Being serious about this app this time

Heather6442
Heather6442 Posts: 1 Member
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Hello everyone I just turned 45 I’m 5 foot 6 and weigh about 230. I am determined to lose 100 pounds and get in the best shape of my life but I am unfortunately a sweets and soda junkie. I’m guessing I need to cut out all of that and eat more protein. Anybody in my situation is welcome to comment any ideas or suggestions.

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  • FindingShan
    FindingShan Posts: 37 Member
    Hi! I have about 70 lbs to lose and am a huge snacker. I am also returning to the app to try and be more accountable. I think more protein is definitely a good start. And I am just trying to get back to working out after some health issues. I feel like I am completely starting over. I sent you a friend request. Let's do this!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,204 Member
    Hello, and welcome!

    Many people find so called "whole foods" more filling than "highly processed" ones. (I put those terms in quotes because they're not very well-defined, but most people have a general idea what it means.)

    Personally, I found that my cravings for calorie-dense sweets decreased when I made it a point for a few weeks to eat several servings of whole fruit daily. That won't work for everyone, but I'm not the only person here who's reported that experience, so it may be worth a try. Those few start-up weeks took some willpower, but cravings did decrease. I still eat a lot of fruit, but maybe not as much as I did at first.

    It's true that many people find protein foods filling, but that can vary. Some find fats filling, some need high-volume foods (like low calorie veggies in big portions), some find they need specific foods to feel full. (As examples, oatmeal/porridge and whole potatoes (like a baked potato) are common but not universal foods to find filling.)

    On top of that, timing of eating can affect how full a person feels. People here report doing best on anything from one meal a day (OMAD) to many frequent snack-sized mini-meals throughout the day.

    If you log your food, and pay attention to how you feel, it's likely that you can figure out what routine is most filling and satisfying for you.

    For sure, cutting calories too far - trying to lose aggressively fast - can make it harder to stick with the process.

    Best wishes for success: The quality of life improvement is worth the effort!

    P.S. If you decide you want to increase protein, you may find this thread helpful:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also
  • Paz922
    Paz922 Posts: 346 Member

    @Heather6442 and everyone else on this thread.

    I just started yesterday a motivation challenge focusing on a healthy lifestyle and enjoying life. I would love to have you join. It does not matter how much weight you have to lose. The key is to set short goal that motivate you and keep you going until you achieve your final weight goal, 10 lbs at a time.

    I don’t know how to share the link.

    This is the name- it is under the Challenge groups.

    Lose 10 lbs by April 15th, 2024- focusing on a healthy lifestyle and enjoying life!
  • Paz922
    Paz922 Posts: 346 Member
    This is the link if you would like to join.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10909859/lose-10-lbs-by-april-15th-2024-focusing-on-a-healthy-lifestyle-and-enjoying-life#latest

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