What is the secret to your success?

Positively_Me

thanks everyone, i needed some encouragement today:flowerforyou:

LittleSpy

Oh and when I run...I am so mean to myself it's like my second personality coming out - when I want to give up and I know I haven't gone the distance I set for myself..I start the smack talking....are you going to give up - why have you worked this hard to let 1 run beat you....you are stronger than this you pu$$y....yah - I really do insult myself (not out loud or people would REALLY think I've lost it).

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I love this. I have a feeling I'll be calling myself a pu**y when I run from now own! But I'll probably do it out loud because my inhibitions tend to fly out the window when I'm uncomfortable. :laugh:

This is the most successful I've been in terms of weight loss/health gain. My success so far is due to KNOWLEDGE and persistence. Knowledge is so important when it comes to eating quality calories (which, as dumb as it sounds, is something I've never understood before) and understanding what's really happening with your body. Persistence is important when it comes to getting back on track immediately after making a bad decision or having a disappointing weigh-in. Also, probably the most important concept for me is knowing that giving up will never get me where I want to be in terms of my health/fitness level (and yes, appearance too). You don't need "motivation," you need "resolution" and "determination." Also, the support groups at MFP (in addition to all the other wonderful tools here) have helped me tremendously. :flowerforyou:

shazzannon

OMG ! ::AJCM:: Your totally right on that study. For the past 4 or 5 years I have been saying to myself, family and friends over and over again. I'll start Monday, I'll start Monday. Monday comes I'd start and then by Wednesday or Thursday I'd start to fail. Then I again would say I'll start again on MONDAY. It was an evil continuous cycle. I noticed that route was failing for years. So I tried harder and say I'll start the first of the month and by the second week or so I'd start to fail again and then the next month would come same thing. That lasted like 15 or so months. Sometimes I would say I'll start tomorrow let me pig out today. By the time I was actually ready no one had the energy to help me or congratulate me if I start to see progress. This weight loss journey is only up to me. No one can ream the benefits but me. No one knows how my body will feel when I lose the weight. My only secret is believing in myself and knowledge to suceed. Without the two I think I will be hopeless. I lost 4 lbs already before MFP and the funny thing is I don't even remember the exact day I started all I did was right the number on a piece of paper with no date just my age. :happy:

That is spooky how similar that is to my situation. I do that exact same thing. "I'll start on the first, I'll start on Sunday." And then something would not go perfect and I would just give up. I don't want to do that anymore!

debnu1

secret to my success is knowledge.

-Research your body, log your numbers (calories, measurements, weight, body fat percentage, BMI, BMR, RHR, TDEE) and track all of them. Figure out what works for you and STICK TOO IT. No excuses!

-Learn about what good food is for you, and what bad food is.

-Know what is an acceptable goal for your situation.

-Don't expect too much too fast.

-Be HONEST with yourself.

-Make sure you're always pushing yourself at least a little. Never accept the status quo.

-Don't accept failures. If you have a bad day/week/month. Resolve yourself to change it and fix the issue.

-And most of all... FIGURE OUT what made you this way in the first place, and work towards fixing it.

Banks, what is the RHR and TDEE?? I don't remember ever hearing about them.

:flowerforyou:

arewethereyet

secret to my success is knowledge.

-Research your body, log your numbers (calories, measurements, weight, body fat percentage, BMI, BMR, RHR, TDEE) and track all of them. Figure out what works for you and STICK TOO IT. No excuses!

-Learn about what good food is for you, and what bad food is.

-Know what is an acceptable goal for your situation.

-Don't expect too much too fast.

-Be HONEST with yourself.

-Make sure you're always pushing yourself at least a little. Never accept the status quo.

-Don't accept failures. If you have a bad day/week/month. Resolve yourself to change it and fix the issue.

-And most of all... FIGURE OUT what made you this way in the first place, and work towards fixing it.

Banks, what is the RHR and TDEE?? I don't remember ever hearing about them.

:flowerforyou:

isnt that what you do when someone tickles you?

oh wait that is LOL and teehee :laugh:

arewethereyet

secret to my success is knowledge.

-Research your body, log your numbers (calories, measurements, weight, body fat percentage, BMI, BMR, RHR, TDEE) and track all of them. Figure out what works for you and STICK TOO IT. No excuses!

-Learn about what good food is for you, and what bad food is.

-Know what is an acceptable goal for your situation.

-Don't expect too much too fast.

-Be HONEST with yourself.

-Make sure you're always pushing yourself at least a little. Never accept the status quo.

-Don't accept failures. If you have a bad day/week/month. Resolve yourself to change it and fix the issue.

-And most of all... FIGURE OUT what made you this way in the first place, and work towards fixing it.

Banks, what is the RHR and TDEE?? I don't remember ever hearing about them.

:flowerforyou:

Bumped an informative thread. have a great day!

lotusfromthemud

If I may step in for Banks,

RHR= resting heart rate. It gets lower when you are more cardio-vascularly fit.
TDEE=total daily energy expenditure, AKA "maintenance calories" (note: this is NOT the same as BMR)

HTH.

debnu1

So how do you figure out the TDEE?

