14 Tips to lose weight
I lost 200lbs the natural way.
No surgery.
No injections.
No magic pills.
No crazy diets.
No Doctor’s visits.
I ate for my frame.
I made no excuses.
I stayed committed.
It naturally happened.
TRANSFORM your mind.
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How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: Tip #1
Get rid of large bowls. How I lost 200lbs: The Tip Jar How’d you do it? It’s Something or Nothing. Make the commitment to Eat for your Frame. Get rid of large bowls At the very beginning of my journey, when I was “definitely getting gastric bypass”. I made preparations. Because I wanted to be…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar TIP #2
Chug-A-Lug! When I get up in the morning, after going potty; I walk straight to the fridge. Cold water! And 2 glasses of it, first thing! Drinking water in the morning helps awaken the metabolic system and organs. I drink 16oz of water within 5 or 10 minutes of being awake. It is so refreshing…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #3
Eat for your frame The body is only able to sustain what it puts in. I figured out that between my meals, and drinks; I was consuming close to 4000 calories a day. Ignorance is bliss. I was blissfully unaware. “I really don’t eat that much”. Oh. The denial! Awareness is the key. The door…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #4
Prepare by serving size When making meals, prepare a serving for everyone. Look at the weight of meat when you’re at the store. 4oz of chicken or ground beef is the actual serving size. Or 1lb for 4 people. Or 6oz of lean steak. Those chicken breasts in the store, they’re actually about 10 or…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #5
Snack after 6pm I know most will tell you, do not snack after 6pm. But, I DO! I have yogurt, cereal, ice cream, cheese..whatever sounds good for the night. I limit this to what I’ve already eaten for the day, and how much “allowance” I have. Typically I stay around 200-400 for an evening snack.…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #6
Be active FACT: Every single pound I’ve lost, I did it without a gym membership. I used to watch probably about 20 to 30 hours of television a week. When I was almost 400lbs, everything was exhausting. All I wanted to do was sit down! The first step is getting off the couch.. Clean, organize,…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #7
Eat meat first, veggies second, “junk” last. OK. This is probably my weirdest tip. However, I wish I could take all the credit! I actually found this genius tip through a gastric bypass support group on Facebook. I eat in a certain order. Fill up on protein first, then veggies, then by the time you’re…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #8
Head Hunger The body can send out hunger signals, when we’re not properly hydrated. Chances are if you’ve eaten in the last 18 hours, your body is doing just fine. But, your mind CAN say otherwise. Any time you feel “hungry”, drink at least 16 oz water. This is big in the beginning. You’re making…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #9
That Repulsive Feeling Eat until you’re satisfied. Listen to your body, it will tell you when you’re fueled and nourished. Take your time and enjoy the textures and taste of the food. Chew, savor, enjoy! Remember, food is your friend. You want to spend quality time enjoying it. Quality over quantity! You’re only eating one…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #10
Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting (IF) is a great tool for losing weight. Not only weight loss; but brain function, cellular repair, hormonal balance. It also fights off disease, infection, and inflammation! I aim to fast once or twice a week. Maybe three times, if I’m able. On my fasting days; I’ll drink ONLY water until noon.…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #11
Tracking There’s lots of different calorie tracking apps out there. If you feel that you can benefit from it, USE IT! Its a great way to ensure you’re staying on track and not going over. Personally, I only tracked my food for the first month or so. After I got used to my new daily…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar:TIP #12
I̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶d̶o̶ ̶i̶t̶ . I̶’̶m̶ ̶g̶o̶n̶n̶a̶ ̶t̶r̶y̶ ̶m̶y̶ ̶b̶e̶s̶t̶. I’m doing it! Losing weight really isn’t THAT hard. The battle is almost 100% mental. If your mindset is in the right place, the pounds will melt away. Our lives are narrated by our own minds. Believe and you will achieve! Words that imply “maybe”,…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #13
But, I’m not losing any weight? I’ve been doing this consistently every single day since June 2021. Simply by being aware and keeping myself in check. Why is it not coming off? DON’T QUIT! It’s certainly not going to come off any faster if you go back to McDonald’s for two doubles and a large…
How I lost 200lbs-The Tip Jar: TIP #14
Stay Committed This is the biggest one. Keep on, keeping on! Be and enjoy being! The “noise” in my head can be a distraction. There’s temptations everywhere. Many opportunities that persistently come up throughout the day. Thoughts, feelings, emotions.. The core of being “human”. It takes commitment to change. Not just “time”. Time is what…
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