2nd Day in. Need to stay motivated
Only my second day tracking meals n exercise so far so good. But I'm dreading the weekends. I need tips that will push me past that 2 week mark which is where I always start to slip.
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I'm in the same boat! This is day 5 for me but I'm worried that days home with the family and not at work are going to lead to me slacking. I don't have any great tips other than to make friends that are fitness conscious and focus on staying accountable to yourself and to them. One of my best girlfriends is on here, so she helps keep me straight, lol. If you don't know anyone on a weight loss journey who could help support you, add me!
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I'm home all the time, so I know what you mean. What I find helps is to enter in what you're going to RIGHT BEFORE you eat it...then you can really see what it is you're consuming and make the decision to change what you eat before you eat it.
And if anyone would like, feel free to add me as a friend. 0 -
I've made it to 32 days straight on MFP!! This is an absolute first for me. I usually start "slipping" on day 2 to one week. I'm finding tracking on MFP to be easy and that's what I focused on in the beginning--tracking everything and NOT worrying how many calories I'm consuming. I then started looking back at my diaries and figuring out what I needed to eliminate or switch. I've now lost 6 pounds and I'm feeling very positive. Slow and steady will get you there. Just stay in the game if you can!!0
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Think yo yourself how hard it was to start it's easy to stop but then it's getting motivated back again0
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meal prep has been a life saver for me.... I am a planner, so my meals are planned for the week and all packaged up ready to go (depending on what it is) ~ weekends are tough, but i find if i log my calories first thing in the morning (again, I am a planner, so I usually know what I will be eating, lol) this helps me stay accountable and see if there is any wiggle room 0
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My weekends are where I struggle the most too! Trying to find a routine to fall into meal wise to avoid the traps of my usual weekends. Good luck!0
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I think you should give yourself credit for being here and even thinking about this ahead of time. Also, just keep logging, even if you don't make the most healthy choices. It will come in time, just be patient and gentle with yourself.0
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I'm home all the time, so I know what you mean. What I find helps is to enter in what you're going to RIGHT BEFORE you eat it...then you can really see what it is you're consuming and make the decision to change what you eat before you eat it.
And if anyone would like, feel free to add me as a friend.
Logging right before I eat is a great idea. Thanks @Cronniss0 -
I would remember that people make mistakes and if you make a slip and overeat or forget to track then don't quit because you slipped. Either enter in what you forgot or do an extra workout or two to make up for whatever went wrong.
Another thing to keep in mind is that it takes minimum 21 days to make a habit. You can even set reminders on your phone to remind you to log something so that you stay on the ball.
My friend uses this and on sundays she has a "cheat day." She still limits what she eats but uses that day to eat what she wants (within reason). She says the cheat days are the only reason she has been able to keep with her weight loss program!
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Weekends are the hardest. Drink a lot of water.0
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I've made it to 32 days straight on MFP!! This is an absolute first for me. I usually start "slipping" on day 2 to one week. I'm finding tracking on MFP to be easy and that's what I focused on in the beginning--tracking everything and NOT worrying how many calories I'm consuming. I then started looking back at my diaries and figuring out what I needed to eliminate or switch. I've now lost 6 pounds and I'm feeling very positive. Slow and steady will get you there. Just stay in the game if you can!!
32 days is awesome @PoohBelly. I will keep at it.
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I would remember that people make mistakes and if you make a slip and overeat or forget to track then don't quit because you slipped. Either enter in what you forgot or do an extra workout or two to make up for whatever went wrong.
Another thing to keep in mind is that it takes minimum 21 days to make a habit. You can even set reminders on your phone to remind you to log something so that you stay on the ball.
My friend uses this and on sundays she has a "cheat day." She still limits what she eats but uses that day to eat what she wants (within reason). She says the cheat days are the only reason she has been able to keep with her weight loss program!
Good Luck![/quote
You made some great @K_saine. Thanks for the tips.0 -
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