Can’t access forums…but I need help with losing weight… Topic
U1192870065
06/10/23
Avoid eating out!! Those ppl are making money off of us eating poorly. Make a conscious choice to prepare your own food from healthy ingredients. It takes effort but once you have a set grocery list and go to meals it will become a habit. You got this!!!
U1195715597
06/10/23
I know the feeling of not being able to say no. My boyfriend works 3rds so he brings donuts home for our 3 kids all the time. It’s a weakness of mine. So, I know this is horrible and you are not supposed to body shame or be hard on yourself, so here’s the story. I was 346 pounds in 2011. I worked soooooo hard and stuck to only tuna, celery sticks and protein shakes. In one year I got down to 180. Then I was so happy I kept going but added salad in. My lowest weight was 153 pounds 2yrs ago. I stepped on the scale this past Thursday and I was 192. I was disgusted. So I got down to my under clothes and looked at myself in the mirror. I stood there telling myself how disgusting I have made myself again. I decided to drop everything and go hard on this diet. Every time I go to get something that’s not on my diet or within my eating schedule I stand in front of the mirror again. Good luck to you. You can do this. You just have to find that one thing that will discourage you from bad habits. Hope all goes well!!!!
ItsCharlotte
06/10/23
Please don’t do as the previous commenter did. Telling yourself that you’re disgusting is a horrible way to gain motivation, and only encourages self hate and eating disorders. You are beautiful regardless of your size. There is nothing disgusting about the fat on your body—it is protecting you, and keeping you alive. Losing weight is an amazing step to improving your health, but know that your body is worthy of love and admiration regardless of weight.
Ricki9876
06/10/23
I don’t agree that eating out is not good for you. Planning and customizing when eating out is key. For instance, I went to Gator Dockside today, had the Cobb salad, no bacon or blue cheese. I bring my own dressing, a mix of balsamic and wine vinegar. If I go to a BBQ restaurant I get chicken breast (remove the skin) and bring my own sugar free bbq sauce. On the side I have a sweet potato. You can eat healthy anywhere if you plan. That being said, never put yourself down. Progress, not perfection. Two steps forward , one back. It’s ok. You are beautiful just as you are. This journey is for you so be kind to yourself. You deserve everything good!
Ethangoals
06/11/23
@mamadeaux
1. Substitute some of those high calorie treats with lower calorie snacks/fruit/veges. You can add some psychology as well and instead of thinking “NO” think “I’ll have this healthier option first and wait a while and maybe have that later if I feel I still need it”, repeat until meal time!
2. Avoid getting ravenously hungry… self control=0
3. Avoid stocking up on your trigger foods. If you deserve a treat go out and get one, just don’t have a pantry full tempting you.
4. Cut down alcohol… high in calories and triggers appetite. Double whammy :,(
5. Do some good exercise, the more lean muscle you have the higher your metabolic rate becomes (can get away with saying YES more often), plus endorphins from exercise help manage cravings.
6. Set attainable goals and reward yourself* for achieving them. If you aren’t achieving your goal, break it down into smaller parts until you do. Increases your motivation not to be naughty. Google ->goal setting
* Try using non-food rewards as much as possible to break the dependence on tasty food=good feelings
7. Reduce meal portion sizes by 1/3-1/2 of anything that’s not lean protein, and increase the veges on your plate. You’ll find if you can fill up on veges first you can say NO to the extra French fries or Mac n cheese!
That’s a lot to take in, but if you do some googling until you have your head around it, and start doing these things I promise you will be successful. Good luck.
LisaNene
06/27/23
I am no expert, but recently dropped 20 pounds and still going. Once I mentally made the decision to diet, I used the app to calculate my first goal weight. I was told 1400 calories per day. I found simple meals that fit the limits. Lots of Repeat meals, but it’s working. Breakfast is peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, 1/2C egg white and sometimes I throw in 1/2 of salmon patty Or 1/4 Oatmeal w /fruit & chia seeds. Lunch is always a salad and 1/3 of Kind Bar. Dinner can be a huge stir fry, some times with a little Rice or quinoa and lots of chicken, sometimes steak or salmon or chicken breast w/ lots of roasted vegetables including potatoes. Food prep is a must and buy vegetables when on sale. I also found a local bakery with low carb high fiber bread that I can incorporate . Snacks are hard: rice cake, fudge bar. When I attend family gatherings I just try and portion control whatever is served. Good luck out there.
Bellyflop
06/27/23
Hi this is my second attempt at kilojoules counting and as successful as it was on the first mission where I shed 10 kgs in 9 months
after that eating spiralled out of control and I was back to square one
My intentions this time after I reach my weight goal is to keep counting kilojoules while setting a higher scale to maintain the new weight.
Here’s hoping folks!
Dietician
06/28/23
replied to Bellyflop
Hi U1195630032-
Welcome back! Tracking is a powerful way to reach health and weight loss goals.
Here are a few tips you may find helpful:
https://www.mynetdiary.com/food-tracking-tips.html
https://www.mynetdiary.com/how-to-keep-motivated-to-lose-weight.html
Please keep us updated on your progress. We are cheering you on! Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
#RaysFan
06/29/23
Possibly find an accountability partner. My partner and I will check in with each other, texting our food photos. She’s on an IF plan and has a different app , but it’s working for us. Plus I finally got my hubby to realize I’m not eating what he eats all the time. He’s retired and wants to cook!
U1196010209
08/24/23
Drink 2L of water a day. Our body likes to store water if we aren’t drinking enough and this causes weight gain. If you drink plenty of water you will lose water weight and also curve some of your feelings for needing snacks. I would encourage to drink water first before you feel like snacking. I’m not a dietitian but that’s been helpful for me. Sometimes I’m so tired of drinking water I don’t even want to eat. Also keep tracking your calories. Our bodies are pretty resilient we don’t need as much food as we want, we just want it :/ it’s hard for everyone but stay motivated you got this!
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