One thing that you swear by in your weight-loss journey?

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  • Shalynlink
    Shalynlink Posts: 45 Member
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight? That I don't want to be an unhealthy 40+ year old person. My family is plagued with obesity, heart issues, diabetes. I just want to do better and live my second half healthy.

    How many pounds did you lose so far? 19.4 lbs since Jan 1st 2016

    How many more to go? 10 lbs to go

    What are your food and workout philosophies? Eat super clean (just not processed) 80/20 rule b/c you gotta live! Lots of water and only eat the crap food that you LOVE (for the 20 part). You have to love your workouts so if you don't - find something you do. I run and LOVE it (except for my weekly track workouts..I hate them but they are so helpful)
  • ald783
    ald783 Posts: 688 Member
    Moderation, taking it slow, and not making weight loss the center of my universe.

    I've lost 115 pounds which took me about 3.5 years. I'd like to lose another 10-15 but have been stalled at my current weight for the past 3.5 years. I don't mind this weight though so I'm OK with maintenance also.

    For me, tracking will always be important. I don't need to track 100% of the time or weigh/measure everything at this point, but a reasonably careful estimation goes a long way. I don't call anything a "cheat day" but I have days or occasions where I know I'm going to go overboard and over calories and that's fine. It's all about balance.

    I work out 4-5 times a week.. running, kickboxing, HIIT, lifting.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Making full dishes that I really like and freezing them in portions. I have so many that I can just heat and eat, and they all have calorie counts on them (and are also pre-loaded into my recipes). I never "don't have enough time" to eat well.
  • johnkinsela87
    johnkinsela87 Posts: 4 Member
    The one thing I swear by is MFP. Logging everything I eat along with regular exercise had me lose 9.5 lbs in 3 weeks. I want to lose at least another 43 lbs by Christmas.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?

    Logging 100% of everything I eat and drink in MFP; often I pre-log a day in advance. This stops me from mindlessly partaking in social eating (you know, when you're at work and it's someone's birthday so they get treats - and similar situations).

    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go? How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds?

    I've lost 58 lbs so far. I have 42 lbs to go to reach my first goal (240 lbs to 140 lbs). I started changing my eating habits on Sept 1/15 and then started using MFP and then started exercising. I'm averaging 1.96 lbs lost per week.

    What are your food and workout philosophies?

    I like to eat nutritionally dense foods, because my allowed calories are only 1310 per day. I hate feeling hungry, so I make my meals count; i.e. I will always take protein, good fats and complex carbs over anything full of sugar. Why have one cookie for 200 calories when you can have a slice of toast with cheese and tuna and not feel like you're starving 10 minutes later?? For workouts, do what you like. No one will stick with an exercise they hate. I love lifting, tennis, and now Focus T25 (ok, that one is a love/hate, but it's only 25 minutes - I can do anything for 25 minutes!!). I hate treadmills and ellipticals, so do my best to avoid those.

    No "cheats". First, I hate the term. Second, you can't "cheat" on something and expect it to work. Third, if I want something in particular that's higher calorie, or am going out for a nice dinner, I plan ahead so that I can do so without going over; either by adding extra exercise or making other meals in the day a bit smaller. Sticking to the plan works - I'm proof of that :smiley:
  • Mydailytrack
    Mydailytrack Posts: 39 Member
    Thanks everyone.. Read each of your replies.. Every response made sense! I'm so motivated now..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Mydailytrack wrote: »
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?

    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go? How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds? What are your food and workout philosophies?

    The tenacity of a Jack Russell terrier.

    25 kg lost ... maybe another couple to go. Not sure yet.

    Approx. 8 months.

    CICO.

  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited March 2016
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?

    Logging my intake and watching the scale (and mirror) to make sure what I'm doing is effective.



    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go?

    30 pounds lost so far. Not sure yet how many to go because my goals are BF% and aesthetics, not a number on the scale. I'd estimate somewhere in the neighborhood of 15-20 more pounds to go, though.



    How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds?

    A little over six months so far.



    What are your food and workout philosophies?

    Food: Everything in moderation. I exclude nothing from my diet and eat anything/everything I enjoy - just some of them in smaller portions than before and some in larger portions. I aim to hit my protein and fat macros and let the rest of the calories fall where they fall (within my calorie goal, of course).

