I have learned: they know what they are talking about

perseverance14

So, in the time I have been on MFP, the long-timers said strength/resistance training was better to keep your muscle, I was doing mostly cardio to get fat off in a hurry, till after about the first 30 lbs. I noticed the "other" (which is loss of muscle or other tissue but tanitas also measure water and account for that) went up just a little, and I didn't want to lose muscle so I changed to more strength/resistance training and it is working. They said lifting weights was the best way to get toned, I was afraid of bulking up, but then I kept talking to the people who look great and toned and not bulky at all and found out you don't bulk up unless you eat at a surplus and actually try to do that, so now I lift weights and am making great gains in getting toned. They said measure your food in grams, that is the most accurate. My former diet place (which I have outgrown and stopped using at this point so that I can progress without restrictions that were just a hindrance to me at this point) had me measuring things in cups, but I know MFP is right, grams are more accurate, so now I am measuring in grams except for liquids. What can I say? I remember getting really ticked off at the long-timers about some things they said at first, but eventually I realized the wisdom in everything they were saying.

So long-timers, you were right, thanks for getting me to see that and special thanks to those of you who were very patient about it.

Rays_Wife

Great post. I have learned a lot in my 2 years of being here from the regulars and "old timers". Because of the knowledge I gained here I can never in good conscious go back to my undereating/over-exercising ways. The slow and steady approach may get frustrating at times but the results are worth it. And I never saw my body change more than when I started strength training. "They" (the mean ones) made me realize that I needed to stop focusing on just the number on the scale. So I invested in a tape measure, body fat calipers and a full length mirror. Best investments ever! Oh, besides my food scale that weighs in grams :bigsmile: Now it feels like second nature to throw my food on the scale before I eat it.

Getting off the diet rollercoaster has made me a much happier person. And I owe it all to "THEM"

perseverance14

I am feeling the same way, but I am not sure about the slow part, I have only been lifting weights for a few weeks, and the results I am seeing already are amazing, but it takes what it takes.

My weight hasn't gone down that much, but my body definitely has, was shocked at what fit me and what no longer fits me when I cleaned out my closet today.

BlueButterfly94

I wish you could recommend posts on this site! I guess in a way I can, I can take the link and share it maybe. But anyway thank you for this!

PikaKnight

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

SLLRunner

So, in the time I have been on MFP, the long-timers said strength/resistance training was better to keep your muscle, I was doing mostly cardio to get fat off in a hurry, till after about the first 30 lbs. I noticed the "other" (which is loss of muscle or other tissue but tanitas also measure water and account for that) went up just a little, and I didn't want to lose muscle so I changed to more strength/resistance training and it is working. They said lifting weights was the best way to get toned, I was afraid of bulking up, but then I kept talking to the people who look great and toned and not bulky at all and found out you don't bulk up unless you eat at a surplus and actually try to do that, so now I lift weights and am making great gains in getting toned. They said measure your food in grams, that is the most accurate. My former diet place (which I have outgrown and stopped using at this point so that I can progress without restrictions that were just a hindrance to me at this point) had me measuring things in cups, but I know MFP is right, grams are more accurate, so now I am measuring in grams except for liquids. What can I say? I remember getting really ticked off at the long-timers about some things they said at first, but eventually I realized the wisdom in everything they were saying.

So long-timers, you were right, thanks for getting me to see that and special thanks to those of you who were very patient about it.

Awesome.

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