What was the 1st thing you changed?
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Beer. :sad:0
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Was my attitude. .. I feel people fail to realize how important it is to stay positive ..dont be afraid to be proud of yourself and to giveyourself a pat on the back!
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Beer. :sad:
Haha, it's hard isn't it? Just the beer itself contained so many extra calories but with the beer came fatty foods and snacks too! The moment I quit drinking I also started eating healthier and exercising! Win win!0 -
good morning. the 1st thing i changed was being very cognizant of what i ate, when and what all went into it. for me, personally, it helped..to really be strict and keep track of it all... and portion control. sounds crazy but i will measure my food..I KNOW..but it works for me. best of luck to you. have a great day.0
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I have slowly been eliminating over processed foods and feel 100 times better for it!0
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I bought a food scale.0
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Cut out sweets. I was having sweets 2-3 times a day. I still have a cheat on the weekend every now and again.0
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First thing I changed-sugar intake. Cut out pop and changed the way I took my coffee.
After that, I stopped buying premade foods.0 -
Removed myself from denial. When I got out, I was shocked. Then I went to work0
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The first thing I changed when I started this process was believing I could do what I put my mind to. I changed my negative comments with positive ones. If I don't believe I won't achieve my goals.0
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my underwear0
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There wasn't just one thing. I was told I was probably diabetic...panicked....kicked the carbs and started swimming 5 days a week LOL0
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Learned my stats -- bmr, etc. Do not exceed basil metabolism rate numbers. Found a program that helped me get started - 5:2 plan worked well for me. Faithful to exercise program. Accountable to one person to whom I share my progress or challenges with. Double-check my numbers with myfitnesspal. Set generous, reasonable goals. Avoid quick-loss gimmicks, as friends try to persuade me to get on expensive programs requiring no exercise. Weigh in every 2 weeks -- because that works for me. Drink plenty of water. Don't eat late at night.0
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I evaluated my relationship to food and then learned how to eat mindfully and with discipline...something I never learned as a child. I've always eaten pretty healthy, but was eating the wrong portion sizes and not taking time and proper bites when eating. So, I measure everything and take my time. It's helped me really hone in on how much I'm eating, and that alone has started the process. Now it's macros and workouts!0
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Exercise. I'm still struggling with food, but I exercise a lot more. That's the easy part for me.0
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Substituted fried foods for grilled or baked and started using less condiments.0
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I started thinking about food as fuel for my body and being mindful of what I was putting into my body.0
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I started excercising before I started dieting. I like to eat! So it was easier to start with an excercise routine, and then ease into a healthier diet.0
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I weighed/measured and counted everything I ate even if I was going over the calories. Now, I'm really trying to evaluate my triggers for eating. I seem to work better with little goals and steps.0
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Beer. :sad:
Haha, it's hard isn't it? Just the beer itself contained so many extra calories but with the beer came fatty foods and snacks too! The moment I quit drinking I also started eating healthier and exercising! Win win!
Yes, a very good point! The "pub food" is a killer! I intend to bring it back, in moderation but I'm not ready yet. I want to echo what someone else mentioned: working out. This was the first, consistent change I made (other than cutting out beer) because I knew I'd quickly FEEL better, even if the scale wasn't moving. Everything else fell into place, particularly after realizing the impact of what I ate on the next day's workout.0
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