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I measure most things raw because when you cook them they can lose/gain water. For example, 50 grams of cooked rice will be significantly less than 50 grams of uncooked rice. This process also makes it easier when you cook meals with multiple ingredients in one pan (at least for me), such as a soup or stir-fry. I just…

Buying clothes I ACTUALLY want, not those available in my size Not feeling like I take up too much space at a table, in an airplane, on a bench, etc. Being able to walk/run more comfortably (without getting breathless so fast)

I don't eat breakfast because I'm not hungry in the morning. I'd rather save my calories for food I actually want to eat!

The best change for me was realizing that it wasn't "all or nothing". I can make mistakes and not give up

frozen grapes (yum!), popcorn, pickles,

The only thing I miss is eating more spontaneously. I have to preplan everything or I end up over eating. I used to get home from work and decide that I wanted something and I'd have it but now I tend to have all my meals lined up and ready. But it's not a big loss or a big deal

I found that many people don't want to hear about (or continuing to hear about it day-in-day-out) it so I stopped talking about it or expecting other people to participate in it. Find people who you can talk to about your food or exercise. This could be a family member who is supportive, a friend, someone who goes the the…

So many failed attempts and (fad) diets over the years. But I'm about 8 months in and just the past couple months I had a few moments of clarity and discovered what works for me. I've been tweaking a meal plan for the last 8 months and playing with things to find what works. I feel like I can eat like this forever

I hated feeling like I couldn't do things I wanted so I would always say no or make excuses as to why I couldn't go out with friends, go hiking/canoeing, whatever it was. I hate pulling down the bottom of my shirt all the time because it rolls up over time. I hate that I put myself through SO much and wasted so much time…

+1 for this. Life is too short for low quality treats

I started fasting because I realized I wasn't enjoying eating breakfast so I save those calories for later. I usually have my last bit of food around 9PM and don't eat until 12PM the next day. If I'm feeling hungry I might have a boiled egg or something. I find it helpful because I get hungry at night so I have a lot of…

You can't "recharge" or reboot or kickstart your metabolism. I am not intimately familiar with the plans you mentioned but from skimming over it, it looks a lot like intermittent fasting which many people (including myself) do. I believe that you should be eating 500 net (so if you worked 500 calories off you'd eat 1000…

No, but if you are substituting green tea (or other teas) in place of other drinks with higher calories (soda, juice, etc.) or picking up other snacks it can help create a calorie deficit which is how you will lose weight. I drink a lot of tea for that reason. It helps keep my hands/mouth occupied so I don't pick up a…

Typically people will see a sharp drop in weight when they begin eating less. This is just water weight and it is totally normal to see a sharp drop right away. You aren't losing that much fat off of your body that quickly so you don't have to worry too much. Your weight will stabilize soon and you will lose at a (much)…

I enjoy lifting a lot. I joined a class that has a lot of lifting so I learned a lot from the trainers. We lift 2-3x per week as part of a lifting program. If you can afford it I would recommend a personal trainer because they can teach you how to do it with proper form and get you started. I did a little lifting before…

As others have said, it's more about the calories than anything... However... between strength and cardio I would argue that it is whichever one you will actually do (and continue to do) and put the most effort into. I personally combine both but I love my weight training and could do it every day whereas you'd never catch…

I weigh and log everything raw because the weight changes. Weigh anything you add in later (butter, garlic, gravy and so forth). It keeps it simple. Plus, I figure if it loses/gains water it wont change the calories in it so this is the safest bet to be accurate

I reward myself every 10lb lost (i have a lot to lose though!) I do different things but: - "Spa" bath (i bought nice bath bombs, new candles, and took a relaxing bath) - manicure or pedicure (pedicure is coming up soon!) - massage - new outfit/article of clothing that I really wanted I avoid using food as a reward because…

I live in probably one of the most expensive places to buy food, especially fresh food (Northwest Territories, Canada) and can feed our household of three adults on about 700/mo. This includes a ton of convenience items (i'm a little addicted to rotisserie chickens!). We shop sales and buy what is in season. Our grocery…

I'm often motivated by rewards. I have goals for each 10lb loss and a BIG reward at my goal weight (a trip). I don't motivate myself with food because I derail very easily. The next one is a manicure (I've always wanted one!)

I have tried it and it was awful. They tasted gross and didn't have enough protein to keep me full. I didn't lose any weight (only my wallet got lighter) I prefer to eat my calories but, sometimes I just need something on the go when I don't have a ton of time to stop and make/eat a full meal. For me I will have my protein…

Raw onion, avocado, sushi, tartar of any kind (basically anything with raw meat in it). Can I say raw onion again?? (ruins the whole dish even if you pick it out)

I lift 3-4 days per week. Have been since October. I attend classes that combine weight lifting followed by HIIT. It is mostly women in our classes which is awesome. I'm aiming to lose weight right now but lifting gives me more goals than just those on the scale

I'm not a picky eater but I am quite lazy so I don't like to have a bunch of complicated dishes that take a lot of work or ingredients. Find the foods you do/will eat and eat those. If you like chicken there are dozens of ways to make chicken just using herbs, spices and seasonings. A large portion of my dinners are…

I'm 24 (25 in month..eep). Wanting to lose about 70 more lbs. I've been on here for about 7 months and am on every day. Anyone looking for additional motivation feel free to add me! :):)

Sometimes people will comment and lend advice because they don't know what else to say when it's brought up (same with most things). People tend to think that others are always looking for advice when they really just want to talk about whatever it is. I find it helpful to tell people that I am not looking for advice but…

I have only a handful of meals that I make for each meal and most of them are super straight-forward and require a lot of the same ingredients. I cook a lot of meat on Sunday and leave 1-2 days per week where I will cook from scratch (those are days I have time to do that though!). I put everything separately into…

So many goals! I would like to lose 64lbs at least this year. Deadlift 250lb, squat 175. I'm really close to both but not quite there yet. Do a complete unmodified pushup (chest all the way to the ground and up again) Run 1km without stopping

I do a crossfit-esque program. It's the same style as crossfit bit but the workouts are built a little bit different. I personally love it and in the seven months of doing this have become a "gym" person. I love my gym days and get anxious when I miss a class. The gym I go to has amazing energy and is super supportive and…

I've always yo-yo'd. I lost 60lbs a few years ago but with the stress of university I put it all back on and then some. I was inspired by my coworkers to join a local gym that does HIIT + Strength classes. The gym offered a "Life Change" program that taught not only about exercise and proper form but about health and…