Easiest dietary changes that you made
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I didn't change anything other than buying a food scale....2
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Eliminating soda.1
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I started cooking with WAY less oil. Typically I cut the amount called for in half. Saves a buttload of calories.1
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Stopped drinking all sodas, diet or regular. I only drink water. Stopped keeping sweets in the house. Now if I want something sweet I have to make a special trip to the store, which I never or very rarely will do. Now if I could just break this peanut butter habit!1
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flippy1234 wrote: »Keep it simple...keep meals simple, exercise simple, life simple. When you complicate anything too much, it gets harder to stick with. Whatever that may be.
Yes!!! This is true for everything in life.
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Easy stuff:
Drinking a gallon of water a day
eating breakfast
cutting out fried foods
having 1-2 servings of vegetables at every meal
the hard stuff:
Not having cupcakes when ever I want them Subbing fruits for sweets was hard
switching from a Venti white mocha with whip to a grande skinny vanilla latte
not having cake when ever I like Yes cake is different from cup cakes
cooking/preparing all my meals all the time
giving up weekend wine/alcohol Now I drink on occasion.3 -
Appropriate portion sizes and no between meal snacks but no change in what I eat.1
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Stopping forcing myself to eat breakfast
I'm not hungry in the morning and when I do eat my first meal of the day my hunger kicks in an hour later
Breakfast eating just meant I ate much more overall v's starting my eating day at 2pm
Switched to low fat cheese and less of it, tastes the same to me
Swapped out large carb heavy side dishes for smaller portions and extra veggies2 -
Reduced juice intake. Juice has a lot of calories and sugar!
More protein!
Sensible portions. Read the packaging!
Make carbs count: go high fiber and or high protein when possible.
Know your best bets to eat at fast food restaurants. Many have decent choices if a little research is put in. Do not assume salads are low calorie unless you have proof or diy.0 -
Learning to love black coffee! I used to drink 3 soy lattes a day - there's 1500kj right there. I now love black coffee and couldn't imagine drinking it any other way0
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flippy1234 wrote: »Keep it simple...keep meals simple, exercise simple, life simple. When you complicate anything too much, it gets harder to stick with. Whatever that may be.
What was a way you made exercise simple? I’m trying to incorporate this regularly into my life but it’s just been a hassle!0 -
alicia163425 wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Keep it simple...keep meals simple, exercise simple, life simple. When you complicate anything too much, it gets harder to stick with. Whatever that may be.
What was a way you made exercise simple? I’m trying to incorporate this regularly into my life but it’s just been a hassle!
Walk around your neighborhood. Read or watch TV while riding exercycle. Actually, lots of exercises can be done while watching TV.1 -
Have a fruit or veggie serving at each meal or snack. Carry them with me if needed.
Keep water in 32oz bottles at home and work so I reach hydration goals easier.
Switched to fat free dairy and almond milk.
Use vegetarian substitutes for sausage, burgers, and chicken cutlets
Check the calorie per serving size for the best calorie bargain.
Eat more puffed cereals and high fiber cereals.
Food scales and measuring cups all over the kitchen.
Eat from bowls and small plates.0 -
Stopped drinking calories. Cut out bread unless I’m having a sandwich.0
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