its not a diet, its a lifestyle change

iFeelBrandNew
iFeelBrandNew Posts: 263 Member
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
take control. you can do it.

it started when i got into my car accident. i broke my hip and was immobile for 2 months. i decided then that my life was not meant to be wasted.

i've went so long just eating what i want to eat and that being the end of it. it was sort of a slap in the face when i logged on to MFP and entered in everything i'd just eaten for breakfast and i was already over what i was allowed for the day. BIG EYE OPENER. i thought my boyfriend was joking when he said i probably consume over 1000 calories a day in soda alone. wowsers.

so, water it is. fruits and veggies it is. smart ones it is. lol...

more than a few people have told me the first few days is the hardest. this is the first time ive ever attempted to 'diet.' my boss calls it a 'lifestyle change.' i like that, sounds much more permanent.

just wanted to say hey. ;)

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  • knittygirl52
    knittygirl52 Posts: 432 Member
    Way to go! You are absolutely right about this being a lifestyle change. And this is such a good tool to keep you on track. I've had many of those "meals" that were more than a day's worth of calories myself! This is so helpful with choices. Whenever possible, I put in my planned meal before I eat it, so that I know what the damages are! Then if something changes, I add or delete immediately after. Between that, the exercise calculator, and all the support here, I've never found losing weight this easy before.
  • iFeelBrandNew
    iFeelBrandNew Posts: 263 Member
    that is an excellent idea! my jaw really did hit the floor (and not because i was putting food in my mouth, lol) when i saw what i consumed on a regular basis, with no exercise??! thats going no where but down hill fast. i feel like this website will be super supportive, and exactly what i need.
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