just starting out-I need suggestions!

water, water, water; drink water should you feel hungry. thirst is often mistaken for huger.:bigsmile:

I'd suggest filling out your food diary for the day, making sure you get enough good, healthy food in (whole grains, lean protein, veggies, fruit). Start the day off with a good-sized breakfast, and spread the rest of your food throughout the day, never going too long without a meal or a substantial snack. If you eat well and don't let yourself get too hungry, you're less likely to make bad choices. Good luck!

For me... I drink lots of water...and eat lots of fruit. For lunch I usually eat soup. It's the cold weather where soup is best Soup is filling when you put TONS of veggies in it.

Hi and welcome!

I log all my food for the day, first thing in the morning. That way I have a plan. It helps to know exactly what I'm going to eat, when I'm going to eat. That takes away some of the stress automatically.

I have breakfast everyday. I don't skip meals. I eat when I am hungry and do not deprive myself. I know that if I skip or deprive/restrict, I will most likely binge.

I drink lots of water. I have a glass of ice water next to me at all times, when I am at home.

I snack on fruits. (I'm not a huge veggie person-- although, I know it would be better for me)

I make it a point to do some form of physical exercise 6 days a week. For me, running is my workout along with alternating days of strength and core training. Even on the days I don't feel like working out, I get up and move-- even if I tell myself it's only going to be for 30 minutes that day. Usually that 30 minutes turns into a full hour.

Log everything you eat. Everything.

When I have a bad day or days I realize it is what it is, and keep working at it.

Good luck on your journey. Take it one day at a time, one step at a time.

Hello Everyone! This is my first post. I am really having a hard time eating the right things. I am a very picky eater, so there are more foods that I dislike than I like. I am a serious junk-food-junkie. Any suggestions for someone who eats no veggies and very few fruits?

You sound like me. I try to make sure that the foods I do eat are nutritious, e.g., lots of whole grains and and lean protein. I happen to like spinach, so I eat that nearly every day. I supplement with Shakeology to help make up for the veggies and fruits that are lacking in my diet. Here's my disclaimer upfront: I am a Beachbody coach, and I sell Shakeology, but I really do think it's a phenomenal product, especially for people like us who don't eat all the good things we should. Here's a link if you want to check it out: www.shakeology.com/pjilly Here's another disclaimer: It is isn't cheap. Whether you supplement or not, you can still eat things that are good for you, even if you don't at all the things that are good for you, and you don't have to eat junk. Good luck!

You're welcome, Steffie. I know the "correct" answer is just to eat fruits and veggies, but if you're like me, you're not going to do that. I know that's what I should do, but I just can't make myself do it. It's not that I don't like them much; it's that I have an irrational fear of eating them. I know it's stupid, but I'd sooner eat dog poop!

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Just starting out. I know the holidays are a bad time to begin a weight loss program but you gotta start sometime. I am eating too much junk food because it is more convenient. I am single so I don't like to cook a meal and have a lot left over. I need to work on this. Any suggestions are appreciated.:happy: