Suggestions to Keep Myself Motivated?

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep myself motivated? Something that I can do, or whatnot to help me look away from the ice cream I love, or the pizza I crave?

Is there a way to keep myself from feeling hungry without having to eat a whole bunch? Water doesn't work for me. I've already had five glasses today and Im still starving.

You shouldn't ever be "starving"! :noway:
Sure, water is GREAT, you SHOULD drink lots of it a day, but, you need food too. I suggest foods with fiber, and protein too, since they're what will help you feel full and satisfied.
As for icecream, there isn't ANYONE who loves it more than I do! I've managed to lose over 40 pounds and I've had icecream almost every night! :happy: But, these days, I eat slow churned, no sugar added kinds, such as Edy's cookie dough! YUM! I can't tell it from the "real" stuff, it's THAT good!
The best thing about MFP is that you CAN have the stuff you love. You are NOT deprived, like you are on any regular "diet". MFP is a "lifestyle change". Here you will be totally aware of all the calories, fats, etc. that you're putting into your mouth. By seeing your numbers, and working with them through good food choices, moderation, and getting in some exercise, you WILL lose the weight that you want to. And you WON'T do it by starving, either!
I recommend logging ALL your foods BEFORE you have them, rather than later, as it tends to lead to better food choices. (not to mention you'll know if you've got enough numbers left to have a night time snack, like I ALWAYS try to do!) Some people also like to weigh and measure some things, such as meats, rather than just estimating and possibly being WAY off! :noway:
Don't go making the mistake that if you have LOTS of numbers left at the end of the day that you'll lose even faster, because that DOESN'T happen. Feel free to read any info about the site in the "help" section at the top of the home page. And also, under "all topics", then "general", and check out the first few threads. They'll really help you understand how MFP works.
Before coming here, I had tried just about EVERYTHING out there, including hypnosis, TWICE, and nothing really worked until MFP!
Also, drink LOTS of water, it REALLY DOES help! :drinker:

I find you have to include food you like or else you will binge. If you like ice cream try yogurt or sherbert or make homemade ice cream. You like pizza allow yourself to have it every couple of weeks and get real pizza not store bought.

Fiber filled foods like beans, grapefruit oranges and strawberries are low cal and will fill you up.

I drink coffee other drink hot tea.

And you simple may not be eating enough. 1200 cals is not right for everyone.:drinker:

Yes, you should never be starving! You're just shootin gyourself in the foot and ruining your chances of success. Plan out healthy snacks and try eating every two hours, even if it's just a handful of carrots. The more fruits and veggies you have, the less hungry you are (trust!).

Also, plan your meals out. I've been on here for.a.long.time. LOL And that's one thing I didn't do faithfully and that is the one reason why I have failed to lose weight. try to plan, and follow each day the night before. When you're allowed to just run wild and free, you most likely will eat what you crave and not what you plan. Cravings can be stifled with good nutrition!

And finally, you have to workout. Even if it's just taking a walk every day after work. Get up and move! Studies have proven that women (and undoubtedly men, too!) eat better and are more likely to stick to their diets when they excercise because they have higher self esteem.

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