I started losing weight when.....

emmab0902
emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
What do you believe was the most significant change you made that led to successful weight (fat) loss? For me it was changing to the leangains style of eating (eating all my calories in an 8 hour window). That has helped me drop 9 lbs of nearly all fat, fat the same number of calories and never feel hungry or deprived. What has been something that worked for you?
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  • mbmorse1011
    mbmorse1011 Posts: 492 Member
    When I actually admitted that I needed to do it "for real" this time.

    I also watched my portions. HUGE difference when you only eat what you are supposed to.
  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    I added more EXERCISE! And lots of it!

    And switching up the intensity, duration, and what I'm doing. Doing really intense cardio (including boot-camp workouts) instead of elliptical or treadmill every day has helped me lose more weight than before.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    When I stopped eating "diet" food and started eating over 1300 calories of "real" food. Before I came here I ate toast for breakfast, a yogurt and a 100 cal bag of popcorn for lunch, and 4 oz lean protein plus a "non-starchy" veggie for dinner and that was it. The scale would not budge. When I got here and learned about eating more to lose more I started doing that, made sure i was getting enough calories, and the weight started coming off.
  • shasha_84
    shasha_84 Posts: 170
    I stopped eating fast food and started running daily. I lost a lot of my weight really quickly when I got serious about it.
  • agleckle
    agleckle Posts: 235 Member
    I started eating within 1 to 1 1/2 hours of when I woke up, no matter what time of day that was.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Crushing emotional stress and horrific depression was the most recent culprit for my weight loss.

    Oh, and I started running and walking so I wouldn't lose my mind in the process.
  • Alexdur85
    Alexdur85 Posts: 255 Member
    Added more exercise including weight training and upped my protein intake.
  • DreamStriveBe
    DreamStriveBe Posts: 12 Member
    I started eating a lot of smaller meals throughout the day rather than just a few big meals.

    I also started exercising more.
  • hannahbellelechter
    hannahbellelechter Posts: 79
    Keeping alcohol intake to a minimum helps me. And cutting out starchy carbs, sugars, and only drinking water.
  • econut2000
    econut2000 Posts: 395 Member
    As you can see, I'm only down 1 pound but I truly feel things are different this time! I am eating "real" food, not processed "diet" junk. I'm not depriving myself -- if I really crave something I'm going to eat it, truly enjoy it and not feel the least bit bad about it! Of course I'm not going to do that everyday....or every week! But eating one bad thing is not going to make me give up! I'm eating healthier and will therefore feel better. I don't feel hungry. I've tried eating the 1200 cals/day and working out like a fiend and gave up after just a week (although not the working out part) but how can a person expect to burn 600 or so calories running 4-5x/wk plus doing an hour of stengthening exercises 3x/week and only eat 1200 calories! The math just doesn't work out! So I didn't just increase my calorie intake, I just went hog wild eating whatever I wanted. Now I'm at a much more reasonable 1500+ and I don't feel hungry at all. It's great :-)
  • alex_dale
    alex_dale Posts: 46
    Stepped up my cardio
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    What do you believe was the most significant change you made that led to successful weight (fat) loss? For me it was changing to the leangains style of eating (eating all my calories in an 8 hour window). That has helped me drop 9 lbs of nearly all fat, fat the same number of calories and never feel hungry or deprived. What has been something that worked for you?

    Curious to know how you determined you lost mostly fat. I try to weight lift my butt off to retain muscle.
  • reactor25
    reactor25 Posts: 146 Member
    I cut out soda, started drinking water, and actually tracking what I ate made a big difference. Logging my food really makes me accountable.
  • lisagoodayle
    lisagoodayle Posts: 7
    watched my portions and i dont deny myself the odd treat but always manage to stay under my recommended daily levels x
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    What do you believe was the most significant change you made that led to successful weight (fat) loss? For me it was changing to the leangains style of eating (eating all my calories in an 8 hour window). That has helped me drop 9 lbs of nearly all fat, fat the same number of calories and never feel hungry or deprived. What has been something that worked for you?

    Curious to know how you determined you lost mostly fat. I try to weight lift my butt off to retain muscle.

