Revelations...pls. add some of yours

tinycowa

Wonderful post!! Would like to read this book. Started my journey June 17th, this summer and down 17lbs (not my first rodeo...it's been a process). What I notice when my eating is in "line" and I'm taking control of my inner child is an amazing spiritual peace. Those first 2-weeks of detox from sugar and processed food are extremely difficult but this feeling of peace is soooooo worth it. I am a sugar/sweet addict, crave it but feel every ounce of it the next day in my body and mood, especially as I am getting older. Your post is very encouraging to me and affirming. Thank You!

pbrahan

1) A portion size is not as much as I can eat at one time. Portions need to be weighed and measured. And a correct portion is satisfying.

2) It it much easier to control calories by not overeating than by trying to burn them off. I can lose weight by cutting calories alone. i cannot lose weight by exercise alone. But the two together make weight loss easier and more enjoyable.

3) I have to be my own support and motivation. If no one notices my loss, I can't let it get me down. People can't see my smaller pant size. People don't know if I've worked out longer or harder. I have to celebrate my own victories. I'm doing this for me.

LOVE ALL OF THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

For me, my revelation was that my overeating was mainly caused by a "spiteful" attitude about some situations in my life. I realized that I was exerting my "power" over the only thing i really felt I had control over, which was what i ate, how much, and when. In actuality, this was sabotaging me. I got the areas of my life right and honest and it totally removed the desire to binge/overeat.

Exercise can be fun. I got a HRM and it has satisfied my need for "instant gratification". I can instantly see a rough estimate of calories burned through exercise. (there is a fair amount of controversy over the accuracy of HRM and calories, but i won't go into that.)

You really can eat chocolate. My husband lost 30lbs last year using MFP and has continued to log his every bite and he has maintained the loss. That man eats CRAP all day - but he logs it and exercises.

Your caloric intake is 80% of what makes your success - or breaks it. The exercise helps what's under the fat look better when the fat decreases.

Good luck!

Mom_Ellis

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ailbheoconnell

My revelation was that my body could be pushed a lot farther than what my mind wanted to go. Once I convinced myself that I could keep going well past the point that my mind told me I need to quit, I found myself accomplishing things I only dreamed of doing.

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randomgirlusa

I went on Amazon looking for a self-help book called The Book of Revelations and didn't find anything. Did you literally mean the book from the Bible? (No judgement, sarcasm, or negative whatever attached). If that's not what you meant, could you tell me the name of the author?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I went on Amazon looking for a self-help book called The Book of Revelations and didn't find anything. Did you literally mean the book from the Bible? (No judgement, sarcasm, or negative whatever attached). If that's not what you meant, could you tell me the name of the author?

Hi There :happy:

I'm studying/reading and was referring to The Book of Revelations from the bible. I'm reading the King James Version as well, so that makes it all the more strange, weird and odd--yet exciting as well (for me). Thank you so much for taking the time and care to ask and I take absolutely no negative thoughts, nor such such thing connecting your question at all. I just super appreciate you asking and again, sorry I didn't make it more plain/clear.


Here's a cartoon/comic that one of my dearest mfp friends shared with me, that is secular and deep too. It super relates to this strange, weird and odd struggle and battle of the blasted bulge as well--that perhaps many will be super inspired by:

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running


Hope this helps a wee bit and thanks again for your post :smooched:

ETA: even though I am NOT a runner, I can still totally relate to this comic, totally...I think many of us can/will too--runner or not!

randomgirlusa

Thank you for sharing. That was the most awesome comic I've ever read.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Thank you for sharing. That was the most awesome comic I've ever read.

You're so VERY welcomed. Isn't it fabulous. I was thrilled when my Mfp sister shared this with me too. It was/is strange weird and odd, DEEP and funny as ALL get out all at the same time. I'm so GLAD you liked it and I hope it helps/inspires and encourages you as it does me. :happy: :flowerforyou: :happy: :happy:

sophisli

1) A portion size is not as much as I can eat at one time. Portions need to be weighed and measured. And a correct portion is satisfying.

2) It it much easier to control calories by not overeating than by trying to burn them off. I can lose weight by cutting calories alone. i cannot lose weight by exercise alone. But the two together make weight loss easier and more enjoyable.

3) I have to be my own support and motivation. If no one notices my loss, I can't let it get me down. People can't see my smaller pant size. People don't know if I've worked out longer or harder. I have to celebrate my own victories. I'm doing this for me.

Yes.
Yes.
and Yes.

These are all my revelations too!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

* I learned that my biggest impediment to getting stronger and fitter was me! Not my job, not time (or lack thereof), not my perceived limitations, not others in my life, not my family history, ME! (And I am working to change that!)

