10 Things I've Learned in the First 10 Weeks
FatUncleRob
Posts: 341
1) Despite the fact that it took me about 25 years to get this overweight and unfit, you can make NOTICEABLE changes in just 10 weeks.
2) I had gradually been reduced to only using about 10% of the clothes that I own. The rest either didn't fit or "made me look fat". I'm slowly reclaiming my stuff.
3) I'm lucky. I really like the taste of most of the healthier stuff I'm eating. If I don't like it, I stop eating it and try something else.
4) I was never really properly hydrated until I started tracking my water intake on MFP. Even now I struggle, but I just realized that I haven't had a really bad headache in weeks - maybe it's the water?
5) This really, really isn't a race. It's going to take months (years?) to get rid of the other 60 pounds I want ro lose. I'm OK with that.
6) After a while, the exercise and eating right and drinking water becomes a habit. This makes sticking with the plan easier. Almost like auto-pilot.
7) The things I miss most are micro-brewed dark beers (ales) and pizza. I can have both as an occasional treat, but when I start it's hard to stop. :drinker:
8) The danger with alcohol is not so much the empty calories as the effect it has on my will power. If I drink too much, I WILL eat too much too.
9) Avocados are AWESOME!!!
10) Support and encouragement make a big difference. I used to think, "I'm a grown man. I don't need no stinkin' support!". I was wrong! :flowerforyou:
2) I had gradually been reduced to only using about 10% of the clothes that I own. The rest either didn't fit or "made me look fat". I'm slowly reclaiming my stuff.
3) I'm lucky. I really like the taste of most of the healthier stuff I'm eating. If I don't like it, I stop eating it and try something else.
4) I was never really properly hydrated until I started tracking my water intake on MFP. Even now I struggle, but I just realized that I haven't had a really bad headache in weeks - maybe it's the water?
5) This really, really isn't a race. It's going to take months (years?) to get rid of the other 60 pounds I want ro lose. I'm OK with that.
6) After a while, the exercise and eating right and drinking water becomes a habit. This makes sticking with the plan easier. Almost like auto-pilot.
7) The things I miss most are micro-brewed dark beers (ales) and pizza. I can have both as an occasional treat, but when I start it's hard to stop. :drinker:
8) The danger with alcohol is not so much the empty calories as the effect it has on my will power. If I drink too much, I WILL eat too much too.
9) Avocados are AWESOME!!!
10) Support and encouragement make a big difference. I used to think, "I'm a grown man. I don't need no stinkin' support!". I was wrong! :flowerforyou:
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Great post! Thanks!0
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That is all very true! Good for you! And yes, water makes a lot of difference. I used to maybe get 6 cups in, but i drink double :-) and i dont remember my last headache0
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I agree, great post!!0
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All amazing and true (my headaches too have gotten better!)...keep up the good work!0
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how true....lol Thanks for sharing0
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I love avocados, mashed in a bowl with a bit of agave nectar and rice milk.... YUM0
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Great post (and a good reminder to drink more water!) Keep up the great work.0
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Going to get a refill on my water right now! Great post!0
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I loved this post and I love your attitude.0
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AWESOME POST! glad tht u on a roll! AVACADOS R the BEST! yum!0
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Great post, thanks for sharing!0
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Great post (and a good reminder to drink more water!) Keep up the great work.
Agree :bigsmile:0 -
This post is AWESOME! (and I just told a co-worker yesterday "why on earth did I once not like avocados? I must have been crazy!")0
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