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10 things I've learned so far

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  • kats26eyes
    kats26eyes Posts: 13
    Great post! So very true in all aspects!

    Thanks for sharing!
  • SDHudgins1976
    SDHudgins1976 Posts: 140
    Great post!

    Most impressive of all is the fact that the only one who disagreed did so in such a nice manner. :)

    (wish more threads went this way!)
  • todayis4me
    todayis4me Posts: 184 Member
    Well said. :drinker:
  • dorthymcconnel
    dorthymcconnel Posts: 237 Member
    Yes, yes, and yes! Great post!
  • ajacasper
    ajacasper Posts: 8 Member
    This post is amazing! Just what I need to hear almost 6 months in!
  • njnetty
    njnetty Posts: 1 Member
    Great post all of it so true! Great read, thank you for sharing!
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    Great post! I have to work on 9 & 10!

    I am a psycho as defined in number 9 - I admit it!
    And Yes, I forgot how to enjoy myself - I think I'm OCD. I always think if I allow myself some enjoyment that I'll slide back to old habbits.

    I
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    solid! :)
  • bonitacash08
    bonitacash08 Posts: 378 Member
    Excellent post.. thank you.. Just wondering by the way what is 5X5 Stronglift??

    Hi!
    5x5 Stronglift is a strength training program that focuses on 5 compound lifts: squats, bench press, barbell (pendlay) row, overhead press, and deadlift. It teaches proper form and as you complete the program you will progressively increase weights. All free weights, no machines!
  • cmlove08
    cmlove08 Posts: 1
    I love this!
  • ks4e
    ks4e Posts: 374 Member
    Love it!
  • dani731
    dani731 Posts: 9 Member
    LOVE THIS!!!!
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    Exactly what I was thinking and needed to see today - People get mad at me for still eating normal food... as long as I can fit it into my Macro's I'm going to eat it - pizza, wine, brownies, ALL IN MODERATION!

    You just need to find what works for you! If you know sugar is a trigger and would rather cut out processed sugar, that's your choice, don't knock me because I can still have it in moderation and be ok with it.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    I really don't agree with point 7 that's purely personal preference, your results will differ from someone else. What works/ worked for you wont necessarily work for someone else. This is your opinion your stating it as if it is a fact.

    The 1200 calorie thing does drive me nuts and it is EVERYONE'S go to number when they first start on here then the threads start with the questions ... drives me nuts.

    You are absolutely right. I do think it's important to know how much you weigh. This was more for the people who think weighing 3 lbs heavier at 9 pm than they did at 6 am is a huge problem. It isn't, and if you can handle it you should weigh yourself as often as you'd like. Thanks for pointing this one out.

    I meant point 6 lol ... my bad
  • waferless
    waferless Posts: 16
    Well said!
  • mckellipgirl
    mckellipgirl Posts: 63 Member
    Love love LOVE this!!!
  • Kristi858
    Kristi858 Posts: 31 Member
    Love this! And I agree with every last bit of it! Thanks for the inspiration today!
  • LeslieN65
    LeslieN65 Posts: 127 Member
    Very well said and thank you for saying it!! Fantastic post and even better attitude!! You are a wise woman!!! :flowerforyou:
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    Those are great points.

    But the single greatest thing I've learned...is have patience.
  • gogojodee
    gogojodee Posts: 1,243 Member
    ^^
    and keep going and keep moving!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Okay, okay, so "maybe" I'll go to the family party this wknd... they'll have fried beans, fried rice, pork, beef, cake, desserts...
  • kate367
    kate367 Posts: 4
    Good advice, thanks!
    Going to enjoy some 1/2 price appetizers at Applebee's tonight! Yay
  • lacquer_head
    lacquer_head Posts: 49 Member
    Thank you!!
  • lcvaughn520
    lcvaughn520 Posts: 219 Member
    8, 9 and 10 are my favorites!! For a couple weeks I was getting SO mad at my boyfriend for being "wanting to be too spontaneous." Like, actually getting upset with him for bringing me a bottle of wine after he knew I had a bad day. I couldn't fit it in my calories and I actually started like screaming at him for being insensitive. (FYI this was also before I realized that I needed to be eating way more than I originally thought, so that contributed to my irritability also).

    Finally, I realized that I can't stop being MYSELF. I need to actually live. Now I focus on making positive choices within this crazy and spontaneous life that I almost forgot I loved!
  • corrinnebrown
    corrinnebrown Posts: 345 Member
    Great post. I like the one about weight isn't everything. For me what really helped was doing measurements and seeing that while I may not have lost any pounds I lost inches. Gives you that motivation!
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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  • stephcbms
    stephcbms Posts: 142 Member
    So true; Amazing post!! You Go !! :flowerforyou:
  • Kreider86
    Kreider86 Posts: 105 Member
    Awesome post! Also, I love the above pope kitty^
  • KathyPBiles
    KathyPBiles Posts: 292 Member
    Love this! Great post!
  • anonniemouse
    anonniemouse Posts: 117 Member
    :flowerforyou:
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