The Diamond Challenge: Round 3 - Wk 3 (DITR
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...it took a lot of stress and miserableness (if that's a word
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It's a word to me! Lol0 -
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
DIET PILLS!!!!0 -
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
Herbal supplements for weight loss from my sister in law - tried them 1 day and was so jittery I could barely even function (they were almost all caffeine!)0 -
OK, so Friday is my turn for the QOTD, and I am going to go ahead and post it tonight so I don't forget!!
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
The worst advice I ever got from someone was to just stop eating for a week and "reboot" my body. Then when I start eating again just eat 2 meals a day. How in the world would this possibly work? And how is it even close to being healthy? LOL Let's just say I did not follow this advice...at all....ever....LOL
i would probably say the whole fad of the acai berry supplement i actually bought it once (only paid like 10$ for but still) other than that i really haven't gotten really that bad advice0 -
OK, so Friday is my turn for the QOTD, and I am going to go ahead and post it tonight so I don't forget!!
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
Well, considering I think I have tried every stupid "diet" out there - yup on the cabbage soup (eww!)...yup on the Master Cleanse (what was I thinking???!!??)...yup on the diet pills - I would say 90% of the diet/weightloss advice has been bad! But I would have to chalk up the worst advice to the fact that people told me to diet before I even reached my teens. I was not obese. I was not even as heavy as the majority of young people today. I really wish the word "diet" was not in our vocabulary, but rather the term "healthy lifestyle" is used....especially when it comes to young people...especially when I think back to all the unhealthy things I tried while "dieting".....0 -
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
Kristin i am right thr with you its not anyone who adviced me but i checked online and did it for a week n gained more weight than i was :noway:OK - I'm sure I'm not the only person who ever tried the cabbage soup all-the-time and only cabbage soup diet. I couldn't even stand to be in the same room as me :blushing: :laugh: :sad:
Yes we can do this Go diamonds and Blue team
Kathy0 -
Hello Diamonds, sorry I've been MIA I'm still on vacation. I will be back to business Sunday. Congrats to all the biggest loser this week. Keep up the great work.
QOTD's
Wednesday - My kitchen and bath scales keep me in check.
Thursday - Worst purchase was a 2003 used Nissan Murano. Just a bad deal.
Friday - Long term fasting everytime I try this I end up binging afterward.0 -
Friday QOTD ~ The worst weight loss advice someone has given me is to have gastic bypass surgery. It works great for some people, but I know that I am better off exercising and eating healthy to lose weight.0
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QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
Herbal supplements for weight loss from my sister in law - tried them 1 day and was so jittery I could barely even function (they were almost all caffeine!)
Oh yeah, how could I forget about those! I took something similar and it felt like I was on drugs! TOTAL jitters.0 -
Qotd rreponse Thursday..... the worst advice is probably getting ephedra from a d
octor about 20 years ago.
Qotd response for Friday...... my worst purchase would have to be all of the fast food I have EVER bought.0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
- For me it is many things. I dont have just one key ingredient that motivates me. I can say my kid's, my husband, my family medical history. But I think something finally just clicked! DO I WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT? Heck no!!!!!!!! SO I started off on my final journey to weight loss and a wonderful satisfying life of maintaining, or just living......... I am 15lbs away from where I want to be and I am pusing to get there by mid August. 40 years old and living 30 of them in a struggle will propel me into the next 40 years being happy with who and what I am .0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
A few people have asked me this, and I didn't have an answer. I have needed to lose this weight for years, but for some reason now is the time.My first thought is being more active with my kids and to set a better example for them, but if that was my motivation why didn't I do this when they were born? I am beginning to believe it is all about rediscovering myself. With each loss over the last 15 years I have lost bits of myself. I lost my father and a dear friend, had two miscarriages, and gave up my Master's and my career to move with my husband. I didn't know who I was or what to do with my time other than being a mom. Last year I made a commitment to find time for myself. I made friends, went out without the kids, and developed hobbies other than eating. This year that new found self is shedding the fat so the outside matches the inside-- happy and healthy.0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Not being in the shape I want to be in reminds me of having on an outfit I don't like... EVERY DAY! I'm just SO ready to look in the mirror and say, "Yes, this is the body I would like to wear today... now let me pick out some shoes!" So, what makes me tick is looking in the mirror and not seeing the reflection I want to see. That's what makes me scramble those egg whites, go for that run, and keep striving... in hopes of one day meeting my reflection with a wink and a smile!
