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8/17/2012 Fantastic Friday

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donnasjohnson
donnasjohnson Posts: 71 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
One of the most fantastic things about myself is my determination. Once I wrap my head around something, I can usually take it on. The hardest thing about this whole weight loss thing is that it took way too long to determine that I was worth the time and effort that it takes. I mean, I knew I was worth it in my head, but when that moment of truth would come, I would rationalize that something else was more important. Or worse, not even think at all, just automatically default to putting my own health behind everything else in life. I keep this posted on my mirror and read it every morning...if you are tired of starting over, then stop giving up. It is SO me!!

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  • Twinzmom1000
    Twinzmom1000 Posts: 4 Member
    I used to have a sign posted on my bathroom mirror that said "You're worth it!"....guess I need to make another sign as that one has disappeared. I, too, need to stop giving up and just do it! :bigsmile:
  • cmecme
    cmecme Posts: 227 Member
    Did we skip truthful Thursday?

    Donnajohnson - I love it. I am exactly the same way as you described.

    It was easier to just continue as I was then try to take the time or effort to change. Somehow i justified my actions because i wasn't "that bad". I wasn't "that" overweight, I am healthy, etc, I didn't feel "that' bad. Besides, nothing worked for me in the way of weight loss. I just figured my body was where it was and there wasn't much i could do about it - HA

    Once i started analyzing what i was REALLY eating - I discovered HUGH numbers of empty calories, tons of processed food, WAY too much alcohol, and not enough fresh fruits, veggies and fish. What I convinced myself was ok was really terrible.

    I sat down and read Dr. Perricone's 7 secrets to Beauty, Health and Longevity and other such healthy lifestyle books. I suddenly realized that my poor body was constantly dealing with my poor choices. So I changed it. I bought all the healthy food listed in the book, stopped eating refined carbs as a snack three times per day, stopped eating highly processed foods, stopped drinking coffee and cut WAY back on alcohol, and started exercising consistently 4 times per week. Boy has it made a HUGE difference.

    I just put my mind to it. The payoff is so great I cant even imagine going back to my old eating habits - it makes me cringe. I look at EVERYTHING i buy - i make sure there is no high fructose corn syrup, no msg, no citric acid, no bha and/or bht's and is for the most part organic (including grass feed beef, free range chicken, and organic fruits for the dirty dozen), etc. I eat less of it so the cost has not made a difference.

    I LOVE IT!!!! And all my MFP pals keep me motivated.
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