How has this journey made you a better version of yourself? 🌟
SuperMotivated56
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In addition to celebrating our weight loss, health successes and NSVs, I find it encouraging to celebrate personal successes, in terms of what you have noticed about yourself during this journey – perhaps improvements in character that came about quite unintentionally. Some may be deep and require some introspection, while others may be quite humorous.
I know that I have become a much more patient person.
My somewhat humorous one is that I am now one of the most unlazy people that you could know, in terms of never having to be asked twice to do any chores where I can incorporate walking and reach my personal step count goal – no trouble to take the rubbish out, no matter how many times a day, don’t mention packing away the washing – I’ll do everyone’s in the house, sometimes an item at a time, and the list goes on. 😊
What are your character improvements?
I know that I have become a much more patient person.
My somewhat humorous one is that I am now one of the most unlazy people that you could know, in terms of never having to be asked twice to do any chores where I can incorporate walking and reach my personal step count goal – no trouble to take the rubbish out, no matter how many times a day, don’t mention packing away the washing – I’ll do everyone’s in the house, sometimes an item at a time, and the list goes on. 😊
What are your character improvements?
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I look forward to a walk or bike ride and get disappointed if something comes up and I can't make my planned work out. And I also tend to put the folded clothes away one item at a time instead of loading the laundry basket full and carrying all at one time.8
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My enery level is is so high. I look forward to getting up and working and enjoying the day. My consumption of alcohol is almost nonexsistent. I use to drink almost everyday, a glass of wine or a can of beer something.9
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Nice thread! I love your point about becoming "unlazy." That happened to me too. For me, chores have become an excuse to move. I'm still not a perfect housekeeper and my yard is still kinda messy but it's so much easier to get things done when I'm not exhausted all the time.
I think I understand myself, my moods, and my needs better than I used to. I'm better at delaying gratification, or choosing what I eat instead of having what I eat choose me.
I am in a better mood in the mornings too and I'm for sure more inclined to be helpful and carry stuff around for the spouse.
Finally, I understand the struggle of weight loss more, so I have a bit of empathy, and I think I'm a little better at not giving unsolicited advice, LOL!7 -
Weight loss hasn't changed me much, to my surprise. I'm still as lazy as ever (although I do move more), and I still love food and can consume an obscene amount of calories if left to my own devices (although my eating is much more controlled now). My character has changed a bit over the years, but I can't honestly attribute any of these changes (good or bad) to weight loss.5
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I'm not afraid of.... anything, anymore.
It's weird, because I would have laughed if you said I would gain confidence through weightloss, because my confidence issues weren't about how I looked.
Turns out deciding to prioritize myself and seeing tangible results of that left me feeling pretty danged good about ME.
Nothing scares me, nothing intimidates me, and I'm pretty sure I can do just about anything.13 -
More discipline and a realization that I need to work on conscientiousness.
In sum: I'm still under construction but now it's more mental than physical6 -
It's a double-edged sword. While I'm more confident, get looks and hit on when I didn't before, it's made me hyperaware of everything, to the point of body dysmorphia. I'll see where I am after I lose the rest of the weight, or if that gets worse.4
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Thank you all for your posts - so inspirational!
I love the improved mood - I can relate, I think that I'm also generally more pleasant to be around. Empathy too - for sure, I have a greater compassion for others in general.&Sand_TIger wrote: »- glad that it's not just me who gets a kick out of chores
WailingDusk wrote: »- so pleased for your improved confidence - I hear what you're saying about your hyper-awareness and am optimistic that your insights and self-awareness will stand you in good stead to manage this - all power to you as you continue with this journey.3 -
I'd be grateful for any technical assistance in more adequately responding to posts...2
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SuperMotivated56 wrote: »I'd be grateful for any technical assistance in more adequately responding to posts...
Technical assistance? I think probably the most useful thing is the "quote" link, as you used before. The main thing is, you want to put your response after the end tag that looks like [ / quote ]. That way people can see what the original person said and what you said. You can also just include part of what they say between those bracketed quote tags.
A thought i had about the original topic. Thinking about it, the weight loss itself has improved me because being less tired and feeling better about myself has made me generally happier and healthier. The other improvements only came about because of the long process of figuring out how to lose weight, and keep it off, and not backslide. I've done a lot of work on the root causes of my eating problems, worked out various strategies to overcome that, and along the way learned a lot.
