1 Do and 1 Don't, while loosing weight

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  • ZozoMonster
    ZozoMonster Posts: 270 Member
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    Do: Drink LOTS of water
    Don't: Deprive yourself of foods or ignore cravings; everything in moderation!
  • annieraintree
    annieraintree Posts: 10 Member
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    Do eat real butter.

    Don't eat anything with articial sweeteners.
  • wikitbikit
    wikitbikit Posts: 518 Member
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    Do remember that tomorrow is another day, with new opportunities to make better choices.
    Don't stop starting again.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
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    DO: eat a wide variety of vegetables (all those different colors and types give us different nutrients. for ME, when my nutritional needs are met, I feel less hungry)

    DON'T completely give up those bad-for-you foods that you love. plan for them, see them as a treat and occasionally work them into your caloric "budget" when you can afford it... the same way you would spend the money on a vacation every once in a while to save your sanity, but you'd go broke if you spent every day on vacation! (I know for some, these favorites are trigger foods and can lead to a binge or a loss of overall control, so of course this "don't" isn't for everyone.)
  • RedVelvetCurls
    RedVelvetCurls Posts: 304 Member
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    Do: Try drinking tea when you think you're hungry.
    Don't: Be afraid of fats.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
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    Do look into any food sensitivities you might have and try an elimination diet to see if any of the foods you ordinarily consume are causing you to feel like a slug.

    Don't worry that you're not perfect.
  • KimberlyDCZ
    KimberlyDCZ Posts: 525 Member
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    DO: Strength train, not just cardio.
    DON'T: Set your goal weight too low. Be realistic. Change your lifestyle and see what happens. Don't obsess over a certain number on the scales.
  • sarah3333
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
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    1- Do- love yourself through the journey.
    2- Don't- believe your worth is associated with your weight.
  • janecl
    janecl Posts: 121 Member
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    Do: Listen to advice from knowledgeable, caring individuals, apply what might work for you and let the rest go.

    Don't: Skip meals.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
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    Do...relax and become stronger from the journey.
    Don't...beat yourself up if you have a "bad" food day, just get back on board.
  • borom44
    borom44 Posts: 24 Member
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    Do: Take responsibility for your own actions.
    Don’t: accept failure, it becomes a habit
  • Lilyyy7
    Lilyyy7 Posts: 41
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    Do eat lots of protein
    Don't cut food groups completely out of your diet

    Yes!
  • carissawhitworth
    carissawhitworth Posts: 58
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    Do: Whatever you can to make your(small) meals beautiful!
    Dont: Think negative thoughts-" I cant" "its impossible" "Im too tired" "Im not meant for this lifestyle"
  • lfergurson1
    lfergurson1 Posts: 137 Member
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    Do whatever works for you!
    Dont punish yourself by cutting everything out of your life.
  • shaleyn
    shaleyn Posts: 125 Member
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    Do: Eat.
    Don't: Starve yoself.
  • JenHall3310
    JenHall3310 Posts: 13 Member
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    Do: Look up a restaurant menu and decide what you're going to have before you set foot out the door.
    Don't: Stress about that the scale says. It's just a number.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
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    1 do - eat what you want in moderation
    1 don't - cut out anything entirely because it's difficult to sustain forever and it's supposed to be a lifestyle change

    This. Including sugar, carbs, fats, etc.
  • sgarrard01
    sgarrard01 Posts: 213 Member
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    1 Do heavy compound lifting/general weight training
    1 Don't be in a rush to get to the finish line too soon

    Those are my two BIGGIES, went too quickly/didnt weight train till the last few months so lost a fair amount of mucle!... now i'm having to do more of the first to get to what i can truly call the finish line!

    Hope that helps someone! x

    (Great thread to the OP!)
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
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    Do lift weights
    Don't deprive yourself

    S/N: LOSING weight. Seriously. Your pants become LOOSE when you LOSE weight. Gah.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
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    Do eat everything in moderation.

    Don't cut out any foods that you enjoy.

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