Don't say "I've Lost" say "I got rid of"

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LorieLP70
LorieLP70 Posts: 3
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Some told me not to say "I've lost _ pounds", but to say "I've gotten rid of _ pounds" or "I've Given away" "I've Left Behind"
Her reasoning was when we say that its like we are telling ourselves we are "looking" for it and we want our brain to not think its missing but we have left it behind on purpose. I thought it was a good little saying that others may enjoy too.:smile:

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  • Michelle_J
    Michelle_J Posts: 362 Member
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    I like the way that someone thinks.....
  • MzFury
    MzFury Posts: 283 Member
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    Yeah!! "Shed" and "removed" are good, too...
  • chefswife67
    chefswife67 Posts: 145
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    Never thought of it that way.. :smile:
    I will give that a try to say "I got rid of"
    Thank you!
  • Adrenaline_Queen
    Adrenaline_Queen Posts: 626 Member
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    I love positive talking, like "Please close the door quietly" Not "Dont slam the door~" xxx

    Thanks for that... xx
  • jaramae
    jaramae Posts: 100 Member
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    what a great way to think about it.
  • joybell32
    joybell32 Posts: 252 Member
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    I like the way that someone thinks.....

    me too!
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
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    I say gone!!! 51 pounds GONE..never to return!!!
  • iamme923
    iamme923 Posts: 2 Member
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    That is a good one!! Saying "lost" is kinda of like telling your brain you want it back! But, "gotten rid" of is so much better!! I think I will share this with my weight loss class tonight!!
  • kelseylou
    kelseylou Posts: 44 Member
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    "I've given away."

    I personally like this one the best. I will be using it from now on. :D
  • Periwinkle52
    Periwinkle52 Posts: 5
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    I've heard it said "I've released _____ lbs. :smile:

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