What has changed for you with MFP?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
The biggest change for me, apart from being more active... I'm cooking. Never cooked before. Now I'm always looking for recipes (mostly of things I shouldn't make in the first place because I'm still learning moderation on baked goods). My husband is really happy about it, but has unfortunately gained weight while I lost mine.

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  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Well, now I'm single.
  • reddz12
    reddz12 Posts: 350 Member
    Thats funny, I just had this talk last night the biggest thing is being self aware, knowing that i'm eating because i'm bored or am I eating bc i'm hungry. And knowing just because it all fits in a bowl or on one plate does not make it a recommended serving size. Understanding food and changing my relationship with it.

    I've always been decently active but I love food. Now I just have to love it different.
  • ElizabethElane
    ElizabethElane Posts: 92 Member
    Well, I've become more self conscious and want to look better then I used to...now I actually care what I wear!! Also, I work out more and feel abit better about myself
  • tlcarolinagirl
    tlcarolinagirl Posts: 1,700 Member
    Lots...I've gained more confidence and feel better about myself....and yeah, like Mia, I'm now single. Ooops :laugh:
  • gmoneycole
    gmoneycole Posts: 813 Member
    Well, now I'm single.

    Yeah, *sigh* me too. Besides this I am definitely much more active and physically fit and am cooking a lot more than I used to. I'm getting my kids to eat healthier as well which is good (even though they fight it some).
  • Iceberg_Simpson
    Iceberg_Simpson Posts: 737 Member
    My productivity at work has declined.

    Oh and I'm 100+ lbs lighter.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I have a lot less clothes that for sure...

    I am no longer the "fat" friend and I am not sure how my friends feel about that....

    Other than that I really can't think of much...will find out this summer I guess...
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    I seem to be addicted to forum posting and finding gifs. and I lift a lot more now.
  • paigecash
    paigecash Posts: 28 Member
    Now I really watch my calories, and I'm a better judge of what the calorie count of food is. And I've had to buy new clothes and have some altered.
  • loubidy
    loubidy Posts: 440 Member
    Mum told me that all I talk about is weightloss/ exercise and that I need to watch out because it's boring and no-one else cares and that I need to find some new conversation..

    BUT I LIKE FAT LOSS FACTS!!!!!
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    Everything.

    I have become more aware of what and how much I am eating.
    I have stopped secret eating.
    I have become more confident and I am beginning to like myself again.

    I am in general happier.
  • Ilikelamps
    Ilikelamps Posts: 482 Member
    I became a giant *kitten*
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    I am much more aware of what and WHY I am eating. Logging keeps me accountable. Some days I make the choice to go over my calories, but it never sneaks up on my anymore. I don't mindlessy eat, because I force myself to log it before I eat it.

    And, I know a whole lot more about a whole lot. In general. I've learned a lot about diet and exercise, and I having started and come to love running.
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    I'm more aware of portion sizes.
    I'm conscious of the food choices I make.
    I am much more active.
    I don't find time to exercise. I make time to exercise.
    I've met some really cool fitness oriented friends here.
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    I realized how much I used to "reward" myself for situations that were perceived. "Oh, today is going to be busy, I'd better eat a big breakfast." "Oh, someone bought donuts to work, I know there're high in calories, but I'll only have one. That's being healthy, right?" And on and on. Once I begin logging, it was as crystal clear and I'm actually surprised I was not more over-weight and in poorer health than I was.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    realized there really is no fattening food, only fattening behavior
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Sadly, I've lost one friend who needed to have "all eyes on her". Not too big a loss, though. I've made way more because I have the confidence to say hello to people now.

    I'm way more comfy in my own skin - I rarely feel the need to wear make up anymore unless it's date night with hubby.

    I got my very first bikini, and I actually wear it in public.

    And I'm way more flexible, which makes all kinds of things more fun. :wink:
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I can now eat just one Pop Tart, or one actual serving of ice cream, not going by the "what will fit in my bowl" method.
  • amethyst7986
    amethyst7986 Posts: 223 Member
    I have started making better choices all around.

    No more excuses to over indulge when out to eat
    quit buying sweets when I head to the store
    make myself be more active
    drink more water and less sodas/coffee
    but I think the best thing is beginning to feel my self confidence and pride increase, I'm more motivated and loving it all!
  • amethyst7986
    amethyst7986 Posts: 223 Member
    realized there really is no fattening food, only fattening behavior

    Never thought it this way.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I pay more attention to what I'm eating, drink a lot more water, and browse recipes online a lot more than I used to.

    I'm more willing to try new things, and do things I never would have before. The "old" me would have been too intimidated to try Insanity or Combat, but now I'm all "bring it on!" I've recently taken up running, and am easing my way into lifting. "Old" me would have been happy to just hang out and wish I could be more fit like other people are.

    I have a lot more confidence than I had before. I know that I can do stuff... it may not be pretty, but by golly, I can do it. If something happens at work, or I have a bad day, it's easier to shake it off because I know that I'm working on being amazing.

    My husband likes to pick me up more. I HATE getting picked up, so that's a not so fun change, haha
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    My life is 1000 times better.

    I'm half the size I used to be. I can shop in regular stores My wardrobe is a lot smaller because I have had to replace absolutely everything, except maybe some socks. I can rock a sleeveless dress or shirt. I don't care what people think of me/what I am wearing at the gym, because hey, I'm there to work out. I'll go out in public in workout gear. I am no longer the fattest person in the room!

    I read labels closely, drink far less alchol and far more water, and eat/cook healthier. I measure things when I cook and keep track of what's going in to my mouth.

    I love to move and find ways to incorporate exercise in to my work day. I take the stairs up. Instead of just dreaming of cool adventures, I'm doing them. No more sidelines for me.
  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    When one of my friends asks "how many calories do you think is in X", everyone looks at me and I usually know.
    If I don't know they all know I can look it up fast.
  • rickfla1
    rickfla1 Posts: 1 Member
    I am a lot more conscious of what I eat now and when I eat, snacks in particular. I log a morning snack after breakfast and an afternoon snack after lunch. If I think about grabbing something else to eat, I think , I'm going to need to log this and I am able to control the craving knowing where I am for the day.
  • FlatTummyTrish
    FlatTummyTrish Posts: 88 Member
    For me it's realising how many calories I've eaten and where the limit is. Hope to keep it up and finally get out of a plateau :)
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
    I am more confident and I can share clothes with my 20 year old daughter. In fact, I have to watch because she will "borrow" clothes of mine if I am not too careful and I will never see them again.

    I can walk into and buy from Victoria's Secret. I go clothes shopping and pick up a medium shirt and my first thought is"this will never fit me"; try it on and I am always so surprised when it does!
  • pattycakes80
    pattycakes80 Posts: 118 Member
    i am happy. :)
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    Before MFP, I never "thought" about what I ate. I ate when I was hungry, and after a long run just figured I deserved that big plate of shrimp Alfredo and my 2 margaritas. Now... since I'm tracking I have to be aware of what I eat. HUGE reevaluations...
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    My productivity at work has declined.

    Oh and I'm 100+ lbs lighter.

    LOL ^^^^^ THIS
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    My productivity at work has declined.

    Oh and I'm 100+ lbs lighter.

    LOL ^^^^^ THIS (except for that 100 lbs lighter)

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