I just DECIDED and it happened...
JasonT1973
Posts: 229 Member
Hello,
I am a classic hard working eat-a-holic. Super busy and hit a drive thru on the way to work. Super busy and order some good stuff to be delivered. Super tired and grab another drive thru on the way home. This was my routine for 4 years straight. I woke up feeling terrible and LIVED for my next delicious unhealthy meal. If it was packed full of empty carbs I was all for it - fries, pizza, onion rings, chips, nachos... on and on until one day I looked at myself and hated what I saw.
I don't mean I hated my fatness(which i do)... I mean I hated the completely disrespectful way I was treating myself. I am supposed to be my own best friend. I am supposed to be the one person I can rely on when all else goes wrong. I was failing myself one doughnut, cupcake and french fry at a time!!!
I literally just decided that I wanted to live and while I was alive... I wanted to be the BEST ME I could be. This website and a good close friend have helped me toggle the disrespectful me off. I DO love myself and DO want more out of life. It has been 5 weeks and I am down just over 19 lbs at this point. The first week all I did was watch my calories. The second week I spent hours reading WHAT to eat and planning my meals while watching my calories. The third week I learned to love foods that loves me back.
OH and guess what... I had a bacon cheese burger on Saturday and while it was yummy, it was LEAST interesting part of my day. I live for ME now, not my next greasy, sugar packed meal.
I am a classic hard working eat-a-holic. Super busy and hit a drive thru on the way to work. Super busy and order some good stuff to be delivered. Super tired and grab another drive thru on the way home. This was my routine for 4 years straight. I woke up feeling terrible and LIVED for my next delicious unhealthy meal. If it was packed full of empty carbs I was all for it - fries, pizza, onion rings, chips, nachos... on and on until one day I looked at myself and hated what I saw.
I don't mean I hated my fatness(which i do)... I mean I hated the completely disrespectful way I was treating myself. I am supposed to be my own best friend. I am supposed to be the one person I can rely on when all else goes wrong. I was failing myself one doughnut, cupcake and french fry at a time!!!
I literally just decided that I wanted to live and while I was alive... I wanted to be the BEST ME I could be. This website and a good close friend have helped me toggle the disrespectful me off. I DO love myself and DO want more out of life. It has been 5 weeks and I am down just over 19 lbs at this point. The first week all I did was watch my calories. The second week I spent hours reading WHAT to eat and planning my meals while watching my calories. The third week I learned to love foods that loves me back.
OH and guess what... I had a bacon cheese burger on Saturday and while it was yummy, it was LEAST interesting part of my day. I live for ME now, not my next greasy, sugar packed meal.
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Congratulations!! You sound really happy and super excited!! I hope that you find continuous success in your endeavors!! If you look on my page my motto is Living while I am alive!! I see that it is yours as well!! :flowerforyou:0
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Welcome!!
I'm sure you'll do great, YOU CAN DO IT 0 -
rock on!0
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Way to go Jason! Stick with it. You are worth it.0
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That rocks!! well done... sometimes it all comes down to that day you make the decision. I went through a similar process but it took me longer to get off my fat *kitten*... but well have our own journeys I guess.
Well done for making your decision! You deserve the best you and the best food for your body!0 -
Awesome, Jason. I've just started changing my lifestyle, too. 0
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You can do this!! 0
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At then end of the day it's just you. Be happy with who you are and if you feel like you need to change, be that change...0
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WOW, thanks for all the instant and positive support!! It is comforting to find people who understand and share my new found passion!0
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You have a great attitude and are doing so well. If you need another friend feel free to send me a request.0
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A positive attitude and outlook you have Jason. Well done on the start of your journey, Keep us posted on your progress. Happy to follow your progress :drinker:0
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I'm with Leslie. Please let us know how you are doing. 0
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Deciding is the hard part, I came to that 7 weeks ago and I'm so glad I found the MFP community.0
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Good for you! You are worth it! If you're looking for anymore friends, feel free to add me! 0
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Well done on your weight loss so far
Keep up the good work0 -
Your determination is evident and will help you succeed...because you realize you're worth it! I hope you keep us posted on how you're doing.0
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Beautiful story, congrats!0
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I so get it!
I heard my coworkers cackling about working out and watched them lose weight and decided, "why not me?" One of them told me about MFP, and 55 days later, I'm 11 lbs lighter AND I have lost at least 4" off my waist!
Welcome, glad you all are here. Reading these message boards really helps me. 0 -
So awesome
I felt pretty much the same way!! Keep up the awesome job!! 0 -
I literally just decided that I wanted to live and while I was alive... I wanted to be the BEST ME I could be.
THIS is AWESOME.
Keep it up, you've got this!!!!!0 -
Awesome weight loss and great attitude!!! You are doing great, keep up the good work. Good luck on the rest of your journey0
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Congratulations on your success! Im happy for you and your story encourageous me! Keep up the good work!0
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Love the attitude, you know when it hits you. You realize that you're in it for the long haul, you'll never give up even if you fail. Congratulations on the new you, keep it up!0
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Good for you!! Keep it up. You ARE your own best friend!0
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Now THAT's inspiring! And I'm here to tell you that you can love food, be healthy, and lose weight. You will develop new favorites, new loves, new alternatives. One of my favorite activities is cooking, and it has a lot to do with how far I've come in my weight loss journey. Best of luck to you! There are good people here; lean on them.0
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Loved your story! I'm happy to know you love yourself....that will go a long ways toward success.
Congrats on the 19 lbs lost too!!0 -
Deciding is the hard part, I came to that 7 weeks ago and I'm so glad I found the MFP community.
Awesome, I also started MFP in March; 2 Thumbs up!0 -
YES!!!! love love love it!!! I'll help you in any way I can, but you've got a great attitude. Why do we treat ourselves with such utter disrespect? You'll find that after a while of not eating all that crap you wont even want or like it anymore... real food will start actually tasting like something REAL!0
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awesome!!!!! keep up the good work0
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Wow we sound like the same person! Keep this positivity up!!! Good luck bud 0
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