WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST TIP FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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  • andiebaco
    andiebaco Posts: 211 Member
    Make time!

    If you feel like you have no time to work out, wake up early and work out before work. Or divide the workouts, or work out before going to bed.. or during lunch.. etc.

    If you feel like you have no time for cooking and you end up eating fast food: either make better choices or cook on the weekend for the whole week.

    There are a lot of excuses, but most of them have a real solution if you really want to see it.

    Also.. ladies.. TOM is real and it will happen.. Go with it and then move on... it's only one week a month after all.. I'd also recommend not to weight yourself during those days, it's going to be depressing and it's not worth it. Weighting yourself once a month is better for your mental health ;)
  • manda1978
    manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
    have a plan.

    If you fail to prepare you prepare to fail.
  • kathyhackman
    kathyhackman Posts: 1
    no late night snacks - I don't eat anything after 7 anymore - If I really want a snack and have calories left I make sure I eat it early
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
    Never trade what you want the most, for what you want at the moment.

    I love this ^^^!! I have a word doc that I copy great diet phrases to, and this one made the cut. Thanks!

    My tip is: Get a good food scale and a few sets of measuring cups and spoons. The most accurate measurement will be weighing in grams, if that's not too messy or cumbersome. In any case, don't guess at portions.
  • AubreyDeAnne
    AubreyDeAnne Posts: 7
    About every 2 weeks, have an off day and treat yourself to something you wouldn't normally eat any other day. Not only does this give you am incentive, but it also boosts your metabolism.
  • rachrach7595
    rachrach7595 Posts: 151 Member
    Move more
  • funkim55
    funkim55 Posts: 216 Member
    Try reading weight loss success stories; many people give tips plus the stories are inspirational. Great for pumping up motivation!!! Eat healthy and exercise at least 3X a week!!! You're on the right track with MFP!!!

    Good Luck!!
  • sarafischbach9
    sarafischbach9 Posts: 466 Member
    I would say portion control and keep on moving. Even if you can't make it to the gym, try to find ways to be active. Like maybe make trips around the office or work fast at work ( walk fast, move fast if you work in retail ). Take the steps instead of the escalator. Park further away. Take walks.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    Vegetables and vigorous exercise.
  • fayefayee5
    fayefayee5 Posts: 87 Member
    If you have a cheat day or fall off the wagon, get over it, And start again the next day or as soon as possible.

    You havent 'wasted your week'.... dont give up & continue eating bad and "start on monday".... start NOW.

    We all have weak moments and we all at some point in time will eat that slice of cake :D
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Considering it a lifestyle change, as opposed to a 'diet'. You want it to be permanent, so think permanent.
  • 10nacityLex
    10nacityLex Posts: 16 Member
    Substitute= exchange what you usually have for something healthier and less caloric. Below have been my substitute for the past year:

    substitute almond milk/soy/rice milk for milk
    * two egg whites for one whole egg
    *olive oil for veg oil
    *plain greek yogurt for sour cream
    * ground turkey for ground beef
    * coconut flour for all purpose/whole wheat flour
    *stevia for sugar
    * dates for my pecan pie craving...lol...yes, I'm telling you the dates really do taste like that pecan pie filling...lol
    * brown rice for rice
    *mashed cauliflower for mash potatoes
    *Mrs. Dash or herbs and spices for salt
    *baked pita chips or popcorn for potato chips
    * a little dark chocolate melted and mix it with pureed prune for chocolate dipping sauce....

    So these are my little tricks that have helped immensely. Enjoy!
  • katsaysmeow241515
    katsaysmeow241515 Posts: 8
    Set healthy, reasonable goals. Dont say your gonna exercise 6 days a week when you know you dont have time. Also, get yourself goal rewards. Ex for me, when I reach 135 , im going to by new swim suit etc( try non-food releated goals)
  • 32sami
    32sami Posts: 380 Member
    Stop doing the things that got you there
  • Buccaja
    Buccaja Posts: 2
    Portion control...yes
    Exercise...yes

    Best recommendation is to read the ingredients on what you are getting ready to eat and if you can't pronounce ingredients contained in the food then do not eat it. If you don't know what it is, neither does your body...especially your liver!
  • wannakimmy
    wannakimmy Posts: 488 Member
    Think before making a food choice.

