My best habit

CKMillson
CKMillson Posts: 44 Member
in Getting Started
It is really easy to think of all the things we need to improve when starting out on the weight loss/healthy lifestyle journey. I challenge you to think of something you do that is great and you need to keep on doing. When I started mine was and still is drinking water. I love the stuff. I drink lots of it. I do infuse some with lemon or orange junks for a bit of variety during the day. I don't enjoy pop/soda and other sweet drinks. So what are you doing well! Think positive and it will spread!
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  • conniehgtv
    conniehgtv Posts: 309 Member
    eating lots of vegatables and NOT eating white flour.
    lost 12 lbs and decreased my blood sugar to 50 points below target goal!!!
  • JeanieBean1074
    JeanieBean1074 Posts: 29
    Staying away from fast and fried food!! I do more cooking in the kitchen and less eating out than before I made my big lifestyle change. I feel MUCH better since i've been eating cleaner!
  • njk58
    njk58 Posts: 7
    This is such a great idea… I love vegetables and I don't drink pop.:smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Parking my car further away so I walk more!
  • JeanieBean1074
    JeanieBean1074 Posts: 29
    This is such a great idea… I love vegetables and I don't drink pop.:smile:

    THIS!! ^^^^ Awesome!!! I dropped 10 lbs at the beginning of the year when i stopped drinking soda all together! WATER WATER WATER!!!!!!! :D
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Shop in the produce section and skip the bread aisle.
  • Kimmerz020202
    Kimmerz020202 Posts: 18 Member
    Logging everything in MFP, even on cheat days, and exercising more has helped me lose 20 lbs. this year. When I want to eat something too high in calories (usually a dessert), most times I can resist it because I know I'll have to log it.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    only drinking water rather use my calories up on actual food

    having free days

    prelogging
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    I honestly log everything, everyday. Lying to myself is how I got too big and unhealthy. 43 days and 29 lbs gone. I am on my way to a healthy version of me!
  • baldnavywife
    baldnavywife Posts: 36 Member
    taking the stairs instead of the elevator
  • mariannekehl
    mariannekehl Posts: 66 Member
    Logging everything in MFP, even on cheat days, and exercising more has helped me lose 20 lbs. this year. When I want to eat something too high in calories (usually a dessert), most times I can resist it because I know I'll have to log it.

    ^^^^THIS!!!
  • cdl42
    cdl42 Posts: 41
    I've stopped drinking pop and since I was so out of control with chocolate I no longer eat it, because with me it is all or nothing. I stopped saying eating healthy is something I can't afford. I can if I don't eat fast food. A also have started using smaller plates and giving myself time to realize whether or not I want seconds and usually I don't.Thanks for the great challenge we need to put more focus on the positives in our lives.:drinker:
  • julesg100
    julesg100 Posts: 109 Member
    Moving more.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    I think proper rest is very important, so I'd say my habit of getting 8 hours of sleep per night (sometimes more on the weekend). There are many times I'd like to stay up another hour or two but I know my body needs that time to recharge so I can feel my best!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I take pride that if i want to I can workout in excess. I just love the whole thing. Headphones in jamming. Put the free weights on the bar and start lifting to beat a PR every time.
  • KCMission
    KCMission Posts: 43 Member
    Setting enough time aside from a busy work life and family life, to make sure I get LOTS of sleep, and have at least 30 minutes a day of JUST me-time to de-stress and unwind so I am not a victim of emotional eating. :)
  • HealthyGinny
    HealthyGinny Posts: 821 Member
    I drink a lot of water and I don't drink soda/juice/alcohol.

    I love my fruits and vegs.

    :drinker:
  • HealthyGinny
    HealthyGinny Posts: 821 Member
    I think proper rest is very important, so I'd say my habit of getting 8 hours of sleep per night (sometimes more on the weekend). There are many times I'd like to stay up another hour or two but I know my body needs that time to recharge so I can feel my best!

    This is really sth I need to improve though :grumble: well done :smile:
  • ekat120
    ekat120 Posts: 407 Member
    Logging what I eat and weighing myself every day is crucial to me. I'm really good at lying to myself otherwise.

    I also liked what someone said about taking the stairs. It's my default for sure. The elevator feels like cheating, and it's usually slower anyway!
  • jigsawxyouth
    jigsawxyouth Posts: 308 Member
    Staying away from fast and fried food!! I do more cooking in the kitchen and less eating out than before I made my big lifestyle change. I feel MUCH better since i've been eating cleaner!

    not to mention all of the money you save! I was spending 60+ dollars every two weeks on just lunch from the onsite diner at work. And eating fast food when getting home from work too late, it adds up calorie-wise AND financially!
    And you know exactly what's in your food when you make it yourself.
  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
    Making pop a rare treat rather than a regular thing (same with juice, iced tea etc) and drinking lots of water.

    Regular yoga.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    Best habits are drinking water, I wasn't always good, it was soda or juice. I am also good about working out. I never skip two days in a row and never skip a Monday, I feel like it starts the week off good.

    Diet will always be my problem, I love food....healthy food, not so healthy food. I also love beer :)
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  • doctorregenerated
    doctorregenerated Posts: 188 Member
    kacekay above...love your tardis!

    I love cooking from my weight watchers and other light cooking cookbooks. I try to always put something interesting on the table.
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    Mine is definitely exercise. I started swimming last summer and haven't looked back. One thing lead to another and now I'm also lifting weights and if I don't get at least 3 good hours of circuit training in I feel as though I've been cheated somehow. I never knew how much I would love it! At 64 years young it's about time! :laugh:
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    emotional eating. Waiting it out rather than run to food. My car was just hit and it stayed in the garage longer than usual, they had to do other stuff and hubby was waiting on a job offer and I usually run to food but I was aware (which I think is most of the answer) and said No food wont help, do something else, call someone, exercise just don't overeat. You will get thru this without food. It was such a habit for me when I got nervous to go and eat. Now I set boundaries with myself and say NO.
  • chachadeb
    chachadeb Posts: 275 Member
    Hitting my 10,000 steps each day on fitbit, logging and measuring food.
  • carolinaem
    carolinaem Posts: 58 Member
    Exercise. I started running 2 years ago and am training for my 3rd half marathon. I also love taking classes at my gym and dabble in strength training.
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    Great topic
    I drink more water
    Eat better food
    Exercise more
    Sleep better
    I learn something new every day.
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    I used to go exercise because it was something I had to do and I didn't really like it.

    Now it's something I absolutely need to do. I am not comfortable unless I exercise. I don't want to go a day without it.

    That's my best habit now and I am very proud of myself! :bigsmile:

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