Weight Loss Starter Kit - What would you put in?

GLLove
GLLove Posts: 77
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
If you were to design a starter kit to give to someone who is just beginning a weight loss program with up to 5 of your most helpful weight loss tools (not including MFP) what would you include?

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  • McBody
    McBody Posts: 1,703 Member
    1.) A 64oz water bottle... and tell them to drink at least that much everyday!
    2.) Good shoes
    3.) Good workout clothes
    4.) An iTunes gift card so they can download some tunes to motivate them
    5.) A card with an inspirational quote (ie "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels")
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    Water bottle
    pedometer
    calendar
    portion control guide
    scale
  • Newfiedan
    Newfiedan Posts: 1,517 Member
    a guide to clean eating
    a water bottle
    a good pair of workout shoes
    a good pair of workout clothes
    a good hrm
  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
    1.) A 64oz water bottle... and tell them to drink at least that much everyday!
    2.) Good shoes
    3.) Good workout clothes
    4.) An iTunes gift card so they can download some tunes to motivate them
    5.) A card with an inspirational quote (ie "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels")

    Totally agree except I would make one change to that quote - and change it to be 'nothing tastes as good as being strong feels'
    I'll take strong over skinny any day! (and it sends the wrong message to the young girls...)
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    properly fitting shoes
    a heart rate monitor
    a note that says to eat your NET calories (food-exercise=net)
    a camera to take progress pictures
    a measuring tape since this is better than a scale for tracking progress
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
    Forgiveness
    Gratitude
    Patience
    Self-love
    Endurance
  • megano_d
    megano_d Posts: 37
    I have to agree with the other folks: water bottle, good shoes, SCALE!, and would have to add Heart Rate Monitor if they are ready to be active.
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    1. A good Heart Rate Monitor (Polar Ft4)
    2. Nalgene water bottles (2 32 oz.)
    3. Running sneakers (my personal favorite: Saucony)
    4. A good sports bra (women only....Nike Compression is great!)
    5. Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan (a great read!)
  • Perfectlycrooked
    Perfectlycrooked Posts: 275 Member
    Forgiveness
    Gratitude
    Patience
    Self-love
    Endurance

    I second that(:
  • HeatherShrinking
    HeatherShrinking Posts: 776 Member
    Food Scale
    Good Sports Bra
    Heart Rate Monitor
    Water Bottle
    Grocery list full of all the healthier foods I’ve learned about
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    1.) A 64oz water bottle... and tell them to drink at least that much everyday!
    2.) Good shoes
    3.) Good workout clothes
    4.) An iTunes gift card so they can download some tunes to motivate them
    5.) A card with an inspirational quote (ie "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels")

    All of this, plus:
    A good food scale
    MULTIPLE sets of measuring cups & spoons. (It's a lot easier to grab that extra clean 1/4 c. measuring cup, than have to first wash the dirty one).
    A measuring tape.
  • 38Gigi38
    38Gigi38 Posts: 115 Member
    I love this post. How motivitating...Thanks!
  • murrow1105
    murrow1105 Posts: 19 Member
    A water bottle
    A partner to keep you on track :)
    A dog to walk
    Lots of patience
    A book of my fave low-cal recipes
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    In order of importance:

    Patience
    Diet Consistency (not perfection)
    A Pillow
    Dumbells
    Water Bottle
  • GLLove
    GLLove Posts: 77
    In order of importance:

    Patience
    Diet Consistency (not perfection)
    A Pillow
    Dumbells
    Water Bottle

    I'm curious what the pillow is for?
  • Charli666
    Charli666 Posts: 407
    Forgiveness
    Gratitude
    Patience
    Self-love
    Endurance


    LOVE THIS!!!!!


