Please post your MOST IMPORTANT weight loss tip :)

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  • LowcarbNY
    LowcarbNY Posts: 546 Member
    Log everything, every day.

    If I'm not logging, I'm not losing.
  • jmtruji1Az
    jmtruji1Az Posts: 1 Member
    :bigsmile: Sadly but I would say that Discipline and Self-control have contributed to my 50 lbs weight loss.
    I agree with y'all that weighing your food keeps your food diary accurate. Exercise daily in aerobic zones.
    Read food labels for Carbs, Fats, Sugars, and Salts....
    Sleep - get at least 6 hours daily....
    Do not consume back all the calories that you lose exercising as it only leaves you neutral.
    I would even add to be realistic with your weight loss goal as the more you lose, the harder it is to lose the last 5-10 lbs.
    Good luck and wish you strenght & discipline.
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    You don't need to deprive yourself of the things that you love.
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Move your butt and move it often.
  • SlinkyAndHerAmazingBunsOfSteel
    SlinkyAndHerAmazingBunsOfSteel Posts: 434 Member
    Don't diet. Instead make a lifestyle change - it will help you feel empowered and more determined to reach your goal!
    YES!!! :flowerforyou:
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    Strength train! Lift heavy!
    This has saved me from a 2 month plateau- I upped my BodyPump to 3x a week instead of 2x and it makes all the difference!
  • amyleigh628
    amyleigh628 Posts: 20
    For me, it's water, water, water!! 6+ cups a day that has made such a difference!
  • KFJOI4JWGOJM
    KFJOI4JWGOJM Posts: 33
    Buy and use a food scale with everything. Track and record everything you put into your mouth. If you can invest in a HRM to help better track you heart rate and how effective your workout is and calories burned. Be patient.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    If you fail, start again. Every day is a new day, fresh start. :)
  • mallen404
    mallen404 Posts: 266 Member
    drink water.. every day, no excuses.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    be patient
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    focus on the trends, ignore the blips
  • lauraej1985
    lauraej1985 Posts: 1 Member
    Just because you have exercised and have 'earnt' extra calories for the day, it doesnt mean you have to use them!
  • BigRedgw2010
    BigRedgw2010 Posts: 127 Member
    Read books, internet, watch TV shows and learn that not all things will work for everyone.

    Diet, eat to live and not live to eat.

    Drink tons of water.

    Listen to your stomach, it will tell you when it's ready to eat and not your eyes.

    Eat things that are good for you but not because it taste so good.

    last one, you didn't gain your weight in a day or a week so don't expect to lose it all in a day or a week.
  • moniew24
    moniew24 Posts: 88 Member
    Great tips!
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    Don't make anything "off limits" because then you will want it a 1000 times more than you would otherwise, but log even if you fall off the wagon and have too much pizza. Just be HONEST with yourself about you goals. Don't let anyone else tell you what your version of healthy and sexy is supposed to be.

    Also, the key bit for me? Expect some anxiety as you learn to find new habits. It feels pretty weird at first, not to have a sandwich when you are frustrated or need a break.
  • amieszabo
    amieszabo Posts: 1 Member
    Set an ultimate weight lost goal but break it up into smaller mini goals with a general deadline that you want to reach it by ( ex. I want to lose 30 pounds total but want to lose 10 of those by the time opening weekend of baseball and as a reward I'll treat myself to see a game. I've lost 7 of the first 10 so far and still has a couple weeks to go!) Smaller goals set within your bigger goal seems more obtainable and feels like you are making faster progress.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I would say: Don't give up. Forgive yourself for slip ups and keep the goal in sight and just keep pushing towards it.
  • GrannyGwen1
    GrannyGwen1 Posts: 213 Member
    LOVE YOURSELF YOUR WORTH IT
  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
    EXERCISE AND DRINK WATER!
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    It only takes a little...


    Eat a little less,
    Eat a little "healthier,"
    Move a little more.
  • CBales_05
    CBales_05 Posts: 19 Member
    Brush your teeth after your last evening meal to stop late night snacking.
  • 11MichelleL
    11MichelleL Posts: 13
    Do not make any changes that you wouldn't be willing to continue for the rest of your life. That way you will find a way to eat that is sustainable and you will be able to maintain. I have learned this the hard way.
  • HKooner
    HKooner Posts: 28
    I would say its 70% Diet and 30% Excercise!!!!
  • maemcneely
    maemcneely Posts: 16
    Stay away from sugar.
  • BadAzzBea
    BadAzzBea Posts: 461
    MOVE!!!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Kitchen scales are more important than bathroom scales :flowerforyou:

    Work smarter, not harder. Sorry, I'm having 2 because I'm greedy :wink:
  • deanjou59
    deanjou59 Posts: 737 Member
    GREAT POST :)

    Being healthier is a process and you do not have to be perfect to do so....don't give up....just get back up after a fall.
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    Eat more veggies!
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    Water. And more water. Then more.

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