You WILL FAIL with MFP, like every other diet...

lucyricky2 · September 2012

b ump for later

Restybaby2012 · September 2012

Mutters very, very quietly

*this must be an American thing. Praise for stating the obvious is just not the British way of doing things - all I can say is: no sh-it Sherlock"

Now she goes away, quite quickly.

And because it isn't YOUR way of doing things you feel the need to come along and put someone down? Other's (and I'd be willing to wager they aren't ALL Americans (as if that makes a difference)) found it inspirational and motivational...how is that bad??

TOUCHE'

k2quiere · September 2012

It's obvious you don't expect anyone to listen to you. You are neither too far left nor too far right; towing the line makes you easy to skip over. Oh, and you use too much logic here.

And the OP should have ended with "and don't get butthurt if someone says something against something you say...this is the Internet, and opinions are like *kitten*; everybody has one!"

ClarkeEJ · September 2012

Perfect xxx

kallisto208 · September 2012

Thanks, that was the kick in the *kitten* I needed, well said.

kunda23 · September 2012

Great post, one of the best few post i've read in MFP!

pixietoes · September 2012

Thank you for your post, those are powerful words, indeed.

delilah47 · September 2012

Hello Captain Obvious:

Yep. A lot of words for what we already know. Kudos for the time and effort though.

Graceious1 · September 2012

Well said.:flowerforyou:

DantheMan2517 · September 2012

Uh Derrr....

pinkhelen71 · September 2012

:happy: great words

Nettabee · September 2012

AWESOME post! Definitely archiving this one for inspiration in the future!

fit30s · September 2012

I know you just stated the obvious, but I like that you did. I've heard it before, and someone did it just yesterday - one of my friends had posted on Facebook how she had lost 13 lbs so far. Someone commented, "What are you doing? What's your secret? I have weight to lose, tell me how?"

I myself have lost about 35 lbs in the past 11 years (some of them more than once). It may not be much, relatively speaking, but my BMI dropped from 28.4 (overweight) to 22.2 (healthy weight). I've tried many approaches: calorie restriction, low-carb, Slim-fast meal replacement, Nutrisystem, Bowflex diet - most in combination with exercise- and guess what - THEY ALL WORKED!

HotDolphinMama · September 2012

bump & bravo!!!!

soulfulsally · September 2012

"So how do you do it? One meal at a time. One pound at a time."

This nugget of wisdom is going to be my guiding light. Thank you.

WDEvy · September 2012

Where's the "LOVE" button?!

krithsai · September 2012

I don't even look to this site for caloric restriction. I am finally focusing more on my macros and to keep myself dedicated to my workouts...thanks for posting

windycitycupcake · September 2012

You just have to make the commitment that no matter what, no matter how many times you screw up, no matter how many times you feel like you can't, you have to tell yourself I will not quit. Tell yourself, "If I fall down, I will get back up." Stick to your plan. Encourage others. Be honest to yourself. (Your body doesn't know what you log and don't log..don't cheat yourself by not logging!)

...a year from now you will be amazed at what you have accomplished...if you just don't quit.

this is great! so true. it's hard work but it will pay off if you stick with it!

eecruzmd · September 2012

Im glad I clicked on the link. Of all the post I've read this one is just the one most ppl need to read.

WHERE IS THE LIKE BUTTON??? lol

Love it! Thanks!

Mzfoster0517 · September 2012

So you want to lose weight? So do most of us. Having a struggle? So are most of us. Can't find motivation? So are most of us. So how do you do it? One meal at a time. One pound at a time. If you are serious about taking charge of your your weight, your life, your world, you can't expect someone to do it for you. I love when people cheer me on, but they can't cheer me on until I DO SOMETHING! No one can do it for you. If you feel like you are a failure, then stop giving up. I know it's hard. IT'S DAMN HARD WORK! If you aren't willing to work for it, you aren't ready.

Great Post! I highlighted my favorite part. Yes people do have to realize that this is not a diet...In my opinions diets are made to fail. Life changes are mad to be permanent and you gain nothing without effort

Gwen_B · September 2012

Well put!!!! That's why I leave my food diary closed, no room for insults. I would probably get too many complaints I don't eat enough. I also don't compliment people under calories, since it looks like that is very common. I reserve my motivation to logging in and exercise. With persistence and dedication, it will pay off!

grammysboy · September 2012

I'm pretty new to MFP, but everything you say sounds right! I'm doing my best at this point and when I get discouraged I'm coming to these forums to seek some reassurance that I'm not alone.
Thanks for the post!