You know it's becoming a lifestyle change when...

checkmatekingtwo

I'm now over 100 days into my journey and I'm truly beginning to feel that this is a true lifestyle change. Today when I caught myself actually counting out the number of pretzel sticks when I was grabbing a quick snack, that's when I knew I had arrived. Especially when I realized that even though the label said 28 sticks was a serving size and I only counted out 14, yessirree-bob, that's a major lifestyle difference.

So, what's been your realization that your life has really changed and you're not just dieting anymore?

OddChoices

The day I felt awful because I missed a workout on a non rest day.

The day I ordered a salad while others ate pizza

stines72

when no one could pressure me into eating pizza and cookies in class tonight (oh and they tried, very hard), despite me being starving and knowing i wouldnt be able to eat until 10 pm

ggsmamma

I don't know if I am there yet but I love topic. Here is a mini one --- I did see someone order a 12" sub in front of me in line today and I thought, "holy, how do they eat all of that." Only months ago, I would have wanted a 12" too!

shosh413

That i didn't buy a 200 calorie (something like that) baskin robbins ice cream cup just because I had 200 calories left on my calorie counter...

and i totally relate to the serving size thing haha

angiechimpanzee

I'm in college and have to rely on the cafeteria food for about half of my meals.

I can tell my lifestyle is changing because of the irritated feeling I get when all they're serving at the cafeteria that day is junk food and crap that won't benefit my macros. Lol.

Donna6017

I've become such a diligent label reader. i work in a small local country store and some things come in with no nutritional info. I emailed a couple companies. When they responded with the calorie counts and such, I thought Holy Cow, I'm not eating that!

Crochetluvr

My food scale is on the counter...its never put away. And I take it to the dining room table with me to weigh out my entree and vegetables. But I want a digital one for Christmas.

ihateroses

When you go to McDonalds...order one sandwich/burger....and can only eat half. And NOT beat yourself up for going to McDonalds.

littleandysmom

You know it's becoming a lifestyle change when............I crave steamed squash, spinach, brussel sprouts topped with a hard boiled egg.....(with no butter)....

.....When I spend at least an hour at the store reading labels
.......When I get excited about eating Progresso light chicken pot pie soup (only 200 calories plus love the smell of it)

SillyFitMe

When I thought to myself "I'm going to be really bad and get bacon bits, cheese, croutons, AND full fat Ranch dressing on my salad today!!

moseler

The day I started sharing meals with my husband in restaurants.

When I stopped drinking soda and all other caloric drinks because I wanted to enjoy eating my calories rather than giving them away to drinks.

Finally, today one of my friends at work left me a Pumpkin Frosted Sugar Cookie on my desk and I actually bit off just the stem and threw the rest away... I even counted the stem of the cookie! I have NEVER in my life before now turned down a frosted sugar cookie. I typically would eat several before the day was done!

javagsd

When you go on a road trip, with banquet dinners, lots of boozy nights, 6 days of driving with constant salty snacks, hotel breakfast buffets, no exercise, don't log food or even think about choices the entire time

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and only gain 3 lbs over 12 days

stinkpurty

At my nephew's birthday party this week, I limited myself to only two slices of pizza and didn't eat the crust. That's huge for me. The crust dipped in garlic sauce was my favorite part and I usually had four slices of pizza.

Also, I find myself consistently ordering a side salad or vegetables when going out to eat (which happens a lot at work). Although today, I ordered french fries because I am sick and I wanted the damn things, not broccoli!

rompers16

Knowing that on days like today when I ate pretty crappy, I can exercise and feel okay about it. Used to have the mindset that a lot of us do "Well I screwed up so I might as well quit" No more.

StinkyWinkies

I reach in my 'fridge for fresh green beans to snack on and they are all gone 'cause I've snacked on them all week. Or, I am *really hungry* and a salad satisfies that hunger.

alisiaendris

When I stopped freaking out because the scale had gone up 0.4 pounds from the day before and instead used it as a reason to stay on track and watch my sodium intake.

FitFabFlirty92

I work at a grocery store, and we have a circular that comes out every Thursday night that shows all the items that will be on sale that week. I used to look for sales on Entenmann's cakes and candy, and today I caught myself looking for fruits and vegetables that would be at half price, and hoping a Greek yogurt brand would be on sale. It felt great!

StinkyWinkies

I work at a grocery store, and we have a circular that comes out every Thursday night that shows all the items that will be on sale that week. I used to look for sales on Entenmann's cakes and candy, and today I caught myself looking for fruits and vegetables that would be at half price, and hoping a Greek yogurt brand would be on sale. It felt great!

*like* this

Selunca

When I didn't feel bad for 'missing' a workout day, was still under calorie, and didn't feel the need to run to the fridge and stuff my face with the remaining calories on my counter.

Louisianababy93

when you basically,eat,sleep and breathe working out,getting your calories, read fitness blogs daily. you only use pinterest for fitness stuff.,talking about fitness and calories.. and everyone around you is like stfu!

Lrdoflamancha

When I spend part of my evening checking out Kettle Bell workouts on Utube. Then deciding which kettle belles to buy.

Pamelaniamh

My bar of chocolate last and lasts because I break off 20g each night to eat instead of eating the whole bar at one sitting

bradphil87

You plan your day around your gym session lol, when to eat, when to go in to work etc.

mgobluetx12

...one day I had no desire whatsoever for fast or junk food. I just plain don't crave it. Even during TOM. That's HUGE for me.

Also when I bought a 2nd set of measuring cups and spoons to take with me to work in case I need them. I've also considered buying a set of measuring spoons to keep in my purse, but I haven't gotten that anal yet. I'm pretty good at eyeballing it now.

msbunnie68

You work in a school and you go in on your recess break to discover an amaaaaazing morning tea spread put on for all the staff...

....and you eat your small but beautiful banana and decide to spend your hard earned morning tea break relieving others of their yard duty so they can enjoy the morning tea spread instead.

fun_b

I refused icecream after dinner yesterday. I eat icecream all the time but I had a heavy dinner and thought 'No I don't fancy any tonight' where previously I would have eaten it anyway.

tameemma

the day that instead of candy/chocolate/cake i ate yohgurt for desert

megleo818

I have to remind myself NOT to work out the day after I've done an especially hard weight routine. I still can't believe that happens ... :happy:

sarahslim100

You work in a school and you go in on your recess break to discover an amaaaaazing morning tea spread put on for all the staff...

....and you eat your small but beautiful banana and decide to spend your hard earned morning tea break relieving others of their yard duty so they can enjoy the morning tea spread instead.

That was so me today. 3 parties in 3 days at school. Really had to say no and eat nothing

kmshred

weighing out all my food on the scale for every damn meal; for the last 580 days makes me realise.