Thought I would never be say any of this

larryc0923

Today is about 4 months into this life and health changing journey that started by chance when I came across the free Myfitnesspal (MFP) application and I never thought I would be able to say any of the below items.

- Just did my first "Indoor biatholon" - swam for 25 minutes (0.3 mi) followed by a 22 mile biking/spinning. My desire is be able to eventually do a half triathalon. The swimming is my weakest event. Also, I "ran" earlier this week for the first time in almost 30 years and actually did 30 minutes and 2.4 miles. I put "ran" in quotes because it was more walk/jog followed by more walking/jogging.
- Continue to exceed my target weight reduction of 1 lb a week. Currently it is about 1.5lb a week.
- Continue diligently track my food intake. Have learned so much about food and nutrition in the last 4 months it is amazing.
- Actually cooked my first "400 calorie" meal. This recipe came from the MFP community.

While I am amazingly pleased I am very cautious because my personality tendencies are to get very into something and then quit. So I stand by my original objective to do this for one year and see what happens.

Thank you for your time and support.

Royalewithcheeze

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SAGR2

Sounds like you are doing well! Congratulations!

larryc0923

Thanks.

larryc0923

Thanks

SueMizZou

Good for you. I too get distracted away from my goals but I've got a two month streak going. This is so helpful. I really really appreciate the developers of MFP and the supportive network found here as well. For the first time in many years, I think I can do it. It is people like you that make it possible

Snail313

You are doing great! Don't quit!

felicia_s

Hi Larry...that is awesome. I know what you mean about that type of personality trait. I am like that too. I get focused 200% on something for months on end and then can just up and quit. I think it has to do with ADHD (I was diagnosed years ago but am not medicated).

I truly hope I keep up my fitness goals. I have never really been so excited and dedicated as I have been in the last month, so I'm hoping I'll keep it up.

We can do it! Don't give up sweetie.

bye,

Felicia

larryc0923

Thanks Felicia. Let us both keep it going.

larryc0923

Thanks.

larryc0923

Thanks Sue. We live in amazing times that such a tool as MFP exists and can help us directly improve our health and lives.

mzjessicab

Congrats to where you are now!

nickwylie

My hubby and I have figured out that I have an addictive personality - I get addicted to something, it lasts a few weeks and then gone. I am on week 3 of mfp. First week I lost 4 kgs (8 or so pounds), then relaxed and gained it all back last week. Major kick in the butt this morning, and am back on the wagon.

I think you have done really well to stick at it for this long, one day at a time ay )

larryc0923

My hubby and I have figured out that I have an addictive personality - I get addicted to something, it lasts a few weeks and then gone. I am on week 3 of mfp. First week I lost 4 kgs (8 or so pounds), then relaxed and gained it all back last week. Major kick in the butt this morning, and am back on the wagon.

I think you have done really well to stick at it for this long, one day at a time ay )

It is good that you have learned this about yourself so now you can execute strategies to minimize and/or take advantage of this trait. Some things I am doing is not focusing on just one thing. Sometimes I will get into trying new low calorie recipes and then when that where's off I will focus on improving my exercise.

larryc0923

Congrats to where you are now!

Thanks!!

LifestyleChange33

Awesome post! I too am one who goes full boar then quits-its a challenge Im working on..

larryc0923

Awesome post! I too am one who goes full boar then quits-its a challenge Im working on..

Glad you are working on this after all they say the first step in solving a problem is recognizing that one exists. Keep up the great work!!