What's helping me the most....list yours!

[Pie4me]

Hey Adkins friends...


I am doing great on Induction (day 9) and wanted to share
something I do this time around that I didn't do before that
has really helpedd me "stay true!"

I got me the cutest little notebook from the 1$ store and
I write down EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth---also
I note if I exercised---and sometimes what is going on that
day too--(layed 2300 feet of water pipe Saturday-whew!!!!)

Please share ideas that are helping you stay on track--OK!



Pie4me-F
47 yoa
5'9
sw 163
cw 158

[Finelly]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

I don't keep a notebook, but recording everything on Fitday.com as the day progresses keeps me legal and on track!!!!

So does working out first thing in the morning. If I'm going to sweat like that and pant and strain, I don't want to ruin it by going and having a cracker!

[Moochiecat]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

I kept a food/event journal as well, and while I don't put in my foods anymore, I still put in events, weight losses, dropping down sizes, etc. It's been great to look back on it and see my progression.

Another thing that's helped me is to keep a few pieces of clothing that I used to wear and I put them on once in a while when I'm feeling like things are at a standstill. I tend to fret about how far I still have to go, and I need reminders of how far I've come. It's SO motivating!
The other day, we had company, and I hauled out a pair of elastic waist jeans, put them on over the clothes I was wearing and was able to pull them right up almost under my armpits! We had a great laugh over this...but sorry, no pictures...lol

I also have a few pieces of clothing that are too small, and I put them on once in a while as well, and it's really cool to see them loosening up, or adding them to my wearable pile, OR!! retiring something that used to be too small, but is too big now!

[cruiser gal]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

I enter everything that goes into my mouth into Fitday.com, including activities. I also am keeping track of all my exercise regime in the President's Challenge. I keep a record of my body measurements on a weekly basis, and take pictures monthly, to compare! All these things help tremendously! I love seeing results!

[Iapetus999]

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When I was in Induction I never recorded my food but I joined the exercise challenge and posted every day there. It really helped me keep on track.
I think it's one of the most important aspects of this WOL

[tickletussler]

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Actually... for me being addicted to this board and logging in at least once a day helps keep me on track - as weird as it sounds, but with the number of people I have gotten to know, and with the few I've buddied up, it really helps me stay on track.
Being very honest with my buddy whenever I stuff up has also helped a lot.
Keeping a journal in ADBB and voicing my thoughts - getting the spanks and chin-ups whenever I needed them has also been a godsend.

[ScottQ]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

weighing myself.

[not2sweet]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

I used to record everything onto paper until I found Fitday. Now I enter everything in there.

I exercise in the morning as well. It does help to know that you just did all the work and now don't want to screw it up lol.

Keep your old clothes around until they are way too big and keep trying on clothes that haven't fit. It is so much fun! I was shocked when I started doing this, it's so motivating. I have t-shirts that I used to wear that actually fit me and now they are down to my knees and I wear them to bed lol.

Good luck to you!

[New_Me_In_2005]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

My overall goal of what I want.

[Squeaker]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

mine is still trying on clothes that don't fit - gives me incentive.....

[Terry]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

I have a swimsuit and pair of jeans hanging on my closet door that is too small from weight gained over the winter to see every morning when I get up to remind me what my goal is. When I was losing before my favorite thing to do was head to goodwill and get clothes in several sizes to create an inventory of things to get into as I was working my way down the scale. And there was no better incentive than when I could get into them one by one!

I agree with Iap. Exercise is so much a part of this to be successful and the more you do the better you feel.

[ttdriver]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

Running. It improves my mood, raises my metabolism, burns more calories and keeps the weight off.

Having people tell me I can't possibly be 50 .. that's motivating!!

I also own nothing but size 0 or size 1 clothes .. that alone keeps me on track.
THE GOODWILL LOVES ME. I've given away all my fat clothes forever!

Betty

[Pie4me]

Re: What's helping me the most....list yours!

OH....another thing I do to keep me from eating frankenfoods (when I have
to make cookies or cakes for school etc.) is to BRUSH MY TEETH really well
before I start baking. Just thinking about what a cookie would taste like
when my teeth have just been brushed grossess me out! LOL

[Sonya Parker]

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I bought a skimpy bikini. I try it on every morning right before I put on my clothes for work. It takes about a minute or two. I look at myself in the mirror and picture a thinner, fitter version of me in it. That sets me on track for the rest of the day.

It may sound a little much to do it each day, but 2 mins each morning is worth the time, if it means I dont ever fall off the wagon.

The key to this however: not to criticise your body when you see all the bumps and lumps, but to encourage yourself each day as you see your body morphing into what you want it to be. Say to yourself " you did good yesterday on your diet. Good girl. Its paying off. lets keep it going. Only 10 more lbs to go". Encouragement is a more powerful motivator.

[Isabeau]

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Fitday and this board totally kept me motivated and on track. Joining my first exercise challenge on this board was one of the best things I ever did. It was a six week challenge and I lost 15.5 inches! I signed up for another and basically became an exercise junkie from a couch potato. Now I measure success by how much farther I can run or swim or cycle, or each time I increase the weights I lift. That sooo motivates me now.