* I am slowly learning that the limits I have are mental, not physical, and that me and my body are pretty darn incredible! I am doing things in the past few weeks, that I had never thought possible - EVER.

* It's a life long process - this won't stop in a couple of weeks because I hit a certain weight goal or accomplished some fitness goal. This is the rest of my life.

This is absolutely the BOMB--The BOMB I'll tell ya! The Bomb it takes to destroy those blasted yucks called fear, doubt and the ever present and dreaded wicked one called denial. I LOVE this....ALL of it--but especially:

"* I learned that my biggest impediment to getting stronger and fitter was me! Not my job, not time (or lack thereof), not my perceived limitations, not others in my life, not my family history, ME! (And I am working to change that!) "

Girlfriend, words can't express how super fabulous you are to take the time and care to post this. Your "revelations" are so essential and life-giving, it's inspirational, motivational and encouraging as can be to me. Thank you EVER so VERY much for posting...you ROCK, period.

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P.S. WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lesspaul

I never wake up in the morning regretting passing on the pizza, cake, ice cream, cola, etc the day before.

shopper3692

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NewLIFEstyle4ME

I learned that this is a conscious journey. You cannot just magically get slim and fit without being intentional with your eating habits, thinking habits, and even sleeping habits. I really agree about the Spirit, Soul, and Body notion. I believe they all work hand in hand.

You can't successful without incorporating each element into your life. My Soul can't prosper without my spirit, and spirit can't prosper if I'm not taking care of my body (your body is the temple of God), so they are all intertwined.

My biggest revelation is to set your own goals. Don't let anyone alter your goals because of their opinions (negative or positive). There will be people that will say you have lost too much weight, you shouldn't be doing this type of program, you should or shouldn't be eating this type of food. Do you your own research, set your own goals, because you are the only one that has to live every minute of the day as you!

Yes, Yes, YES!!! Love your post! Everything you've said is LIFE giving/sustaining/enabling to me...especially this:

" My Soul can't prosper without my spirit, and spirit can't prosper if I'm not taking care of my body (your body is the temple of God), so they are all intertwined.

AND

My biggest revelation is to set your own goals. Don't let anyone alter your goals because of their opinions (negative or positive).

It "appears" when I do what I need to do for ME, which more often than not contradicts and goes against the grain of popular and tried and true "diet" eating/drinking solutions, I find myself doubting myself and not sticking to what I KNOW I need to do (which is saying no to things that aren't good to/for me and YES to things that are among other things) to succeed is drop kicking this fat & flab out/off of me to the place where the sun will never shine, and that right permanently.

I do so VERY much appreciate you taking the time and care to post here. Words of Life indeed they are to me. You ROCK!

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jennygeo1

My Revelations:

1. Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. This takes hard work and dedication.

2. Being healthy is about more than just being skinny. It is about eating correctly and having a strong mind and body.

3. Sometimes it's going to be extremely hard, but if you just keep on pushing through it does get easier. This cycle will happen repeatedly. Accept it, and never give up!

4. Some people will help you. Others will want you to fail. The only time people ever want you to fail is because they are scared of your success and that you will become better than them. Good! Use that as motivation. Jealousy only means you are doing something right that others can be jealous of.

5. Good things take time. In order to do this the healthy and sustainable way, it is going to take a while, and that's okay. That's how it is supposed to be. Gradual progress is still progress!

Love this! Very well said. Thank you.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I am a food addict, and I am in recovery.

Yes...that you can and do admit that is tremendous to me and even more so that you know you are in recovery--that's really terrific.

Ya know, speaking of addiction--I personally have tons of them. Many seem acceptable or even "respectable"...but I'm discovering or have been getting the "revelation" that they are so NOT cool for or to me at all. Example...I've always considered having a "bad attitude" or being impatient, frustrated or irritable as "acceptable" (ya know, the ole "everyone does it excuse/justification--UGH). I NEVER looked at being impatient as being a "sin" nor anything close to that, just something acceptable that everyone does and is--nope, it's an addiction of sorts and not cool at all. I just got done reading this book called:

Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges and it's a shocking eye-opener and blessing for sure--here's the full title and link to the reviews of this tremendous book:

Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges
http://www.amazon.com/Respectable-Sins-Confronting-We-Tolerate/dp/1600061400

Anyhoo...calling things like my being lazy, slothful instead...my calling this like food addictions as gluttony or my being a glutton instead, calling things like exaggerating or being in denial, calling them lies or myself a "liar" and doing something about "being in denial" like calling my "denial" out and other wrong and self-destructive behaviors and embracing the TRUTH instead of accepting/welcoming/petting/babying these enabling negative and mentally, physically, spiritually harmful issues instead--I'm discovering that by calling these character/behavior issues by their more dramatic and truthful/real, less "tolerable" names is helping me in so many ways I can hardly describe.
I am getting the revelation accepting what the majority people "wink an eye at" instead of reject as unacceptable to God and myself is helping me win this DAILY battle of the bulge and rather than petting my addictions--calling them out for the hurtful and self-destructive character flaws that they truly are more often than not helps me WIN. For me, it's a daily, moment by moment choice rather than a personality issue and I'm so GLAD to know that though I have a multitude of addictions and woes, I haven't arrived--but I've left the place of helplessness and woe because of them.