    Workout: I do things I enjoy (weight training, walking/running, bicycling) and try to be consistent about it. I try to be sensible and avoid pushing too heavy/hard/fast/far because if you're injured, you're not exercising.
  • endlessfall16
    endlessfall16 Posts: 932 Member
    Probably more than one thing. The desire to be healthy so I can be around long to do certain things. Bonus, see how much better I can play tennis.

    13 lbs since February 5. 20 lbs more to go.

    No workout. It's too boring. I PLAY tennis.

    Food wise, like anything else, all foods aren't equal. Choose wisely. Moderation doesn't do it for me. It's a turn-off to be cut off in the middle. :)
  • janicekdavis484
    janicekdavis484 Posts: 19 Member
    What is "Weekend banking of calories"?

  • Shanel0916
    Shanel0916 Posts: 586 Member
    Drink 3 cups of water before leaving home each morning to start the day, 20 mins of HIIT cardio 2-3 times a week (and lift weights), and get enough protein 90-130grams. I started over in Sept 2015 and have lost 25 pounds so far (from that date), went from a size 12 to a 6.
  • chuckamaniac
    chuckamaniac Posts: 5 Member
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?
    Drinking water in the morning, and before every meal

    Bonus: gradually dropping macros. It's a marathon not a sprint

    Pounds lost/Pounds to go/Time
    2 Pounds since Feb 29th 18 more to go

    Workout Philosophies
    Compound Lifts at the gym at least 3 times a week (combination of 5x5 days as well as 5x10 days) as well as light cardio at least 3 times a week.
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    Mydailytrack wrote: »
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?

    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go? How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds? What are your food and workout philosophies?

    I am 5'3"
    SW 251
    CW 163
    GW 135-140

    Logging everything I eat has helped me stay on track the most. The first 50lb I lost before I had MFP, then I stalled. I needed the help of MFP and easy logging abilities to keep me going/get me back on track.

    It has taken me years to lose this much weight, and I'm fine with that. I want to say it's been right around three years since I changed my lifestyle.

    My food and workout philosophies? I try to eat a balanced diet of nutritious foods that taste DELICIOUS. I enjoy food, and I like cooking a good meal. I am also no longer afraid to fit treats into my diet, and I do frequently.

    As for fitness, I am all about goals. If I don't have a goal I'm after, I get bored. Set new goals all the time, then make a plan to achieve them. It's an amazing feeling reaching them!
  • murp4069
    murp4069 Posts: 494 Member
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?

    Logging everything I eat. Even if I couldn't be exact or I had to make the best guess at a restaurant, I still logged it. In second place would definitely be my Fitbit and participating in Fitbit challenges with friends from MFP. It's been a great motivator for me to keep moving throughout the day.

    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go? How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds?

    I've lost 22 lbs so far, and have passed my original goal of 150. I started in December 2015. Now that I've gotten past 150, my new goal is 140, and I'll reevaluate how I look and feel at that time.

    What are your food and workout philosophies?

    I eat whatever I want, but I eat it in moderation. As for working out, I exercise because I like the way I feel when I do. So, I try to get out for a walk or a run every night after dinner, and make it to the gym for strength training at least once on the weekends. If I can't make it one night or one weekend, I don't beat myself up over it. I just remember the reasons that I do exercise and get back on the horse the next day.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    What is one thing that helped you stay on track while you were losing weight?
    Not looking for THAT ONE THING.
    Not cutting out anything. Eat food I like. Not eat food I don't like.
    Stick to calorie allowance. Log accurately.
    Prelogging, turned into a more thorough meal planning, shopping and inventory thing.
    Cooking more.
    Move every day.
    Weighing regularly, first weekly, daily after hitting maintenance.

    How many pounds did you lose so far & how many more to go? How much time did it take you to lose that many pounds?
    I have lost maybe 50 pounds, it took me a little over a year, and I've kept it off for 16 months.

    What are your food and workout philosophies?
    I have some food philosophies (none for workout):
    "I can eat anything, but not everything at once, and not all the time."
    "I'm not going to stop eating, just stop overeating."
    "Food should taste good, but not TOO good".
    "Food is supposed to make me feel full, not hungrier after I've eaten."
    "Love food that loves me back."
    "It's ok to have room for a little more after you've eaten."

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