What worked for you today?

dfwesq · June 2021

Portion control and slow-down-the-eating victory here! I measured 1/4 cup of peanuts into an empty plastic chewing gum container (the kind that lets you shake out one or two pieces at a time) and used it for snacking. It's the end of the day and I still have peanuts left to enjoy. I'm going to mark the container at the 1/4 cup line and keep using it.

STS1130 · June 2021

Finished a Spartan Ultra race yesterday. 30 miles + 70 obstacles. MFP says if everyday was like that after 5 weeks I would be at my birth weight.

wanderinglight · June 2021

What worked for me was using those green bags that keep fruits & veggies fresh longer. I had picked blackberries and strawberries last weekend at a farm, and they were still fresh today! So I had a super healthy option ready for me when I needed something sweet.

kellibee2000 · June 2021

Starting the day early with healthy movement and checking in with my body when eating. Often it's my head that wants more, not my stomach. What worked for you today?

wunderkindking · June 2021

A whole lot of popcorn with some seasoning salt (garlic parm flavored stuff) and some oyster crackers with ranch seasoning mix.

I've been stupid, crazy, active for the past month and more so for the past week. Today was planned as a 'lazy' do nothing major day.

I spent all day with the overwhelming urge to EAT THINGS. CRUNCHY SALTY THINGS FOR A LONG TIME.

So I did that.

Stayed under my calories thanks to those things.

I do not idle well.

applcorp · June 2021

Today, I don't have a weekend junk-food hangover. I'm usually so busy during the weekend that I end up hitting a drive-thru at least once, but not this time. Instead, I took a couple of hours and made a good veggie-loaded stew and simple homemade whole wheat bread so I would have something ready whenever I got hungry. I made it through the weekend with no chips, no sugar, no overly processed foods, and wouldn't you know it? I feel good today! Plus - no weekend weight gain.

I'm learning a lot about how foods affects my mood. This is yet another step towards understanding my own personal quirks and needs.

fitstrongfitlove · June 2021

focusing on getting as much sleep as I can

ifIwereatree · June 2021

For me it is all about logging. I know that when I reach for food of any type that I will need to account for it by logging. For example I allowed myself just 1/4 cup of vanilla ice cream as a rare treat today. It is because I of logging that it was only 1/4 cup and actually I found that amount just enough and satisfying without depriving myself.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · June 2021

The fact that Drumstick makes Mini Drums. These are little tiny four bite ice cream cone things that are just enough to satisfyingly give me a taste of ice cream cone and at 80 calories are very workable in my calorie budget. I don't want to eat a whole one, and this way I get a taste without the big calorie punch.

wanderinglight · June 2021

What worked for me today was sticking to my 8pm cutoff time. I glanced at my watch, noticed it was 7:55, and realized I was a tiny bit hungry. Instead of scrambling to eat something I wouldn't actually enjoy "just because," I decided to forgo it. There's always tomorrow and there's nothing wrong with going to bed a little hungry once in a while.

sargemarcori · June 2021

A thing that helps me, is reminding myself "hunger is not an emergency." Nothing bad is going to happen if I don't eat the second I feel hungry! I'm actually learning to recognize and ride the waves--it may seem like I'm gonna die now, but in ten minutes, I probably won't even remember.

Someone above mentioned what works for them is eating most of their calories early in the day, and I just wanted to say I'm the complete opposite (in the hopes it helps someone else, not to argue with that person!) I find if I have a smoothie or something-- ~300 calories-- for breakfast, and maybe a salad for lunch, when I have ~800 calories in the evening, when I'm not likely to eat that much, but if I only had say, 400 left, I'd almost certainly go over. It's much easier FOR ME to eat light in the mornings than at night.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · June 2021

sargemarcori wrote: »

Someone above mentioned what works for them is eating most of their calories early in the day, and I just wanted to say I'm the complete opposite (in the hopes it helps someone else, not to argue with that person!) I find if I have a smoothie or something-- ~300 calories-- for breakfast, and maybe a salad for lunch, when I have ~800 calories in the evening, when I'm not likely to eat that much, but if I only had say, 400 left, I'd almost certainly go over. It's much easier FOR ME to eat light in the mornings than at night.