SHBoss1673

So how do you figure out the TDEE?

easy enough. go here:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-metabolism-calculator

there's a little margin for error with these (mostly due to activity level and your genetics) but this should get you to within about 100 calories of accurate. To get any more accurate you would have to go to a lab that offers a metabolic test.

michlingle

It is all about being honest. Stop lying to yourself. I lied to myself and others all the time, getting real works.

debnu1

So how do you figure out the TDEE?

easy enough. go here:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-metabolism-calculator

there's a little margin for error with these (mostly due to activity level and your genetics) but this should get you to within about 100 calories of accurate. To get any more accurate you would have to go to a lab that offers a metabolic test.

Hey thanks! Knowledge is power, and that gives me a lot of power right now!!:bigsmile:

arewethereyet

and coming back................until I get it right!!

Here I am again. Must log, eat veggies, drink water..........measure measure measure...........be aware of what I am putting into my mouth!! :flowerforyou:

cmriverside

>>>>>>>>>>>>>and I'm sticking this one in "Links in Mfp you want to read again and again"
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again


Excellent posts, thanks Chrissy especially for your elaboration, I would have read pages and pages too.:flowerforyou:

kelly_a

this is SO helpful! thanks for sharing everyone!

hurleycutie142

my inspiration was hit today... i went to an eye doctor who can read ur eyes and tell u what vitamins ur lacking and what not... and she told me that my body is dying inside... that i am eating nothing in nutritional value... i mean i know that eating out all day and working at a pretzel place and drinking 3 sodas a day was bad both dannng no wonder im the size i am... i also learned today that my breathing is off a beat on my 7th beat because of my eating habits and my lack of exercise... soo basically i have a lot of work to do... im currently at 172 pounds at 5'5 and i cant do this anymore... i need to start taking care of my body... i know how and i have the knowledge... its just the drive i have now that will push me to do it... no more ill start mondays... no more well its only one cookie... no more i need a soda for the carbination... no more upset stomachs from all the grease... no more chub rub... no more losing breath from walking upstairs... no more self conscious outfit changes because i look fat... no more hiding behind my sweatshirts... and no more wearing a shirt over my bathing suit... im done! time for a new me!

debnu1

Anyone else want to share their secrets? I would love to hear how you have paved your road to weight loss. :flowerforyou:

chrissyh

Check out the Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Edition out in newstands now.....DIET 2010

Has some great recipes, pointers....alot mentioned in this thread.

BamaRose0107

secret to my success is knowledge.

-Research your body, log your numbers (calories, measurements, weight, body fat percentage, BMI, BMR, RHR, TDEE) and track all of them. Figure out what works for you and STICK TOO IT. No excuses!

-Learn about what good food is for you, and what bad food is.

-Know what is an acceptable goal for your situation.

-Don't expect too much too fast.

-Be HONEST with yourself.

-Make sure you're always pushing yourself at least a little. Never accept the status quo.

-Don't accept failures. If you have a bad day/week/month. Resolve yourself to change it and fix the issue.

-And most of all... FIGURE OUT what made you this way in the first place, and work towards fixing it.

I love this! These things have helped me tremendously. I will add that I also stopped compareing myself to others. I had to realize that I was me and I had to find what was right for my body. Also the number on the scale is such a small part of the bigger picture. Focus on being healthy mind, body and soul.

Gidget86

Great thread Thank you!

Very informative and inspirational too, thank you everyone who replied, I think I need to reread this daily!

debnu1

Here is another thread that falls into this bracket. I learn so much from reading all of these. It is very inspiring!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/41685-how-it-s-done-tips-from-me-to-you

doitforabby

This has been great! Need to keep all this in mind on days I'm feeling a little down

cdavis1126

I was tired of being fat, unhealthy and restricted in life. I am LIVING life now. I've only lost 38 lbs and 42 inches and have a long way to go BUT it has made a huge difference in my life. I input all my food for the day BEFORE I eat it to make sure everything is on target and that's what I stick to. I actually bought a program called Food Lovers Fat Loss plan. It has taught me the correct food to eat, in the correct portions, at the right times. I now go to the gym everyday, sometimes 7 days a week without taking a break, that's how much I love it and how motivated I am. I go the dr's next month for my annual physical and can't wait to get off the blood pressure meds. I'm only 43 not 93!! I want to live life not just sit by and watch everyone else doing activities. I have another 116 lbs to go and I KNOW this time I will do it. All the tools are right here at my fingertips, support groups, food dairy, recipe calculator, recipes galore!! My husband still loves what I cook and we eat very well. It's just now I know what to eat. No more excuses. No more giving in. I am in control of my own destiny, I've taken back the control and power. I WILL succeed!

Kkmama

Thank you so much for this thread. I am truly motivated.

debnu1

Time for a bump

debnu1

:flowerforyou:

zippy111

wanted to get in this thread. Lots of great advice:flowerforyou: and some familiar names

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Steve1962

I just started to watch my caloric intake.

I thought this would be difficult, because I absolutely LOVE food; good, fattening, unhealthy, artery cloggin' food.

What I've learned to do, though, is simply love different foods, and it's been working; 15 pounds in just under a month...

TwentyTen

The success stories are indeed inspiring! Along with all the tips, I feel empowered to get this done and hopefully, in the not too distant future, have my own success story to share.
Thanks to everyone!

nsgrimm

Looking in the mirror naked is always inspiration enough for me....hahaha

llanas77

I keep telling myself "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!"