Thoughtful THURSDAY
AliceNov2011
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"Always desire to learn something useful." -- Sophocles
It's never too late to change, and it starts with our mindset. Just because that's how something has always been doesn't make it relevant or true today. Are you in a learning state of mind?
What's the best nutrition/eating myth you've debunked on your journey so far?
It's never too late to change, and it starts with our mindset. Just because that's how something has always been doesn't make it relevant or true today. Are you in a learning state of mind?
What's the best nutrition/eating myth you've debunked on your journey so far?
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That a cheat meal or cheat day will not derail you. I have one a week and have lost 9 pounds over the last 12 weeks. And it was m y last 10 pounds I was trying to get rid of, which is suppose to be the hardest. It did take 12 weeks so there is some truth to that.0
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agree with bassgirl,plus that eating after 7:00 is fine0
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"A calorie is a calorie."
If losing weight is your only goal, then this is true. You can eat 1500 calories worth of McDonald's or 1500 calories of fish or 1500 calories of chips & salsa or 1500 calories of broccoli, and you will lose weight. But if overall health and long life is your goal, you must eat the right calories.0 -
My newest quote I am loving "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're always right."
This is so true-when you get your mind in the right place-anything is possible. I can and will make the best choices for me-we all have this powerful mind that does assist us if we let it.0 -
Many people ask me how did you loss your weight....I can see in their eyes and tone of the question they are expecting some miracle answer....like it was magic i woke up one day and i was 35 pounds lighter....my simply answer is I am eating healthy....love the looks I get....then the next question oh then you must have stopped drinking....I am known to like my wino....again my answer heck no...I have cut back a bit, but I will not be cutting off my fav thing oh no that ain't happening!
Well, I also got off my butt more and moved! Which leads me to my future goals but that's another post.
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*kitten* busting work + consistency + time = results.0
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My newest quote I am loving "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're always right."
This is so true-when you get your mind in the right place-anything is possible. I can and will make the best choices for me-we all have this powerful mind that does assist us if we let it.
Love this quote! I try to live by it but some times after a beer or two its like having a devil an angel one on each shoulder just one more wont hurt if you do you will go over your calorie goal for the day! CRAP foiled again hahaha
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That you can't lose weight after menopause. I'm 56 and lost 85 pounds.
And that all women get that "middle age spread" after age 50.0 -
*kitten* busting work + consistency + time = results.
I think I'm in love with you!0 -
I can do this, we can all do this, every day brings us closer to our goal and just how much better do we feel.
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You asked! I answered:What's the best nutrition/eating myth you've debunked on your journey so far?
That YES, I get plenty of protein from a vegetarian diet!! I do get so tired of answering that one over and over to misinformed friends and family.
That YES, I get plenty of calcium from a diet with no dairy, too. There are a lot of myths out there about "how much protein is enough?" and that we must drink milk for strong bones. (I'm completely lactose intolerant.)
And finally, YES, you can live healthily on less than 500mg of sodium a day! My sodium intake (formerly in the 2000mg range and above) was way too much for me, causing joint pain, high BP, and headaches almost every morning, as well as excess water weight, puffy eyes, and fat ankles. All that is gone just by dropping my sodium intake.
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This, too. I'm 57 and have lost (again) about 43 of the 60 lbs I need to lose. It can be done. And you don't have to be an exercise fiend to do it. I can't do much about my age but I can do something about my weight and my health every day.That you can't lose weight after menopause. I'm 56 and lost 85 pounds.
And that all women get that "middle age spread" after age 50.0 -
I had a friend post this quote yesterday and it really resonated with me,
"We will remain the same, until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change."0 -
That you can't lose weight after menopause. I'm 56 and lost 85 pounds.
And that all women get that "middle age spread" after age 50.
^^^^^ agree I hear commercials telling us how hard after menopause it is to lose weight trying to sell some product. Not true at all and I am so thankful for that and glad WE are showing them it is NOT True.0 -
I had a friend post this quote yesterday and it really resonated with me,
"We will remain the same, until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change."0 -
I had a friend post this quote yesterday and it really resonated with me,
"We will remain the same, until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change."
