The Diamond Challenge: Round 3 - Wk 3 (DITR

QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?

DIET PILLS!!!!

OK, so Friday is my turn for the QOTD, and I am going to go ahead and post it tonight so I don't forget!!

QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?

The worst advice I ever got from someone was to just stop eating for a week and "reboot" my body. Then when I start eating again just eat 2 meals a day. How in the world would this possibly work? And how is it even close to being healthy? LOL Let's just say I did not follow this advice...at all....ever....LOL

i would probably say the whole fad of the acai berry supplement i actually bought it once (only paid like 10$ for but still) other than that i really haven't gotten really that bad advice

QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?

OK - I'm sure I'm not the only person who ever tried the cabbage soup all-the-time and only cabbage soup diet. I couldn't even stand to be in the same room as me :blushing: :laugh: :sad: :embarassed:

Kristin i am right thr with you its not anyone who adviced me but i checked online and did it for a week n gained more weight than i was :noway:

Yes we can do this Go diamonds and Blue team

Kathy

Friday QOTD ~ The worst weight loss advice someone has given me is to have gastic bypass surgery. It works great for some people, but I know that I am better off exercising and eating healthy to lose weight.

Qotd rreponse Thursday..... the worst advice is probably getting ephedra from a d
octor about 20 years ago.
Qotd response for Friday...... my worst purchase would have to be all of the fast food I have EVER bought.

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

A few people have asked me this, and I didn't have an answer. I have needed to lose this weight for years, but for some reason now is the time.My first thought is being more active with my kids and to set a better example for them, but if that was my motivation why didn't I do this when they were born? I am beginning to believe it is all about rediscovering myself. With each loss over the last 15 years I have lost bits of myself. I lost my father and a dear friend, had two miscarriages, and gave up my Master's and my career to move with my husband. I didn't know who I was or what to do with my time other than being a mom. Last year I made a commitment to find time for myself. I made friends, went out without the kids, and developed hobbies other than eating. This year that new found self is shedding the fat so the outside matches the inside-- happy and healthy.

QOTD Thursday: What is the worst purchase you have ever made?

My husband and I joined Direct Buy. It was the worst decision we ever made and I am so mad because everything is still pretty expensive on a newlywed budget and we only purchased cribs and mattresses for our twins from there. So, we got 2 cribs, 2 mattresses and that's it for the BARGAIN price of $5,000+ once you figure in membership. EPIC FAIL in the purchasing department!!!


QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?

I have done or tried every hair brained idea when it comes to weight loss. I wish I would have not tried any of them because back in high school when I was convinced I was REALLY fat I was actually just right and all the years of starving, puking, exercising compulsively, 500 calorie-a-day diets have left my metabolism a mess!

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

I am not sure what motivates me because I go back and forth with myself every day. Some days I manage to convince myself that I am worth it. Other days, I come here and read all your posts and think that I am glad I am not alone and I keep plugging away.

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

First of all, I have to say that I love all 5 previous posts on this question. You ladies said it so well that I'd like to ditto all of you. I will just add that often what motivates me now is that success breeds success. I have lost 18 lbs, and I feel somewhat successful right now. That loss is motivating me to keep going. I LOVE the satisfaction of being able to say, " oh yeah, I've lost 18 lbs since March" when someone says I look good. And anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows exactly how hard it is (rigth ladies?). I would love to get to the point that I am not trying to lose weight any more - hasn't really happened in my adult life yet.

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

Wow - I'll agree - answers so far have been amazing.

Like many, I've struggled with my weight going on 20 years and tried many things and tried it for many reasons, probably the biggest being I know I need to lose weight to be healthy... That said, just that has not been enough for me. My husband has a rare, progresive liver disease and while he has been pretty stable with treatment over the past 5 years, there are still some ups and downs. And this year, he's starting to have increased symptoms. This is something we have no control over; but my weight is something I can take control over and do something about. I've also finally realized that exercise not only makes me feel better, but gives me a great stress release from work, family, etc. I've set some very specific exercise goals to keep me going - running (not walking) a half marathon in September is one of those, and the trainer I'm working with is strongly suggesting I push to a full marathon next year... While that thought is daunting, I'm finding there are many things I can do now that I did not think were possible physically and I find I can do more almost every week, which really keeps the motivation up there!

