Name one weight loss tip that worked for you besides tracking
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I don't track calories - I cut out added sugar and highly processed food, eat 30-40 grams of fibre a day, and don't eat after dinner. (I am a binge eater - moderation doesn't work for me.)2
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Focus on the 90%, not the 10%.3
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walking daily2
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pcrozier99 wrote: »Distinguishing actual hunger from a craving. If you are eating your calories and macros for the day, the feeling you get at night is NOT hunger. It is a craving. Get past it.
Sadly, the lack of disagree button... means that I have to, respectfully, and hopefully without derailing a wonderfully interesting thread, insert a comment!
Is it worth trying to learn how to distinguish between cravings and hunger? Absolutely worthwhile for many of us.
But is eating one's calories and macros for the day a sufficient condition to distinguish between the two?
It depends on the actual proximate and cumulative size of your deficit. And your current degree of energy reserves. And on what else may be going on.
So no it isn't a sufficient condition.
Split hairs all you like. Point remains the same. Unplanned snacking is mostly out of habit or boredom. It is not due to hunger.1 -
pcrozier99 wrote: »pcrozier99 wrote: »Distinguishing actual hunger from a craving. If you are eating your calories and macros for the day, the feeling you get at night is NOT hunger. It is a craving. Get past it.
Sadly, the lack of disagree button... means that I have to, respectfully, and hopefully without derailing a wonderfully interesting thread, insert a comment!
Is it worth trying to learn how to distinguish between cravings and hunger? Absolutely worthwhile for many of us.
But is eating one's calories and macros for the day a sufficient condition to distinguish between the two?
It depends on the actual proximate and cumulative size of your deficit. And your current degree of energy reserves. And on what else may be going on.
So no it isn't a sufficient condition.
Split hairs all you like. Point remains the same. Unplanned snacking is mostly out of habit or boredom. It is not due to hunger.
Actually, for me, the occasional well-chosen snack was a help in managing relative hunger that occurred when a meal wasn't soon on my schedule. It helped me avoid over-eating when mealtime did arrive, so helped me stick with my calorie goals. Since these events happened at random times, it wasn't about habit; and they were often when I was out and about running errands and such, so boredom wasn't typically a factor.
Eating pattern preferences and tactics are individual, and they aren't some kind of moral test. If not snacking works for you, that's great, sincerely.
And yes, if someone is snacking out of habit or boredom, it's best to address the root cause directly: Find a new habit, find some engaging non-eating activity to eliminate the boredom. If the root problem isn't hunger, fueling or nutrition, the solution isn't eating.8 -
I'm new on this journey, but a couple things that haven't been mentioned repeatedly so far.
1. education about why and how the body stores fat so I could make better dietary choices. I've found this very interesting and can't wait to hear more and more podcasts on the same subject. Weird, but motivating for me.
2. switched to a savory breakfast. I'm a morning eater, so continuing the fast won't be my method.
3. Understanding my body reduced its metabolic rate shortly after I consistently reduced my calories, so I needed a plan to counter that as well.
I wish everyone success. Thank you for sharing great tips and tricks and being a supportive community.4 -
Eat healthy homemade foods. Find things you love to eat that you know are good for you. Eat all of that when you are hungry2
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Trying to include at least one if not two walks per day, even though I’ve already worked out. Walking is so important, Especially after a meal.
When I’m hungry, I eat a small meal (200-400 calories) rather than some tiny snack that leaves you hungry. Especially avoiding your typical carby snack/junk food that never leaves me full. I Shoot for something higher protein/fat than carb for any extra snacks in the day.
Drinking more water than I thought humanly possible. I will drink at least one or two pint glasses of water when I THINK I’m hungry, then reassess. The whole “you’re probably thirsty rather than hungry” mantra is actually true!3 -
Figuring out your "non-negotiables" and finding ways to work them into your overall plan. For me, a sweet treat at the end of the day is non-negotiable. I find that it tells my brain we're done eating for the day, so I always leave calories on the table for that. Little things like that make the process so much easier!2
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-Small, incremental changes
-Crowding out calorie-dense foods with low calorie, nutrient-dense foods, 70% of my plate is often raw vegetables
-Focusing on how my body feels after I eat, and choosing foods and food quantities based on that feedback
-Prioritizing nutrition and exercise as necessary self-care, not punishment for not being "good enough"4 -
LiveOnceBeHappy wrote: »
I had a bilateral hip replacement in Feb 2019 and walking is the best thing for me. I struggle with 2 miles a day but I push through.2 -
Eating vegetables with every meal, including breakfast.3
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Realizing that being hungry isn't an emergency4
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LiveOnceBeHappy wrote: »
I had a bilateral hip replacement in Feb 2019 and walking is the best thing for me. I struggle with 2 miles a day but I push through.
I hope you get there with walking and that it becomes more comfortable for you. My husband was in good shape physically other than needing a new hip. His weight was perfect for him, and he had been very active until the hip slowed him down. Now he's an energizer bunny again. I am happy for him. I really hope for a long, good outcome for you with your two new hips!2 -
Eating the same thing every day. I was able to lose weight for 18 weeks in a row using that technique. Admittedly not many people can do that, but if you can, give it a try. I found it reduced the internal dialog on what I should or shouldn't be eating.4
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Eating half of my food when I dine out. Saving the other half for the next days lunch3
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