Whats your number 1 tip?

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  • Mmmporkrinds
    Mmmporkrinds Posts: 192
    My tip would be log, and face facts! This helped me educate myself about the calories and nutritional value of what I was eating. Oh and if you find it hard to get motivated to do exercise, then find activities you enjoy which involve incidental exercise, but where exercise isn't the only reason for doing (that's tramping/hiking and golf, for me, and I'm seriously considering buying a kickbike too because they look like the most awesome things ever).
  • flatblade
    flatblade Posts: 224 Member
    Can't go with just one. Remember it isn't just about the scale. Weight loss is about lifestyle change (at least in my case). Log your food and don't overreact to pitfalls.
  • DaniAni19
    DaniAni19 Posts: 91 Member
    Eat more whole plant based foods than processed foods. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds and shoot for 50% of everything you eat to be un-processed.
  • jenndymond
    jenndymond Posts: 117 Member
    Patience!! Have so much patience.

    And measure.
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    Realize that it IS a journey. If you mess up, you haven't failed. The next day try again.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Protein is king
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    I take a photo every couple of months now I can look back and visually see my achievements xx

    That is a really good tip. Sometimes you dont see the change by just looking in the mirror but comparing photo's is a great option
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Be honest with yourself and log every single thing that goes into your mouth.
  • Sharkington
    Sharkington Posts: 485
    Don't be afraid to eat fats (the good fats)! It took me awhile to get over that fear myself.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    The number one thing for me, which might not work for anyone else, was to buy a barbell, bench and weights for home.

    I thought I was starting to lose motivation early last summer. I slowly realized that I didn't lack the motivation to work out, just the motivation to GO to the gym. The commute felt like a big time waster. Now that my commute is walking upstairs, or going outside to run, I have no excuses. Other than a slight bit of slacking around the holidays, and scheduled breaks when needed, I've stuck with my plan to lift 3x a week and run 3x a week since July.

    Some are better motivated by being around others and going to the gym, but I'm a one girl wolf pack and this works great for me. :tongue:

    My number two suggestion, which WILL work for everyone, is to track your progress through photos, how clothes fit, and measurements, because the scale is a fickle beast and doesn't tell the whole story.
  • LadyRoff
    LadyRoff Posts: 56 Member
    my tip would be make sure you have something nice that you really enjoy. by not cutting out anything I have succeeded for the last 30 days in losing 11.5lb, i have cut down the quantities massively, but always made sure i still have chocolate!
  • pamwhite712
    pamwhite712 Posts: 193 Member
    Buy a good digital food scale that measures ounces, grams, fluid ounces. Use it!
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    drink way more water than you think you need to.

    stop eating out.

    trust me, you have time to exercise if you really want to.

    get your mind right.

    make friends here.

    challenge your body and mind.
  • Diahann_Hughes
    Diahann_Hughes Posts: 58 Member
    I take a photo every couple of months now I can look back and visually see my achievements xx

    That is a really good tip. Sometimes you dont see the change by just looking in the mirror but comparing photo's is a great option

    Thanxs yeh :) Previous to my fitness pal I lost 6 stones and now with just a little to gooo soo hard if I have a day when I think omg I cant do this Id pull out the photos. Were soo hung up with where we want to be we dont say well done from where we came from its a fab quick reminder x
  • ashleypeha
    ashleypeha Posts: 19
    Lots of people have a hard time drinking their 8 glasses of water because they "don't lke the way it tastes"....personally I love water...but to make it even better I add lemon slices to a large pitcher of water. It gives it a little flavor and it helps cleanse the body : )
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Purchase of a kitchen food scale is and was my #1 which goes along with portion control.
  • velvetkat
    velvetkat Posts: 454 Member
    everyone's tips are great!

    My tip is to be totally committed to losing weight or else it won't happen. You HAVE to be mentally ready!
  • RobinV_Seattle
    RobinV_Seattle Posts: 191 Member
    Mine would be to accurately measure and log your food - in this day and age of super-sized everything, our concept of proper portions is all out of whack.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Food should be delicious and exercise should be fun. Any deviation from this is a recipe for failure.
  • coolkacha
    coolkacha Posts: 3
    Stick to the plan and record all your foods. This way, you know what you're eating and how it is totting up. You'll soon realise what you should eat what you can treat yourself with. Do more excercises.
  • aminer31
    aminer31 Posts: 54 Member
    Trigger foods stay at the store...period!!
    learned this the hard way with a bag of chips a hoy!
  • passmetheducksauce
    passmetheducksauce Posts: 211 Member
    consume low carb vegetable smoothies for lunch or for a late breakfast to suppress hunger throughout the day while having sustained energy and focus.

    blend kale, spinach, broccoli, celery, carrots, green beans, cucumbers, stevia(sweetener). Optional: protein powder, egg whites and greek yogurt.

    i suggest freezing all your fruits and vegetables you will be using in your smoothies because it gives your smoothies a creamy and thick consistency. your welcome

    also, count your macros.
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Eat when hungry stop before you are full... I think its a mindset
  • cordianet
    cordianet Posts: 534 Member
    Take it slow. None of us got this way overnight, so don't try to rush the loss by going too fast, too soon. The key here is sustainability. I'm not dieting, I'm relearning how to eat and take better care of myself. The #1 mistake I see from folks here is trying to completely revamp everything about their diet and activity level in one fell swoop. A much better plan is one small, sustainable change at a time until it's a habit and you don't even have to think about it.
  • gpstrucker
    gpstrucker Posts: 930 Member
    Don't think in terms of "being on a diet" but instead think in terms of "living a healthier lifestyle" (negative vs positive thinking). That, and just follow the MFP numbers and don't try to make it overly complicated.
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    1. Be absolutely honest with yourself--logging food, exercise, etc.
    2. Don't ever give up.
  • bmqbonnie
    bmqbonnie Posts: 836 Member
    Keep trying is the big one. Remember this is not a sprint, more like plodding along the Appalachian trail or something.
  • silversociety
    silversociety Posts: 222 Member
    I recommend oatmeal in the morning. Fills you up and it isn't very calorie intensive.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Don't give up.
  • Claire_x90
    Claire_x90 Posts: 94
    sleep
    water
    treats!

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