What did you buy that helped you lose weight?
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hjohnso5
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I’m currently restarting my weight loss journey after losing ~60 pounds three years ago, but have unfortunately gained it all back. My question for those who have had success - are there any tools that you purchased which made your journey easier?
I am trying to prioritize my health, and if that means spending more money to be healthy, I’m ready to do it!
I am trying to prioritize my health, and if that means spending more money to be healthy, I’m ready to do it!
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Best of luck to you! You got this.
I'd say the only worthwhile investment, if you don't already have one, is a food scale. Nothing fancy. Just a food scale.
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Yup. A food scale.11
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Another vote for my food scale. Best "weight loss aid" I ever bought!8
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A recipe book = no need to buy take out.7
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I already had a food scale, but I didn't have a bathroom scale. I'll say it's been the best investment along with developing the habit of weighing daily, even when I overeat. Starting the day with the perspective of my weight helps me halt gains earlier than I would have without. There were times I just didn't care and gained anyway, but I kept weighing myself daily because it meant as soon as I started to care, I sprung into action instead of being in denial and dragging it out until I regained everything I lost.29
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First, rent and watch the “The Perfect Human Diet.” . Second, start investing in Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body. Finally, eat the Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body.
Health has more to do with the quality of food we put in our bodies than everything else combined times ten.52 -
I agree a food scale and a human scale weighing your self daily and creating a calorie deficits you will lose weight6
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For me my Nutribullet was definitely a game changer. At first it just helped me to get in my fruits and veggies in protein smoothies.
Eventually I experiment with new fruits and veggies in my cooking and I actually started to enjoy and crave them for the first time in my life.
I started to feel so better and my digestion improved as well. This made me want to keep going and continue to eat healthier.
Later on I started using it for other things such as making the base of my homemade protein bars, sorbets and nice cream, soups and I ground my flax seeds and oats for oat flour too.
Also it's great that it doesn't take up much space and the clean up is really easy.9 -
Food scale - very educational where my calories were coming from.
Gym membership (OK, a few gym memberships) - made a huge difference to my strength and fitness.
Bicycles (OK, a few bicycles) - made a huge difference to my fitness.
Garmin bike computer (OK, two of them) - lets me explore beautiful countryside without getting lost.
Membership of a long distance riding association - inspires me to challenge myself.
Couple of books (Lean Muscle Diet by Alan Aragon & Lou Schuler, Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters) - knowledge is power.5 -
I have been puzzling about this question all morning.... So what did I originally buy to gain all that weight? Maybe lots of food? and drinks? And.....?3
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As someone who loves throwing money at things instead of just taking the sound advice of the above comments, let me tell you, I have bought lots. Work out videos, Exercise equipment, On-line programs, Workout apps, Meditation apps, recipe books, Pills (over the counter miracle kind) etc.
It all works IF you use it. I dont. Ya seem to get caught up in the hype but than I dont use it more than once or twice.
Bottom line: MFP is perfect. Yes a food scale is a big part of that. A blender is amazing and easy to integrate into your routine. Honestly a blender I have consistently used. Even if Im not "dieting". Find your food. What I mean by that is find the recipes of things you LOVE to eat that are good for you. Then add more.
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The biggest thing for me has just been counting calories accurately. But if I did have to pick a purchase, I would say getting a jogging stroller. It means I don't have an excuse not to run. Plus my son will use it to get me to take him to the park. Those extra couple calories burned (usually 200-300) really helped me.2
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Count me in for another vote for a food scale! Also I really love Beachbody workouts so Beachbody on Demand has been a great subscription for me. But as far as exercise goes just find something you enjoy doing!3
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I started out with a food scale and a floor scale (for weigh-ins). Lost 50lbs with those very basic items.
Later on I added a good pair of walking shoes, a Nutribullet (for my green smoothies), and then a weight trending app (Happy Scale for apple, Libra for android).
I've been in maintenance for years now and have kept things pretty simple 6 -
Satisfiedwithbetter wrote: »First, rent and watch the “The Perfect Human Diet.” . Second, start investing in Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body. Finally, eat the Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body.
Health has more to do with the quality of food we put in our bodies than everything else combined times ten.
I had hoped the whole paleo craze had run its course, looks like someone is still trying to make money off of it though sigh....6 -
Satisfiedwithbetter wrote: »First, rent and watch the “The Perfect Human Diet.” . Second, start investing in Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body. Finally, eat the Whole Foods that are nutrient rich sources of fuel for your body.
Health has more to do with the quality of food we put in our bodies than everything else combined times ten.
I had hoped the whole paleo craze had run its course, looks like someone is still trying to make money off of it though sigh....
It's an old "documentary" banking on that craze at the time. Nothing we haven't heard before, and not much real practical value.6 -
I recently bought some nice leggings and running tops, and was surprised at how much it affected my motivation. So if you are shallow like me, maybe some exercising gear that you like and feel good in??8
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I'll chime in with the absolute best cardio machine for a home gym - the Tony Little Gazelle. They're $130 new but you can always find one on Craigslist or wherever for $30. No motors, no computers - just a drop dead simple full body workout. Home elliptical machines are garbage and getting to the gym is hard.9
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Food scale (already owned a human scale) and a couple of easy cooking books with calories accounted for (Hairy Dieters, UK).
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A kitchen scale that measures in grams/pounds/ounces; a human scale; a decent pair of walking shoes--that's about it for me as far as things I thought I needed to buy. I already had an umbrella (useful for walking outdoors in the freezing rain, lol.)
One thing I wish I had thought of, and what I recommend, is getting a kitchen scale that can weigh up to 10 or 11 pounds at least, in case you want to weigh an entire pot of something.
I have also found it helpful to track my ten-day trending weight but I did not buy an app for that. Instead, I borrowed a google sheets template from someone else. There is a link to a free template in the middle of this article: https://medium.com/technology-liberal-arts/the-data-diet-how-i-lost-60-pounds-using-a-google-docs-spreadsheet-80adce62cf5c. I am posting this link here because I find the spreadsheet useful. I am *not* advocating the writer's method for weight loss. It works for him and may not work for others. Personally I am an omnivore calorie counter. To each his or her own. :-)
Also, a free app I find helpful is Google Fit, simply for tracking steps.
Though the template in the article above, as well as the app, are Google-based products, I am sure there are non-Google free alternatives out there somewhere.
I started losing weight on Oct 1, 2018, and so far I am down 34 pounds from an ultimate high of 202.4
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