Best weight loss advice you've gotten that's worked!

Kimblesnbits
Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
The main one for me is taking a spike day if i hit a plateau. That day usually turns into a binge and I'm bloated the next 2 but if i stay strict after that, my lbs drop like crazy for some reason and my plateau is broken! What's the best advice you've gotten that actually works for you?
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  • jaireed
    jaireed Posts: 333 Member
    Eat within your calories, make healthy nutritious choices, and work out. Yup, nothin' new here!
  • anaquay
    anaquay Posts: 150 Member
    I read somewhere that it takes you around 20 minutes or so to feel full, so take your time when eating and chew everything thoroughly. I do that now with unhealthy food (unless it's cake) and I find I'm eating less, which leaves more calories for healthy snacks :smile:
  • gemmaleigh1989
    gemmaleigh1989 Posts: 241 Member
    Eat back your exercise calories. Best advice I've ever gotten and the best thing I've taken away from MFP Because it WORKS!
  • wllwsmmr
    wllwsmmr Posts: 391 Member
    The main one for me is taking a spike day if i hit a plateau. That day usually turns into a binge and I'm bloated the next 2 but if i stay strict after that, my lbs drop like crazy for some reason and my plateau is broken! What's the best advice you've gotten that actually works for you?

    THIS!!! but it takes lots of restrain to have only ONE day of binging so it is tricky :/ Especially for a binge-eater like me!! But, yes for some reason it works like magic!!
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    There is no magic in weight loss, eat less and move more. I always thought is was complicated. It's not.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Don't give up.
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    If you fail to plan you plan to fail.
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    Do it now. there is no tomorrow.
  • beckymlong
    beckymlong Posts: 111 Member
    I read somewhere that it takes you around 20 minutes or so to feel full, so take your time when eating and chew everything thoroughly. I do that now with unhealthy food (unless it's cake) and I find I'm eating less, which leaves more calories for healthy snacks :smile:

    I really MUST start doing this I wolf my food down its a very hard habit to break!
  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
    dont diet.. do something you can do forever..... (after many successful diets followed by bounce backs)
  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
    I read somewhere that it takes you around 20 minutes or so to feel full, so take your time when eating and chew everything thoroughly. I do that now with unhealthy food (unless it's cake) and I find I'm eating less, which leaves more calories for healthy snacks :smile:

    I really MUST start doing this I wolf my food down its a very hard habit to break!

    thats 20 minute thing is true... its kinda like if you take 10 shots of booze you wont be drunk for 10-20 minutes.. takes time for your body to absorb stuff and send signals... I always try and eat the most calorie dense things last... Why do you think desert comes after a meal? its simple logic.. grandma was right about 90% of stuff, she just didnt have a doctorate in nutritional sciences
  • tootoop224
    tootoop224 Posts: 281 Member
    Take in fewer calories than you burn off...period. Stop thinking.
  • Reeceybaby1988
    Reeceybaby1988 Posts: 91
    lift heavy!
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Log / Look Up what you are about to eat or are thinking about eating before you eat it. Learn from this what is in it and then decide if you really want to eat it.

    I have started 4 friends on MFP and after helping them determine a realistic target number I told them to just pre-log for a week. Don't change your eating habits during this week. The longest any of them went is 4 days before they were changing their mind about eating certain things.
  • justlittlem
    justlittlem Posts: 18
    Shuan T: "DIG DEEPER!"
  • MaryinBflo
    MaryinBflo Posts: 437 Member
    Don't give up.

    All good ones especially this!
  • jeepinwelch
    jeepinwelch Posts: 33 Member
    Log / Look Up what you are about to eat or are thinking about eating before you eat it. Learn from this what is in it and then decide if you really want to eat it.

    This! I have scared myself out of eating a few things this way. It's a huge eye opener. Wished I would have looked before I had the Starbucks low fat banana bread.
  • BigBigBertha
    BigBigBertha Posts: 208 Member
    Slow weight loss is best. I'd always heard it before but now I actually am patient enough to go by it. Less calorie restriction equals sustainability.
  • princess_goal
    princess_goal Posts: 43 Member
    really...im kinda scared doing that!
  • htimsm87
    htimsm87 Posts: 104 Member
    Get educated. Read a lot and take everything with a bit of skepticism, expermient and find what works for you.
  • syntaxxor
    syntaxxor Posts: 86
    Question everything and honor your own experiences.
  • fme_fatale
    fme_fatale Posts: 3
    I've been eating all my meals with chopsticks lately. I find it really slows me down!
  • NiSan12
    NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
    I've heard so much good advce but what sticks out in my mind would have to be MFP because it has given me a wealth of knowledge.
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    Make sure you are eating enough, lifting is awesome and more protein.
  • HardyMichelle
    HardyMichelle Posts: 32 Member
    Log / Look Up what you are about to eat or are thinking about eating before you eat it. Learn from this what is in it and then decide if you really want to eat it.

    This! I have scared myself out of eating a few things this way. It's a huge eye opener. Wished I would have looked before I had the Starbucks low fat banana bread.

    LOVE THIS. I had the same experience with a Panera pumpkin muffin....600 cals in there!!
  • mrsewert
    mrsewert Posts: 430 Member
    Maybe this is what I need? :D I've been stuck for 4+ weeks :(
    The main one for me is taking a spike day if i hit a plateau. That day usually turns into a binge and I'm bloated the next 2 but if i stay strict after that, my lbs drop like crazy for some reason and my plateau is broken! What's the best advice you've gotten that actually works for you?
  • jmreich30
    jmreich30 Posts: 23 Member
    Know what your eating (calories wise) and know what your calorie burn is. I kinda got that this January and it thats when I started to click for me and started to lose lbs.

    Another thing would be get out of your own head when you work out. Push it to the limit and you can do it!
  • kgerm317
    kgerm317 Posts: 191 Member
    NO EXCUSES!

    Excuses don't make you feel better when you skipped your planned workout and eaten an entire bag of chips in front of the TV.
  • Tannedtiffers
    Tannedtiffers Posts: 558 Member
    if you have a bad meal/day...do not let it define you....get back at tracking the next day. NEVER GIVE UP! PERIOD!
  • kellymiller23
    kellymiller23 Posts: 16
    If you fail to plan you plan to fail.

    This! During the week, I try to plan everything I will eat the next day and enter it into my food diary the night before. Then I just follow my plan for the day. Makes it so easy!

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