Any encouragement out there?

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Happy16
Happy16 Posts: 1
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Hello. I'm new to this, but excited to hopefully lose some weight...and keep it off! I'd appreciate any encouragement or ideas anyone has for lasting success. My biggest downfall is evening snacking(and a glass of wine or two!) so if I can get that dialed, I'm set! Thanks!!!

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  • emmazacklover
    emmazacklover Posts: 33
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    Know your long term goal and keep a trended excel sheet that shows how each day you affect that goal both positive and negative.
    I hear ya on the late night snacking... I mix some dry ranch dressing powder mix to fat free sour cream to make a dip for cucumbers, celery, carrots... Low cal and filling.
    Don't skip breakfast.
    Drink half your body weight in water ounces/day.
    Use salsa as dressing on your salads.
    And don't give up!!! This is about life style change, habit change, emotional change... It's a journey.
    :)
  • yente
    yente Posts: 5
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    Just keep at it!! If you mess up one day don't give up...restart the next. It takes time but you will loose weight.:laugh:
  • TromaRon
    TromaRon Posts: 228 Member
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    Welcome! Nights are my snack time too. I keep a big glass of Crystal Light by me, and stick to low cal snacks. 100 cal bags of kettle corn, 60 cal jello pudding, and mini rice cakes. I just stick to the calorie limits that MFP gives me, and eat what I want so I don't really feel like I'm dieting or depriving myself.
  • achampionsheart
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
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    MFP is a great accountable tool.....post everything you eat....that way if you have a good eating day you will know what to do on a day that youre not feeling like doing so good.....it will help keep you accountable to yourself and others....the support here is outstanding.....best of luck to you...add me if you want
  • jessilea53
    jessilea53 Posts: 87 Member
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    Agree with everyone else :) Make sure you log EVERY day, even the cheat days. It holds you accountable and lets you learn. If you have a glass of wine, or a snack dont beat yourself up about it. Keep trekking along and start new the next day. I have changed a lil about my eating habits, more fruits and veggies. I try new things, hummus, cottage cheese and whole wheat cereal. But all in all, its all about portion control for me. I eat the same things I did before I started making changes, I just dont eat the whole pizza or the whole menu at Taco Bell (ok maybe I did that once ;)) When I go out to dinner/lunch, I put half of the meal in a box and save it for later.

    Drink lots of water!!!

    Good Luck!

    Jessica
  • ttuttle47
    ttuttle47 Posts: 1
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    I'm new as well, anc i can relate to the late night snacking. Sounds to me though like you guys have some good healthy tips though that I'll have to try, thanks!
  • sarahttini
    sarahttini Posts: 186
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    Tip #1 - WATER - make it your new best friend. Try to drink half your body's weight in ounces. It's amazing what it can do for you.

    Tip #2 - 2 TBS of organice apple cider vinegar is really good for you.

    Tip #3 - Buy the biggest bag of apples you can find and snack on them instead of all the junk food and sweets

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!
  • mabug01
    mabug01 Posts: 1,273 Member
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    Believe in yourself - You Can Do This!

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