How has MFP changed your life??

EmmaM2211

I've recently come to the conclusion that MFP has become truely life changing for me! I never believed I would lose the weight since I've always failed at the first hurdle in the past - yet here I am halfway to goal!! And I owe it all to my lovely friends - each and every one of them supports me more than they know and I would NOT have come this far without them!!

I'm only about half way there but for the first time in my life I KNOW I can do this, there is no turning back now - I'm completely set in my ways and I may not be the fastest loser or the biggest loser but it's coming off slowly and surely and I never feel deprived! I'm and certain that by 2013 I will no longer be the fat friend and I might even be building muscle by that point! My dream of having gorgeous shoulders and a flat stomach might actually happen!!

So tell me - how has MFP changed your life?

Wonderob

Don't let MFP take the credit - it's just a tool that has helped YOU do the work

EmmaM2211

I agree with you.... thats why I was thanking my friends on here who have helped me - the PEOPLE on here are the true superstars! And I'm grateful for MFP introducing me to them. :-)

sttrinians

Goes both ways Emma, we couldn't do it without your support .:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

PrinnyBomb

It just helps me focus. I've never been this successful before. Every diet has failed for me. And now I'm a quarter of the way to my goal! Plus I couldn't have done it without the support of my wonderful friends including you Emma!!! :drinker:

47Jacqueline

Finding MFP and signing up gave me an easy way to track my food intake as I lose weight. I was keeping a diary before, but didn't really find it helpful in seeing progress. Now I can keep a goal in sight and see my progress.

Also, the feature to make friends who encourage me has been a real pleasure. Even the friends who just give me a heads up when I do my exercise or meet my calorie goal for the day.

I need to lose weight and have a nutritionist to help me, but MFP has made the journey fun.

KatiaClouse

MFP has revolutionized the way I look at food: "Is this worth its calories"? and "OMG no wonder I gained weight!" as well as realizing that my dainty 30 minutes of weight training really wasn't doing anything but killing time.

bazfitness

Well I won't let MFP take all the credit. I had decided a month before I joined MFP to stop letting the gradual slide of me into middle aged slobdom go any further. I had already lost around 4 lbs before hearing of MFP and joining. However the whole community, logging and what you can learn from other mfp members has really helped galvanize me towards succeeding in my goals, so I'm very grateful to both mfp , my supportive mfp pals and the mfp community in general. I've gone from merely looking to lose weight and get back to normal to being a fitness fanatic.

Was just thinking this morning if I can harness that same determination in other areas of my life what could I achieve!

blf20

MFP has been a real help to me. The database is amazing and so are the comments from people like you. Both keep me going.
I would also add that this is the first time that I've set the "guilt" aside and as Katia said, looked at the cold hard numbers.

rjcelmer

I don' think I would have gotten close to where I am now without MPF and my Pals. The ability to see everything I eat and being held responsible for every calorie was just what I needed to get on track and stay there.

tas3980

This is my second time using MFP but the first time I obviously wasn't ready for a life change. Now I understand the difference between a diet and a lifestyle change - for me, diets only work until you stop watching what you eat, the lifestyle change I am currently undergoing is about appreciating what I am doing to my body and making it better for my future.

MFP has helped me be accountable for my actions and the support from my friends list is amazing! I get more support here then in real life but I guess that is because on here we are all on a similar journey..!

laurels12

MFP has completely changed the way I look at my weightloss. I've tried and failed at every diet going but to me this isn't one!

This has made me see the proper connection between diet and exercise. I count calories now where before it was always, sins, syns, points and whatever else the gimmick was at the time. Calories make much more sense. I also now think in pounds, rather than stones. Sounds silly, but its more motivational to me at least, to say I've lost 48lbs instead of 3st 6lbs.

The support on here is totally amazing -- I'm completely addicted and hope to stay that way for a long time to come! I have friends locally that I see every day that are on here too, and have all been totally inspirational with the successes that they have achieved and they keep me going too!

I actually look forward to exercise, actively seek ways to burn calories and my mindset has changed in so many ways.

Thank God for MFP!!

HelenDootson

MFP has completely changed the way I look at my weightloss. I've tried and failed at every diet going but to me this isn't one!

This has made me see the proper connection between diet and exercise. I count calories now where before it was always, sins, syns, points and whatever else the gimmick was at the time. Calories make much more sense. I also now think in pounds, rather than stones. Sounds silly, but its more motivational to me at least, to say I've lost 48lbs instead of 3st 6lbs.

The support on here is totally amazing -- I'm completely addicted and hope to stay that way for a long time to come! I have friends locally that I see every day that are on here too, and have all been totally inspirational with the successes that they have achieved and they keep me going too!

I actually look forward to exercise, actively seek ways to burn calories and my mindset has changed in so many ways.

Thank God for MFP!!

