What have you learned this year?
BrattyLori
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I went thru my first diary entries and I'm shocked at what a treat hound I was AND at how much stuff I was eating - even thinking I was DIETING! Wow! Good job me learning how to do this better!
Still working on this, and probably will be forever. No matter tho. The important thing is that I'm learning how to take care of myself with the same love and care that I take with my children. My big lesson for this year: Be patient and kind while being a good parent to yourself.
What have you learned this year?
Still working on this, and probably will be forever. No matter tho. The important thing is that I'm learning how to take care of myself with the same love and care that I take with my children. My big lesson for this year: Be patient and kind while being a good parent to yourself.
What have you learned this year?
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My main learning experience is THERE ARE NO EXCUSES. I gave myself every excuse in the book....I'm tired...I had a rough day at work, no use starting because I wont finish and it won't do anything, i'm under a lot of stress, this time of year is hard.
NO! These aren't valid. At all...with all the home workout routines, there should be no reason to push play. And exercising will take away a lot of the stress and fatigue. And even if you do indulge in treats right now, that's ok! Just get in some exercise...and don't fret if you go over your calories...it's ok, you can get back at it tomorrow.
those are my main learnings0 -
1) It's a lifestyle change, not a diet
2) I have to eat to lose weight
3) I don't have to deprive myself of anything, I just need to account for it0 -
I have learned i can finally win this battle0
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I've learned that even with my thyroid problems I CAN do this....MFP has helped me get on track and I am close to 30 lbs lost. I still have a ways to go but I know that even at my age (60) I can do this.....0
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Know the detials of what you're eating. I have been very surprised by some things I thought were "good/better" choices.0
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My biggest lesson has been learning to eat when I'm hungry. Sounds simple, but I was so used to eating when I was not hungry it was a tough cycle to break.
Also, how many calories are necessary to stop from being hungry...less than I thought....before MFP I used to regularly eat 2,500+ calories or more in a day.....0 -
I've learned about portions .... while I eat mainly the same foods I always have (minus the alcohol), I was stunned to see what a "real" portion is ...
that, and I learned that I can enjoy life's treats - just have to earn them0 -
That I drink WAAAAAY too much!0
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That working out is ABSOLUTELY necessary for me to lose weight..and in making a habit of working out..I've learned that I need it not just for the physical benefits, but it's made me a calmer person :-)0
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Nice topic!
Things I have learnt so far;
1 - A lifestyle change is the way to go - I am not on a diet - bad days aren't the be all and end all!
2 - Thanks to this site I am now much more aware of what I eat; I still have treats - but I do stop and think about it first!
3 - Perserverance with using MFP and exercise works!
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