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Your top 3 essentials to your weight loss success

twilight_princess
twilight_princess Posts: 270 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi there,

So for just over 6 months now I've been into my weight loss regimen and would say to good success with losing 50lbs so far, but I've got a way to go yet. During this time I have 3 things I really would of not done so well without (below) and want to know yours!

They can anything from a low calorie alternative, your favourite CD to push you through your workout or pain relief but don't include the obvious like MFP or gym equipment etc.


My top 3 essentials
1. Digital food scales
2. Chewing gum
3. Small click and lock containers (to carry fruit and snacks)
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  • sziemba1
    sziemba1 Posts: 34
    My 3 things:
    - Steamer bags for microwave -- great for steaming any food just perfect
    - MFP.com -- if I don't track every day then I do not lose what I need to lose
    - Salad kits - I especially like the Fresh Express and the ones made by Publix. I buy them only when they are 2 for 1.
  • msmellebelle
    msmellebelle Posts: 101
    1. MFP.com
    2. My steamer pot
    3. online nutrition listing/calculators
  • twinmama1987
    twinmama1987 Posts: 566 Member
    - exercise
    - patience
    - support
  • beautyreaps
    beautyreaps Posts: 151
    Well aside from MFP; which really does make a difference with all the support (:

    1. Heart Rate Monitor
    2. Home gym (for days when I can't go to the gym)
    3. Protein Pow(d)er : http://www.proteinpow.com/
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    1. Weight training
    2. Meals planned and prepped ahead of time (that includes measuring and weighing
    3. a lot of hard work, determination and dedication.
  • medgirl604
    medgirl604 Posts: 16
    1. ziplock containers so i can bring all my meals
    2. not leaving workouts until the last minute. always workout before 7pm
    3. chick peas. chick peas. chick peas.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    - exercise
    - patience
    - support
    Lots of people seem to forget the middle one.
  • jaded_rose
    jaded_rose Posts: 298 Member
    My Top 3:
    1. Wii fit Board To start (5-30 minutes a day to start
    2. Ipod touch (I had a calorie counter right at my hand)
    3 Running Shoes
  • j3nn14er
    j3nn14er Posts: 53
    running/strength training
    stop eating entire pizzas and cakes
    more protein and water
  • nmj1988
    nmj1988 Posts: 65 Member
    Ipod/boombox
    elliptical
    Mfp
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    -mfp
    -finding workouts I love & look forward to
    -surrounding myself with inspiration
  • jkapp100
    jkapp100 Posts: 34
    My top 3 are;
    - don't starve yourself
    - consume your full calories
    - move more

    ...lets hope this works !
  • CherryPie606
    CherryPie606 Posts: 44 Member
    I'm new on this journey but I absolutely couldn't do this without -
    1. My digital scales. I love them.
    2. Oat So Simple
    3. My husband's support and joking that he'll "have those calories" for me lol
  • Kickinkim418
    Kickinkim418 Posts: 257 Member
    Polar FT4 HRM watch
    My Fitness Pal
    Food Scale
  • ahager88
    ahager88 Posts: 14
    1. classes at the gym
    2. supportive MFP friends
    3. food scale
  • kittykattiger
    kittykattiger Posts: 2
    Cannot do without these!

    1) 1 egg 2 egg-white scrambled egg, followed by porridge and fruit (breakfast)
    2) walnuts/pecan nuts
    3) lots and lots of water!

    1) Running (intervals)
    2) Planks
    3) Squats
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    1) My husband's support
    2) Step aerobics
    3) Food scale
  • satoshieyes
    satoshieyes Posts: 58
    1) MFP!
    2) cardio... Lots of cardio
    3) no more depression
  • StrongerJess
    StrongerJess Posts: 185 Member
    - exercise
    - patience
    - support
    Lots of people seem to forget the middle one.

    I know that I do!
  • NikkiP80
    NikkiP80 Posts: 17
    1. Consistency
    2. Patience
    3. Courage
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    1. Sneakers. Without happy feet, you're screwed.

    2. Small calorie deficit. If I ate too little, I stalled and felt crappy.

    3. Camera with self-timer and a tripod. Because sometimes the scale and tape don't tell the whole store. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/-f-the-scale-203555

    (Honorable mentions to good music and dry-weave clothing!)
  • jppizana
    jppizana Posts: 59 Member
    1. making better choices about food
    2. heart rate monitor watch
    3. determination to change my lifestyle
  • mjf0461
    mjf0461 Posts: 470 Member
    Head in the game
    Goals
    Water
  • thirtyandthriving
    thirtyandthriving Posts: 613 Member
    FIber Bars
    32 oz water contatiner
    digital scales and measuring devices
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    1. MFP - both for tracking and support
    2. My Blender / Blender Bottles
    3. My desk pantry at work - stocked with low cal, healthy, filling foods.
  • brit7880
    brit7880 Posts: 59 Member
    1. Lots of water!!
    2. Cardio
    3. Motivation from friends and family
  • aimee_md
    aimee_md Posts: 44
    Green Tea
    Fruit
    Avoiding carbs
  • MomOfECS
    MomOfECS Posts: 10
    My Husbands support
    My HRM
    MFP
  • ShannanLaNae
    ShannanLaNae Posts: 434 Member
    MFP goes without question.....but my top 3 are

    1. Clean eating
    2. Excerise
    3. Paitence (didnt gain the weight over night, u r not gonna lose it over night)
  • izzydino
    izzydino Posts: 254 Member
    digital food scale
    hrm
    Y membership
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