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QOTD Thursday: What is the worst purchase you have ever made?
My husband and I joined Direct Buy. It was the worst decision we ever made and I am so mad because everything is still pretty expensive on a newlywed budget and we only purchased cribs and mattresses for our twins from there. So, we got 2 cribs, 2 mattresses and that's it for the BARGAIN price of $5,000+ once you figure in membership. EPIC FAIL in the purchasing department!!!
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
I have done or tried every hair brained idea when it comes to weight loss. I wish I would have not tried any of them because back in high school when I was convinced I was REALLY fat I was actually just right and all the years of starving, puking, exercising compulsively, 500 calorie-a-day diets have left my metabolism a mess!
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
I am not sure what motivates me because I go back and forth with myself every day. Some days I manage to convince myself that I am worth it. Other days, I come here and read all your posts and think that I am glad I am not alone and I keep plugging away.0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Being healthier for my children is what made me start on this journey. I believe that was why I came in with the thought that this time was going to be different. But I also found the last few months wanting to show others that I was more than just the "fat girl" - I could do this....maybe even a need to prove it to myself?0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
First of all, I have to say that I love all 5 previous posts on this question. You ladies said it so well that I'd like to ditto all of you. I will just add that often what motivates me now is that success breeds success. I have lost 18 lbs, and I feel somewhat successful right now. That loss is motivating me to keep going. I LOVE the satisfaction of being able to say, " oh yeah, I've lost 18 lbs since March" when someone says I look good. And anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows exactly how hard it is (rigth ladies?). I would love to get to the point that I am not trying to lose weight any more - hasn't really happened in my adult life yet.0 -
Oh ladies, I am so so sorry I am seriously behind on the QOTD this week.
QOTD Thursday: Worst purchase for me was probably my first car, the immobiliser was always getting stuck on at junctions so some stupid mechanic installed an override button near the engine. It would get stuck then I would have to pop the bonnet and do the walk of shame to press a button, whilst queues of traffic formed behind me!
QOTD Friday: Worst diet advice was at uni.... just take lots of speed (amphetamines) and you will soon lose weight, hmmm, ironic as I am now a drug counselor!!
QOTD Saturday: Hmmmm, I think my faith and my family and friends are my biggest motivation, I want to be healthy and happy for them and look after the body that God gave me.
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QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Wow - I'll agree - answers so far have been amazing.
Like many, I've struggled with my weight going on 20 years and tried many things and tried it for many reasons, probably the biggest being I know I need to lose weight to be healthy... That said, just that has not been enough for me. My husband has a rare, progresive liver disease and while he has been pretty stable with treatment over the past 5 years, there are still some ups and downs. And this year, he's starting to have increased symptoms. This is something we have no control over; but my weight is something I can take control over and do something about. I've also finally realized that exercise not only makes me feel better, but gives me a great stress release from work, family, etc. I've set some very specific exercise goals to keep me going - running (not walking) a half marathon in September is one of those, and the trainer I'm working with is strongly suggesting I push to a full marathon next year... While that thought is daunting, I'm finding there are many things I can do now that I did not think were possible physically and I find I can do more almost every week, which really keeps the motivation up there!0 -
QOTD Saturday---What motivates you?
My children. I want to be able to play and run and ride bikes for however long they want to and not have to take a break because I can't keep up. I want to be able to take them to the roller coaster and ride with them without worrying about whether I fit in the seat.0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Well, what first started me out on this was seeing that dreaded number on the scale at the doctor. I knew I was over 200 pounds, but 226??? WOW. I always swore to myself in high school I would ever get over 200. I was always around 180 in high school. Even then I wanted to lose some weight, but just never did. What first got me started was I was supposed to get married (long story and I am now single). I wanted to look good in my dress. I was also tired of not being able to fit into a pair of pants from my favorite store. They did not sell anything over a size 14. Something just clicked one day, and I said, "I can do this!" "I want to do this!" "I need to do this!" So I started last year around September (my birthday) and joined this site around February I think. I have reached my high school weight now, and I cannot wait to reach my final goal weight. I want to get into a bikini next summer!!!!!!0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
I am sick of being fat. Getting on te scale and seeing my heaviest number was like a slap in the face. I had told my friend just a week prior that I knew what to do, I just needed to care enough to follow through. I wish I could say that I'm motivated by my daughter, or my health...but I'm not. I'm completely selfish in this. I want to lose weight because I don't just want to turn heads, I want to break necks! I've never been that girl and it's my turn! I want to be HOT!
