10 things I have learned along the way.

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  • jojo37696
    jojo37696 Posts: 93 Member
    Thanks. That was a wonderful pep talk and I printed it off for future reference.
  • taratam83
    taratam83 Posts: 88 Member
    A-W-E-S-O-M-E list!!! PS - the "I don't freakin care" thing on your profile is great! SO using it! Congrats on the weight loss and the confidence boost!
  • murdie
    murdie Posts: 85 Member
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! This is all so true! So many people ask me how I lost weight and when I tell them " I watch what I eat and exercise" their face falls, they want magic! Like you said, you must burn more calories than you eat.
  • SandyMeid
    SandyMeid Posts: 13
    Great post! My struggle is that I've always been active, but also a constant snacker. I had no idea how many calories I was taking in and thought my walks etc, were enough. This site has shown me that I need to watch what I snack on and do more activities. You are right - having fun is the secrete to staying active. :happy:
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,448 Member
    I printed this out to read every week! Thank-you for the most sensible post ever written on MFP! You are one smart cookie!
  • ngulbransen
    ngulbransen Posts: 7
    Fantastic words of wisdom! Thanks for sharing and Congratulations on your efforts and successful results!
  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,558 Member
    all stuff I needed to hear! thanks for posting!
  • queendeej
    queendeej Posts: 214 Member
    Yessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • msstuard
    msstuard Posts: 131 Member
    rite on.
  • jimgatewood
    jimgatewood Posts: 85 Member
    And that's the truth. Great Post!

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  • swat1948
    swat1948 Posts: 302 Member
    Well yeah I agree with every word you wrote and I think this post should be required reading for every MFP newbie! Thanks!
  • sbb7249
    sbb7249 Posts: 44 Member
    Great post!
  • KechiaG
    KechiaG Posts: 55
    Right on!!:drinker:
  • true35
    true35 Posts: 43
    Thank you for sharing.
  • LeslieSJR
    LeslieSJR Posts: 64
    Nice motivation!
  • natesangel
    natesangel Posts: 210 Member
    fantastic! sweet simple true and non judgemental or preachy about any way other than 'un'common sense! thanks!!!
  • MrsMangler
    MrsMangler Posts: 63 Member
    I wondered if it would be worth the time to write all that stuff down...This stuff can get so confusing if you get caught up in all the arguments about what exercise is "Best" or whether "low carb" or "low fat" is best. It can be simpler than that.

    It was definitely worth reading! Thanks for the break down. It was refreshing :)
  • Monicqua
    Monicqua Posts: 21 Member
    Great post and congratulation on your wonderful achievements and for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • caitdev
    caitdev Posts: 10
    great message. This is my first week on MFP and I have a long way to go. Your insights are very helpful. Thanks.
  • monica2434
    monica2434 Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks............I needed this.......
  • AmiC0717
    AmiC0717 Posts: 440 Member
    First of all please allow me to add another congratulations to you on your weight loss. Second please let me throw in yet another THANK YOU for being logical and sharing what you have learned with all of us. I agree with the person who stated your post should be mandatory for all newbies to MFP. You probably have no idea how many people you inspired with this post!
  • ColletteNicole
    ColletteNicole Posts: 145 Member
    great post! I love this.

    #1 is pretty depressing though... does this imply in a roundabout way that the "eat more to weigh less" thing that's so big around here won't really work for people that are obsese/morbidly obese? That is what I am suspecting. I know I don't get good results unless I eat like a bird so it wouldn't surprise me!
  • ColletteNicole
    ColletteNicole Posts: 145 Member
    almost forgot, congrats on your weight loss!!! :)
  • bronnibee
    bronnibee Posts: 65
    Love it that's for sharing.
  • Luckybarc
    Luckybarc Posts: 32 Member
    bump
  • katmont
    katmont Posts: 32 Member
    Bump to read again :)
  • chrismamao
    chrismamao Posts: 5 Member
    Awesome post! Thank you for sharing!
  • traceylynns
    traceylynns Posts: 155 Member
    This is great!!
  • susanfisher
    susanfisher Posts: 62 Member
    Bump..
  • LeotaD
    LeotaD Posts: 25 Member
    Great post, learning to get right back on when I fell off has been the hardest part for me.

    Great job on 51 lbs too, I really hope that I can get near that point in 200 days.

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