    Assuming they had this site I'd give

    A 2ltr water bottle,
    A decent HRM,
    A set of food scales,
    Decent workout wear (gets the clothes and shoes in 1 item)
    Scales that measure weight, body fat and water and bone mass
  • qtpiesmom
    qtpiesmom Posts: 394 Member
    Dream / Scale to measure food
    Drive / Water Bottle
    Determination / MFP
    Devotion / HRM
    BELIEVE / Self esteem book
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    In order of importance:

    Patience
    Diet Consistency (not perfection)
    A Pillow
    Dumbells
    Water Bottle

    I'm curious what the pillow is for?

    Proper rest / recovery.

    It's a big part of the whole process yet so often overlooked.
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    1. Preparedness - to document what you eat and do, to cook, to make sacrfices, to truly make a lifestyle change

    2. Realistic goals - it doesn't come off in a day and can't go from a lifetime of bad habits to being ms. Or mr. Healthy perfection in a month. And a size 2 may not be right for you, but a size 10 & being healthy may be perfect.

    3. Willingness to explore- hate the gym, find what works for you. Try new foods, change things up when things aren't going in the direction you want.

    4. Strength- there are many temptations, people who try to sabotage you, and the demons in your head to contend with. Can't let them get to you and it can be hard.

    5. Pride - in every little accomplishment because its a tough road but so worth it and give yourself credit for every positive step, whether its losin. 25 lb or walking up the stairs instead of using the elevator or running a marathon.

    There's all kinds of tools out there to help you lose weight but to be successful and maintain, need to get the mental game on.
  • EdAmundson
    EdAmundson Posts: 38
    :drinker: Candy bar in a glass box with a hammer marked, "in case of emrgency..."
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    water bottle
    HRM
    Gym voucher or giftcard for a few training sessions witha trainer.
    Workout clothes
    Scales
  • pandafoo
    pandafoo Posts: 367 Member
    1. MIND: Positive attitude, persistence, realistic/healthy goals, perspective of this being a lifetime journey of healthy habits and not a quick fix, self-love without recrimination when the scale doesn't budge or when you felt you've messed up with nutrition/exercise
    2. NUTRITION: kitchen scale and tasty recipes to try out
    3. EXERCISE: A good HRM and cardio/strength training workouts that you find fun (otherwise, it will be hard to keep motivated)
    4. RESOURCES on proper nutrition and fitness (which includes the importance of eating back exercise calories, of course! :) )
    5. COMMUNITY: MFP, accountability from good friends and family members who will be your cheerleaders
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
    1. A Good Book
    2. MP3 Player
    3. Tasty Low Cal Snack Options
    4.Good Comfy Shoes
    5.Unending Support
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member

    MULTIPLE sets of measuring cups & spoons. (It's a lot easier to grab that extra clean 1/4 c. measuring cup, than have to first wash the dirty one).


    TRUE THAT! I just told my mom today i wanted like 3 sets LOL
  • Just1forMe
    Just1forMe Posts: 624 Member

    MULTIPLE sets of measuring cups & spoons. (It's a lot easier to grab that extra clean 1/4 c. measuring cup, than have to first wash the dirty one).


    TRUE THAT! I just told my mom today i wanted like 3 sets LOL

    Love this...I too am getting ready to buy a 3rd & 4th set of each!
  • Therapist_mama
    Therapist_mama Posts: 135 Member

    MULTIPLE sets of measuring cups & spoons. (It's a lot easier to grab that extra clean 1/4 c. measuring cup, than have to first wash the dirty one).


    TRUE THAT! I just told my mom today i wanted like 3 sets LOL

    I've been entertaining the idea of getting me some more too LOL!
  • alixslobodian
    alixslobodian Posts: 2
    Thats super cute :happy:

    Nice item of clothing in their goal size!
    Running shoes - good ones
    Diet cookbook
    Suppliments to get them started
    Some of your fav diet snacks
  • GLLove
    GLLove Posts: 77
    Thanks for all the great replies! Maybe when each of you reach your goals you should make one to give to someone else you know who is struggling or just getting started. You've inspired me! Dont let your goal weight be the end of the journey :)
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