I know I'm not the first person to feel this way...
cstringfellow2013
Posts: 172 Member
But all you know-it-alls can't stop!
I joined MFP last year and half-a**ed my way through a couple of months and gave up. Not once did I visit the forums, just logged a bit on the app and then let myself get lazy.
So this year I made the commitment to myself. I'll be 40 in August and wanted to hit that age with a healthy head start. I started logging again, but decided to hit the forums.
I came here to:
- find out exactly how much cinnamon and honey I needed to eat daily to kick start my metabolism
- hear how soon before I eat do I need to drink a glass of lemon water to let the fat slide off my body
- find THE exercises that will spot remove my fat
- get suggestions for pills that will curb my appetite
And you know what I found? A group of people who spout facts and link peer-reviewed papers about what actually works. I found people who told you EXACTLY what you need to do to lose weight and build a better body, without sugar coating it. I've read through and researched many posts and found the truth about weight loss and body comp.
So you know what I did? I bought a digital scale. I weighed my foods and I logged everything. I built recipes and meals. I do cardio, but have incorporated strength training. Do you know why? Because the women on here that lift INSPIRE me. I can tell they feel strong, and boy, do I want to feel strong. I watch youtube videos of form, so that I insure I'm doing things the right way.
And guess what? I've lost 24 lbs since Christmas. I'm wearing clothes that I haven't been able to wear in years. I WILL rock the bikini this summer. I'm still eating the foods I enjoy, just not as large portion. I STILL have my vodka and lemonade. And if I have a bad day, I start over the next day. I have about 16lbs to go to meet my goal weight, but that goal was set before I began lifting, so I will just see where my body ends up.
I am so thankful to have found this forum and the Success Stories are such a joy to read.
But I do have one more question for the know-it-alls...how much rasberry ketones should I be taking???
I joined MFP last year and half-a**ed my way through a couple of months and gave up. Not once did I visit the forums, just logged a bit on the app and then let myself get lazy.
So this year I made the commitment to myself. I'll be 40 in August and wanted to hit that age with a healthy head start. I started logging again, but decided to hit the forums.
I came here to:
- find out exactly how much cinnamon and honey I needed to eat daily to kick start my metabolism
- hear how soon before I eat do I need to drink a glass of lemon water to let the fat slide off my body
- find THE exercises that will spot remove my fat
- get suggestions for pills that will curb my appetite
And you know what I found? A group of people who spout facts and link peer-reviewed papers about what actually works. I found people who told you EXACTLY what you need to do to lose weight and build a better body, without sugar coating it. I've read through and researched many posts and found the truth about weight loss and body comp.
So you know what I did? I bought a digital scale. I weighed my foods and I logged everything. I built recipes and meals. I do cardio, but have incorporated strength training. Do you know why? Because the women on here that lift INSPIRE me. I can tell they feel strong, and boy, do I want to feel strong. I watch youtube videos of form, so that I insure I'm doing things the right way.
And guess what? I've lost 24 lbs since Christmas. I'm wearing clothes that I haven't been able to wear in years. I WILL rock the bikini this summer. I'm still eating the foods I enjoy, just not as large portion. I STILL have my vodka and lemonade. And if I have a bad day, I start over the next day. I have about 16lbs to go to meet my goal weight, but that goal was set before I began lifting, so I will just see where my body ends up.
I am so thankful to have found this forum and the Success Stories are such a joy to read.
But I do have one more question for the know-it-alls...how much rasberry ketones should I be taking???
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my fave post yet!
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But I do have one more question for the know-it-alls...how much rasberry ketones should I be taking???
Enough for your skin to turn raspberry colored. Or until Dr Oz. starts spewing out the next hottest thing that will magically melt fat away. Whichever comes first.0 -
this was a fun-Friday read!
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AWESOME! You rock!0
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Cheers.0
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Forget the raspberry ketones, you need the cayenne pepper cleanse!0
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I thought this was going to be another mean people thread. Honestly? I'm a little disappointed, that would have made my Friday complete.
Congrats on your loss and getting it done the right way!0 -
Awesome sauce!
Ain't nobody got time for FAT!0 -
Congrats on your weight loss so far!
A lot of people wanting the "quick fix" should read your post! All true, you can't cheat your way though a lifestyle change...
again congrats on the loss!0 -
Post should be promoted, congrats on your progress! Keep going, rock that bikini!0
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Best post I've read today!0
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Great post! Congrats on your success!0
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Awesome POST!!!! Thanks for a great read - Happy Friday!!!0
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:drinker:0
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Congrats and thanks for the post!!0
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And the truth shall set you free! Rock on bikini woman!! :flowerforyou:0
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I thought this was going to be another mean people thread. Honestly? I'm a little disappointed, that would have made my Friday complete.
Sorry to disappoint you!
Confession: I do enjoy reading those...0 -
Could not agree more. I love this place and the people here.
My first time here I stayed under the radar. All to my detriment I believe. Adding friends and visiting the forums has made all the difference in the world.
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Haha!!!! I LOVE this! It's sooooo true! I wonder how many people will read it and wonder, "How much cinnamon DO I have to eat?"0
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cheers! :drinker:0
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this was fun. i was not expecting that post after the first line.0
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:flowerforyou:0
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:happy: :happy: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :happy: :happy:0
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Thank you for the laugh today. I was not expecting it and appreciated it.0
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Awesome post! WTG! 0
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Congrats and thank you for the right thoughts for me to start my weekend! :flowerforyou:0
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Shine on! Great post.0
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So how much cinamon do I need??)) 0
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Love it, well said and a brilliant post.
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