Small But Super Helpful Habits
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tudoroaks4 wrote: »The idea is worthy of note - the idea that you can make small lifestyle changes to start out that will add up to big changes later. Maybe its a 20 min walk a day, maybe it's replacing your 200 cal soda with water. Not everyone can or should jump right into Stronglifts or the other programs that get discussed frequently. Each person is different and will need to find the changes that work for them. Maybe no candy or an apple a day works for some people. So what? Good for them. I think (I hope) most people understand this and can weed out the good and not so useful ideas for themselves.
I think the main gripe with everyone is that the "super helpful tips" are all contradictory. Of course, different things will work for different people, which makes virtually every suggestion on here useless to the average user. What the people need here are factual information that apply to everyone.0 -
hollydubs85 wrote: »tudoroaks4 wrote: »The idea is worthy of note - the idea that you can make small lifestyle changes to start out that will add up to big changes later. Maybe its a 20 min walk a day, maybe it's replacing your 200 cal soda with water. Not everyone can or should jump right into Stronglifts or the other programs that get discussed frequently. Each person is different and will need to find the changes that work for them. Maybe no candy or an apple a day works for some people. So what? Good for them. I think (I hope) most people understand this and can weed out the good and not so useful ideas for themselves.
I think the main gripe with everyone is that the "super helpful tips" are all contradictory. Of course, different things will work for different people, which makes virtually every suggestion on here useless to the average user. What the people need here are factual information that apply to everyone.
That's right. What will work is a calorie deficit (see calorie counting link and logging accuracy links above). How people choose to get there is up to them. Without a calorie deficit, your efforts will be futile, and most will quit when they don't see their perceived hard work and sacrifices paying off.0 -
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tudoroaks4 wrote: »The idea is worthy of note - the idea that you can make small lifestyle changes to start out that will add up to big changes later. Maybe its a 20 min walk a day, maybe it's replacing your 200 cal soda with water. Not everyone can or should jump right into Stronglifts or the other programs that get discussed frequently. Each person is different and will need to find the changes that work for them. Maybe no candy or an apple a day works for some people. So what? Good for them. I think (I hope) most people understand this and can weed out the good and not so useful ideas for themselves.
Unfortunately, there are many people that can't figure it out for themselves. Every day almost someone starts a post about the confusing information that is thrown around on these forums. No carbs...no sugar...no fruit...no this or no that. That says nothing about lemon water and detoxes...where to eat, when to eat, how many meals to eat...etc etc.
While it is an open forum and everyone has the right to post "what works for them" to some that come here looking for info they are confused as to where to start. For this service to really be beneficial there truly does need to be a place to find good solid information that will apply to any and all.
It is hard to believe but there have even been those that did know how much 8 glasses of water is and that glasses are actually cups nor how many ounces that equates to.
This thread with its miss mash of suggestions...is not the place.
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I cut out red meat and started only eating meats like fish, turkey and chicken which immediately just made me feel better.
Switching to healthier snacks also helped (example: carrots and hummus, granola, nuts, fruit).
Drink seltzer instead of soda! Add some lime or something for flavor.
Read labels and avoid things with a lot of sugar. I was eating yogurt thinking it was healthy and then i read the label and saw 25 g of sugar. So make sure you check0 -
tudoroaks4 wrote: »The idea is worthy of note - the idea that you can make small lifestyle changes to start out that will add up to big changes later. Maybe its a 20 min walk a day, maybe it's replacing your 200 cal soda with water. Not everyone can or should jump right into Stronglifts or the other programs that get discussed frequently. Each person is different and will need to find the changes that work for them. Maybe no candy or an apple a day works for some people. So what? Good for them. I think (I hope) most people understand this and can weed out the good and not so useful ideas for themselves.
You're missing the point. Someone new telling someone else that is new that they should avoid apples because they are useless is far from a helpful tip. It's just spreading baseless theories. If you feel no apples is the big ticket for you then fine but telling others it's the right thing to do is not helpful.
When I first came here we had the option of showing our weight loss tickers. I miss having those to gauge the credibility of the poster and also being able to see when someone joined.
If I looked at someones ticker and they had lost 50-60...100+ pounds their opinions and advice held a little more weight with me. If someone was trying to tell everyone how to do it and they had only lost 2 or 3 lbs...I just scrolled on by.
Now we have no way of knowing if advice is coming from somebody that has had success...or not!
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I cut out red meat and started only eating meats like fish, turkey and chicken which immediately just made me feel better.
Switching to healthier snacks also helped (example: carrots and hummus, granola, nuts, fruit).
Drink seltzer instead of soda! Add some lime or something for flavor.
Read labels and avoid things with a lot of sugar. I was eating yogurt thinking it was healthy and then i read the label and saw 25 g of sugar. So make sure you check
How long have you been trying to lose weight? According to your profile page you have yet to lose any weight. So how do you know that these changes that you have made are helping at weight loss?
I eat very little red meat...but not because it prohibits weight loss. You can however lose weight and still eat red meat.
Drinking seltzer water would be a matter of preference...I personally think it tastes nasty. I don't even like lime/lemon water.
If these ideas work for you then I think it is fine but on their own they don't aid in weight loss.
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »The incoherent drivel in this thread is useless.
Case in point:I cut out red meat and started only eating meats like fish, turkey and chicken which immediately just made me feel better.
Switching to healthier snacks also helped (example: carrots and hummus, granola, nuts, fruit).
