Your #1 tip to others..

ChristinePearlFNP
ChristinePearlFNP Posts: 72 Member
edited November 26 in Health and Weight Loss
if you could give ONE tip to others besides the absolutely #1 rule of weighing and measuring everything that you take in...what would it be that has helped you most?
The one I have is for candy bar lovers...I got baking chips in different kinds of sweets like chocolate chips and butterfinger...then I measured them into little plastic condiment cups and froze them. I take one in my lunch every day. It helps feel like you're having more than you are because it's in small pieces so you have the "hand to mouth" action more times than a mini candy bar that's gone in a bite And The minis are for more calories. It has helped me stay clear of other sweets because it's so satisfying!
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  • FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot
    FiiiiFiiiFlowerTot Posts: 103 Member
    When you feel hungry, DRINK!

    Just drink water until you cant drink no more!
  • Maxematics
    Maxematics Posts: 2,287 Member
    I was going to come in here and say food scale until I read the post. LOL. Anyway, something that helps me a lot is to prelog/plan. When I plan my meals out ahead of time, there is less room for error, overeating, or straight up binging. I know what I'm having and when I'm having it and I prep my meals/snacks beforehand. It makes everything so much easier than just winging it. It works for me anyway.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    My # 1 food tip is finding the way of eating that fills you up and is enjoyable, yet helps you maintain a calorie deficit. For me, it's eating more protein in relationship to carbs. I changed my macros to 40% Carbs 30 % Fat and 30% Protein. Striving for this at each meal except my bed time snack works very well for me.

    My # 1 exercise tip is find something you enjoy and do it.
  • Maribullah
    Maribullah Posts: 7 Member
    The above are great ideas! One that helps me is thinking of food as fuel... Not a social occasion, reward, comfort, etc. Just fuel.
  • sarab920
    sarab920 Posts: 68 Member
    My #1 tip for weight loss is, do not compare!!! It'll drive you nuts
  • lizzocat
    lizzocat Posts: 356 Member
    Don't try to be perfect. When I made this a lifestyle change, where I could still drink and eat pizza every now and then on weekends, it finally worked. When I used to be super strict to the point if I 'messed up' i'd quit, it didn't.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    Realistic expectations/patience.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    edited November 2015
    Don't quit.
  • jacklifts
    jacklifts Posts: 396 Member
    Diet - time can erase most mistakes
    Exercise - train for performance
  • YalithKBK
    YalithKBK Posts: 317 Member
    It's a marathon, not a sprint. You won't lose weight every day/week and it takes time. Look at the last month of weigh ins, not the last few days.
  • tracie_minus100
    tracie_minus100 Posts: 465 Member
    Have realistic expectations, and never give up.
  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    Forgive yourself if you F up and keep going, don't start on Monday just pick up where you left off.
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    don't deprive yourself of foods you love just eat them in moderation.
  • desiresdestiny
    desiresdestiny Posts: 175 Member
    You will have bad days, everyone slips up
  • MondayJune22nd2015
    MondayJune22nd2015 Posts: 876 Member
    I always ask myself before I consume something, that I want; rather than need: Am I hungry for the taste or the quantity? It's usually just for the taste, so I "sample" it (2 bites worth) & then give the remainder of it away.
  • wonko221
    wonko221 Posts: 292 Member
    If you had started when you first realized you should have, you'd be done!
  • VisofSer
    VisofSer Posts: 130 Member
    Plan for a re-feed meal where you eat what you crave. Have the meal with joy and abandon, and then carry on eating willfully and in line with your plans.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Don't sweat the small stuff until you need to - i.e. don't major in the minors. It's exhausting :tongue:
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    don't be doing unnecessarily low calorie goals
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    If you mess up one day, it's okay. Start the next day like you would anyother day.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Make a plan. Knowing (and even pre-cooking) what I'm going to eat helps me tremendously.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    Plan to have at least one food every day that you joyfully look forward to eating. Just like kids and Christmas, the anticipation is half the fun! When you have something you love to look forward to, it seems to make all of the other sacrifices worth it.
  • justrollme
    justrollme Posts: 802 Member
    For me, it was the realization of this is not a "can I?" thing, this is an "I will" thing.
  • MorganMoreaux
    MorganMoreaux Posts: 691 Member
    Exercise buys you more calories. This was motivation enough for me to start exercising daily. It's no longer a struggle. If I exercise before my day starts I can have a slice of chocolate cheesecake before bed.
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    Chill out and make this as simple as possible. No silly extra rules unless you like it that way to begin with.
  • Laviegurl25
    Laviegurl25 Posts: 121 Member
    Try something NEW!!!!
    When i hit a slump, and dont know what to do. I join aerobics, or kickboxing. Gets me motivated and moving!!
  • Obnoxa
    Obnoxa Posts: 187 Member
    Food will win the battle some days; accept it, because life happens and you can't honestly expect yourself to never, ever falter again. However, don't get discouraged if you lose one battle; keep pushing forward and win the war.
  • brillmer87
    brillmer87 Posts: 1,977 Member
    It has to be a lifestyle change. There are no quick fixes.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Don't overcomplicate things.

    Eat less

    Move more

    Get adequate rest

    Enjoy life
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