What tip/rule has helped you the most in your weight loss journey?

jessicarose22492 · April 2018

OK so obviously everyone is different and there isn't one "magic trick" to losing weight but I'm curious to know if there is something (or a couple of things) besides the standard "limit calories, cut sugar, work out, etc" guidelines that you've found has helped you lose weight that you'd like to share? I've heard so many things like "eat your carbs in the morning" and "exercise on an empty stomach" that I'd like to hear from you all what works great for YOU. Please feel free to share your tips below!

quiksylver296 · April 2018

Buy a food scale. Use it. Log religiously.

taco_inspector · April 2018

quiksylver296 wrote: »

Buy a food scale. Use it. Log religiously.

^^^ This ^^^ in a fully honest and accurate way.

feliciaboots · April 2018

Get enough sleep & stay away from copious amounts of alcohol. Too little sleep and/or too much alcohol cause the body to go looking for quick energy and you raid the fridge like crazy!

cathipa · April 2018

Besides the food scale - water, water and more water.

BattyKnitter · April 2018

Having a food scale and using it.

saragd012 · April 2018

Being mindful of alcohol consumption helped me a great deal. I certainly wasn't drinking in excess in that I would get intoxicated, but realizing that some of my favorite beers were up to 300 calories a pint was eye opening for me.

karinschoultz · April 2018

I always lose weight when I log consistently, reallllly watch portions(use a scale until you know what they are), limit alcohol, dairy and bread.

wannabesmaller2017 · April 2018

For me personally, I don't eat past 7 at night. This has helped me tremendously.

QuinntessentiallyMe · April 2018

Admitting I was a food addict, and changing my mindset to reflect that. Behaviorally and mentally, there has been a major change in me since I owned the addiction. Made all the difference! 84 lbs down, and my A1C went from diabetic-level to normal in less than 10 months.

bennettinfinity · April 2018

Track accurately
- Food scales are very helpful
- Everything is an estimate so don't be afraid to adjust calories/burns as needed
Be consistent
Be patient
Trust the process

seltzermint555 · April 2018

wannabesmaller2017 wrote: »

For me personally, I don't eat past 7 at night. This has helped me tremendously.

I think this tip gets a bad reputation because of people who actually believe there's some magical terrible thing about eating snacks before bed, like you don't digest them properly or whatever "woo" like that. But I like it (and follow it mostly) just because I find that if I "close the kitchen" after dinner, floss & brush my teeth, I don't even think about food and I don't consume more calories. Then I am hungry for breakfast in the morning. It's great.

Also, drinking plenty of water as others have said.

michellebirtleeds · April 2018

I need to eat all of my allotted calories. And most of those I earn by exercise. If I don't do that, it's hard to prevent snack binges.

This isn't true for everyone, but it works for me.

sandy_taylor13 · April 2018

When I think I'm hungry I drink a cup of coffee and I'm not hungry any more. (i put in one splenda and a splash of almond milk--and I log those cals)

senorajoselina · April 2018

Don't try to numb emotions using food. It doesn't work.

tinkerbellang83 · April 2018

Log honestly
Log accurately
Don't use food as punishment or reward, think of it as fuel and to that end, the quality of the fuel will make the engine more efficient.

RadishEater · April 2018

Having a more indulgent breakfast reduces my cravings throughout the day

Wendyanneroberts · April 2018

Apart from using a food scale, I've found logging my food journal everyday, no matter what has really made a huge difference.

bepperson30 · April 2018

Get a really good, substantial lunch in which helps me eat a small dinner. Don't eat after 6:00pm, because once I start I usually can't stop and I go to bed relatively early (like 8:30-9) so 6:00 is a good time for me. And don't keep candy in the house. If it's there I'll eat it. I have no willpower

flippy1234 · April 2018

I quit drinking, became vegetarian and do not eat junk food, except occasional chocolate and Ben & Jerry's ice cream. LOL. I haven't even had to try to lose weight after that, it just happened.

What tip/rule has helped you the most in your weight loss journey?

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