I Love that! Thank you!0 -
"Always desire to learn something useful." -- Sophocles
It's never too late to change, and it starts with our mindset. Just because that's how something has always been doesn't make it relevant or true today. Are you in a learning state of mind?
What's the best nutrition/eating myth you've debunked on your journey so far?
^^^ love the quote I am so glad I am in a learning state of mind.
My best eating myth I've debunked on my journey so far is always feeling that carbohydrates was totally off limits (after trying the Atkins years ago) portion control!0 -
Love this,too! Thanks for posting0
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No pain, no gain......so glad I learned this one isn't true.0
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For me, I have found measuring some things are important...like my cereal in the morning and milk. Keeping portions to 1/2 cup or 1 cup depending what it is (veggies, fruit...) helps me retrain my thinking and satisfaction after a meal. :bigsmile:0
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Many people ask me how did you loss your weight....I can see in their eyes and tone of the question they are expecting some miracle answer....like it was magic i woke up one day and i was 35 pounds lighter....my simply answer is I am eating healthy....love the looks I get....then the next question oh then you must have stopped drinking....I am known to like my wino....again my answer heck no...I have cut back a bit, but I will not be cutting off my fav thing oh no that ain't happening!
Well, I also got off my butt more and moved! Which leads me to my future goals but that's another post.
Erin
Oh my gosh me too. If one more person asks me and expects me to say surgery or pills I'm going to scream. I lost over 60lbs by working my butt off and I do mean literally my butt is gone.
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I just honestly didn't think at my age and as much weight as I had gained that I would EVER be able to lose it. Wow, was I wrong!!! So thankful :-). Still have a ways to go but, wow! Still can't believe almost 45 lbs is gone in a year! AND, I am heading into menopause. There is life after 40! and 45, and hopefully 50 :-)0
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That you can't lose weight after menopause. I'm 56 and lost 85 pounds.
And that all women get that "middle age spread" after age 50.
So true! I think the reason so many middle aged women are heavy is because they get a bit too comfortable in life, and maybe even a little lazy. I know that was true for me.0 -
"If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud." -- Emile Zola
Do you have a BIG WHY? What makes you spring out of bed every morning? Why do you do what you do?
Happy Thursday, everybody!
Peace,
Alice
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"The difference between being just ordinary and being extraordinary is the little "extra" you put into your effort!!"
Think about this every time I work out.0 -
Here are the physical things that get me out of bed every morning: Getting a last snuggle with my husband while we listen to NPR (he likes to talk back to the radio, lol!) I feel so good physically that I *always* wake up before the alarm. (This is new--rarely happened before MFP.) My cat is hungry and wants his breakfast. And it feels really good to burn some calories before breakfast. The thought of having to function on less than 1600 calories for the day if I *don't* get enough exercise is really motivating. Can't eat a lot (and still lose consistently) if I don't move a lot.
Soul-related reasons that get me up: my life purpose is to bring more beauty to the world through my music. Improvising music for the dancers never gets old. You know those moments when everything fits together just right and you get goose bumps? Happens to me at least once every day...while I'm getting paid for it.0 -
there is no magic pill. and it won't all melt away in a week...no matter what those awful womens mags say.0
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Today is my birthday. At 45 I am lighter, fitter and healthier than I was at 30, and that is despite getting married and having two c-sections to deliver my gorgeous boys.
Life seems to begin again at MFP0 -
Today is my birthday. At 45 I am lighter, fitter and healthier than I was at 30, and that is despite getting married and having two c-sections to deliver my gorgeous boys.
Life seems to begin again at MFP
Happy Birthday I hope you have a lovely day!
I've loved reading all the posts above, thanks to all for sharing
'To thy own self be true'0 -
What gets me out of bed?
Knowing that I am a better stronger person than I was 2 years ago. That I am happier and healthier. And reminding myself that "Everyday you wake up in the morning is a good day"0
