Been on MFP for 9 weeks
tedcowan
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Hi, I'm Ted. I am 53 and my waistline has been slowly growing over the past few years. When I got to 192 pounds, my pants were getting too tight and my belt was as loose as I could make it. Time for change.
In June, I stopped in at a store owned by a friend of mine. He had lost 38 pounds and I asked him how he did it. He told me about this program on his Android phone that helped him keep track, called MyFitnessPal. I congratulated him on his achievement and went on my way.
Three days later, at a conference, I met up with an old colleague of mine that was giving the keynote speech. His company publishes the book Change Anything, a book I highly recommend. He was looking very fit and I asked him what he was doing. He said he had this software program on his iPhone...
Ok, ok, I will try it out. I started recording everything I ate and was amazed at how much I ate every day. I am truly addicted to food. I decided to start the program and set my goal at one pound per week.
As of today, I have lost 13 pounds but more importantly, almost 2 inches off my waistline. My pants fit loosely and that is a good thing. It is amazing what 10 pounds looks like when it isn't on your belly. I love the program and I have increased my exercise on days when I am planning a large meal. I do Bikram Yoga six days a week (guys, don't laugh until you have tried it) and I cycle 2-3 days a week. The cycling will have to go once school starts in the Fall (I teach) and it starts getting too cold. I live in Utah.
What is interesting is what I won't eat. What I used to treat as ordinary food now goes in the luxury category, such as a Peanut Butter and Jam sandwich on Great Harvest Whole Wheat bread, one of the most heavenly foods created on earth. Over 500 calories! Yes, I know I can eat paper thin bread, reduced fat peanut butter and low calorie jam. I tried it. I decided that riding my bike vigorously for an hour was worth it for the real deal. Calories have become like money. When the budget is gone, you stop eating or go make more calories. What a concept.
I am having great success with such a simple tool and I am grateful for it. I will probably stay on it for life. I wish all you MFP'ers out there a healthy day and success in whatever your goals may be. May we all be a bunch of losers!
...ted
In June, I stopped in at a store owned by a friend of mine. He had lost 38 pounds and I asked him how he did it. He told me about this program on his Android phone that helped him keep track, called MyFitnessPal. I congratulated him on his achievement and went on my way.
Three days later, at a conference, I met up with an old colleague of mine that was giving the keynote speech. His company publishes the book Change Anything, a book I highly recommend. He was looking very fit and I asked him what he was doing. He said he had this software program on his iPhone...
Ok, ok, I will try it out. I started recording everything I ate and was amazed at how much I ate every day. I am truly addicted to food. I decided to start the program and set my goal at one pound per week.
As of today, I have lost 13 pounds but more importantly, almost 2 inches off my waistline. My pants fit loosely and that is a good thing. It is amazing what 10 pounds looks like when it isn't on your belly. I love the program and I have increased my exercise on days when I am planning a large meal. I do Bikram Yoga six days a week (guys, don't laugh until you have tried it) and I cycle 2-3 days a week. The cycling will have to go once school starts in the Fall (I teach) and it starts getting too cold. I live in Utah.
What is interesting is what I won't eat. What I used to treat as ordinary food now goes in the luxury category, such as a Peanut Butter and Jam sandwich on Great Harvest Whole Wheat bread, one of the most heavenly foods created on earth. Over 500 calories! Yes, I know I can eat paper thin bread, reduced fat peanut butter and low calorie jam. I tried it. I decided that riding my bike vigorously for an hour was worth it for the real deal. Calories have become like money. When the budget is gone, you stop eating or go make more calories. What a concept.
I am having great success with such a simple tool and I am grateful for it. I will probably stay on it for life. I wish all you MFP'ers out there a healthy day and success in whatever your goals may be. May we all be a bunch of losers!
...ted
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Congratulations Ted
Well done andlove what you said
"Calories have become like money. When the budget is gone, you stop eating or go make more calories. What a concept. "
All the best for your continued road to health!
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Congratulations! I personally could and would not have done it with out MFP!0
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Congrats! It feels good doesn't it. This site combined with proper nutrition and the big "E" word EXERCISE, can truly change someones life! Good luck to you with your fitness and health goals.0
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well said!!! I've only been on here for 3 weeks but so far its been amazing! best of luck for the rest of your "journey" lol sooooooo american
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Great story. Keep it up!
I also think of calories as money. I use words like 'afford' and 'expensive' when I think of food.0
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