Lessons learned from losing weight!

Sweet_Potato

It doesn't matter if you eat "clean", go gluten-free, vegan, or sugar-free. It doesn't matter if you lift weights, do 3 hours of cardio a day, or can twist yourself up like a pretzel doing yoga. You simply don't lose weight without a calorie deficit.

wish21

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jlapey

Another huge thing I've learned is that weight loss requires PATIENCE!!! The weight didn't come on overnight and it's not going to come off over night...it takes time

Exactly! Slow loss is better than no loss. Don't complain, just keep at it.

ETA: also, women are totally allowed and welcome in the weights section at the gym!

suzeew

What a great topic and awesome posts!!

I have learned a ton since I have lost and gained and lost and gained since 2004, but for sure 4 major things:

1. ALWAYS weigh myself once a week - even after vacations, Christmas, etc. so that I can always stop a weight gain before it becomes so much I give up or just ignore it until it becomes a big hurdle to overcome again.

2. ALWAYS drink lots of water.

3. NEVER stop exercising for more than one week (have to be allowed a vacation sometime!). Get back on the horse after a vacation.

4. ALWAYS log my foods - at least during the week. I give myself wiggle room on weekends.

I am hoping these four things will help me FINALLY able to maintain my 19 pound loss FOR GOOD!

sweetfluffy

I learned that being POSITIVE always make u feel better and give more ... no matter how things seems to be hard & far ... nothing is impossible ...i never thought that i would reach this weight... never thought how days can bring joy and happiness ... was so stressed and negative thinker...& my weight wasnt my big problem!... so i learend that loving my self is the best reward =D God created me to LOVE & be LOVED ... to smile for life and make changes

JLHNU212

You are all so amazing! and thank you from a person who is new to a lifestyle change and could use all the words of encouragement to keep pushing through no matter how difficult it seems! Again, thank you!

AllOfTheStars77

LOL so sad but so very true!!