This^^^ totally and completely

tmshank18

MFP has truly been a blessing to me. My doctor is the one who actually told me about it and I'm finding myself becoming addicted to it as well. If I don't log in and start my food tracker in the mornings then I feel like I'm missing something. I haven't gotten into the exercising full force yet as I am trying to the whole change in eating under my belt first but I have been going for more walks in the evening so that has to count for something. I have tried so many "diets" over the years and I done well on each one until I quit and gain back everything I had lost and then some. Now, I'm taking a different approach, realizing that this is a life change in how I eat and how I take care of myself. I'm hoping to change my eating habits and become a healthier person. MFP has simply made this journey easier. The support from everyone on here is awesome!! I'm so glad I made the decision to checkout MFP!!

2wawas

I certainly could not have accomplished my weight loss without MFP. It has kept me in line not just for losing weight but also for eating healthier. I monitor my sodium and fibre intake as well as my calories and fat. It's truly a lifestyle tool that I know I will continue to use even after I've achieved my goal weight. MFP will help me to stay there and to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle. And I have introduced so many friends to MFP ..my success has inspired them too and that really gives me a good feeling !

FitBunnyEm

MFP has made me more concious of wot i put in my mouth lol...........seriously i eat far less, exersize more, drink more water....

julia6567

MFP has given me my life back. I could hardly walk due to my weight plus arthritis in my knees and back. Now I am off the pain and arthritis meds and in the gym 5-6 days a week (sometimes twice a day).

It has completely changed the way I look at food and portion control. The kitchen scales are my best friend. There is no cheating going on in this house! Even down to the low fat spread I put on a slice of rye bread. My husband thinks im nuts but one you start estimating its a slippery slope to denial.

My friends on here are always supportive and because we are all in the same boat understand what I am going through.

I really could not do it without my MFP family and friends. I know I have done all the hard work, but you guys have kept me in check and given me a boot up the bum when I have needed it.

:flowerforyou:

HunterKiller_wechange

a great way to watch what im eating, good info in some of the forum topics here and the best thing, my lovely new friends.

frando

The obvious one is that all the new friends I've made and how they've helped me. I don't know what I'd do without them.

I'm so much more confident then I used to be, I used to hate being a pear shape but now I adore my behind!

On the health side I'm loosing a good amount every week and feel so healthy and happy about it.

So in summary; friends, confidence and health. Love you MFP!!!

kerrymh

Never thought I would be consistent with logging my food for so long..I like it its not a pain in the butt..its simple easy part of my life style change. I like seeing the trends and I like the friends.

Stuz359

I think MFP just makes it easier to hold yourself to account. I have been keeping a food diary before, but I had to 'guesstimate' certain things. The whole database makes it easier to track everything and since I eat a lot of the same things all the time, it takes me less than 5 minutes to put everything in for the day and stick to it.

Tat2dDom624

It's made me more focused and aware of what i eat on a daily basis. Plus, i don't have to deprive myself of the foods i like, but i just make sure i don't go overboard, and i log it in. Too bad i didn't do this much sooner!

rce884

There was an article in the Toronto sun http://www.torontosun.com/2012/07/18/good-behaviours-for-weight-loss lists weight journals as a very positive weight loss tool. i couldnt agree more. i have tracked in the past and had moderate success, but i agree with the above statements that it is in fact the positive re inforcement that does you a world of good. if it were not for the people on here i may have given up already. as it is i am 10 lbs lighter and soon to be more.

good luck everyone on their weight loss journy

Emmabulliemum

It's help me become 6 stone lighter and well on the way to a healthy weight, reduced my diabetes problems ,given me confidence I could go on but above all I have found some FANTASTIC FRIENDS who support and motivate me 110%.

MFP has truely chnaged my life for the better!

TheLittleVoice91

i'm glued to the laptop.
Ive run out of internet data on my phone.

thenewmrsgant

MFP has helped me get back on track a far as weight loss. It has also helped me because now I realize my problem was not WHAT I ate, it was how much I ate. I love reading my "friends" diaries to get food ideas and encouragement. It's amazing to see the things we can eat within the correct portion size and still lose (or maintain) weight. I absolutely love this web site.

EmmaM2211

Loving reading all of these!! It's amazing that a pretty simple idea for a website can have such a positive influence on our lives!! Not to mention people all over the world - I would never have thought I'd have support from people in Denmark, Canada and the US as well as the UK!

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roguestates

i'm glued to the laptop.
Ive run out of internet data on my phone.

Haha, I'm on this site all the time. I'm actually kind of worried how much time I spend here...

EmmaM2211

i'm glued to the laptop.
Ive run out of internet data on my phone.

Same here!!

apedeb09

This site has definitely been a HUGE help for me... I never thought that I would actually stick with exercising or continue to count my calories. I'm proud of myself for that even though I haven't lost a bunch of weight, at least I'm losing.. It's great. This site has been a godsend to me. MFP and the people here keep me motivated to keep going and I love that. I'm very thankful for finding this place and congrats to you for being halfway to your goal! That is so awesome!