (so il give it another go haha)

    Hello, im still pretty new to MFP but i love it, i recently created a recipe for myself for pitta bread pizza's that are only about 200 CALS.

    has anybody else created their own meals? id love to try somebody elses :) also, i share my diary on MFP and would love to follow others that do too! :)
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Counting calories and macros, regular exercise, and a good dose self discipline. I go through phases of eating very nutrient dense food, not drinking much and basically behaving myself versus enjoying pizza, beer and ice cream. The things I do keep consistent are my calories and macros counts, and my strength training program. Should I eat more nutrient dense food every day? Yes, of course, but keeping to the basics works in the meantime, and I'm never giving up the foods I love.
  • jetaylor63
    jetaylor63 Posts: 80 Member
    i posted this before but i had no responses (so il give it another go haha)

    Hello, im still pretty new to MFP but i love it, i recently created a recipe for myself for pitta bread pizza's that are only about 200 CALS.

    has anybody else created their own meals? id love to try somebody elses :) also, i share my diary on MFP and would love to follow others that do too! :)


    I put together one for pizza on a President's Choice multi-grain crust that my husband really likes. We've had it a lot lately and will be having it again this week. I'll send you a friend request.

    Jennifer
  • jenjenchuckles
    jenjenchuckles Posts: 4 Member
    oh brilliant!!! i love pizza so its fab finding ways to get around to eating it in a healthier way! i just know that if i cut everything i love out i will end up binging anyway! :)
  • tryclyn
    tryclyn Posts: 2,414 Member
    I would check out some of the groups. They are usually more helpful than the general forum.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/840082-a-sad-realization?hl=sad
  • Bigmitch41
    Bigmitch41 Posts: 73 Member
    Log everything you eat, be realistic with your goals. Work hard at your fitness, building up slowly, (I started walking) dont bother with the gym, pound the footpaths they are free. Buy a mountain bike and vary your workouts. Use an excersise app like Runkeeper or Endomondo, they are free and really work for motivation.

    Try and work with a partner, motivating and encourage each other.

    Allow a treat now and again, if you fall off the wagon dont beat yourself up, move on and start a fresh the following day.

    All this works for Me!

    Work Hard, Play Hard!!
  • jamaicasunshine
    jamaicasunshine Posts: 21 Member
    Counting calories and macros, regular exercise, and a good dose self discipline. I go through phases of eating very nutrient dense food, not drinking much and basically behaving myself versus enjoying pizza, beer and ice cream. The things I do keep consistent are my calories and macros counts, and my strength training program. Should I eat more nutrient dense food every day? Yes, of course, but keeping to the basics works in the meantime, and I'm never giving up the foods I love.

    Not to sounds too Newb but what's a macro? ;)
  • jamaicasunshine
    jamaicasunshine Posts: 21 Member
    Log everything you eat, be realistic with your goals. Work hard at your fitness, building up slowly, (I started walking) dont bother with the gym, pound the footpaths they are free. Buy a mountain bike and vary your workouts. Use an excersise app like Runkeeper or Endomondo, they are free and really work for motivation.

    Try and work with a partner, motivating and encourage each other.

    Allow a treat now and again, if you fall off the wagon dont beat yourself up, move on and start a fresh the following day.

    All this works for Me!

    Work Hard, Play Hard!!

    Being realistic is huge! Also it's helped me to keep my goals small. At first my only goal was to track. And after 3 months of just tracking and seeing just how many calories I was actually taking in, I was shocked! My second goal was to get to 10% weight loss which I've done, 3rd was to get in all my water every day. I find the more goals you achieve, no matter how small can really have a huge positive impact :)
  • june21112
    june21112 Posts: 36
    I log everything. I exercise 5 days a week using a treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical and 30ds dvd. I recently increased my calories for the day because I plateaued HARD for almost 2 months. I Have not weighed in since I did that, I wanted to give it a full month (Feb 1st is my first weigh in)

    The only advise I can give is track and be honest with yourself, Get a heart rate monitor to get the most accurate calories burned from your workouts and ENJOY the journey that you have decided to embark on. Its not the easy road and as long as you walk with your head held high and your confidence through the roof you will succeed.

    I wish everyone the best of luck and feel free to add me. I log everyday and I tend to give lots of encouragement :happy:

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