If you were pressed to offer just ONE PIECE OF ADVICE . . .

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  • _persephone_
    _persephone_ Posts: 138 Member
    The best, most sustainable exercise programme is the one you truly enjoy.
  • mauiophile
    mauiophile Posts: 1
    Set interim goals, and build in rewards. Track everything including measurements.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    SOOO hard to right just one....For me it is whenever possible look up the calories before you eat the food! After i see the calories sometimes the craving goes away!!
  • slimmergalpal
    slimmergalpal Posts: 235 Member
    What I have been learning is that you have to allow your body to respond to your new journey and it will start telling you what it is capable of achieving. Good luck to us all !! =)
  • l0rahhh
    l0rahhh Posts: 8
    You'll never regret a workout, but you'll probably regret that chocolate bar!
  • Tamstar1985
    Tamstar1985 Posts: 334 Member
    start strength training ASAP. like, yesterday. you will see amazing results!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    break it down into baby steps so it isnt so overwhelming. When i started 100 lbs seemed impossible. I broke it down into 10 lbs at a time and only looked at the next 10 lbs buying myself a new pair of earrings for every 10 lbs, I have now lost 95 lbs and 100 lbs doesnt seem impossible I know I will get there
  • Frederi825
    Frederi825 Posts: 24 Member
    Instead of using the lift:
    walk up one floor,
    walk down two floors.
  • Frederi825
    Frederi825 Posts: 24 Member
    Instead of using the lift:
    walk up one floor,
    walk down two floors.


    What's a lift?
  • _persephone_
    _persephone_ Posts: 138 Member
    Instead of using the lift:
    walk up one floor,
    walk down two floors.


    What's a lift?

    It's Brit-English for elevator
  • Redbird99ky
    Redbird99ky Posts: 305 Member
    Whether you are feeling discouraged or good about your progress, I think it is a great idea to periodically re-read the sections of your profile where you outlined the reasons you want to get in shape, and your inspirations.

    Doing this will help to re-invigorate you with determination to see this journey through. If you have Christ in your life, remember that He will finish any work He starts in you, as long as you are faithful to Him. Remember that we are all works-in-progress and change doesn't come immediately. Celebrate the milestones you reach and notice how far you have come since you started
  • CannibalisticVegetarian
    CannibalisticVegetarian Posts: 1,255 Member
    Log EVERYTHING.. even if that means it's over the caloric daily intake. You wont die and it'll really open your eyes..

    Also, don't try the cinnamon challenge.. you'll taste cinnamon in the back of your throat for about half a week.
  • TotalTiger
    TotalTiger Posts: 74
    This is your journey not anyone elses so don't let other people's criticisms or opinions get in the way of what works for you.
  • JustKat2020
    JustKat2020 Posts: 6 Member
    So many good tips but here's one I didn't see that helps me: brush and floss right after dinner to avoid late night snacking.
  • Dellenreina
    Dellenreina Posts: 1 Member
    It doesn't matter how slowly you move as long as you don't stop!
  • xxTAMxx
    xxTAMxx Posts: 573 Member
    Set yourself small achievable goals and once you reach them...set some more
  • discodaddy61
    discodaddy61 Posts: 161 Member
    drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily... NO EXCUSES
  • laineylynnfit
    laineylynnfit Posts: 369 Member
    I didn't read every post so I'm sure this has already been posted but this is mine:

    Be Consistent!
  • peachesop
    peachesop Posts: 2
    Never lose sight of your motivation because that will be the one thing to pull you through any temptation
  • junyr
    junyr Posts: 416 Member
    Wear sunscreen?
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Love yourself.
  • skgilbert57
    skgilbert57 Posts: 4
    Never give up!
  • coloschick
    coloschick Posts: 61
    My advice to you would to track whatever you eat, good or bad, and make sure that you enter it in your MFP. Just be honest with what you eat. Sometimes if you overeat, you may choose to not enter it. I enter every single thing I eat. I think this is helpful.
  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    Buy a food scale. You're probably underestimating what you're actually eating.

    Ditto!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Don't weigh yourself the first month.
  • miller0438
    miller0438 Posts: 72 Member
    bump for later
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    Dont expect fast results.......dont get discouraged when it takes longer than you hoped.
  • ameyer410
    ameyer410 Posts: 32
    You can't truly change your body by getting on the elliptical and reading US Weekly for 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week. Get thin, but get FIT and athletic while doing so.
  • unicorn19girl
    unicorn19girl Posts: 56 Member
    Don't start out at 1200 calories...eat more so that you can lower as you go. When you start out on a VLCD there aren't many options to lose the last few pounds.
  • cindycoley19
    cindycoley19 Posts: 39 Member
    Be consistent with counting calories and exercise

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