    Is it what you really want, in the correct portion? Are you going to regret eating it? Will this fit into my calories for the day?

    This has really helped me out!
  • CocoLaMocha
    CocoLaMocha Posts: 26
    Weight training! After 2 weeks of consistency, it shuts my appetite down like no other. Often find myself forcing myself to eat dinner lol.
  • sbartl5
    sbartl5 Posts: 1
    Write it all down.
    Therein lies the magic
  • Strongandhealthy1234
    Strongandhealthy1234 Posts: 52
    Be consistent for a long period of time and restart again the next day when you overeat.

    To prevent loose skin on your stomach: lose weight slowly ex 1 pound a week and do free weights exercise as you lose not after your weight loss.
  • DangerousCreatures
    DangerousCreatures Posts: 2
    If you can't stop eating something cut it out until you can control yourself .
    Create an eating /exercise habit.
    Drink as much water/tea as you can.
    Stay busy.
  • James_Bergin
    James_Bergin Posts: 84 Member
    My input for whats its worth:

    1) MY BIGGEST TIP: Aim to make your diet look as much like a HEALTHY and WHOLESOME VEGETARIAN or vegan DIET. I switched to almost completely a vegetarian diet for pro-environmental reasons a couple of years ago, and almost by karma, the pounds flew off. To be fair, I never was a particularly big fan of meat, but you don't have to forego animal byproducts (eggs, dairy, honey), or protein sources, to reap the benefits; I don't even know if I would recommend you try, given it takes a bit of time and planning to make sure a plant based diet is providing full nutrition. However, cutting back on your meat and/or animal byproduct intake to one or two meals a day at first, and then gradually reducing that to only one or two days a week, will really help you meet your weight loss goals. Not to mention its generally cheaper, and if you have any medical issues such as high blood pressure, the plant-based diet will almost certainly help keep your wallet and general health in good shape too!

    And some more:

    2) Don't just jump into a diet. Decide what your ideal diet would look like, and then gradually transform you current diet into the ideal one over the course of a few weeks.

    3) Log you meals religiously - at least for the first few months. It will suck a bit, but you will start to get a "feel" for good and bad foods, and that will make it easier. Stupid as this sounds, don't cheat - the only one you'll be cheating is yourself.

    4) Portion control, calorie deficits, and counting are great and all, but nothing tops exercise. Exercise regularly and log it just like what your eating. Don't take it easy at the gym either, cardio and strength should keep you sweating for most of your work out.
  • tgsoe
    tgsoe Posts: 17 Member
    Keep the Body Guessing. Vary your workouts. Remember though that whilst exercise is amazing for you, leading a healthy and ACTIVE liftstyle is just as important.

    Clean Living - with your own little indulgences when your calories allow (insert Red Wine here...).

    Make it a hobby, not a chore.

    I've found that being in a good mental state means I eat better, train better, love life more, and that makes the kilo's easier to lose.

    Don't make it a 'DIET', make it a lifestyle.

    Enjoy it!
  • IndiaGuerita1983
    IndiaGuerita1983 Posts: 98 Member
    Weigh and measure.

    What she said. And READ EVERY LABEL. Pay close attention to serving size. I found out today that the sneaky salad that I've been eating from Wal-Mart is actually FOUR servings...not one serving. *sigh*

    -India
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Learning portion control.

    Weighing all foods.

    Having strong will power.

    Having self-control.
  • AlainaKayy
    AlainaKayy Posts: 206 Member
    Don't give up, no matter if you have a bad day.
  • redpaisleyrose
    redpaisleyrose Posts: 35
    drink your water
  • KattrinaR
    KattrinaR Posts: 1 Member
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  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    Just when you think you got it all figured out........you've got to change things up again. Don't be afraid to try new things.
  • ProgressNotPerfection32
    ProgressNotPerfection32 Posts: 1,155 Member
    Remember: it wasn't 1 bad day, or even 2 days that got you to the point you are at now. So 1 or 2 bad days will not undo all your hard work. Just pick up and go on.
  • shannoonn
    shannoonn Posts: 6 Member
    You didn't gain 20 pounds in a week, so don't expect to lose 20 pounds in a week.

    It all takes time, so be patient and you will see results if you work hard.

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