What has MENTALLY changed in you ?

Zombella · March 2016

I care about myself again. Months ago, I wore whatever would cover me up best. I didn't care what it looked like. Now, I'm buying myself clothes that I want to wear to look nice. I'm wearing make up again and doing things that I stopped when I stopped caring.

TheLittleFangs · March 2016

In the past I've lost for vanity...and there's nothing wrong in that. Then I had health setback after setback and thought 'well I'm just going to have to learn to love myself fat'...then I had a very recent cardiac scare I've been assured is related to my medication over weight. I've decided I'm going to love myself whatever my weight, but my motivation for losing (14lbs so far) is health related. That's been the biggest shift. It's truly health. Yes I'm excited seeing the number go down, yes I have a dress I'd love to wear this Summer. I'd mostly like though to have less pain.

ghouli · March 2016

I'm still a work in progress, but a lot of things have changed for me so far. I dealt with disordered eating for the majority of my teenage and young adult life, and when it came to weight loss, I wanted to lose as much weight as I could, as quickly as possible. I didn't care about health, nutrition, or being kind to my body. I was afraid of food, and the numbers going down on the scale was most important to me.

Now, I enjoy food. I don't beat myself up if I go over my calories for a day. I eat healthy food and feel better because of it. I'm not afraid of my weight going up because of water weight or whatever. I'm not in a rush anymore, I'm more concerned with doing it the right way, and the healthy way. I actually want to GAIN muscle eventually, something I never would have even considered before. I care more about being strong, and healthy, and having a capable body that I am proud of moreso than I care about just being 'thin'.

Honestly, I don't think I would have made this much mental progress if it weren't for MFP and learning about things on here. And seeing real success stories from real people, and real support from people who care about your goal and want you to reach it.

That got way more feely than I meant it to lol but I haven't really thought about the mental progress before.

SnazzIT · March 2016

Annr wrote: »

I have embraced a couple of great quotes.

Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's unbecoming everything that isn't you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.

So I try not to be so perfect in everything that I do. Hey, reality happens when you are busy making plans!
I think there is PERFECTION in IMPERFECTION. My scars tell my story, and what an epic saga it is. I am proud of my journey in this. It's also something I shall never END. To forage in the kitchen and find a meal that is satisfying, and healthy, makes me feel powerful.

The most important ingredient in food preparation is my MOOD!

So I love the chopping, the gathering, the saute'ing and layering flavors in a pan. It's all about patience, and letting flavors marry in the pan. My Betty Crocker Momma didn't teach me that, I DID.

I love this! inspiring first quote

SnazzIT · March 2016

I finally understand CICO...I get it now.
I now have plan B meals in place to avoid any unseen setbacks when going to a friends place.
I no longer am offended with jealous remarks.
I no longer see this as weight loss but a gain in health lifestyle.
I am finally happy with "Me"

positivepowers · March 2016

I have a better relationship with food. Before I looked at food as "bad" or "good" and I was a bad person for wanting cookies instead of vegetables. All this added to my BED. Now, food is just food sometimes I eat cookies and sometimes I eat vegetables without guilt.

LuckyNumbers · March 2016

I have finally understood for the first time that there is no magic bullet for weight loss. I grew up with a mom who was very "health conscious", which I have found has had both positive and negative effects on my relationship with food. She instilled a love for a balanced diet in me, but also communicated that some foods are good and some are bad, which led to all sorts of negative feelings about myself for eating "bad" foods.

I now know that no one food is bad, but that too much of any food is going to result in weight gain, be it "healthy" or not. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that diets - low-carb, low-fat, high-protein, one food, raw, vegan, whatever - only work because they result in a caloric deficit.

wonna13 · March 2016

lisaisso wrote: »

For me right now, I'm beginning to think of "hunger" as just another feeling, like anger, tiredness, joy, loneliness, etc. Feelings aren't fact, and they're fleeting. Just as I'm tired at work right now, I'm not going to sleep on my keyboard. Just as anger set in during a traffic jam, I'm not going to go on a murder spree. And so when hunger comes, I don't have to devour anything in sight. It will pass. And I'm getting plenty of calories a day so I ain't gonna waste away and die

That is true and funny. Thanks for sharing

tkphotogirl · March 2016

I definitely stand up for myself more than I used to. I'm less afraid to be seen or to speak up, less likely to take nonsense from people, less likely to allow myself to be treated badly.

Cortneyrenee04 · March 2016

I'm so much happier and positive now. I don't allow negative thoughts to stay in my mind and I don't engage in negative situations. I now tend to have higher standards for everything because I know I can do basically anything

proudseal · March 2016

Shifting from "do it my way" (which didn't work) to "do what works" (i.e. use food scale and log accurately).

Unlearning harmful judgments ("counting calories is obsessive", "the gym is only for vain people", "being overweight is not a big deal").

heart3313 · March 2016

I don't realize my weight loss and the way I look...when I see new pics of me, I'm still shocked! I lost 30 lbs from 03/15- 09/15 and have maintained since then.. pushing to lose more now after 6 months of maintenance... I know I won't be used to it still lol

bviv89 · March 2016

This.

allaboutthecake wrote: »

I'm FIERCE.

But then....I've always been fierce. So maybe that hasn't changed at all.

And now I believe it. I've decided that I'm going to treat my body the way it was designed to be treated. It's about the decision. I have a post-it in my car that says "Every adversity has an equal blessing on the other side" and that keeps me going, keeps reminding me that as I struggle, sweat, and cry, the reward at the end is going to be amazing. I visualize what I will be capable of doing (real push-ups! Pull-ups! Running 5 miles! Looking hot!) and stay persistent. Be tough. Be brave. Be honest. Be kind.

melduf · March 2016

I don't need to eat to soothe myself anymore. Working out daily has been a great mood regulator. I don't have ups and downs as I used to. It's a smoother sail. I tackle problems with a clearer head. I still have bad days but I know a good run or HIIT workout will help drain the anger/anguish.

mousie1973 · March 2016

"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's unbecoming everything that isn't you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place."

Oh i really like this!!! I need to post this in a few places at home and at the office so i can see it every day!!!

hamstertango · March 2016

tkphotogirl wrote: »

I definitely stand up for myself more than I used to. I'm less afraid to be seen or to speak up, less likely to take nonsense from people, less likely to allow myself to be treated badly.

^^this!
In hindsight a couple of times I've stood up for myself to strangers recently- I'm worried my normal quiet self is becoming a bit diva like!

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