What's on your mind today?

RangerRickL

This is where we will come and just let everyone know how we are all doing with the challenge. Or just to share what's on your mind. Recipes, ideas, workouts, anything that you think might be helpful to others. Maybe, you've tried something that has worked for you in the past and would like to share it with the group. Maybe, you have a NSV (Non Scale Victory) that you would like to share with the group. Anything that you feel comfortable sharing or anything that you feel comfortable asking the group with help....this is the place to come.

The GOOD!! What NSV did you have this week!!
The BAD!! So what....you ate the whole thing!!
The UGLY!! That darn scale went through the window this week....it deserved it too!!

What's on your mind today??

craigo3154

Just want to give a big hand to all those who have registered a "no" on any day of the UAC challenge. Being honest to yourself and then with everyone else is one of the hardest things to accomplish.

One of the most inspirational posts I have seen on MFP was "I lied". It was posted by "FatChickToNotSoFatChick" in October 2016 in the "Introduce Yourself" forum. (http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/37959010)

To quote:

"I lied whenever I posted a picture online- with the special angles that hide my double chin, chubby cheeks, and body cropped.
I lied whenever I returned from the dressing room to put a piece of clothing to put back on the rack- it wasn't that I just didn't like the color, it didn't fit.
I lied to my nutritionist- I did know why the weight wasn't coming off.
I lied to my friends- I wasn't full from earlier, I was embarrassed to eat in front of them.
I lied when I shopped- this bag of salad I've bought for 12 weeks in a row wasn't going to be eaten.
I lied to everyone about my weight and my clothing size- I was almost passing 300 pounds, not 250.
I lied to myself- I wasn't going to start tomorrow, that meal was THAT bad, and I'm not okay being this size.
I'm tired of lying. I'm tired of being the fat chick. Things are changing and I'm taking responsibility for my weight and health."

This same person lost 81 pounds in 6 months.

This ownership of responsibility for a current personal circumstance is the foundation from which progress can be made. It is INCREDIBLY HARD to do.

This is why to all the honest people that make mistakes, have bad days, cannot be arsed, etc. but are prepared to be honest about it and move on. You have my utmost respect.

If you see a like from me on a "no" post in the daily check in, it is because I applaud your honesty and willingness to acknowledge the past for what it is and move beyond it.