5 Habits I Needed To Change To Lose 180 Lbs | Half of Carla

5 Habits I Needed To Change To Lose 180 Lbs | Half of Carla

Weight gain can be caused by automatic habits, and so changing those habits can lead to lasting and sustainable weight loss. These are 5 habits that I needed to change to help me lose 180lbs.

*As always I am not a medical professional/therapist and you should always seek medical advice prior to making changes to your diet. The content of this video is my experience only and in no way should be a replacement for professional advice.*

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[katrpatter]

The five habits that Carla discusses:

1) Let go of perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking (work towards self-compassion and -kindness)
2) Don't feel pressure to clean your plate (learn to use internal fullness and satisfaction cues)
3) When you're eating, eat the best foods first! (Don't save your favorites for last.)
4) Let go of the fear of not being satisfied by a meal (you can always eat later if you're still hungry)
5) Stop automatically accepting dessert (question your habits and assumptions)

Thanks for another helpful video, Carla 🖤🖤

[CMB]

One of my best tricks-brushing my teeth right after my last meal of the day prevents me from evening snacking 😊

[kaydeedid_it]

My mantra for the past year and a half has been “Progress not Perfection“ and I have lost 80 pounds with 20 pounds left to go.
Update: Down 106 pounds with 2 left to go. Hello maintenance!

[sarahhortas]

I'm down from 272 to 223 and still trying to lose more!

[CheriJ]

A trick I started to use that helped me was when eating at a restaurant and getting a large portion, I would plan to take half of it (or a third of it) home for the next day (depending on the portion size). If I was full but tempted to keep eating, I’d remind myself that tomorrow I’d be sorry I didn’t have as much to eat. Stealing from myself wasn’t very satisfying and it would encourage me to stop eating so I could have the same portion size tomorrow with my leftovers.

[missyholz]

The other day my husband and I were cleaning up our basement because water leaked into it. It was a hard day of physical labor. He wanted custard type ice cream from a local restaurant. He did more physical work than I, so he had me go get them. He wanted a two scoop sundae. I talked to myself the whole way. I would be fine not getting any dessert, but if I see him eating the sundae, I would have FOMO. I ordered myself a small and him the large. Tomorrow is another day, but I call it a win for that day.

[MsLivinglegend]

A quote that’s really changed my life is “don’t rush something you want to last forever”. This has really helped me to be okay with losing weight and improving my habits slowly but consistently.

[SpiritOfShadows]

I don't know whether someone has already commented this, but a habit that made me gain a LOT of weight and lose my discipline, was eating while watching Netflix or Youtube, etc.

It not only made me eat waaaay more, it also made me want to keep watching tv just to justify eating snacks.
So I didn't just eat more, I also became a lazy couch potato :-)

Now I NEVER eat in front of the tv, and I do NOT distract myself with my phone or anything else during a meal. I am only allowed to focus on my food.

This actually made me look forward to being done with my meal, because it will mean I can do what I want to do. And it gave me much more free time, time to get things done, time for hobbies, time to work out, etc.
Because I'll be less likely to even WANT to watch tv or scroll through my phone etc.

Anyhow :-) I hope this will help someone with the same problem.
Since I never realised how much impact ONE habit can have.

[lindseycrittendon]

A monumental mindset change that helped me was to stop telling myself, "I CAN'T have x." Now, I tell myself, "I DON'T WANT x."

[sarahillingworth]

When I was giving up sugar and cigarettes and I felt the urge for one of these I'd say to myself (aloud) "I'll have it later, not now. Wait a bit longer."Then I'd get busy doing anything to distract my attention from the craving and in time the craving passed. I'd do this every time, acknowledge the desire and recognise the need but take control by not giving in. I could go hours or a whole day using this way of thinking.

[lorettacarroll]

I have lost 210 lbs. Took almost 6 years (2020-2021 was a pause while I dealt with stage 3 cancer). Do I still have cravings? Yes. Do I still eat more some days and less other days? Yes. Can I do different types of exercises? No. My physical limitations mean I just walk. Do I force myself to get all of my walking in at one time? Heck, no. Other things happen, and I split my time during the day. I don't beat myself up.

[vaunniethayer]

I read a nice quote, I don’t exercise because I hate my body but because I love it. The same thing applies to body weight I think. Lose weight because you love your body.

[gritshelme]

Oh my gosh. I’ve never made the connection between saving the best part of the plate for last and overstuffing myself. Thank you so much for saying this!

[lisaahmari]

For me, the biggest problem is not noticing what I DRINK, that is causing major weight gain. Lattes from Starbucks, beer, martinis, sometimes have 2 lattes, a mocha and two beers in a adds up to over 1500 IN YUMMY I don't even notice I am taking it in as there is no chewing involved.☹️ Ugh. Also, all of that dehydrates me, which makes me more thirsty for more yummies....and depletes vitamin B, which makes me tired, so I seek caffeine. What a circular has turned me into a circle!!🤣😂

[amandaburger]

I think the "all or nothing" perfectionist approach is the downfall of a lot of us, and biting off more than we can chew both literally and with our goals. I've set a goal for just 5 minutes of mindful movement a day and doing yoga or dance 5 days a week, which also covers the 5 mins of mindful movement a day. Most days I go way beyond 5 minutes, but on the days where I just can't sum up the will to move I can usually force out 5 minutes of yoga or a walk around a block or two with the dog.

[citigirlcountrified]

1. Stop perfectionism
2. STOP Cleaning my plate.
3. Eat the favorite first
4. Portion food. Dont let your stomach dictate.
5. Stop having dessert.

[kimberlydavis]

I've never made the correlation between perfection and weight loss before. For me this was a total light bulb moment. Thank you for sharing.

[Jete]

I really identify with the “clean your plate” problem. I grew up with parents who insisted we clean our plates, “their are children starving in ...”. My husband on the other hand was taught it is “proper to leave food on his plate” because if not it looks like you are just hungry and will eat anything instead of enjoying what was prepared for you.
( in public setting he always leaves something but at home he cleans his plate)
I have switched to smaller plates and bowl to help with portion control and alway think if I am still hungry I can get second but never need to.

[ames]

Love how down to earth this is. Not about "tricks" or "hacks, " but being present in the moment and understanding your thoughts and body cues in order to make lasting change.

[pandorahunter]

Last year I weighed in at 313, I believe I weighed more but for a month before this weigh in I stopped drinking regular soda and as much sweets. I'm now 253. I haven't been this small for 2 decades. I'm still learning and I LOVE this video. I need more of the mindset changes that are needed to be and stay successful. I've been lucky to not have to do too much and lost their first 60lbs. BUT I have a min of 73 more to go before I'm at the max BMI for health. I'm not terribly stressed about he weight however I know when I'm not losing for a long time it is a sign I need to do something different. I also an no longer diabetic so it's important for me to stay well not just lose weight. I'm about to be 46 so my life priorities are different and sure I want to look good but feel good, be able to move and live well is my main concern and reason. I'm hoping you speak more on the mental and emotional and thankful to have this one video to assist as I learn to fight my eqting addiction. Be well