Trying to comprehend!!
cloneme_losehalf
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I have followed Weight Watchers and always lost on it. Followed Jenny Craig until I realized I absolutely could not tolerate the food:sick: and lost weight on it. Actually lost weight on every diet I tried but Atkin's which I gained weight. Would do things over and over. By the third day on all of them I already started the negative comments. I set my self up never to continue with any of them for long. I have only been here for 4 days and every day I am more positive than the day before. Is there something that just clicks and poof you are ready??? Well anyway, I am glad to be here. You are all a wonder group full of support and advice. I really think its this site that I will have owe a wealth of gratitude in the end and this time I will reach the end.
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Just stick with it. I came on MFP to keep track of my intake and my workouts. I love it here and some of these people have become like family to me and I don't know if I'd ever be able to leave this site just because of the support I get from everyone. Yeah...there is drama now and again but that's part of life...for the most part it's all peachy!0
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I am glad that you still like it even after 4 days!!! Congrats to you! If you are looking to expand your support team feel free to add me!0
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I move MFP because it showed me how to be in control. I don't have to rely on someone else's packaged system. It's just eat less and move more, but seeing everything added up daily in black and white is just so motivating!0
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funny you mentioned the word "clicked" because that is exactly what happened with me. one day i literally woke up ready to tackle my weight and unhealthy lifestyle. everything changed for me that day.
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I like having friends on here that are going for the same goal! and there's no competition, which is something I love because I hate competition.0
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I agree.... it just clicked with me about a year ago. I always lost weight on other programs, but I lost motivation just as quickly. Using MFP, I've been able to get through my rough patches just by logging everything I eat and realising how easy it is to slip, but also that it's not ridiculously hard to get back on track.
It's certainly going to take me a long time to get where I want to be with my weight, but this time I'm prepared for it to take a long time. I'm not after a quick fix any more...0 -
I've been on here 12 days and am loving it too I used to be so un motivated but seeing all the nice comments and having people to talk to makes a world of diferance0
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I have to say that yes I think something has to finally click, just like quitting smoking. It is what happened to me. Realized what I was doing to my body and how unhappy I was with myself. Found MFP and it made everything so simple and the support is so awesome here.0
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I have followed Weight Watchers and always lost on it. Followed Jenny Craig until I realized I absolutely could not tolerate the food:sick: and lost weight on it. Actually lost weight on every diet I tried but Atkin's which I gained weight. Would do things over and over. By the third day on all of them I already started the negative comments. I set my self up never to continue with any of them for long. I have only been here for 4 days and every day I am more positive than the day before. Is there something that just clicks and poof you are ready??? Well anyway, I am glad to be here. You are all a wonder group full of support and advice. I really think its this site that I will have owe a wealth of gratitude in the end and this time I will reach the end.
I just think you have to be ready in a forms. In my case you have to be so miserable you feel you're at the end and either have it be the end or do something about it. So now, I'm putting everything I have into losing the weight. And I'm not miserable doing it. I kind of wish I had started just counting calories sooner.0 -
Yes, most people have to really be ready to make a change to make a lifestyle change like this stick. It's completely a mental change. Good luck!0
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Just stick with it. I came on MFP to keep track of my intake and my workouts. I love it here and some of these people have become like family to me and I don't know if I'd ever be able to leave this site just because of the support I get from everyone. Yeah...there is drama now and again but that's part of life...for the most part it's all peachy!
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Welcome! Are you sure you're not telling my story?? You sound just like me and I know exactly what you mean. For me, yes - it was like a light bulb - something did click and something is different this time. It's now or never - hehe. I can tell it's different because I've already lost more than any other time and don't feel like failure is an option this time. I know my attitude is different this time and you know what is really different? The fact that I am not thinking 'going on a diet or exercise plan' because then I automatically think (even subconsciously) that i will go off my diet or exercise plan someday... It's a lifestyle change this time. I want to keep a healthier lifestyle and really don't ever want to be in this position again (having to worry about shedding 50+ lbs) again!! So I have about 20 more lbs I'd like to lose - we'll see but I will do it dammit!!! LOL best of luck to you in your healthier lifestyle change!! Sorry to ramble... It's been 4 mos and I'm pretty passionate about Mfp!! There is great support here too 0
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Awh that is nice and good luck to you! I know you can do it, i came on just to log in my food and exericse I didnt now there was such great support here.
I love it to for all the support and friends whom have been gong thru the same thing has gone thru the same and alot who have succeeded. I have to say it is so nice to be here. And it is nice to meet you!!!0 -
Like the others said... stick with it. You've got a good attitude right of that bat, and that is the only way you'll be successful. I love MFP! Have been here since July this year and have had great success. I never feel deprived, I eat what I want..... I am just always careful to log everything I put in my mouth. It helps me to be honest with myself and has truly changed the way I eat.
Good luck on your journey! We are all here to support you! This is NOT a diet...... this is a new way of living! :flowerforyou:0 -
I just think you have to make up your mind that you are going to do it!! I always tell people losing weight is 90% Mental and 10% Physical!!
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helena260. WOW! Look at you. You are just beautiful and an inspiration to all.0
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