WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST TIP FOR WEIGHT LOSS

:noway: If you had only one tip to offer for weight loss, what is your tip and please don't say "eat less." :noway:

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Don't be too strict. Allow yourself occasional splurges so you don't get uncontrollable cravings and go nuts the next time someone brings donuts to work! Seriously. Keep track of everything and when you see you have some extra calories because you had a light lunch and dinner was a salad because you were too tired to do more than that, allow yourself that 1/2 cup of low fat ice cream or a chocolate bar or whatever goody you absolutely love. Just count it and move on or you'll never stick to your plan long term because it will feel more like torture than a lifestyle change.

itsfatum

Weight, measure and log.
Log every single thing you eat. Learn to love logging your food.

TitanGM

Change mentality.

soozey1

That is so funny, think I will try that.

soozey1

Watch your sugar intake. That bugger is pure poison. It will make those cravings spiral out of control.

DWBalboa

Take it slowly, it's not a sprint but a marathon. Like the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the race.
Best wishes and good luck.
V/r,
DW.

TylerAvenger

Starting is the hardest part. Just do it.

angelzprophecy

cut off foot

joann1948

Log Food,. Also Consider it a lifestyle change not a DIET.

fblanco2891

log everything you put in your mouth-stay with in your calories workout-and drink water-

Try to measure your results in all ways possible, weight, body measurements, and body fat %

tealgrove

Measure

Weigh

Log your food

lovelayla

Sex is exercise too!

kathleennf

Make up your mind.

buildabetterbody66

burn more than you eat

SunKissed1989

Don't deprive yourself of what you like - everything in moderation is the key

wendy0210

Write down everything you eat everyday.

lyricsmamma6469

Weigh everything!! Weighing my food has definitly taught me the most about portion control and portion sizes.

happysherri

Be CONSISTENT!!!!!

I actually have co workers that will by a workout series and do it once or twice and stop. You have to stick with it (food and exercise)

bethlaf

Eat less - move more

Watch your P
Protein
portion
processed

burgjewels

Really get into health cooking! I love vegetarian slow cooker recipes! I can make an amazing chickpea curry stew with light coconut milk for 169 calories a serving! It is wonderful. Also..you can make an egg white veggie scramble and a turkey sausage your 100 calorie breakfast. I definitely play around to find the most filling, low calorie and healthy food. I don't feel deprived in the least! Use chicken, turkey, egg whites, and veggies whenever possible and stay away from white rice and white bread. I eat sweet potatoes and turnips to satisfy my carb cravings! Check out the oh my veggies website. They have awesome recipes that are super filling and low cal. You can do it!!

amylouisechambers

blend veg (mainly greens) with a few pieces of fruit and drink 1 or 2 of those a day instead of a meal

JusJay44

Behonest with yourself in your Nutrtion and workout consistency .. understand the it takes 6 months to build a Roll Royce and a day or so to build a Toyota

runnerchick69

Small sustainable changes! I've kept the weight off for about 7 years now so it does work.

mkcmurphy

Patience.

angieteaguekearns

Weigh and measure everything until you are confident enough to eyeball it. I feel most people underestimate what they eat.

wifeymou1112

"don't say eat less"?

Ok..so my tips are:
Instead of having the usual x amount of biscuits with your tea.. have 1 or 2. Reduce everything else you eat accordingly.
Test yourself with self control. Try fasting for a certain period, stick to it (it will help you realise you won't die if you miss a meal or three)
Don't finish your diary entry until you have stopped eating for the day!
Snack on fruit and (weighed) handfuls of nuts instead of junk.
Weigh everything correctly, never guess!
Eat lots of vegetables.
Stick to it... It will work! ;-)

ValGogo

Give me your little dog and I'll tell you! Haha.

Best tip....hmmmm.

I would say to be completely honest with yourself about your food intake and to please EXERCISE. Those are the top two things I'd suggest.

kittybenn

Totally second the never give up tip! Even if you're not making huge amounts of progress if you're checking in somewhere, like here, or even thinking about checking in somewhere (LOL) you're at least semi-conscious of your goals and aspirations. I gave up in 2013 (in my case that meant quitting Weight Watchers) and immediately started gaining. I need to be accountable.

lunula71

Stop making excuses!

Jewlos_2000

Decreasing daily sugar intake to no more than 15-20g per day