I haven't been able to eat much in the morning for years and years. So my usual breakfast is just a toasted English muffin with either butter and jam or butter and cinnamon sugar. And hot tea. That usually gets me through to lunch. If lunch is going to be late or I got up way early and the gap between breakfast and lunch is larger than usual, I may have a cup of yogurt around 10 am. But that's it. I eat a 300-400 calorie lunch and the rest is dinner and about 150 calories before bed.

Everyone has to find out what works for them personally, and that's why I really enjoy this thread.

wanderinglight · July 2021

What worked for me today was checking out the "Photos Only Success Stories" thread (link below). If I want to post my own success story some day, I've got to keep putting in the work now and not let myself get discouraged.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1167854/photo-only-success-stories/p450

salaciamermaid · July 2021

Hi,
I made a conscious decision to get up earlier and to exercise first thing. This really worked for me today. I was much more alert and uplifted on my journey into work, and I am not stressing about fitting in my exercise with all my other commitments that I have in the evening. I am going to try to keep the early morning routine going.

jessdsd88 · July 2021

Allowing extra time in the morning to plan out healthy foods to take into work for lunch and snacks. Makes it so much easier to stay on track!

wanderinglight · July 2021

What worked for me was going for a late afternoon swim. The pool closes at 6 and I was on the sofa at 5pm scrolling social media and kinda watching the clock, thinking "eh, it's too late to go." Then I had a burst of being annoyed with myself, said "NO! STOP THAT!" out loud, ran to the closet, put on my suit, made it to the pool by 5:30 and got in a good half an hour.

That, in turn, led me to have a healthy dinner and a great night's sleep!

mytyglotz · July 2021

Taking a little more time to stretch my tight/sore muscles and try to release tension --
then taking even more time in a hot shower, rather than hustling like I typically do.

AprilAye · July 2021

I decided to workout while watching something inspirational and motivation on TV.

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · July 2021

Acknowledging my anxiety is high (loud noises, it is what it is tonight) and not just automatically throwing food on top of it to drug myself with carbs.

brenn24179 · July 2021

rode to the lake on July 4, instead of eating ice cream I decided to try fruit, ate peach, banana, grapes and it hit the spot. I felt a little lonely w/o family and figured it was best to be alone and happy than alone and fat.

jenilla1 · July 2021

wanderinglight wrote: »

What worked for me was going for a late afternoon swim. The pool closes at 6 and I was on the sofa at 5pm scrolling social media and kinda watching the clock, thinking "eh, it's too late to go." Then I had a burst of being annoyed with myself, said "NO! STOP THAT!" out loud, ran to the closet, put on my suit, made it to the pool by 5:30 and got in a good half an hour.

That, in turn, led me to have a healthy dinner and a great night's sleep!

I do that every once in awhile with my running. I'm sitting there scrolling thru channels and I see the sun going down and think "it's too late now", but then I'll get that "boost" you mentioned. I might not be able to get the 5 miles I wanted, but I can usually get in 3-4 before it's too dark to see where I'm going. I'm always glad I did! ⭐

ginamyrmel · July 2021

I shopped at our local thrift store AGAIN. I go there a couple times a week normally. My hubby says I just rent clothes from them, since it's never long when it's time to go smaller and donate my previous purchases. Today I purchased my first SMALL blouse, though I'd been well satisfied with wearing the mediums. Who'da thunk it?!

wunderkindking · July 2021

Eating dessert first.

No, really.

I've realized that the reason the traditional 'fill your plate with veg or get a salad first so you're more full with lower calorie items' doesn't work so well with me is that I will absolutely eat that veg, and then keep going until I get to my favorite item on the plate, whether I'm full or not.

I will, furthermore, continue to WANT to eat more of the super tasty yummy thing at the end - and even if I stop, I will continue to want to eat more.

