I can't pick just one thing, but here are a few things that have worked for me:
Realizing you have to change the way you eat and think about food. Don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods, but eat much smaller quantities. Treat yourself once a week to something you *really* enjoy. Try eating healthier things like a sliced apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter for a snack (150 cal.). Before you eat that cookie remember that "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and that's the truth! Remember that one "bad" meal isn't going to cause you to gain 3 lbs., so don't feel like you've failed and blown your whole diet. Sometimes you'll fall off the wagon, but you can pick yourself back up immediately and begin again.
Mine would have to be CONSISTENCY especially in working out. When I was lagging (and it's happening again folks...) and not being as consistent about working out is when the little needle on the scales and the waistband on the pants got annoying!!
For me its planning planning planning, I can stick to a plan-once I start going all willy nilly crazy sporatic doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that I start seeing a little bit of nothing. I have to set goals, how many fruits/veggies I am going to eat in a day, how much water I am going to drink, what days I am going to exercise on. Just to say I am going to exercise 3x this week doesn't cut it cuz then its friday and I am at zero days or its the end of the week and a veggie hasn't passed my lips yet and I try to play catch up, heck who wants to play catch up when you can be playing the game right all week and feeling great for it?!
For me it is 100 % a mind set. If Im in the zone, nothing can break me...if Im not 100% mentally prepared to make a change then nothing can keep me on track. I have yet to figure out what triggers it in my little pea brain though.
Setting eating goals for the week, then writing down daily what I am going to eat, and remembering that I have to write down anything that I put into my mouth.
Increasing my exercise, specifically cardio, when I get serious about dropping those pounds
I usually pick 2 days when I really enjoy my workouts and do one session in the morning and another one in the evening. This way I have actually 2 days off from working out. :)
Sweet success for me seems to come when I remember moderation is the key. Cutting back my calories drastically always leads to bingeing later. It just doesn't work for me. But sometimes I don't remember that and I end up bingeing for a while or just giving up completely. But lately I've tried keeping moderation in mind and allowing myself that little bit of chocolate or that bit of butter on my bread with dinner. I'm also not willing to give up my wine in the evenings two or three times a week. I'm happier allowing myself these things.
Also, finding a way to have fun with my workouts adds to success for me. I went out a couple of weeks ago and purchased four more dance videos. I'm dancing almost every night now instead of dreading my Firm workout. (I know those tapes are great, but they just don't motivate me for some reason.) Imagining how my body could look with some of those dance moves also prompts me to pick up those weights or do ab exercises afterwards.
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I can't pick just one thing, but here are a few things that have worked for me:
Realizing you have to change the way you eat and think about food. Don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods, but eat much smaller quantities. Treat yourself once a week to something you *really* enjoy. Try eating healthier things like a sliced apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter for a snack (150 cal.). Before you eat that cookie remember that "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and that's the truth! Remember that one "bad" meal isn't going to cause you to gain 3 lbs., so don't feel like you've failed and blown your whole diet. Sometimes you'll fall off the wagon, but you can pick yourself back up immediately and begin again.
I'm not weighing again until end of Phase 1!
Mine would have to be CONSISTENCY especially in working out. When I was lagging (and it's happening again folks...) and not being as consistent about working out is when the little needle on the scales and the waistband on the pants got annoying!!
Make a plan- stick to it!!!
:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:
Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl
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For me its planning planning planning, I can stick to a plan-once I start going all willy nilly crazy sporatic doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that I start seeing a little bit of nothing. I have to set goals, how many fruits/veggies I am going to eat in a day, how much water I am going to drink, what days I am going to exercise on. Just to say I am going to exercise 3x this week doesn't cut it cuz then its friday and I am at zero days or its the end of the week and a veggie hasn't passed my lips yet and I try to play catch up, heck who wants to play catch up when you can be playing the game right all week and feeling great for it?!
steph :)
Okay - When I AM successful it's usually because:
:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:
Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl
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For me it is 100 % a mind set. If Im in the zone, nothing can break me...if Im not 100% mentally prepared to make a change then nothing can keep me on track. I have yet to figure out what triggers it in my little pea brain though.
Setting eating goals for the week, then writing down daily what I am going to eat, and remembering that I have to write down anything that I put into my mouth.
Increasing my exercise, specifically cardio, when I get serious about dropping those pounds
Lor
Work out at least 7 times a week for 40 minutes!
I usually pick 2 days when I really enjoy my workouts and do one session in the morning and another one in the evening. This way I have actually 2 days off from working out. :)
monika
Sweet success for me seems to come when I remember moderation is the key. Cutting back my calories drastically always leads to bingeing later. It just doesn't work for me. But sometimes I don't remember that and I end up bingeing for a while or just giving up completely. But lately I've tried keeping moderation in mind and allowing myself that little bit of chocolate or that bit of butter on my bread with dinner. I'm also not willing to give up my wine in the evenings two or three times a week. I'm happier allowing myself these things.
Also, finding a way to have fun with my workouts adds to success for me. I went out a couple of weeks ago and purchased four more dance videos. I'm dancing almost every night now instead of dreading my Firm workout. (I know those tapes are great, but they just don't motivate me for some reason.) Imagining how my body could look with some of those dance moves also prompts me to pick up those weights or do ab exercises afterwards.
Yvonne
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