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

Well, what first started me out on this was seeing that dreaded number on the scale at the doctor. I knew I was over 200 pounds, but 226??? WOW. I always swore to myself in high school I would ever get over 200. I was always around 180 in high school. Even then I wanted to lose some weight, but just never did. What first got me started was I was supposed to get married (long story and I am now single). I wanted to look good in my dress. I was also tired of not being able to fit into a pair of pants from my favorite store. They did not sell anything over a size 14. Something just clicked one day, and I said, "I can do this!" "I want to do this!" "I need to do this!" So I started last year around September (my birthday) and joined this site around February I think. I have reached my high school weight now, and I cannot wait to reach my final goal weight. I want to get into a bikini next summer!!!!!!

Hi Ladies, I hope you don't mind a "Doll" sticking her head in here! Seeing as I will be part of this amazing DITR soon enough, I figured I should become a part of your QOTD's...just so you get to know me a little bit!

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

Good Question!
First off, I would have to say MFP and the Diamond Challenge motivate me. It keeps me signing in every day and logging everything!! Without the help of MFP and everything it entails, I imagine I would have given up a long time ago. Secondly, my "doll" partner motivates me. She lights that fire under my b*tt and keeps me going full speed everyday. Lastly, I want to set a good example for my son, my husband, and my friends. I want them to see that being healthy doesn't entail working out 6 hours a day and only eating green leafy foods, that you can actually fit healthy into your life!! Oh ok, one last thing...I want to look smokin' hot naked...don't we all?!

Go Diamonds!

QOTD Friday: What is the worst diet/weight-loss/exercise advice you have ever gotten?

A close family member told me not to lift weights and that it would make me bigger. I have been lifting weights for almost 2 years now and I look hella strong and its actually reduced the size of my body and I love it!

QOTD Saturday: What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

Well said, peanut, I wanna break necks too!
I want to look in the mirror and focus on my smile and my face, not on my middle section. I want to go into my closet and pull anything out and KNOW not only that it will fit, but that I will look damn good in it. I also know, I do not want to spend my entire life being overweight...the time has come for a change. I want to be the exception in my family not the rule!

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

A few people have asked me this, and I didn't have an answer. I have needed to lose this weight for years, but for some reason now is the time.My first thought is being more active with my kids and to set a better example for them, but if that was my motivation why didn't I do this when they were born? I am beginning to believe it is all about rediscovering myself. With each loss over the last 15 years I have lost bits of myself. I lost my father and a dear friend, had two miscarriages, and gave up my Master's and my career to move with my husband. I didn't know who I was or what to do with my time other than being a mom. Last year I made a commitment to find time for myself. I made friends, went out without the kids, and developed hobbies other than eating. This year that new found self is shedding the fat so the outside matches the inside-- happy and healthy.

Thankyou for sharing this, I can relate to not knowing who I am outside of my role as a mom - it consumes me.

As for my response to QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

The scale moving down (not up) is hugely motivating! Feeling more energy and more alive when I intentionally and consistently move this body of mine. Seeing others success and soooo looking forward to posting my success story in about a years time!

QOTD SATURDAY....... What makes you tick? What motivates you? What makes you get off your booty and do THIS?

What makes mme tick? The thought that I have slowly let myself go after HS! Motivation is the thought I can be whoever I want to be and do anything I stick my mind to. This has been a great journey and Ive learned so much.. I am determine to look good by the end of the summer and feel great about myself. My family motivates me and pictures from my past. The constant thought I CAN do this and only at most 2 hours a day will get me to my overall goal doesnt seem much to me..

My motivation started out as my wedding and then it just turned into me wanting to do this for myself bc u it makes me feel good and I can wear smaller clothes. I gain a little more confidence and self esteem each day.