If, however, I carefully measure out my meal so I know my calories and portion sizes, then start eating with the thing I like most and add with something I am kind of 'eh' about (not dislike just not omg-yes please yum) I will actually stop eating when I'm full. I will also have absolutely no desire to keep eating just because I am enjoying the act of eating. Even if, for some reason, I do, I am at least continuing to eat broccoli rather than continuing to eat cake.

cymande1961 · July 2021

At about 2:00 PM I looked at my Fitbit and realized that I had only done 2600 steps the entire day. Not sure what happened, but the next thing I knew, the sneakers were on, I was out the door, and 45 quite enjoyable and fast-passing minutes later I'd not only crushed my 6500 step/day minimum but had walked almost 2.5 miles! So whatever subconscious thing is going on with me to help me on this journey kicked in and I was literally DRIVEN to go for a walk - even though I *hate* walking just for the sake of walking!

charmmeth · July 2021

wunderkindking wrote: »

Eating dessert first. ... If, however, I carefully measure out my meal so I know my calories and portion sizes, then start eating with the thing I like most and add with something I am kind of 'eh' about (not dislike just not omg-yes please yum) I will actually stop eating when I'm full. I will also have absolutely no desire to keep eating just because I am enjoying the act of eating. Even if, for some reason, I do, I am at least continuing to eat broccoli rather than continuing to eat cake.

I LOVE this idea!

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · July 2021

Once again I confirm that the best thing for me to do is just get up, get dressed, have some water and go work out. I can have caffeine and breakfast when I get back, and that way it's done and checked off before everything else happens that day.

wanderinglight · July 2021

wunderkindking wrote: »

Eating dessert first.

No, really.

I've realized that the reason the traditional 'fill your plate with veg or get a salad first so you're more full with lower calorie items' doesn't work so well with me is that I will absolutely eat that veg, and then keep going until I get to my favorite item on the plate, whether I'm full or not.

I will, furthermore, continue to WANT to eat more of the super tasty yummy thing at the end - and even if I stop, I will continue to want to eat more.

If, however, I carefully measure out my meal so I know my calories and portion sizes, then start eating with the thing I like most and add with something I am kind of 'eh' about (not dislike just not omg-yes please yum) I will actually stop eating when I'm full. I will also have absolutely no desire to keep eating just because I am enjoying the act of eating. Even if, for some reason, I do, I am at least continuing to eat broccoli rather than continuing to eat cake.

This is so eye-opening! I never even realized I'm exactly the same. I'll eat my whole dinner and then even if I'm full I'll eat dessert because I've been looking forward to it so much. I'm excited to try your plan!

EyeOTS · July 2021

wunderkindking wrote: »

Eating dessert first.

No, really.

I've realized that the reason the traditional 'fill your plate with veg or get a salad first so you're more full with lower calorie items' doesn't work so well with me is that I will absolutely eat that veg, and then keep going until I get to my favorite item on the plate, whether I'm full or not.

I will, furthermore, continue to WANT to eat more of the super tasty yummy thing at the end - and even if I stop, I will continue to want to eat more.

If, however, I carefully measure out my meal so I know my calories and portion sizes, then start eating with the thing I like most and add with something I am kind of 'eh' about (not dislike just not omg-yes please yum) I will actually stop eating when I'm full. I will also have absolutely no desire to keep eating just because I am enjoying the act of eating. Even if, for some reason, I do, I am at least continuing to eat broccoli rather than continuing to eat cake.

I'll have to try that.

wunderkindking · July 2021

Glad that resonated with other people. My meal ender the past couple of days has been sugar snap peas. I like them enough that I'll snack on them and find them satisfying but there's nothing about them that makes me want to KEEP eating just for the act of eating. Really makes me pay attention to where 'done' is physically instead of 'done is when the plate is empty'.

wanderinglight · July 2021

What worked for me today is reminding myself -- writing it down AND saying it out loud -- not to give up. I'm logging every bite accurately and working out consistently but the scale keeps going up. Up 1lb yesterday, 2 more lbs today...ugh.

I want to give up but I won't. I know weight loss is soooo slow for me (I've never done more than 4lbs / month), so I need to trust my plan and keep on keeping on. Consistent efforts will yield consistent results.

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