365 days...what I've learned...

walkingmywaytohealth
walkingmywaytohealth Posts: 21
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What I've learned... One year on MFP 
1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
4. I will probably always have food issues. 
5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
9. I read nutritional labels. 
10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 
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  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    great post, thank-you :flowerforyou:
  • akellis0405
    akellis0405 Posts: 6 Member
    This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing! =]
  • christiandiaries
    christiandiaries Posts: 13 Member
    Congrats! This is truly inspirational.
  • TarynAngeline
    TarynAngeline Posts: 95 Member
    Beautiful. Thanks for posting.
  • TheBoldCat
    TheBoldCat Posts: 159 Member
    thanks for sharing!
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
    Good things to learn!
  • RozayJones
    RozayJones Posts: 409 Member
    Love this!!!
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
    Awesome Post! Thanks for sharing!
  • geerunz
    geerunz Posts: 163 Member
    Great post!
  • 50racinggirl
    50racinggirl Posts: 96 Member
    Thanks for the great post. :flowerforyou:
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Nice list! I'm on board with you on a few of those.
  • thoshowski
    thoshowski Posts: 135 Member
    bump! Well said!
  • kdsp2911
    kdsp2911 Posts: 170 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • Livin4me1969
    Livin4me1969 Posts: 745 Member
    Well Said!!!
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    Congrats to you on 365 days and your awesome loss. I especially love that you point out that you won't deprive yourself. I need to hear that from time to time.
  • cfergusontx
    cfergusontx Posts: 61
    Love it. Inspiring.
  • Sphyk1
    Sphyk1 Posts: 85 Member
    Thank you! Well done.
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
    Very inspirational. Thanks for posting this.
  • PennyLane379
    PennyLane379 Posts: 14 Member
    LOVE this - thank you so much! Some great reminders and encouragement :flowerforyou:
  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
    Thank you for your insightful post, very well done!

    Congratulations on your success!
  • betsij
    betsij Posts: 299 Member
    love it!
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    I am so going to use this...fantastic! I have learned the same things!
  • Hikr56
    Hikr56 Posts: 128 Member
    Love this post, and you look amazing! I really like #7. I may just have to post that on my fridge as a daily reminder! :smile:
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Loved how sensible you are about it. Well done and keep up the great work.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    What I've learned... One year on MFP 
    1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
    2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
    3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
    4. I will probably always have food issues. 
    5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
    6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
    7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
    7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
    8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
    9. I read nutritional labels. 
    10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
    I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
    12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
    13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
    14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
    15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
    16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
    17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 

    Awesome post! Congrats on the Weight loss!
  • bunny1006
    bunny1006 Posts: 325 Member
    What I've learned... One year on MFP 
    1. The mind is a powerful thing to (my) waist. 
    2. I keep my "before" photo on my fridge to remind myself how far I've come. 
    3. Absolutely no AYCE "all you can eat" places unless I can order off a menu because of #4
    4. I will probably always have food issues. 
    5. No more than three days may pass without exercise. Daily is my goal. 
    6. I can eat whatever I want, because life happens and I won't feel deprived. (MODERATION)
    7. Eating out for ME is reserved for special occasions. I know what I will order and I take 1/2 home. 
    7. Prior proper planning prevents piss poor performance. 
    8. When I cheat on myself my scale won't lie and I will have to pay the consequences. 
    9. I read nutritional labels. 
    10. Weighing in everyday keeps me in check. 
    I1. I will forgive myself if I have eaten more than I need on the days like #4. 
    12. I'd rather spend my money at the grocery store than at the Doctors office. 
    13. I Try to step out of my comfort zone. I'm already planning on running 1/2 marathon in Chicago in July and in San Antonio in December. 
    14. I dislike running. Its like going to a bad job but I still do it and my pay off is better health. 
    15. Even if I come in last place (and I have) I'm still a winner because at least I crossed the finish line and I had the courage to try. 
    16. When I'm upset...it's not what is eating me, it's the fact that I'm probably overeating. Focus on #1. 
    17. Each new day is a chance for a new beginning no matter how bad my day ended the day before. #11 

    This list is great!!! I especially like 7, 10, 11, and 17! Thank you for sharing!
  • shelzwillis
    shelzwillis Posts: 12 Member
    Great post. Very motivational. I need it!! Just getting started (again). I need to lose 45 pounds. I weigh more now than I did both times I was pregnant. (That was 22 yrs ago)
  • bethshines
    bethshines Posts: 41 Member
    GREAT post! Thanks!
  • pcotter54
    pcotter54 Posts: 707 Member
    Lots of good points there! I might have to borrow a couple for my own fridge.
  • cmbalint
    cmbalint Posts: 71 Member
    Thank you for your post.Ther are some great points for me to take with me.:smile:

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