On the days I don't feel like doing anything, I log on to MFP and feel bad about being lazy. Everyone else is kicking butt and they'll see my diary if I sat on my butt all day....so I feel obligated to keep up with the pack! Great job twisting my arm into commitment, guys! :happy:0 -
Hi Ladies, I hope you don't mind a "Doll" sticking her head in here! Seeing as I will be part of this amazing DITR soon enough, I figured I should become a part of your QOTD's...just so you get to know me a little bit!
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Good Question!
First off, I would have to say MFP and the Diamond Challenge motivate me. It keeps me signing in every day and logging everything!! Without the help of MFP and everything it entails, I imagine I would have given up a long time ago. Secondly, my "doll" partner motivates me. She lights that fire under my b*tt and keeps me going full speed everyday. Lastly, I want to set a good example for my son, my husband, and my friends. I want them to see that being healthy doesn't entail working out 6 hours a day and only eating green leafy foods, that you can actually fit healthy into your life!! Oh ok, one last thing...I want to look smokin' hot naked...don't we all?!
Go Diamonds!0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
It ticks me off for someone to point out that I gained weight! Damn it, I know it!:explode:
All of my gal pals and Diamond team push and motivate me. Shout out to my partner Lisa. When she burns 600 plus cals a day. It makes it hard for me to sit on my butt!0 -
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
A close family member told me not to lift weights and that it would make me bigger. I have been lifting weights for almost 2 years now and I look hella strong and its actually reduced the size of my body and I love it!
QOTD Saturday: What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Well said, peanut, I wanna break necks too!
I want to look in the mirror and focus on my smile and my face, not on my middle section. I want to go into my closet and pull anything out and KNOW not only that it will fit, but that I will look damn good in it. I also know, I do not want to spend my entire life being overweight...the time has come for a change. I want to be the exception in my family not the rule!0 -
OMG Thank you Diamonds! There was a question last week about low calorie snacks and a few of you recommended Laughing Cow wedges. I took your advice and tried them tonight. Soooo good!0
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QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
A few people have asked me this, and I didn't have an answer. I have needed to lose this weight for years, but for some reason now is the time.My first thought is being more active with my kids and to set a better example for them, but if that was my motivation why didn't I do this when they were born? I am beginning to believe it is all about rediscovering myself. With each loss over the last 15 years I have lost bits of myself. I lost my father and a dear friend, had two miscarriages, and gave up my Master's and my career to move with my husband. I didn't know who I was or what to do with my time other than being a mom. Last year I made a commitment to find time for myself. I made friends, went out without the kids, and developed hobbies other than eating. This year that new found self is shedding the fat so the outside matches the inside-- happy and healthy.
Thankyou for sharing this, I can relate to not knowing who I am outside of my role as a mom - it consumes me.
As for my response to QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
The scale moving down (not up) is hugely motivating! Feeling more energy and more alive when I intentionally and consistently move this body of mine. Seeing others success and soooo looking forward to posting my success story in about a years time!0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
Motivates me is my pictures from my first college here in US after that i gained almost 20 pounds n recently my parents n sis n aunt were saying i gained alot of weight so that gets make my butt get up n go
Its in a good way loosing weight just want to be healthy get married and have kids
Kathy0 -
QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?
What makes mme tick? The thought that I have slowly let myself go after HS! Motivation is the thought I can be whoever I want to be and do anything I stick my mind to. This has been a great journey and Ive learned so much.. I am determine to look good by the end of the summer and feel great about myself. My family motivates me and pictures from my past. The constant thought I CAN do this and only at most 2 hours a day will get me to my overall goal doesnt seem much to me..0 -
QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?
Herbal supplements for weight loss from my sister in law - tried them 1 day and was so jittery I could barely even function (they were almost all caffeine!)
Oh yeah, how could I forget about those! I took something similar and it felt like I was on drugs! TOTAL jitters.
Anything that made me jittery was horrible, but I continued to try pills any way.0 -
My motivation started out as my wedding and then it just turned into me wanting to do this for myself bc u it makes me feel good and I can wear smaller clothes. I gain a little more confidence and self esteem each day.0
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