I dont know what do to!

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  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    As for controlling my appetite...

    I enjoy food, I enjoy indulging, I actually enjoy overeating sometimes. If treats are in my line of vision, they will be in my tummy. I have very little will power.

    But...MFP reallyworks for me in that area. I think about what it will look like on my food diary. Will it make me go significantly over my calorie goal? Will it tip me over the edge for my allotted carbs? Does it fit with how much fat I have left for the day? Once I start thinking about that, it triggers me to start wondering if I'm actually hungry or if I just want to nosh to fill time. If I'm truly hungry, I try to think about whether I need a carb snack or a protein snack? If I'm not truly hungry, I try to get a drink or eat something small and healthy.

    I'm losing slowly...but I am losing. These questions that I ask myself, this little game I play in my head, really helps me. And..there are days that I disregard those questions and just shove food in my face anyway. But they are becoming fewer and fewer, and the things I do eat are becoming better and better.

    It takes practice. Just like any new skill.
  • sophiabaileyy97
    sophiabaileyy97 Posts: 19
    I've been running everyday, and strength training with a gym ball and 2 kg weights (and body weight exercises too) 3 times a week. In running I've just started off running for 2 mins, sprinting for 12 seconds, and walking for a minute, for 30 minutes, or 3.5k. I want to start Yoga, and or Pilates soon, from Dvds and Youtube... is that ok?
  • sophiabaileyy97
    sophiabaileyy97 Posts: 19
    Yes, I think I give up too easily! Thankyou :)
  • sophiabaileyy97
    sophiabaileyy97 Posts: 19
    haha yes :) thank you for the advice!
  • sophiabaileyy97
    sophiabaileyy97 Posts: 19
    Yes net, I'm thinking now that I will stick to net. If I hadn't of asked you people I would of probably been not doing that!
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    i think you should do weight watchers or see a nutritionist
  • sophiabaileyy97
    sophiabaileyy97 Posts: 19
    I'm not sure how often to weigh myself.. I don't want to weigh everyday, as I find that a bit compulsive and obsessive.. Should I weight in every month? Or every week? Or every two weeks? what would you recommend?
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    Once a week is the most common, maybe it's the most recommended. And remember that you almost certainly will see a slight gain a few days before your period, make note of it but don't let it derail you. Remember that you'll see gains and losses and steadiness, the pounds are not just going to march away one by one each week. That's natural too, and not something to let bother you. Rembemer that the scale is just one tool. There are many other ways to track your progress...try on the same pair of pants once a month, measure yourself, look in the mirror, be aware of how you actual feel physically. Remember that weight loss isn't just about losing inches in your waistline...you'll see it in your face and neck too, mayber in your hands and feet, your hair and nails might get better. You'll also possibly see it in your blood pressure readings, your blood sugar levels when you go to the doctor. You are getting healthy all over, not all of it will be visible.



    That got kind of lecture-y didn't it? Sorry!
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member

    5. Lots of green leafy veggies.
    8. WATER WATER WATER!
    9. Use a fat meter, mirror, clothes as your main measuring tools, not the scale.

    Good luck!


    ^^^^there,fixed.

    I would say you know very little about nutrition and fat loss and should probably not give out too much info on it. Almost everything your wrote in your post was complete bs.

    Im in contest prep right now, and still eat most the things you said to avoid, and am consistantly cutting fat and getting leaner. its all about cals in vs cals out. burn more than you eat and you will lose weight. hit your fat/protein minimums and fill the rest with whatever you choose and you should see results.

    Brilliant!!!:flowerforyou:
  • fabry12
    fabry12 Posts: 32 Member
    The rule of thumb is to eat less calories than the ones you consume.
    As soon as you start to track your daily food intake you will quickly realize how easy is to overeat, so you will hunt for some low calories choice. At the same time you would like to provide your body with all the essential nutrients to be healthy. So the right combination of Proteins, Carbs and Fats will give you a balanced diet to start with.

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