So...what new things are you learning?
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angier321
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Yesterday I read a wonderful thread about people discovering unexpected things after losing weight (like finding collar bones they didn't know they had, problems sleeping on their side because their knees were now more bony) on their weight loss journey. There were tons of good, funny, and heartfelt items stated. Wondering if any of you wanted to share what you've learned or have been learning thru your process! I'll start-I CAN eat enough to feel satisfied and lose weight using my MFP calories. It's awesome! I don't have to suffer greatly either! Lots of times I WANT more to eat, but that's my inner 3 year old crying about not having the whole bag of chips. or cookies. or crackers (I could go on and on here...)!!
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This wasn't something I learned per se because really I'd always known it, but it WAS something I finally buckled down and accepted: it all does come down to CICO. I guess I also (re)learned that I DON'T need to fill myself to the brim in order to be satisfied. Years of "eat all you want of only Food Category X" had trained me to think I needed to stuff and stuff. I don't.0
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That 2 ounces of pasta isn't that much0
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Consistency is key. I used to diet and then kind of just forgive myself for going over a bit here and there and not really keep track. Of course I got no results because it would turn into just eating whatever and however much I wanted. Just being consistent and trusting the process is key for me and it's working- 34 pounds down since August.0
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I've learned that my personal trainer knows absolutely nothing about nutrition, and that that pisses me off. Lol0
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I've learned that my personal trainer knows absolutely nothing about nutrition, and that that pisses me off. Lol
A lot of trainers that do know stuff about nutrition have learned from researching it and talking to people. Nothing you can't do on your own! Hire a dietitian if you want nutrition info taught to you
I do know a few PT's who also have certificates in nutrition. They rock.0 -
I notice the difference in serving sizes from my old ways. I used to eat 3-4 servings of cereal in one sitting.0
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I've learned too that consistency is the key. Nothing fun or exciting about that one, but it does the job!!0
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I learned that I don't have to settle for being frumpy and flabby just because I'm in my forties.0
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I learned that I can (and do!) jog a 12 minute mile. I have never, ever been about the cardio life. Or exercise in general. I also learned that I'm dedicated enough to having done some kind of activity every day for seven weeks now (I'm usually flaky).0
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I've learned that my personal trainer knows absolutely nothing about nutrition, and that that pisses me off. Lol
A lot of trainers that do know stuff about nutrition have learned from researching it and talking to people. Nothing you can't do on your own! Hire a dietitian if you want nutrition info taught to you
I do know a few PT's who also have certificates in nutrition. They rock.
Nah, after 2,5 years of losing weight, I can pretty much seperate myth and fact on my own. The problem I have with him is he asks me a lot about my diet, and tends to want to give advice.
He's always having a heart attack when he hears that I've eaten carbs or something. And he chases after all the diet myths. That's what irritates me. Because no matter how I correct him, he doesn't believe me.
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I am really blessed, others have it much much worse.0
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The portions I ate growing up with home cooking in Alabama are NOT single portions, especially for a child. I'm amazed at the calorie content of some foods, and even more amazed by the real portion sized.0
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I think the #1 thing I have learned in nearly 2 years here on MFP is the way calories calculate can be reallllly weird and if I just went along without tracking anything I'd deceive myself a lot, in BOTH ways (thinking stuff was a lot more food/cals and a lot less).
For example, when I cook or bake I sometimes feel like "wow this is going to be a high calorie meal" but then once I input all of the data and divide into servings, it's not...even with a lot of ingredients, some calorie dense. And when I have the occasional road trip indulgence like a donut here, breakfast burrito there, tiny frozen sweetened coffee...it can add up to like 1,100 calories very quickly and doesn't feel nearly as satisfying as those same calories "spent" on something else.
I think my indulgences have become more calculated and more satisfying as a result. I would much rather have x than y & z.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »That 2 ounces of pasta isn't that much
Wow...I learned the total opposite...that 2 oz. of pasta is actually a good few bites and satisfying.
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I learned that looking fabulous in that little black dress feels way better than the taste of an extra piece of cake.0
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I've learned that being fit and healthy is a lifestyle change and not about fad diets or quick fix exercise programs.0
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The conjugate method to increase strength.0
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