    Having serial measurements done with appropriate techniques. And I was a newbie to weight training remember.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    What do you believe was the most significant change you made that led to successful weight (fat) loss? For me it was changing to the leangains style of eating (eating all my calories in an 8 hour window). That has helped me drop 9 lbs of nearly all fat, fat the same number of calories and never feel hungry or deprived. What has been something that worked for you?

    Curious to know how you determined you lost mostly fat. I try to weight lift my butt off to retain muscle.

    Having serial measurements done with appropriate techniques. And I was a newbie to weight training remember.

    Great stuff.
  • sarahwls100609
    sarahwls100609 Posts: 38 Member
    I had WLS but it is only a tool not a quick fix for weight loss like some may think. I have had to change my lifestyle and my eating habits to be successful with weight loss. I have gone from a severe diabetic on 5 shots a day and 2000mg of metformin to it being reversed and taking nothing but vitamins. I am 114 lbs down and gone from a sz 28-30 to a sz 12-14. I have gone from not being able to walk more than 200 ft without stopping to rest and being a couch potato to walking 3-4 mi a day. I have an entire new lease on life and very thankful for better health and wellness. I love MFP. It helps keeps me accountable and I have met some really nice
    people here that have encouraged and supported me. I wish you the best with your weight loss journey. :flowerforyou:
  • missjoci
    missjoci Posts: 412 Member
    When I cut back on alcohol, carbs, and sodium. I also started eating lots of protein, veggies, and fruit. The increase in calories helped a lot. I'm not one of those 1200-1300 calorie a day kinda ladies. Anywhere from 1500-2100 depending on if it's a workout day or not. I'm a big believer in zig zag style diets where changing up calories confuses the body. This site has been such a huge help in finding out why my weight bounces up and down so much!
  • OfficialPR
    OfficialPR Posts: 1,578 Member
    I realized that I could eat all kinds of things and STILL not be satisfied...knew this wasn't "normal". Additionally noticed my sizes on clothes were not suited to me anymore.....
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I started losing when I started eating less and working out more.

    I REALLY started losing when I stopped taking certain medications.
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    I really started losing when I joined Weight Watcher's...unfortunately it was more expensive than I could afford so now I am trying to do it "alone" (as in not on a paid program-I am not alone with all of you for support!!!)
  • speedycakes
    speedycakes Posts: 152 Member
    At my heaviest I was 180 pounds 5'8. I stopped eating tons of junk and dropped 20 pounds in about 2 months. I added exercise and ate a little healthier and dropped another 20 in 4-6 months. Then form there it's been a lose gain battle. I can never get below 140. My very lowest was 135 after a 3 day juice cleanse. Now i'm 151. I have noticed eating 250-350 calories every 4 hours helps me a lot. I'm going to stop eating after 8Pm and see if that help me more.
  • tecallahan
    tecallahan Posts: 732 Member
    When I joined a gym, hired a trainer and a dietician and started a low carb diet. Losing weight for the first time in 10 years.
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    When I cut my carbs,sugar and sodium waaaaay back and bumped up my protein, as prescribed by my Dr. and nutritionist.
  • klewis81
    klewis81 Posts: 122
    I quit (for the most part) drinking alcohol and I started exercising. I have not changed my eating too much, but I am losing slowly. I'm ok with this.
  • chickielou
    chickielou Posts: 47
    When I increased my calories and decreased my exercise!!
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    I got serious about health and fitness.
    And my main motivation was that my wife confessed that I was unattractive fat.

    She married a guy in peak condition, and after an accident, I bloated up like a blimp, making pathetic excuses all the way.

    Instead of sniveling about the situation, I buckled down and got to work.

    I lost the weight, won back her affections and feel great.

    Today, I have set new goals to be in the best condition of my life. And then I'll divorce her - JUST KIDDING!
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    when i started logging cleaning.
  • 1953Judith
    1953Judith Posts: 325 Member
    When I recovered from cancer and discovered I appreciated my life and therefore needed to treat my body with more respect.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    i got a smaller plate and only put on there what could fit. filled half of it with veggies.
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