If you could give only one tip.....
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Remember that you didn't gain the weight overnight, so it's not going to come off overnight. Those .5 lb losses in a week are still worth something and add up in the long run! To go along with this is DO NOT WEIGH EVERYDAY!! Or even more than once a week, its just not necessary and you will stress yourself out!0
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Always have a plan! If you know what will be eating for all of your meals/snacks for the day, you will be less likely to get off track.0
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Don't over complicate things
This.
Or:
Educate yourself about your food, your BMR, TDEE, etc. Can't make accurate, reliable, sustainable changes unless you know the numbers.0 -
eat! The reason that I was 20 lbs heavier was that I ate only 1200 calories and burned 300 with exercise a day during the week then I would be a couch potatoe that everything on the weekend. I am only 5'3! I am almost to goal and eat around 1700 cals, never plateaued.
Good luck!0 -
Don't believe everything you read. Losing weight is common sense. You don't need "advice" to lose weight ;-)0
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Don't look at it a diet, but a lifestyle change to be a healthier happier you0
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DRINK WATER like it's your job
PLAN each meal
EAT don't make up for overeating by NOT eating
MOVE get your sweat on
DON'T let a bad week turn into a bad month0 -
Don't over complicate things
This is the correct answer.
The following should be required reading:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/fundamental-principles-versus-minor-details.html0 -
Take before pictures.
You don't have to put them on the internet. You don't have to share them with anyone.
But there are going to be times when the scale won't budge, and there will be times when you gain a little despite your best efforts. And during those times, being able to compare yourself to what you USED to look like can be all the help you need to keep going.0 -
Endeavor to persevere (Just keep going).
You don't drown from falling into water. You drown from not getting out.0 -
DONT weigh yourself everyday..its torture and discouraging once a month/every 2 weeks is much better0
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If you fall off the wagon and eat a ton or don't exercise one day, don't beat yourself up about it. Don't dwell in that feeling, learn to forgive yourself and move on to the next healthy thing. Remaining consistent despite your set-backs will drive you straight to the top. Then your new healthy choices will evenetually become your habits.0
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If you dont want to exercise, still go for a walk (trick your body into thinking you're lazy when in fact you are working out!)0
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I have SO many little tips but my biggest tip for people just starting is to PLAN AHEAD. It has been the number one key to my success so far. And when I don't do it, I start slacking and things come to a stand still.
And by planning ahead I mean:
Schedule time in your day or week for activity. Have your gym bag packed and in your car or your work out clothes ready to go for whenever you decide to work out or be active. If you make it a routine, it becomes easier.
Measure out food and snacks as soon as you get home from the grocery store in tupperwares and baggies with the calories written right on it.
If you are going out to eat, track your meal first (if you haven't been their they probably have a menu online).
As soon as you are up in the morning, sit down at your computer and track as much of your food and meals for that day as possible. In fact, track as much for the next day too. When you know for sure what you are going to be eating and when, you know how many calories you can spend when it comes to snack time or indulging in a treat or drink.
Also when I plan ahead to cook something for dinner, I look forward to that meal all day when I'm at work, and as soon as I get home I'm excited to start preparing it.
Great advice!! Thanks!0 -
I can't give just one...LOL
1. Measure everything...intake and exercise
2. Drink your water and then drink some more
3. Challenge yourself with exercise...never settle into a groove and get comfortable.
4. Mix weights and cardio
5. Eat good healthy food in proper proportions. Lean meats, nuts, beans, veggies, fruits, low-fat cheese, whole grain carbs, avocados.
6. Sleep at least 6-8 hours a day
7. Take a rest day when your body tells you to
8. Don't obsess the scale
9. Make peace that this is a journey and there is no final destination...only milestones.
Awesome advice! Thank you!0 -
Take measurements because the scale is not always your friend.0
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portion control0
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AVOID mfp Forums. that is all.
They get me through the work day...Id actually have to do stuff I get paid for if it wasnt for MFP forums...
Can I have your job??? lol0 -
Listen to the cues your body gives you and do what works for it.0
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I have a lot, but my #1: track everything, every day0
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bump0
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NEVER give up! If you want it bad enough you will make it happen0
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3 words. Make a Plan
The thing that's helped me the most is to plan out the week ahead. I've got an excel sheet that factors eating, exercise and normal calories burned by living. Then does the math for how much I should lose that week if I stick to it. Really helps in exercise motivation as it's almost as if it's already written down, so I have to go even though my brain says stay in bed. Also keeps you aware of it being a marathon not a sprint. It's hard sometimes when the scale moves 1 pound a week, but seeing the numbers calculated out knowing that's the objective makes it easier.0 -
1. Don't quit.
2. Repeat step one over and over.:happy:0 -
Globogym *owned* lol
One day at a time.0 -
Give up white bread. Eat wholegrains especially bran, high fibre, that is if you're not gluten intolerant.0
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Drink tons of water and have fun with loosing weight ...THE SKY IS THE LIMIT:)0
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If you are not hungry, food is not the answer.
If you bite it, write it.
Haaa, and if you nibble it, scribble it!!! ;-D
And if you imbibe it, scribe it!0 -
super great tips. i have been having trouble with the water but i saw so many posts about it that i def need to do a better job at it. thanks for all the tips.!!0
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Never forget the reason why you started....
this!! SOMETHING made us decided we had to make a change, don't lose sight of it!0
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