365 days...what I've learned...

walkingmywaytohealth

What I've learned... One year on MFP 
1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
4. I will probably always have food issues. 
5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
9. I read nutritional labels. 
10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 

lilRicki

great post, thank-you :flowerforyou:

akellis0405

This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing! =]

christiandiaries

Congrats! This is truly inspirational.

TarynAngeline

Beautiful. Thanks for posting.

TheBoldCat

thanks for sharing!

lseed87

Good things to learn!

RozayJones

Love this!!!

MGinAK

Awesome Post! Thanks for sharing!

geerunz

Great post!

50racinggirl

Thanks for the great post. :flowerforyou:

Holly_Roman_Empire

Nice list! I'm on board with you on a few of those.

thoshowski

bump! Well said!

kdsp2911

:flowerforyou:

Livin4me1969

Well Said!!!

WeepingAngel81

Congrats to you on 365 days and your awesome loss. I especially love that you point out that you won't deprive yourself. I need to hear that from time to time.

cfergusontx

Love it. Inspiring.

Sphyk1

Thank you! Well done.

SlimJanette

Very inspirational. Thanks for posting this.

PennyLane379

LOVE this - thank you so much! Some great reminders and encouragement :flowerforyou:

wendyg311

Thank you for your insightful post, very well done!

Congratulations on your success!

betsij

love it!

JewelsinBigD

I am so going to use this...fantastic! I have learned the same things!

Hikr56

Love this post, and you look amazing! I really like #7. I may just have to post that on my fridge as a daily reminder!

mockchoc

Loved how sensible you are about it. Well done and keep up the great work.

Bankman1989

What I've learned... One year on MFP 
1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
4. I will probably always have food issues. 
5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
9. I read nutritional labels. 
10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 

Awesome post! Congrats on the Weight loss!

bunny1006

What I've learned... One year on MFP 
1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
4. I will probably always have food issues. 
5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
9. I read nutritional labels. 
10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 

This list is great!!! I especially like 7, 10, 11, and 17! Thank you for sharing!

shelzwillis

Great post. Very motivational. I need it!! Just getting started (again). I need to lose 45 pounds. I weigh more now than I did both times I was pregnant. (That was 22 yrs ago)

bethshines

GREAT post! Thanks!

pcotter54

Lots of good points there! I might have to borrow a couple for my own fridge.

cmbalint

Thank you for your post.Ther are some great points for me to take with me.