I did not know! I did NOT know!
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Thanks for this post! This thread was just what I needed to pull me off of this self-defeating roller coaster I've been on recently. I'd loss my motivation but now I'm renewed by the inspiration I gained from each contributor.0
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I did not know:
1. I do not have to gain weight on vacation if I continue to log my calories and drink my water. I have been on several weekend trips and have come home either the same weight or less.
2. That exercising regularly for two months time would lower my blood pressure so much.
3. That I could spend more than 5 min on the elliptical trainer and not drop dead. Lol.
4. How much energy eating right and exercising could give me. I actually feel my age. Lol.
5. That I would ever feel like I can REALLY do this once and for all. No joke.
Bonus: never thought I would enjoy shopping ever again, but now I'm thinking I should lock up my credit cards. Lol.0 -
2. I did not know that there was something called Almond Butter and Blue Agave - YUMMY.
I discovered Almond butter 2 weeks ago too.... 0 -
1. I did not know that I could ever maintain on nearly 2000 calories a day.
2. I did not know that eating exercise calories could actually cause me to lose weight more consistently.
3. I did not know that getting fit before surgery would lead to weight maintenance when I was in bed for 6 weeks.
4. I did not know that I would love exercise so much.
5. I did not know that I would ever fit into a size 6.0 -
I didn't know I could LOVE drinking water
I didn't know I could get up at 5 AM for a 60 minute workout
I didn't know you can still enjoy the foods you like and not gain
I didn't know I could inspire someone else
I didn't know I could look good in new clothes, and actually like what I see0 -
Thanks for this post! This thread was just what I needed to pull me off of this self-defeating roller coaster I've been on recently. I'd loss my motivation but now I'm renewed by the inspiration I gained from each contributor.
I totally agree! This whole thread was very encouraging and inspiration!! I agree with a lot of the I did not knows also especially when it comes to exercising. It makes me feel good the whole day when I exercise in the mornings. I never know why it is that I stop. Thanks for the post. i really enjoyed reading all the responses!0 -
1. I did not know that changing my own eating habits would cause my husband to lose so much weight just because I cook our dinners. (He has lost as much as I have and doesn't log his food or eat lunch with me since he's at work for lunch.)
2. I did not know that hearing people comment on my weight loss would make me feel so proud of my accomplishments.
3. I did not know that even if I don't have a starch or roll with every dinner that it would still be a satisfying meal.
4. I did not know that I actually have really always liked healthy food options but was too lazy to prepare them.
5. I did not know how many calories were actually in restaurant and fast food meals or that the portions in most cases were enough for 2 people! I knew they weren't healthy but I never actually looked at the calorie content and was shocked that it's legal to serve them lol.0 -
I did not know that exercise in the morning could change my entire mood and outlook!0
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1. I did NOT know that I could actually love myself again, maybe even enough to change the wife that I am
2. I did NOT know that I would CRAVE the bonds of friendships and camaraderie that I have formed through MFP
3. I did NOT know that I can actually SAVE money on groceries by eating the proper serving amounts
4. I did NOT know that I would ever, EVER learn to love jogging...and look forward to my first 5K!
5. I did NOT know that my severe depression, after losing my job and gaining so much weight, would be manageable through
healthier choices, exercise that I crave, and the friendships that I have been so blessed to have made through MFP! I am
truly blessed, and my life is so enriched! 0 -
I did not know that:
1 - I AM an attractive and person under the now shed blubber!
2 - That exerting energy during a workout would give me even more energy
3 - That the momentary satisfaction of junk food does not outway the long term 'good feeling' of healthy food
4 - That women won't get bulky from lifting weights
5 - Just because it is fat free/ sugar free does NOT make it healthy (processed food anyone?)0 -
This is a GREAT POST....very inspiring to many people! I just started my journey a week ago, and reading all these "I didnt knows "is really inspiring! I cant wait till I can find out my " I didnt knows". I am determined to lose the rest of this baby weight! 20lbs time to say good bye to my body! YAY to a healthier me....a healthier me to myself, to my family, and to my friends! Hopefully I can inspire them all!0
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I did not know that I could lose 81lbs, I did not know that I would love to workout and make it my favorite hobby, I did not know I was capable of competing in races, I did not know that I would learn everything about a healthy lifestyle and look at the nutritional info when grocery shopping, I did not know I would inspire others, I did not know that I would love to eat healthy foods, I did not know that I would intake in a career in fitness one day, I did not know that my whole life would change and for once I would love myself and be happy with my heart but now I do know and I will know forever cause this is my life!0
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I did not know...
