What are your rules?

amother

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:05 pm

I am trying to eat healthier and lose weight. I don't want to go on a diet specifically but I would like to make some rules or guidelines for myself. I notice my eating habits are really all over the place. I'm sure if I was more intentional, I would be more successful.
Can you share what guidelines you follow in your health (weightloss) journey?

ETA: I'm not asking for advice about what you think I should do. I'm asking what you do. I want to cull ideas to create my own guidelines.

amother

Pearl

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:07 pm

Don't eat after 8pm. That's usually when the snacking starts when you're not hungry..

amother

Bubblegum

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:10 pm

Try ditching junk food, but entirely. No tastes, no exceptions. Try it for a month, but with the intention to keep going after that month.

amother

Bisque

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:12 pm

I just started yesterday. Here’s what I have so far:

-No drinks/soda unless it’s zero cal
-Only quinoa, brown rice or whole wheat sourdough (maybe whole grain pasta if I’m really craving it)
-plate is 50% greens, 30% protein and 20% carbs

Right now I’m trying to fast (except drinks) as long as I can. When I do start eating (each day gets a little later) I only do light snacks (hard boiled egg, mozzarella cheese balls, baby carrots etc) then try to do a healthy dinner

Aurora

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:17 pm

Stop drinking sugar. No juice, soda, sweet tea, or coffee, etc.

I used to drink very sweet coffee. Instead, I switched to putting in half and half with a tiny bit of cinnamon. Very good.

amother

Acacia ↓

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:20 pm

So I try to schedule a major life crisis every few years. Then I stop eating much for a few months and that gets me down to my ideal weight.

I call it the Major Stress Diet. Doesn't work for everyone but works for me. Just reached my goal so no complaints - well for the weight loss part at least. The life crisis part is less pleasant.

ftm1234

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:21 pm

No food coloring or candy. Ever.

No cold cuts

No takeout

No flavored chips during the week

No juice

99% of the time no fried food

Whole wheat bread/crackers only

No choco/ice cream/cake during the week (I eat one mini cupcake a day)

I eat at all hours of the day

amother

Moccasin

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:26 pm

I'm on Weight watchers & love it

IF 14/10-ish which gives me more energy. During fasting window, hydrating well

I eat wholesomely, include wholesome treats, as well as occasional regular treats to not feel too deprived

Strength training (over cardio), even just a few minutes here & there

amother

Maple

Mon, Sep 16 2024, 11:32 pm

I am 3 months postpartum and in the best shape I think I've been in. I do intermittent fasting (I eat from about 11-7) generally I only eat whole grains, low in any sugar, lots of veggies, and tons of water. I enjoy my treats and eat what I want on Shabbos, but during the week I don't even think about it because I know it's food meant only for Shabbos. It's a lifestyle and I feel good doing it but know it's not for everyone.

amother

Dodgerblue

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 1:28 am

I drink a lot

Don't eat after supper (7 30)

Eat 2 meals a day

Only one meal has carbs

amother

Ecru

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 2:36 am

No food changes, just that every meal and snack starts with a ton of fresh raw veg or fruit. This way the volume I’m intaking is healthy, and I don’t feel deprived/ restricted in any way. And starting every day with a ten minute workout- consistency is key.

abbie

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 2:39 am

Your plate should be split up into 50% healthy veggies/salad, 25% protein, 25% carbs.
Drink lots of water.
Choose low fat options for dairy products.
Choose whole grain options for breads/pastas/rice...
Limit sodas.

imaima

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 2:43 am

amother Bisque wrote:

What are your „drinks“?

lovelylife

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 3:37 am

Add, don't restrict.
Eat 4 macro-nutrients at each meal.
Aim for two per snack.
(Carb, protein, fat, fiber)

essie14

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 5:24 am

1. Drink half your body weight in oz of water every day. So if you weigh 150 lb you drink 75 oz of water. You can add a tea bag or some zero calorie crystal light or fresh fruit to add some flavor. I like these iced tea bags to add flavoring
https://iherb.co/zYiGJKLj

2. Don't eat after dinner

3. Majority of your plate should always be vegetables.

4. Whole grains only - no white flour or white rice

salt

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 5:49 am

No shop bought cookies and cakes.
I do make healthy-ish home made cakes/muffins to satisfy my sweet tooth - eg. banana cake with wholemeal flour, olive oil, and reduced sugar.

amother

Nasturtium

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 6:40 am

Slimming world.

No sugar or oil/fats. Yes spray oil.

Yes pasta, potatoes, rice.
Yes proteins
Yes veg and fruit

Limited bread/cereal.
One portion of milk and one of cheese.

Lost 7kg in 7 weeks bh!

amother

Tiffanyblue

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 6:56 am

amother Acacia wrote:

Me too except I don’t schedule it, it just happens. I look great as I’m falling apart

amother

↑ Acacia

Tue, Sep 17 2024, 1:36 pm

amother Tiffanyblue wrote:

Me too except I don’t schedule it, it just happens. I look great as I’m falling apart

Totally! The better I look the worse of my life is... Which is why you should be really careful on complimenting someone on losing weight unless you know they were trying.