This is one of the reasons why slow weight loss is good, and it's actually a great thing that there's no "magic pill," because by going through this process you gain the skills to stay healthy after the diet is over.5 -
Thank you for this inspirational post.....I am more aware of what I will eat when eating out and sometimes find if there is nothing on the menu that is healthy for me, better not to go with friends.......some people do not understand the importance of not eating the junk or fattening foods, which many festivals and places have especially in the Summer.....Glad I am having a BETTER MINDSET....lately. hoping I keep it up....I just need to do it and not tell those around me that really do not understand if they are not doing MFP or another program.....thanks for sharing and listening to me too......5
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Sand_TIger wrote: »SuperMotivated56 wrote: »I'd be grateful for any technical assistance in more adequately responding to posts...
Technical assistance? I think probably the most useful thing is the "quote" link, as you used before. The main thing is, you want to put your response after the end tag that looks like [ / quote ].
Thank you Sand_Tiger for your technical assistance - I'll see how I go.1 -
Sand_TIger wrote: »SuperMotivated56 wrote: »I
A thought i had about the original topic. Thinking about it, the weight loss itself has improved me because being less tired and feeling better about myself has made me generally happier and healthier. The other improvements only came about because of the long process of figuring out how to lose weight, and keep it off, and not backslide. I've done a lot of work on the root causes of my eating problems, worked out various strategies to overcome that, and along the way learned a lot.
This is one of the reasons why slow weight loss is good, and it's actually a great thing that there's no "magic pill," because by going through this process you gain the skills to stay healthy after the diet is over.
Very thought-provoking - thanks Sand_Tiger - I agree, that although the journey is certainly a test of patience, these skills gained wouldn't have come about if the process was a quick-fix. I hear you too about being a generally happier person!1 -
EileenL2015 wrote: »Thank you for this inspirational post.....I am more aware of what I will eat when eating out and sometimes find if there is nothing on the menu that is healthy for me, better not to go with friends.......some people do not understand the importance of not eating the junk or fattening foods, which many festivals and places have especially in the Summer.....Glad I am having a BETTER MINDSET....lately. hoping I keep it up....I just need to do it and not tell those around me that really do not understand if they are not doing MFP or another program.....thanks for sharing and listening to me too......
Great about your better mindset, Eileen! It really takes a lot of courage and self-determination when others don't understand as you've said.2 -
The more that I think about this, the more character improvements I become aware of - I hope that you do too!
I have become a more tolerant and kinder person - I became kinder to myself and knowing how much better this makes me feel has helped me to practice greater tolerance and kindness to others too.2 -
wunderkindking wrote: »I'm not afraid of.... anything, anymore.
It's weird, because I would have laughed if you said I would gain confidence through weightloss, because my confidence issues weren't about how I looked.
Turns out deciding to prioritize myself and seeing tangible results of that left me feeling pretty danged good about ME.
Nothing scares me, nothing intimidates me, and I'm pretty sure I can do just about anything.
Wow... I absolutely, unequivocally, and wholeheartedly agree with this. Honestly, I woke up months ago thinking "I'm not afraid." I have never looked back... I never intend to look back!!😊3 -
It's been an interesting journey, I'm 55 and probably in the best shape of my life. This has meant custom shirts and all new clothing, which made me rethink my entire fashion style. I dropped from 210 to 165lbs over a period of 3-4 years with healthier eating habits and exercise. Being lighter I've taken up surfing, did my first Spartan race and signed up for another and I'm now always up for an adventure.
I think what I've learned is that you can't exercise your way to thin, it's diet! My second big lesson has been patience. All those articles about getting ripped in 6 weeks or whatever, forget about it, I needed to develop a healthy lifestyle and hoped that the results would follow. If I can do it, you can too. Sounds very vain, but I can't believe I got abs at 55??? Never had them before in my life!!!
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I taught me two things :- (a) we are much more in control of our destiny as most people think, and (b) patience and long term thinking is key.7
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I'm still at the very beginning of my journey, but I already notice how I feel energetic waking up in the morning, looking forward to get out of bed and get my day started. I feel hopeful again and my self-confidence is improving day by day!5
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I look forward to a walk or bike ride and get disappointed if something comes up and I can't make my planned work out. And I also tend to put the folded clothes away one item at a time instead of loading the laundry basket full and carrying all at one time.
Relatable: I get annoyed with the weather and I can't ride my bike! I never thought that version of me existed!1
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