1. That I would enjoy reading a post as much as I have this one, thank you.
2. That I could stay on a diet longer than 3 months and not go crazy.
3. That I would enjoy eating ground turkey instead of ground beef.
4. That I would look forward to coming home to see what exercise they're playing on Fit/tv.
5. That I would lose enough weight that more than one person could actually notice that I've lost.
and one more
6. That I would have so many friends on MFP that would pick me up, dust me off and get me on my feet again.0 -
bump!! Very inspirational!!0
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I didn't know:
1.) Yogurt tasted so good, even the fat free kind!!
2.) I could live without caffienated coffee.
3.) I could do 40 minutes on the elliptical.
4.) How happy riding a horse again would make me.
5.) I could ever get below 200lbs!
Great topic!!!0 -
I hope I have something to share soon. Reading this is so inspiring. Thank you so much for that! I needed it!0
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1. I didn't know I'd ever find a protein shake I ENJOY drinking.
ME EITHER!! Which kind do you use? I found that I really like GNC's Be Buff chocolate malt flavor with milk. I'm looking for some other options to change it up sometimes!
Pure Protein 100% whey in chocolate. The vanilla cream is also really good & great for customizing if you like to add fruits or need to use up extra calories. I throw natural peanut butter in the chocolate & it tastes like liquid Reese's pieces. YUM!0 -
I didn't know that: A perfect stranger could boost my confidence more than my family-thanks MFP! Kudo's to you all!
Thats my thought too. Thats my biggest thing with sticking with it. Getting demotivated and having no reason to stay with something. I think its awesome that there is an entire site with sooo many strangers willing to give advice, motivation and a swift kick in the hinny when necessary. Its awesome and I think all of y'all are great for it.0 -
Great post! Very inspiring!!0
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1. I did not know that I can feed my children without stealing a bit of food.
2. I did not know that I can get up at 5am to workout and have energy all day.
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1 – I didn’t know that I would look forward to my workout days.
2 – I didn’t know that I would be so awnry when I missed a week’s worth of workouts.
3 – I didn’t know my husband would beg me to go to my workout class before coming home…
4 – I didn’t know that finishing a 5k is so cool!
5 – I didn’t know that helping another person finish a 5k is even better!
6 – I didn’t know that I would start cringing every time my kids asked to go to McDonalds.
7 – I didn’t know that fast food in general would make me feel like I was walking knee deep in mud for three days after eating it.0 -
I did not know:
1. Pretty much anything about nutrition or exercise habits and never thought I'd count calories.
2. Just how much sodium is in EVERYTHING! Even the stuff you thought would be healthy. :frown:
3. That this weight loss lifestyle change was the bump I needed to finally start cooking!
4. That Diet Mt. Dew actually isn't terrible (though I still plan to avoid all others, lol).
5. That losing weight and changing my dietary lifestyle would have such a huge impact on other parts of my life that have nothing to do with food.0 -
I did not know about ChaLean or Hip Hop Abs until I signed up on this website and saw your post..
I did not know about this website until I heard about it on NBC show this morning Hoda and Kathy Lee with a gal losing 100+ pounds.
I am starting today to use this website to help me lose 50 pounds. Wish me luck!0 -
1. I did not know that it was possible for me to eat less and feel good....
2. I did not know that I was capable to find alternatives to make myself healthier
3. I did not know that I would actually start feeling so much better just after my 1st 20 lbs loss.
4. I did not know that wheat and grain bread was actually better tasting than white bread
5. I did not know that I could still have a snack and chocolate without eating alot of calories....
There are alot of things I am still learning and still do not know as of now; however, what i have learned to this point is awesome....0 -
This is very inspirational and I am so happy for everyone that has found their "I didn't knows"
I didnt know:
1. that I would look so forward to bootcamp twice a week and be depressed when I didnt go
2. that my husband would notice my weight loss after only 7 lbs.
3. that working out each morning would actually give me more self confidence
4. that I would ever in a million years CRAVE SALAD and LOVE eating it!!!!
5. that I would actually not feel the need to eat dessert every night.
6. that a dinner of chicken or fish and veggies could me me content.
Wow!! I even thought of more but I will stick with 6... Amazing post...0 -
Congrats....I just found this site today and I hope I am able to share a story like that in the future!0
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very inspiring!! I hope I have somethin to share soon too:)0
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Love all the posts...very inspirational! Just started my 2nd week, but:
1) I didn't know that if I worked out in the morning, that I wouldn't crash and need a nap at 3:00 p.m.
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I did not know that the first two weeks of starting a new lifestyle change are, by far, the hardest!
I did not know that you feel so much better when you don't stuff yourself full of food every ten minutes!!0
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