Care to share your favorite product, tip, food, etc. that has helped you with your weight loss?

chesves
chesves Posts: 224 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I don't know about you, but for me, my weight loss journey has had me reading a lot more labels and paying more attention to what I'm eating. :) In this process, I've had a couple of "a-ha" moments and excitement for items that I can eat. I'm curious to read what you've found ....

Here are some of my products I've found that have helped me .....
*dried edamame snack packs (100 calories, 11 grams of protein)
*powdered peanut butter (never knew it existed)-- I like the PB2 kind ....
*mushrooms (can/jar)-- I LOVE mushrooms ... I feel like I'm "cheating" when I snack on those
*Babel light cheese chunks -- 50 calories each

What have you found that works for you?
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  • chesves
    chesves Posts: 224 Member
    I meant to add I found a light popcorn bag ... the entire bag is under 60 calories! :)
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    My favorite thing has been my Taylor food scale.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,250 Member
    Bulking stuff out with vegetables has been a big one for me. Stews, bolognaises, lasagnes, casseroles - all can be made so much bigger and heartier with the addition of mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum etc.

    Light Laughing Cow Cheese - soooo versatile, not only great as a snack on crackers or celery/carrots, but makes amazing creamy mashed potato, a cheese sauce for veg, a stuffing for chicken breasts.

    And not a food, by pre-logging your day. Knowing what you're eating, how much wriggle room you have, not having to make snap decisions when you're hungry. It's the best advice I could give!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Bulking stuff out with vegetables has been a big one for me. Stews, bolognaises, lasagnes, casseroles - all can be made so much bigger and heartier with the addition of mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum etc.

    Light Laughing Cow Cheese - soooo versatile, not only great as a snack on crackers or celery/carrots, but makes amazing creamy mashed potato, a cheese sauce for veg, a stuffing for chicken breasts.

    And not a food, by pre-logging your day. Knowing what you're eating, how much wriggle room you have, not having to make snap decisions when you're hungry. It's the best advice I could give!

    I frigging love the Laughing Cow Cheeses.
    I'm gonna go have one right now!

  • miriamtob
    miriamtob Posts: 436 Member
    MCT oil
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    edited February 2015
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  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
    A pool and a food scale.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
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  • DebzNuDa
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
    My body tells me what I need (veggies, lean meat, dairy, fruit). And no, I don't listen to my "mouth" for the junk stuff.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
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  • astripli
    astripli Posts: 5 Member
    I think I have learned more no no's than yes's. But I have to say I really do like protein powders. They fill you up, and help you reach or exceed your Protein goal for the day, and we all know protein builds muscle and muscle burns fat. I use 100% Whey protein since I am lactose and tolerant.
    Another trick I have learned is to buy boneless skinless chicken breasts in bulk and cook them all up, dice them, then individualize them in freezer bags and freeze them. They are really good with salads, sandwiches, make chicken and rice, etc. there are endless possibilities.
  • jumblejups
    jumblejups Posts: 150 Member
    You can actually burn quite a few calories just by walking.

    Eating more protein - really had no idea how filling it could be! Also other sources of protein, I like meat fine enough but I don't like to eat it every day, things like cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt were quite pleasantly surprising for me.

    CICO pure and simple - not worrying precisely what you're eating and when, like the 'must have breakfast, low carb, nothing after 7pm' etc type rules.


  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    MFP and my food scale. The grocery store has also been pivotal. ;)
  • jamesbhynes
    jamesbhynes Posts: 24
    The t - fall opti-grill. It is every bit as good as advertised and better. It's like a George Forman grill with a brain, lol. Look it up, best small appliance I ever bought.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    MFP, my Fitbit, my food scale are all new to me in the last year that ended up being really helpful.

    More recently, I finally started enjoying my slow cooker, and using it to prep lunches.

    A good Tupperware set was amazingly helpful and something I wish I'd gotten sooner.

