My number one dieting tip- what is yours?
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that its not a DIET tis a lifestyle change
^^^ THIS!
Agreed! This is the one's that stole my answer! =p0 -
My first tip is: appreciate (and eat) every homegrown vegetable and fruit that comes from your garden and/or field (if you have it/them).
My second tip is: learn to cook healthy but tasty meals and snacks! So you know those are good for you! You prepared them!!!0 -
Be honest about what you're consuming. That means weigh and measure your portions accurately, and log every bite you eat.0
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I always eat something healthy (like strawberries) along with something "indulgent" (like a few pieces of good chocolate) before going out to shop for food. It keeps me on track, and makes sure I stay as far away from the "bad" aisles in the grocery store
I also always write up my grocery lists and weekly menus after I've eaten, so I'm not tempted to add something fatty or sugary.
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I absolutely agree with you
great inspiration
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Read this somewhere:
"Eat food, mostly plants, not to much"0 -
Forget the snacks! Eat 3 filling meals a day. (this advice works best with binge eaters and food addicts like myself) It is the only way I can lose weight and not lose control.0
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that its not a DIET tis a lifestyle change
This!0 -
Number one dieting tip - EXERCISE!!
You can lose without it, but you'll look better, feel better and be healthier if you include it. And you get to eat more and still lose at the same rate, so win-win.0 -
This works for me:
Stop eating when you are no longer hungry, rather than eating until you are FULL. A subtle but important difference.
(it was hard at first, now it feels normal)0 -
Don't deprive yourself. Give into a craving.0
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candy is not a four letter word0
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Eat little and often and always have snacks handy! I have my personal favourites!0
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My number one tip would be try not to think of it as a temporary diet and instead think about it as a healthy lifestyle change
^^This...no food is banned...just learn to balance things out...work out a little more...nothing is off limits!0 -
"I lose more weight when I stay in a 1200-1500 calorie range than I do if I stay around 1000 or under."
I keep hearing that, but I don't understand!
If you eat too little you will probably lose more at first, but you also run the risk of giving up or binging because you are too hungry. Over time your metabolism could slow and you will lose at a slower rate. Food is fuel for your body and if you want it to perform well you have to give it enough fuel. Not so much that it has excess that it stores as fat, but enough so that you are not tired or hungry but still have a deficit.0 -
Drink a huge glass of water if you feel like you want food, but your stomach isn't growling. In all likelihood, you're not hungry.0
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stay hydrated... with WATER0
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WATER! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I replaced all my drinks (save almond milk, green tea, and coffee) with water.
I (and a lot of others) do a gallon of water a day. Have a big glass first thing when you wake up. You start the day out right, get your metabolism going right away, and it actually does wake you up some.0 -
Do not give up.0
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If you don't buy it, you won't eat it:
Clear out the junk from your fridge and cupboards and fill them with good healthy options and variety. If you do have a craving, chances are you'll grab something that's available...0
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