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What has MFP taught you

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  • BigSnicka
    BigSnicka Posts: 151 Member
    I've learned that most of the foods that I enjoyed were so high in cholesterol and that my eating habits were counter productive to the medications I was taking. This was a huge finding for me and the reason why I am now off all of my medications.

    I've also learned that there are a lot of good people on this site willing to lend good sound advice and motivation during those "weak" moments!
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    that bacon is always the answer.

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  • ThePlight
    ThePlight Posts: 3,593 Member
    that it should really be called My Freaky Pals :-)

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    For me, it's taught me that there is a "magic number" of calories that will help me lose weight. The math of it is what keeps me here!

    On my own, I simply did not know how many calories to consume.

    I thought 2,000+ was a lot and 1,500 or below was "good" for dieting for everyone. I knew 600 calories would be a bad idea but I actually just thought a typical "dieter" ate under 1,000. I never really thought about shooting for a specific number and starting at almost 1,700 sounded high to me but makes more sense than just aiming for the least possible calories. Now I see why previous attempts failed.

    Having a number calculated and following it (with progressively smaller numbers as I lose more weight) is the whole reason I am here, and the reason I have lost 53 lb since March that is all weight that I thought I might never lose (I lost 45 lb before joining).
  • claudiakendall98
    claudiakendall98 Posts: 242 Member
    I have learned that I can have a dessert without worry as long as it is part of my caloric budget. I do not offer advice unless it is positive but love to read all that others put out there.I have learned a lot from all you peeps and have done a lot of research because of all the things I have learned here. I appreciate all that you have thought me .My sincerest thanks to all.Happy Thanksgiving
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  • coretemp
    coretemp Posts: 1,796 Member
    to think if something full of empty calories is really worth it that day esp. if I have no plans to exercise.
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    That the correct response to even a minor issue in a marriage is divorce.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    That everyone is an expert

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    ^hey! it's bill from freaks and geeks :)
  • Sovictorrious
    Sovictorrious Posts: 770 Member
    I have questionable morals and I don't like almonds
  • bf43005
    bf43005 Posts: 287
    1. I had not a clue in the world how many calories were in certain foods (especially restaurants) even though I thought I was making a "healthy" choice
    2. That this can't be a short term, one time goal and once I lose the weight I can go back to the way I was eating
    3. That I can never eat at a fast food place again (nor do I want to)
  • bikercowboy
    bikercowboy Posts: 404
    I have questionable morals and I don't like almonds

    ha ha !!! thanks for the laugh........ I'd have to say mfp has taught me how to laugh at myself more :-)
  • DainaLC
    DainaLC Posts: 18,937 Member
    That I'm a solid eight and that people want to spank me!
  • idontcarroll
    idontcarroll Posts: 216 Member
    That loose and lose are the same thing.
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    junk comes in all shapes and sizes
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    That I'm a solid eight and that people want to spank me!

    on this thread maybe...

    ...but on other threads you're definitely a 10!
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    that people come and go.....and come back again....then leave.....then come back.....basically that this place is a black hole
    spankings are socially acceptable forms of greeting your friends
    what w/b, wtf, tfw, NSFW, QFT, A2M, IIFYM and IDGAF mean
    having a \m/ signature is important
    The answer is always 42 and BACON
    \m/
  • bikercowboy
    bikercowboy Posts: 404
    That I'm a solid eight and that people want to spank me!

    ha ha thanks for that laugh too !!! I love funny people on here
  • mattf485
    mattf485 Posts: 129
    That women like being naked.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    That women like being naked.


    :blushing:

    I have no idea what you're talking about.
  • mattf485
    mattf485 Posts: 129
    That women like being naked.


    :blushing:

    I have no idea what you're talking about.

    It's ok, I enjoy you being naked :glasses:
  • BossLadyDSimp
    BossLadyDSimp Posts: 257 Member
    that bacon is always the answer.

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    THIS

    And that I don't have to be miserable to lose weight ...

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  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    1. I had not a clue in the world how many calories were in certain foods (especially restaurants) even though I thought I was making a "healthy" choice

    Agreed. Sometimes I'm shocked in the opposite way, though, like certain foods that I would have assumed were high in calories are not. For example French toast (homemade with sugar free syrup).
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Never trust a Brah
  • slimjame
    slimjame Posts: 128 Member
    I'm not alone in this journey. Most of us share common goals and desires.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    That .gifs are what make the world go round.




    Oh, and that I can still give married women lady wood.
  • mattf485
    mattf485 Posts: 129
    Never trust a Brah

    I'm cool here.
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Never trust a Brah

    I'm cool here.

    Oh, haven't met you yet
  • mattf485
    mattf485 Posts: 129
    Never trust a Brah

    I'm cool here.

    Oh, haven't met you yet
    Hi sassy, my name is Matt.
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Never trust a Brah

    I'm cool here.

    Oh, haven't met you yet
    Hi sassy, my name is Matt.

    Hey, Matt... sup?
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