Thank you so much for posting...you ROCK sir. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

johnrossmckay

Very well said!

harphy

1. Food portions! Never knew that every food has a label with recommended portion for 1 person. It surprised me how small this portions were like 30 g of peanuts, really! I used to eat whole box of cookies at once. Now I check every single label I see and eat one homemade cookie at a time! Moderation all the way.
2. Water is THE only beverage your body needs. Always have a water bottle with you and one on your nightstand.
3. Beauty comes from within. You are what you eat. My hair and nails stopped splitting.
4. Recreation isn't just for snobs (my parents teaching). Regular sweating makes you satisfied, strong, flexible and a lot more capable in every other area - mental, emotional, social, physical. I can do soooo much more than I used to and sleep better.
5. Food is precious! At the start I looked at every morsel as my personal treasure because sudden drop in intake made me so hungry. Cooking and eating healthy does not have to be either expensive, time consuming or complicated. It's really easy!
6. Planning is crucial. Always make plans for next day of even week if you don't go shopping every day.
7. Trying to better youself shows real nature of people surrounding you. Some will support you, many will surprise you with negative attitude and active attempts to undermine you. Remember this for the future.
8. Nothing worthy comes easy. Every change demands a different lifestyle.
9. Help others and whole universe will be at your side!
10. NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

str8bowbabe

Eating clean makes it sooooooo much easier to stay under your calories for the day.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

My revelation hit once I was maintaining. First, my weight will always fluctuate given the time of day I weigh myself and the amount of water in my body. Maintaining means maintain weight within a range. It's hard to get out of the lose lose lose mode once you hit it, but a weight gain or loss of a few pounds is not big deal so long as you stay within a healthy weight range.

More important to me, though, is what I tell myself on 'fat days,' because sometimes weighing one extra pound more than I did yesterday weighs on me mentally. I look myself in the mirror and say " you still fit into the awesome jeans and your boyfriend still thinks you're the hottest girl he's ever laid eyes on. I don't care what that scale says, because you have it made."

realizing the above was my revelation. Weight no longer matters so long as I am healthy and feel good in my skin.

This is such an essential and helpful revelation...I'm so VERY glad you've shared here with us. It's crazy how the negative "self-talk" can absolutely stir up all kinds of YUCK in my heart and mind. I found this quote yesterday that may help us remember these important things you speak of...

"Tell the negativity committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up. (Read Learned Optimism.) "

P.S. I've NEVER read that book, "Learned Optimism", but it was part of the quote I found, so I wanted to include it.

Thanks again for posting...you ROCK! :glasses: :drinker: :drinker: :glasses:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

1. I can live without Skittles or Starburst.
2. I crave what I eat, so the more crap I eat, the more crap I want.
3. Portion control is key. And my eyeballs suck at measuring portions. Get a good scale.
4. You can eat a deli sandwich without chips (I swear, this one is fact).
5. I'm all that I need to be. Right now, today, as is. It doesn't mean I can't work toward being a better me. But for today, what I am is enough.
6. Water is for more than bathing.
7. WALK isn't one of those four letter words my mom wouldn't let me say as a kid.
8. The secret to sustained weight loss is no secret at all. Eat less, move more, or preferably, both.

Come-on NOW---this is just wayyyyyyyy tremendous and I LOVE this, your revelations soooooo much. WOW, WOW, just WOW!
What you've posted here sounds "seemingly" simple, but is sooo profound and deep to/for me. So encouraging and inspirational too. You ROCK, period.

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NewLIFEstyle4ME

Honestly being away from my parents and living in a new country has helped me focus on myself. I realize how important it is to take care of yourself, first. Living a healthy lifestyle has helped me become a happier person. I know I would like to succeed not only with my career in the future, but also with being healthy, having a healthy marriage, and being able to raise my kids to live a healthy lifestyle.

{{{{ Hugs }}}} How courageous you are to attempt a new lifestyle of living a healthy lifestyle in a strange and new country. I'm so proud of you...YOU ROCK!

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