    Good running shoes (I need another pair), a gym membership.
  • lecanto1
    lecanto1 Posts: 13 Member
    Going to the local fruit & veg stand, buying what looks good & is a good deal, then planning some meals around those items. Basically my tip is planning ahead/meal prep. This way I am avoiding less healthy choices. Plus saving $. & I feel better about myself by being organized.
  • andreamaym
    andreamaym Posts: 179 Member
    edited February 2015
    Exercise is actually what inspired me to fuel my body with the right types of foods. It's only been over the past month that I've started looking at ingredients and thinking to myself "Okay, what will eating this do for my body? What am I gaining from eating this?"

    Things I eat now that were previously not part of my diet:

    - Quest bars (YUM)
    - Oatmeal
    - Almonds
    - Greek yogurt
    - Canned Tuna

    Soon I'll be able to add protein powder to that list! Just waiting on my oder from VitaMart (:

    Edit to add my FitBit! My One was great, but LOVE my Charge HR.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    MFP.
    My food scale.
    My bike and my kayak.
  • lizzocat
    lizzocat Posts: 356 Member
    Fitting exercise into my day, whether it's the gym or even a half hour walk, I try to do something daily, that's helped keep me motivated
  • libbyreinhart
    libbyreinhart Posts: 2
    Green Giant Steamer Green Bean Casarole . It's low calorie low carb and feeling. Has lots of flavor. Makes a great lunch.
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    Moderation in food and plenty of exercise.
  • NicoleS9
    NicoleS9 Posts: 62 Member
    chesves wrote: »
    I don't know about you, but for me, my weight loss journey has had me reading a lot more labels and paying more attention to what I'm eating. :) In this process, I've had a couple of "a-ha" moments and excitement for items that I can eat. I'm curious to read what you've found ....

    Here are some of my products I've found that have helped me .....
    *dried edamame snack packs (100 calories, 11 grams of protein)
    *powdered peanut butter (never knew it existed)-- I like the PB2 kind ....
    *mushrooms (can/jar)-- I LOVE mushrooms ... I feel like I'm "cheating" when I snack on those
    *Babel light cheese chunks -- 50 calories each

    What have you found that works for you?
    Reading labels for me too, absolutely!
    I've replaced all of my drinks with water.
    Not eating mammals/meat, replacing with fish or tofu or beans (also eat meat substitutes & hummus)
    Eating quinoa and mushrooms!!!
    Cutting out refined sugar.
    Upping my fruit and veggie intake!
    Focusing on whole foods! An Apple every day, etc, etc

    I've lost 15 pounds since January second!! The water was th hardest. Everything else was pretty easy.
  • trina1049
    trina1049 Posts: 593 Member
    edited February 2015
    MFP for sure; my food scale to portion foods. Evidently I suck at figuring out what a portion is by eyeballing it. Eating moderate carbs, more protein and fat so I'm not hungry. 42lbs. gone over a year -- but I'm old, so there's that. Exercising -- I don't hate it so much anymore, I just schedule it like a doctor's appointment. Determination, consistency. Education myself about nutrition. Using a heart rate monitor and pedometer to figure out exercise calorie burns.
  • Lefty1290
    Lefty1290 Posts: 551 Member
    MFP, my food scale, and FitnessBlender on YouTube.
  • lau444
    lau444 Posts: 120 Member
    -My food scale
    -My bathroom scale which measures weight, bf% and h2o%-it's much more informative and helps give me a more in-depth look at where I am.
    -Whey protein to help meet daily intake goals
    -I leave my fruit and veggies on the counter so they're front and center whenever I want a snack.
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  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    The best healthy foods to keep on hand are the ones that cater to your habits and get eaten, and the best motivators are the ones that get you to keep going. Perfect is the enemy of good. The price difference between in and out of season veggies is often greater than the difference between regular price and sale meats, so sometimes meat is the less money saving thing to store.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    corgicake wrote: »
    Perfect is the enemy of good. .

    Love this!
  • Emmey56
    Emmey56 Posts: 18 Member
    I agree with most people on here. My food scale has been the best tool for me. I weigh everything before I eat it. Also an 8oz liquid measuring cup, I pretty much just drink water, coffee and tea but when I want a glass of wine it's come in handy to know what an actual serving size is
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