day 3, motivation?

amy8400 · March 2014

I had never tried to lose weight in my life until now. I just wasn't that worried about my weight, my health...my life was enjoyable enough. I am not on this journey so I can look good at my daughter's wedding this August...or wear a swimsuit without shuddering in the mirror. I want to be healthy again. I want to be physically active. I want to feed by body instead of feed my face :bigsmile:

I echo the same sentiment as others here. This is not about reaching a goal weight or fitting in a certain size for your wedding day. If you want long term results, you have to give it long term commitment and make choices the rest of your life that will give you health, fitness and balance. Become a student of your body and learn everything you can to make this a positive new lifestyle that you'll feel happy to live!

tgmichelleee · March 2014

that is me to a T. haha i am so happy that there are other people on here who know EXACTLY what im going through, I have been trying to take it one day at a time. I am trying not to think of tomorrow and what im going to eat and what ill look like. It doesnt work like that. I cant think about the future, its the here and now. I love mfp because i can ask questions that my friends and family members dont understand and cant help me with. I know day 3 is just day 3 but to me its three days i have stuck to something. Ask me in a week and we will see where im at though lol

This is why I love mpf because like I said there's so many people you can relate to!
Quite frankly I feel like my friends and fam don't fully understand the struggle it is to do this and they're bored of me talking about diet and working out (since its pretty much all the time I'm on a new diet and exercise plan lol)

I know what you mean! It's day 5 for me and for some reason I feel like even getting this far is such a great accomplishment (and it should be, be proud of yourself! lol)
Haha I'll take you up on that offer: I'll ask you in a week, but I think by then you'll be getting the hang of this and still be motivated

bobbiejof33 · March 2014

Heres the deal......MFP is not a diet, and if you start to crave junk food, then I suggest you eat some. This is a lifestyle change and you will eventually want something junky. Dont restrict yourself, have it and fit it into your calories. Your result will be long lasting if you lose weight eating stuff that you love to eat. Just eating those things the right way. DONT DEPRIVE A CRAVING! Good luck!

Yup, I so agree!!!

sammer825 · March 2014

i lOVE krinkles protein chips. Great alternative + protein. Not S&V but they do in a pinch (i could eat s&v, dill pickle, etc large bags in one sitting.. I have actually... lol)
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i have too. i just ate a while bag of chips for dinner the other day and thats when i knew enough was enough lol where can i find these protein chips?!

jlynnm70 · March 2014

My girlfriend makes zucchini chips at home with a variety of natural seasonings. I was skeptical at first, but they're amazing!

OOOOH - I'd love that recipe - would she share it???? I love Zuchinni

1princesswarrior · March 2014

Please take time to read this.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Repeated for emphasis

JodiCN54 · March 2014

I left WW a few days ago because I really can't afford the price they charge. So far, so goo, but I know exactly what you are talking about here. I want to continue my weight loss so I can wear the kind of clothes that make me feel pretty. I also know when I cut out junk I feel so much happier. I don't understand what happens to me when I just go off the deep end. Usually a "kryptonite" food like "cheez-its", caramels, or chocolate send me spiraling out of control. I am pledging to avoid them no matter how much they call out to me, promising comfort with one little bite. I will just say NO.

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