Feeling Positive! :)

PinkPixiexox

Hi every one

I just wanted to share a very small 'win' with you all that isn't weight related but is certainly new to me! I've been 'on form' for almost 5 months now and haven't had a 'treat' once. Not once. I haven't gone over my calorie allowance in 5 months. I know, I know - I need to get out more but I've been extremely determined and I'm very focused on being healthy.

Since being on MFP, I went from eating a restrictive 1200 calories per day to a healthy and much more 'doable' 1500 calories per day. I have a desk job but I work out four times a week at quite an intense level so I had no idea (until you lovely people educated me!) that I could be eating more and still losing weight - which is what is happening.

I've also been introduced to 'Calorie Banking'. There are a few days during the week where I am under my goal by around 50 - sometimes a little more. On the day, I don't feel like eating anything else so come Saturday, I count back 7 days, add up all my unused calories and use it for a little bit of indulging. A 'Cheat Meal' (Sorry, A taboo word!) without going over my deficit. Amazing.

Enjoying MFP, learning something new every day and feeling fantastic.

I just thought I'd share a happy post and I hope I can encourage anyone who is finding this hard. I promise you can do it.

strong_curves

I love posts like this! Keep up the awesome work with your bad self!

callsitlikeiseeit

yes, you can lose weight and still enjoy food. And banking is what i do for my weekend beer LOLOLOL

SuggaD

Congrats! "getting it" is such an awesome feeling!

PinkPixiexox

Thanks every one
Sometimes it's these small 'wins' that make it all a bit easier!

slideaway1

Great post. Well done and congratulations. You seem to know exactly what your doing and have the determination and focus to achieve it.

kimny72

Yay! It's all about learning as you go. Continued success

brynnsmom

Awesome! MFP was definitely a real eye opener for me too, never felt/looked/ate better!

shrcpr

Nice post and yay! On your success.

Jessyd76

That's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing!

And congrats on your focus and success! You seriously rock!

AshuhleeMarie

yay! nice attitude! I've just started "learning" and getting it, myself, and I cannot wait to say I've been doing it for 5 months! Awesome work

robspot

Great job

The rugby world cup starts next Friday so I'm going to be calorie banking for the first time ever during the tournament as I will be away nearly every weekend having a few sherbets! Glad to hear it works!!

PinkPixiexox

Thanks you lovely people

Calorie banking has pretty much saved my Saturday's!