Diet do's and dont's

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bkegurl36
bkegurl36 Posts: 61 Member
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So I want to hear some of the rules that you live by as far as your nutrition and working out! I would also like to hear your diet do's and dont's and what you have found that works for you guys!
My boss has a nutritionist that plans all of her meals. She tells me to always eat a protein when having fruit.
I would love to hear your feedback!! :happy:

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  • Fat_2_Fit_Mommy
    Fat_2_Fit_Mommy Posts: 569 Member
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  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
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    So I want to hear some of the rules that you live by as far as your nutrition and working out! I would also like to hear your diet do's and dont's and what you have found that works for you guys!
    My boss has a nutritionist that plans all of her meals. She tells me to always eat a protein when having fruit.
    I would love to hear your feedback!! :happy:

    Have discipline.

    Don't be so focused on the scale numbers.

    Search for questions, it's already been covered.
  • kimziebaby
    kimziebaby Posts: 133 Member
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    These are some of my few do's and don'ts

    DO:
    Eat cleanly (no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup)
    Workout regularly
    Choose whole wheat over light bread
    Plan my meals ahead
    Weigh myself once a week

    DON'T:
    Over indulge/binge
    Have regrets
    Get discouraged about my weight loss
    Weigh myself everyday

    :smile:
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
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    Do:

    Eat whatever you want as long as it fits your calories and macros
    Eat your exercise calories
    Be Patient

    Don't:

    Undereat
  • deathstarclock
    deathstarclock Posts: 512 Member
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    Do:

    Eat whatever you want.

    Don't:

    Drink chick drinks.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    Do: hit your calories
    Don't: micromanage
  • apapandrea
    apapandrea Posts: 30
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    Do:
    -be honest with what you're eating
    - stay positive and realize this is a lifestyle change not a short term fix
    -use the support from fellow MFPers! :)

    Don't :
    -punish yourself if you slip up or really want that cupcake- it'll only make you feel worse!
    -starve yourself
  • pcteck2
    pcteck2 Posts: 184 Member
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    Be honest with myself
    Eat breakfast every day
    Eat often enough to not be starving
    Keep bread/crackers to a minimum
    Log everyday, even if you make a mess of it
    Keep it to yourself (I lost 40 pounds before anyone noticed)
    Take a multivitamin
    I weigh EVERY day (if I am not getting on the scale daily it means I am gaining)
    Learn to love fruit and vegetables better than meat and potatoes
    Cook and eat at home
    That's just a start!
  • stroken96
    stroken96 Posts: 436 Member
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  • bkegurl36
    bkegurl36 Posts: 61 Member
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    Thank you everyone! These are all great do's and dont's!! :happy:
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
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    Keep it real
    Track everything w/in reason but don't stress exact-ness if you can't get it (ie parties, holidays, etc.)
    Drink water
    Cut back or stop the soda
    Find fun exercises that keep you motivated
    Space out meals so you don't feel hungry
    Stay on or under your calorie number
    eat your exercise calories
    Take a vitamin
    Weigh yourself
    Allow yourself to have a splurge day when your 'cravings' get to be too much.
    Don't be too hard on yourself if you have a rough day.

    Most of all - OWN IT! Do it for you, yourself, and no one else. If you own it, you make yourself responsible for your successes and failures. There's nothing else to place blame on.
  • mashort07
    mashort07 Posts: 5
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    Do:
    Exercise regularly
    Eat smaller portions
    Space out your meals

    Don't:
    Overindulge
    Weigh yourself too often (it WILL frustrate you)
    Eat too close to your bedtime
    Drink your calories

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