The Do's and Don'ts of Long-Term Weight Loss

Russellb97
Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
edited November 14 in Health and Weight Loss
There are many ways to lose weight but to do it long-term there are some definite do's and don'ts.

The Do's:

*Be patient, enjoy your journey and take one day at a time.
*Do find a way to eat what you love, get in tune with your body.
*Do educate yourself on nutrition and how your body metabolizes food.
*Do listen to others, especially those who have succeeded and be open-minded.
*Do customize your weight loss plan to you and make sure you can continue it as a long-term lifestyle.

The Don'ts:

*Don't deprive yourself
*Don't kill yourself at the gym by believing that "more is better" or "no pain no gain"
*Don't focus on the scale or losing weight as quickly as possible
*Do NOT allow guilt or shame into your journey.

One more very important don't,
Don't give up!
If you never give up you can't lose. Well, you can lose weight but you know what I mean.

I found some pictures that I thought like my weight, were lost forever.
It's cool to look back and remember the some of the key moments of my journey.

100lbs lost in 11 months and another 35lbs lost in the past 12 years.

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Wowie kazowie, guy. And the weight you still have is obviously redistributed to different types of body tissue than it was way back at the start. Well done!
  • ds41980
    ds41980 Posts: 133 Member
    Hello there....;)
  • Domineer
    Domineer Posts: 239 Member
    Much respect. Everyday is a battle but its a fight worth fighting.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Were you shocked when you found out you had perfectly symmetrical abdominal muscles?
  • iris2811
    iris2811 Posts: 124 Member
    Awesome!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Inspiring!
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    Great list and great motivation. Awesome job! I'd love to have abs like that....well, I might, but they're still in hiding lol.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Russellb97 wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Were you shocked when you found out you had perfectly symmetrical abdominal muscles?

    :blush: I honestly hadn't noticed that before. Which is strange because when they started "popping" I'd take a peek every time I walked past a mirror :wink:
    Heck, I still check on them quite often. Just to make sure they are still there and safe :smile:

    I would never leave the house because I would stare at your abs and rub them all day long.

    Fify
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    You done good young padawan

    You have sane advice too
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    Good advice, great progress, good physique.
  • pothosgirl
    pothosgirl Posts: 17 Member
    Damnnnnnnn!!!!!! You look good. Lots of hard work, motivating. Thanks for sharing
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    edited December 2016
    Where's the drooling emoticon when you need it?!?

    o:)
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    edited December 2016
    Hello!

    ETA. I was side tracked, nice post!
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Russellb97 wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Were you shocked when you found out you had perfectly symmetrical abdominal muscles?

    :blush: I honestly hadn't noticed that before. Which is strange because when they started "popping" I'd take a peek every time I walked past a mirror :wink:
    Heck, I still check on them quite often. Just to make sure they are still there and safe :smile:

    I would never leave the house because I would stare at my abs and rub them all day long.

    And THIS is why we can't have nice things!! ;)
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    Very nice.

    Your post was good too.
  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    :blush:
    I needed that. Thank you!
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    It's Friday. I saw the thread title and a handful or so replies. I was bracing myself for the worst.

    I am pleasantly surprised. Carry on!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Yeah, I guess that was kinda wrong, just focusing on your before & after photos when you also offered a concise set of absolutely spot-on tips for achieving that same kind of success. It's a great post in both respects,

    I can only speak for myself, a woman who is likely old enough to be your granny, but my reaction to your photos was pure admiration of the goal-driven-ness, hard work, and achievement they represent. So striking!

    I wish more "kids" (LOL) like you would figure these things out when younger - I sure wish now that I had. It would've significantly improved my last 20 years, if I'd gotten my act together 30-40 years ago, I'm convinced.

    Congrats on being a wonderful example, and thanks for helping others along a good path.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Russellb97 wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Russellb97 wrote: »
    fitoverfortymom wrote: »
    Were you shocked when you found out you had perfectly symmetrical abdominal muscles?

    :blush: I honestly hadn't noticed that before. Which is strange because when they started "popping" I'd take a peek every time I walked past a mirror :wink:
    Heck, I still check on them quite often. Just to make sure they are still there and safe :smile:

    I would never leave the house because I would stare at my abs and rub them all day long.

    So I'm not the only one :smile: I thought maybe I was too obsessed. Now if I grew breast, then I'd be staring and rubbing all day long. I don't mean manboobs, I had them and they were not the same.


    Hehe i can't imagine what it would feel like having something dangling down below... I'd imagine it would get in the way alot... :open_mouth:
  • SiegfriedXXL
    SiegfriedXXL Posts: 219 Member
    This is so well done. I aspire to be at this point someday and I am so glad that you posted advice with results that prove you walked the walk. Congratulations. You have every right to be pleased with your physique and the attention it garners you. It's not shallow. It's an affirmation of what you've accomplished. I highly doubt you're out there treating other overweight people badly now so no shallowness at all.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Russellb97 wrote: »
    Thank you, everyone!

    It sounds very shallow I know, but being fit and attractive was something I always wanted. Growing up overweight and "gross". I only got attention when the "cool guys" needed someone to laugh at. Then I'd see the "cool guys" walk off with the pretty girls and I wonder what it felt like to be them? Then I'd daydream about being the good-looking popular guy who treated everyone with respect and kindness.

    I know looks are not everything but I do get treated much differently now. Perhaps, a lot of that is because I behave differenlty, I'm much more confident and outgoing. My point is, all things are possible if you want it enough. Even going from morbidly obese to 6-pack, nothing is impossible.

    I love the bolded. I hope your dreams have come true, and that that's working out well for you. :)

    (Nothing wrong with wanting to be fit and attractive. And you've been willing to put in the work to reach your goals. Good stuff.)
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    Awesome post; awesome pics.

    Totally agree with this advice. Excellent work.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    edited December 2016
    Adorable.....I'm a drooling old lady....

    Seriously, congrats on a job well done!
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