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

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chesves
chesves Posts: 224 Member
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
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    I meant to add I found a light popcorn bag ... the entire bag is under 60 calories! :)
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,074 Member
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    My favorite thing has been my Taylor food scale.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    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: 4,074 Member
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    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
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    MCT oil
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    edited February 2015
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  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
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    A pool and a food scale.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
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  • DebzNuDa
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
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    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
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    Hornsby wrote: »
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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    jkwolly wrote: »
    Hornsby wrote: »
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    My bike is prettier than yours
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    Pfft, hard tails, shmard tails.... ;)

  • astripli
    astripli Posts: 5 Member
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    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
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    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
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    MFP and my food scale. The grocery store has also been pivotal. ;)
  • jamesbhynes
    jamesbhynes Posts: 24
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    MFP.
    My food scale.
    My bike and my kayak.
  • lizzocat
    lizzocat Posts: 356 Member
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    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

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