If you could give one piece of advice, what would it be?

WickedZoey
WickedZoey Posts: 401 Member
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For those of you who have a success story: If you could give one piece of advice to folks starting their journey, what would it be?
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  • MaureensFreshStart
    MaureensFreshStart Posts: 102 Member
    DON'T GIVE UP!! Acknowledge that there are going to be days when you don't feel like working out, or that piece of cake is just too tempting to walk away from ~ It's Ok, just get back on track and continue going. It's a weight loss JOURNEY - back to good health. You'll have days when it seems like nothing is changing, but when you look back (even a short time later), you'll begin to notice that you aren't as tired as you once were, or that you actually enjoy working out more than you thought you would ~ and hearing "Have you lost weight?" from people you haven't seen in awhile will make it all worthwhile. Also, take pictures at least once a month, you'll be amazed with the difference - it's too hard to see otherwise because the loss is so gradual.
  • Sethswife316
    Sethswife316 Posts: 14 Member
    Get rid of the sugar
  • SALSACHICA1
    SALSACHICA1 Posts: 66 Member
    I am only harp on people about weight loss that I care about, so take it as a complement and join me!
  • WickedZoey
    WickedZoey Posts: 401 Member
    Great advice so far!!!!
  • teenasbody
    teenasbody Posts: 212 Member
    FOCUS MORE ON DIET THEN WORKOUTS!

    YOUR DIET IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS JOURNEY.



    GOOD LUCK!
  • DiscoveringOptions
    DiscoveringOptions Posts: 5 Member
    Control your portions and eat whole foods.
  • JonnyR214
    JonnyR214 Posts: 228 Member
    Never believe you cannot do something, your body is willing to do so much more than your mind is
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    For those of you who have a success story: If you could give one piece of advice to folks starting their journey, what would it be?

    3 tips:

    1. Consume less than your TDEE and you will lose weight
    2. Lift weight during your weight loss to protect as much muscle as you can
    3. IIFYM
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Starting is often the hardest bit. If you don't give up you never have to start over again
  • Divaslimm
    Divaslimm Posts: 13 Member
    Never believe you cannot do something, your body is willing to do so much more than your mind is

    I love that Post ^^ I would just have to say know that you can do anything! yes its hard yes it is a Journy but you can do it :)
  • 22colin
    22colin Posts: 31
    Never eat anything larger than your head :noway:
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    Weigh portions
  • _Fatty2Fitty_
    _Fatty2Fitty_ Posts: 150 Member
    Although I cant say I am a success story, one thing I have learned is....love yourself no matter what your dress size!
  • sriley721
    sriley721 Posts: 68 Member
    get rid of soda, even diet. Log everything. I learned that when I am out of control ( so I think) I tend to give up with the attitude of " i cant do this" " i will start over another day" but when I log everything I learned that its not hopeless and I can make up for damage done and save the day.
  • Rockstar_JILL
    Rockstar_JILL Posts: 514 Member
    Eat less, exercise MORE!
  • countrygal02012
    countrygal02012 Posts: 124 Member
    Don't eat nothing larger than your head.... too funny, thank you for the smile!
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    Log everything. Eve. Rey. Thing.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Start lifting now, no matter your goals. Compound barbell lifting designed to increase strength is the single best thing anyone starting to try to get in better shape can do.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    Do not starve yourself. It's not necessary, and will probably end up hurting you in the long run.
  • luvya7sandra796
    luvya7sandra796 Posts: 124 Member
    love this yes, I have done this and it true, you see a big difference! NO Sugar, in my coffee. I thought I was going to miss it and I don't!
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 257 Member
    Everything in moderation!
  • vivaldirules
    vivaldirules Posts: 169 Member
    Are you eating and exercising healthy right now today? If not, fix it now. Today is all that matters. Process is all.
  • JLHNU212
    JLHNU212 Posts: 169 Member
    This is all great advice so I am bumping for future motivation and support!! :)
  • aepdx
    aepdx Posts: 218 Member
    Remember to subtract your BMR when logging exercise calories!
  • jtgilfoy
    jtgilfoy Posts: 25 Member
    Most applicable to me personally, I'd say that exercise is for fitness and diet is for weight loss. Both important, but not exactly the same goal.
  • Lefriedline
    Lefriedline Posts: 61 Member
    get rid of soda, even diet. Log everything. I learned that when I am out of control ( so I think) I tend to give up with the attitude of " i cant do this" " i will start over another day" but when I log everything I learned that its not hopeless and I can make up for damage done and save the day.

    I love this!! Sometimes when you don't even want to face the calories but make yourself log anyways it does more to help then hinder. Yeah, maybe you went over, but you know you can make up for it during the rest of the week.
    Also, don't stop counting once you have lost the weight! I lost 40lbs and didn't think I needed MFP anymore...well I ended up gaining most of it back! Counting calories if not just for overweight people, it is a good idea for everyone. And since I came back to MFP, I have lost 25 lbs again
  • hjkcollins
    hjkcollins Posts: 20
    Don't give up, think of your journey as a lifestyle change and not a "diet" because 25 years I tried to "diet" and failed. Past 3 years of a lifestyle change of eating healthy,making better choices, and right nutrition and planned workout programs I have been able to loss 118lbs and keep it off all Because of right tools and dedication! NEVER GIVE UP!!!
  • funsmile1234
    funsmile1234 Posts: 83 Member
    that weight loss is just as much an emotional journey as it is physical and inner change produces lasting change.
  • shaywallis
    shaywallis Posts: 165 Member
    Lift.Heavy.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    For those of you who have a success story: If you could give one piece of advice to folks starting their journey, what would it be?

    3 tips:

    1. Consume less than your TDEE and you will lose weight
    2. Lift weight during your weight loss to protect as much muscle as you can
    3. IIFYM

    This. Keep it Simple.
    Do it for fitness, not weightloss.

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