What worked for you today?

wanderinglight · February 2021

Recognized a trigger. Drinking alcohol makes me want to eat...everything. Instead my husband and I got a small thin crust pizza and split that, and I feel perfectly satisfied.

Remus42 · February 2021

I made it to work....lol
Somedays that's all I got.

mkculs13 · February 2021

@Remus42, sometimes that's enough!

I started this thread months ago and completely forgot--but I need it. What worked for me yesterday was being patient with myself. I had consumed all my calories by 3 pm and it was getting dangerously cold outside. Plus, Covid. So I was (am) home-bound and couldn't really get my usual walking exercise. We have about 5 days of really bad cold weather (Wi, polar vortex) ahead. I'm just going to take a mental vacation--not worry about exercise. Watch my intake. Eat at maintenance if I feel like it. This too shall pass

elisa123gal · February 2021

What worked for me today? My husband and I decided to pay the check and leave after ordering two appetizers and sharing them.. we were full and to order entrees would be glutenous

avtlove · February 2021

Craving a sweet treat after dinner and decided on a piece of sweet mint gum instead. Totally took care of the craving~

The_Stargazer · February 2021

My current plan under which I've lost 20 lbs so far...
- 1600 Calories
- Intermittent Fasting, eating period 10 AM - 6 PM (zero calories outside of those times)
- 10,000 steps a day. (7.5k contingency)
- Log weight every day
- Log food every day
- ~30% Carbs, 30% Protein, 30% Fat
- Garmin fitness watch on 24/7 save shower / charging

Approximately 30 lbs left to my goal.

ClaireBri74 · February 2021

What worked for me was plan plan plan plan plan. I plan my meals every Saturday. This week I managed to plan a pizza. I came in under my calories. I am so happy I made the maths work

I only have pizza once or twice a year but knowing I can do it with the numbers working is brilliant

carlaringuette · February 2021

Taking a 30 minute walk to the Lake

wanderinglight · February 2021

Pre-logging a cup of low calorie hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream for an after-dinner treat. It put me over my calories by about 50 but I figure it's better than sitting down with the box of cookies that's calling my name.

BMcC9 · February 2021

logging everything (third day in a row now) - mostly pre-logging then final refine tweek after supper to see what evening snacks might fit in today's quota.

70 minutes on the stationary bike in the basement "commute from work time" (work from home for 11 months now) means LOTs of snack options available, yet plenty of "exercise calories" still left in the pot so to speak.

wanderinglight · February 2021

Having a big pot of soup simmering on the stove. It has so much flavor that I can water it down a lot and enjoy a filling dinner for barely any calories.

SFJULES66 · February 2021

Eating protein at every meal and snack.

mkculs13 · February 2021

I divided my most recent calorie budget by 3 to see what my meals should look like. That really helped me target a number that allowed me to have a mini cone. I was feeling rather dismayed by the new, lower budget, but breaking it down as I did helped a lot.

Intentional_Me · February 2021

Tazo Desert Tea

alisampm · February 2021

A huge dinner with lots of veggies and chicken which filled me up and fit within my calorie goals for the day.

Rica20145 · February 2021

Chloe Tings 2020 Shred as well as Homemade Chicken Soup (W/egg noodles) & meditation music.

SallyKaPow · February 2021

I changed the settings to show fibre as one of my key nutrients, rather than sodium.

I had noticed that I hardly ever get anywhere near my recommended daily amount of fibre.

By focussing on getting my fibre up without blowing my carbs/calories meant that I included significantly more plant based foods, like frozen peas, sweet potato and apples. As a result, I had meals that looked bigger on the plate, took longer to eat and I felt fuller afterwards.

I think this might be part of the key to weight loss for me.

lauriekallis · February 2021

sallykift wrote: »

I changed the settings to show fibre as one of my key nutrients, rather than sodium.

I had noticed that I hardly ever get anywhere near my recommended daily amount of fibre.

By focussing on getting my fibre up without blowing my carbs/calories meant that I included significantly more plant based foods, like frozen peas, sweet potato and apples. As a result, I had meals that looked bigger on the plate, took longer to eat and I felt fuller afterwards.

I think this might be part of the key to weight loss for me.

I ended up in the same place by showing "potassium" as one of my key nutrients. It works really well! I focus so much on getting enough potassium in a day, that I have that same full plate and I don't seem to notice losing the refined carbs.

brenn24179 · February 2021

I ate a bit too much earlier so tonight I am having baked cabbage with some turkey bacon on top. Yum, and a great way to keep the calories down.

suzij27 · February 2021

Getting outside and walking with a friend. I feel great!
Icy roads kept me inside and walking alone this past week. Exercising indoors isn’t as much fun. And with a friend the duration is usually twice as long.

Sand_TIger · February 2021

A few things have really worked for me! I found a high fiber low carb tortilla that is 50 cal, and allows me to have tacos again. I put the meat with a bunch of veggies and no cheese, and enjoy.

Another thing is the Built series of protein bars, preworkout gels and vitamin drinks - very tasty, very low sugar. And finally, I started sitting on an exercise ball. I don't feel so sluggish at the end of my workday.

wanderinglight · February 2021

What worked for me is posting in this thread early in the day so that I'll feel accountable tonight when I want to watch Netflix and eat everything in the house

mkculs13 · February 2021

I used an old trick on myself--go out for just 1 mile, and if it doesn't feel good, stop. About 90% of the time, it feels great, and I keep going. Today, I did. So I got in a jog when I wasn't "feeling it" initially.

Kupla71 · February 2021

Eating an apple really curbed my appetite and getting in even a 20 minute brisk walk can work up a sweat!

lilylilianalopez · February 2021

Staying busy around the house extra cleaning plus carrying my water gallon along really helped today. Keped my deficit till the end of my day.

BMcC9 · February 2021

talking to my friend on the phone while I was on my exercise bike and she walked her dog, then tidied her kitchen and started her dishwasher (we were both on ear-buds)