What's your best eating rule?

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  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Limit eating fast and processed foods!!!
  • GarbageCollector
    GarbageCollector Posts: 7
    I have this note in my wallet saying: "Eat whatever you want, but log it!"
    Reminds me to log my food when I'm on the way.
  • Telomin
    Telomin Posts: 45 Member
    What I've read research says, the best tips is:
    1. Have a small plate when eating
    2. Eat regularly even if you're NOT hungry, in that case just have a small banana. Every 3rd hour it's recommende,d I find that a bit difficult so I try to eat every 4th hour or so.

    I also live by the rule of not removing anything 100%, 'cause that sísn't really sustainable and I will just get cravings for it and then give up and totally pig out.
    I try to let myself have one little snack every day, the last couple of days it's been like 30 grams of peanuts 'cause I bought home it the other day... It could also be like one latte or something like that. But if it's more than one snack, it's usually too much.
  • beachgod
    beachgod Posts: 567 Member
    Don't spaz about going out to eat every now and then, birthday parties, etc. and not knowing the nutritional value/calorie amount of every item on the plate.
  • evilscotsman83
    evilscotsman83 Posts: 17 Member
    strict veggies, protein and fruit throughout the week with lots of water. exercise at least 3 times during the week.

    the weekend, not so strict. if I want a snack il have one, but make sure I get a long walk or some sort of exercise to earn it.
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    Don't have rules

    much easier not to break them this way:)
  • shapefitter
    shapefitter Posts: 900 Member
    I don't really have any rules, but a few guidelines:
    Every day aim to eat 3xfruits, 3xvegetables, and nuts, eggs, fish, milk. Other food groups are optional, but try to get as much different stuff into diet as possible/practical. Experiment with recipes and try new foods often.
    Eat 4-6 meals every day and nothing inbetween meals.
    Don't drink my calories. 8 glasses of water each day, more if hot weather or extreme exertions.
    Get at least my own body weight in kilos in grams of protein each day. More energy from fat than from carbs.
    Everything I eat should be both nutritious and tasty. Enjoy it.
    Junkfood is mainly for social occations.
    Moderation - portion control helps me learn how much food I need; appetite is not a good tool for that - not yet.
    Don't buy anything out that I can make better myself. If possible, bring my own snack.
    Even if it's free, I dont have to eat it.

    ^This fills in the gaps, pretty much. Except, I do eat out, about once a week, and once a month with a large group of friends.
    I'll eat something before, going out, then skip the starters, which gives me room for deserts, if I feel like it. Anyhow, I just make it fit in with my macros.
  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    Weigh it and look it up to see if it's worth the intake. I eat what I want, when I want it, but try to do portion control, no restricting for me means no depravation....
  • laurenawolf
    laurenawolf Posts: 262 Member
    Tracking what I eat, and trying to eat slowly. I like to inhale my food which is no good
  • SummerRain43
    SummerRain43 Posts: 358
    making myself get jazzed about actually cooking.....
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    2 items of protein first in a meal and not carbs after 8pm!!!!:wink:
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
    every meal must contain a fat, protein and carb

    that and if i feel full, stop eating. (been raised to finish my plate even when full)
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  • MrsATrotta
    MrsATrotta Posts: 278 Member
    Log everything, or at least try to.
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    Food goes in mouth.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Only rule I have is to eat all the food I enjoy just smaller amounts
  • Rocshae
    Rocshae Posts: 38 Member
    Log it, eat it and forget about it! I only eat the things I like and I log everything!!!
  • carlsande
    carlsande Posts: 3 Member
    Honesty. Everything that goes in your mouth gets accurately recorded in MFP.
  • amzbarrett03063
    amzbarrett03063 Posts: 1
    mine is to move dinner to lunch then i eat fish or salad with bacon when it comes to 5pm then i can have ice cream or veggie sticks to have with out feeling heavy when i go to bed
  • gmthisfeller
    gmthisfeller Posts: 779 Member
    I never, ever eat standing up, or in the car. I do not make a habit of eating alone, either.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    - better to go to waste than go to my waist.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    No rules, just better choices!

    ^ This
  • russellbrand69
    russellbrand69 Posts: 132 Member
    Eat only at the table, never standing up, and never eat a meal in front of the TV.
  • freemystery
    freemystery Posts: 184 Member
    Eat when you're hungry, not because you can/ because you're bored.
  • beachgod
    beachgod Posts: 567 Member
    Only rule I have is to eat all the food I enjoy just smaller amounts

    107 lbs lost...I'd say your rule is working quite well! bowdown.gif
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I don't eat something just because it "goes with" whatever else I'm eating.

    Example: if there's a meat & cheese platter with Ritz crackers, I may eat some of the meat and/or cheese but I won't eat the crackers because I don't even LIKE the taste of Ritz crackers.
  • Debjaa
    Debjaa Posts: 10 Member
    I can eat any plain raw veggies I want and not log them in. :laugh:

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