Drink seltzer instead of soda! Add some lime or something for flavor.
Read labels and avoid things with a lot of sugar. I was eating yogurt thinking it was healthy and then i read the label and saw 25 g of sugar. So make sure you check
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Praise the Lawd this isn't a sticky anymore!
There is justice in the world!0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Praise the Lawd this isn't a sticky anymore!
There is justice in the world!0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Praise the Lawd this isn't a sticky anymore!
There is justice in the world!
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Praise TPTB and all the veterans who know their s@!t!!0
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Wow! You guys have some good stuff on here.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Eat an apple every day.
Take the stairs.
Eat a salad every day.
Park far away from the building.
Walk to the next office instead of emailing.
I don't recommend eating apples everyday as they are very high in sugars. They are actually a 'useless' fruit nutrition wise. They are reportedly more efficient at waking you up in the morning than a cup of coffee.
Ever heard "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Apples are full of fiber, antioxidants and nutrients. Google "nutritional information for apples" and you will see tons of sites that call apples a superfood.0 -
Completely agree...tudoroaks4 wrote: »The idea is worthy of note - the idea that you can make small lifestyle changes to start out that will add up to big changes later. Maybe its a 20 min walk a day, maybe it's replacing your 200 cal soda with water. Not everyone can or should jump right into Stronglifts or the other programs that get discussed frequently. Each person is different and will need to find the changes that work for them. Maybe no candy or an apple a day works for some people. So what? Good for them. I think (I hope) most people understand this and can weed out the good and not so useful ideas for themselves.
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Praise the Lawd this isn't a sticky anymore!
There is justice in the world!
Nope. Still a sticky. The world sucks again.0 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »Make a distinction between foods you WANT to eat, and foods that you eat just because they're lying around. It's amazing how many calories I saved doing that.
I'm not a big fan of doughnuts for example. I don't mind them but I don't crave them or think they're particularly tasty. In the past when someone would bring doughnuts I would take one (or two) just because it's right there sitting on the table and I happen to be passing by. Now I rarely, if ever, eat them. The other day I forgot, took a bite, and the taste instantly reminded me that I would much rather spend my calories on something else.
I can completely relate to this!!0 -
Eat as many fresh raw veggies as you can get down your throat! Every day I pack a baggie or tupperware with 3 cups of veggies--baby cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, carrot slices, celery bites, raw green beans, raw broccoli or cauliflower. Not all of that in the same day, but a few things in the bag/container. That sits on my desk and I nibble on that throughout the day instead of the cookies/pastry/snacks that seem to appear in our teacher's lounge all day every day! Also water and unsweetened tea only--NEVER drink your calories. Also deciding what's worth spending your calories on--a poster above talked about not really liking donuts but eating them if they were "there"--stop doing that. Pick a few things you really love and would really miss and give up the rest of the crap. I LOVE cookies--love them--any and all cookies, so I give myself enough calories to have one at night with my tea. ONE, not five, ONE and really enjoy it!
Very good advice, Thank you!
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Don't buy unhealthy food - that avoids temptation!
Clean out your cupboards of unhealthy stuff.
If others in your home want to eat unhealthy food, ensure they do so outside the house ( except for occasions like birthdays...then have low cal meringue /ice-cream cream cakes and plenty of people to share it...)
If you do plan a treat - exercise BEFORE you eat it!
Be gentle with yourself - you are a human being, you will give in to temptation occasionally. But when you do remember, it takes a lot of over-eating to put on all the weight you lost. One slip up will not make you fat, any more than one good diet day will make you thin! So, when you fall, be gentle and get back on track...it is not the end of the world - don't let negative thoughts lead you to continue falling....0 -
Proceed carefully with respect to any advice which includes the words "always", "never" or "trick".
See also, variations such as "only" and "every".0 -
As mentioned before drink LOTS of water. Make sure you are hydrated. Drink a cup of water before each meal.
Another thing that helps is making sure you eat slowly and enjoy your food. Give your brain some time to catch up to your stomach because if you eat too quickly right away, after being very hungry, you will still be hungry and want more. Another way to avoid hunger and overeating is making sure you keep your glucose levels are maintained through out the day. Eating healthy snacks at multiple times throughout the day will help. In addition eating proper protein portions at larger meal times will help keep you fuller longer. These small steps definitely helped me out (:0 -
Planning ahead (& logging ahead) keeps me on track.
Flavoured rice cakes
Lots of fruit & veg available as snacks
The willpower to say no0 -
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I try to only buy treats that are pre-portioned. I never buy share size crisps or chocolate bars because personally i struggle to only eat 1 serving! I find it so much easier if the tempation to over eat isnt even there :-)0
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What has really helped me is figuring out if I am actually hungry. Sometimes I want to eat and I stop and think about how I really feel and if I my body is actually hungry. I never really thought it about it too much but many of the times when I stop and gauge my food needs I find I am not really hungry so I wait awhile before eating. I also started eating away from the TV and eat slowly and think about what it taste like. It really makes the food more satisfying and helps me to eat less.0
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What has really helped me is figuring out if I am actually hungry. Sometimes I want to eat and I stop and think about how I really feel and if I my body is actually hungry. I never really thought it about it too much but many of the times when I stop and gauge my food needs I find I am not really hungry so I wait awhile before eating. I also started eating away from the TV and eat slowly and think about what it taste like. It really makes the food more satisfying and helps me to eat less.0
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