Newbie - any suggestions accepted

Grace_13
Grace_13 Posts: 2
edited October 4 in Introduce Yourself
Hi - new to the web site. I am looking to loose 20 pounds in a healthy way. Any suggestions, ideas and thoughts accepted. Im always open to great and positive inputs. Thanks in advance. Grace

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  • LoseItJourney
    LoseItJourney Posts: 122 Member
    Please feel free to add me!


    The best adivce - keep at it!
    Never let anything discourage you.

    Everyones here to support you!

    and if you ever need some motivation,

    I suggest the success page here on the message boards!

    Lots of people post pics of their weight loss, and its nice to see REAL people with REAL results!
  • auntyspan
    auntyspan Posts: 1 Member
    I'm (sort of) new too - just trying to lose a few pounds before Christmas. It was my first day yesterday and went to bed hungry, which I hate - so still getting used to it all!

    I drank lots of water yesterday, and I think that helped....
  • msgsarah
    msgsarah Posts: 53 Member
    Hi Grace

    I'm fairly new here too, but I was on a massive weight loss kick before I got married this September, here are a couple of things that worked for me:

    - Making home made soup - easy, quick, nutritious! Not many calories, you can make it tasty with spices etc. Loads of recipes online
    - Drink sparkling water (keep a bottle on your desk at work) it fills you up, also herbal tea
    -Start running (even if you hate it like me!), a quick, 20 minute run at an easy pace burns 300 calories! There's nothing like it for dropping weight, it will transform you. Search online for 'Couch to 5k' runninf programme podcasts, they're free and very motivational
    - Make fruit and veg a higher proportion of your meals.
    - Reduce white starchy carbs (rice, pasta, bread) and find better alternatives like cous cous, butternut squash, mixed beans etc.

    There's loads more, I will drop back as I remember what worked!
    Stay strong, you can do it!!

    Sarah xx
  • LighterEachDay
    LighterEachDay Posts: 28
    I think it's probably a good idea to plan for the next day, or next couple of days, ahead of time, and get them into your food diary. I used to resist this idea even though lots of successful people recommended it, because I liked just grazing and being more spontaneous. The spontaneous approach always led me into too much temptation, though, and I tended to eat more unhealthy stuff than healthy stuff. So now I'm starting to plan, and making sure that I include enough protein, enough fruits and vegetables, etc. Oh, I'm also going to start drinking lots of water and green tea, too.

    If you have certain breakfasts/lunches/snacks that are favorites, it makes it easier to just use those as repeat meals. Then you only have to come up with different ideas for dinner.

    Good luck! You're lucky that you don't have too much to lose!
  • SetecAstronomy
    SetecAstronomy Posts: 470 Member
    Hi - new to the web site. I am looking to loose 20 pounds in a healthy way. Any suggestions, ideas and thoughts accepted. Im always open to great and positive inputs. Thanks in advance. Grace
    Welcome to the site!
  • Grace_13
    Grace_13 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the positive input and I see myself using the advice given. Thanks

    I have already lost 90 pounds and the last 20 seem impossible!
  • LighterEachDay
    LighterEachDay Posts: 28
    Congrats on already losing 90 pounds, that's amazing!! You should be giving US advice!
  • Cara_3023
    Cara_3023 Posts: 3
    Good Luck Grace

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  • d_edge_61
    d_edge_61 Posts: 2
    Hi,

    I've tried various ways of dieting and seem to go up and down in weight. I need to loose 20 lbs, but would really like to loose inches. I bought an home exercise program and do it every other day and walk every day for 3 miles. I managed to eat less calories yesterday and still gained 2 lbs from the day before. I think it was the resturant chicken I bought last night coming home from work.

    I work 7a-7p on weekends and need something I can eat driving down the road on the way home. No wheat...any ideas?
    Denise
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