The number 1 thing you need to lose the weight.

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  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
    I love this post, so inspirational and so true!! I was doing amazingly and totally had the attitude then I lost my job and lost the fire and attitude to succeed and push through all the rubbish.

    I got myself to a place where I hate the way I look and feel so I'm the one who has to get me out! The only way to do that is with PMA and pushing yourself to reach your goals.

    :happy:
  • Indygirl6
    Indygirl6 Posts: 29
    Fairly new to MFP and this is what I love! I try to tell my friends about the site and always hope they will check it out! The motivation, support and sometimes, just a place to vent, are just a few reasons I LOVE this site! I work at our local Y as a Wellness Coach and your attitude is contagious! After letting myself go over the holidays (tying to make Christmas the very best for my 4 kiddos and husband....I swear found every "great"deal between Thanksgiving and Christmas!) I am back to practicing what I preach! My warrior cry is loud and strong!!! Thank you for this great post....you sound like a great friend and rally buddy!
  • ShellyKay67
    ShellyKay67 Posts: 489 Member
    Nice!!
    They say life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it!
    Attitude is EVERYTHING!
    Great post!
  • STrooper
    STrooper Posts: 659 Member
    Let me add something else. It is more than just attitude.

    It is being unstoppable (and unreasonable) in the face of everything else you (and others) will tell yourself.

    It is being unreasonable because you know and you are the expert at giving any and all reasons for being stopped (and it will seem "reasonable")..

    For example, I walk as part of my daily exercise routine in all sorts of weather. Hot, cold, rain, snow. I don't do thunderstorms, tornadoes, or other high wind events where falling and large blowing objects are a real hazard (that's why I have a treadmill).

    I have to be exceptionally sick or injured to back off for a period of time, either.

    But I have now taken this on as the maintenance engineer in a lifelong project to leave a good looking corpse.


    The Starship Trooper
  • jbahrami
    jbahrami Posts: 206 Member
    Holy buckets! I really needed to see this post this morning...I woke up feeling completely depleted of positive energy to the point of becoming emotional. Your post could not have come at a better time for me...thank you! I've been struggling lately, but trying hard to keep up the attitude...it's people like you who help refuel the fire...thanks for the "fill up"!!
    Jen
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    Fantastic post! I wouldn't have phrased it quite the way you did but you described it perfectly!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Well said! Very motivational. Congrats on your success so far! Zara x
  • Manysongs
    Manysongs Posts: 137
    Awesome post! I totally agree with you. Attitude is everything. It is my motivater to win, to keep pushing through my challenges. On good days and bad. I recognize that no one is going to fix this but me. It's hard work and some days i just don't feel like it but I will keep going until I reach my goal. It's a promise I made to myself that I intend to keep.
    Thanks again for the reminder!! :happy:
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Amen to that!
  • xTenaciousJx
    xTenaciousJx Posts: 555
    awesome post!! thanks for that we all need ppl that have our backs in this! =D
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Very good post!
    When ever I am tempted by a terrible treat I tell myself, No, I already did that. OR I already know how that tastes. And then I say I don't do that anymore because that is what made me fat." It is so empowering to say it out loud. It is the truth. Truth that no one wants to say out loud. But if you do it goes back into your ears, you hear it, and its coming from you, no one else and it is empowering! Attitude, we all get one. We all get to CHOOSE one!
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Warriors and Champions don't blame others, they are too busy fixing the issues and pushing forward.

    :drinker:
  • dakitten2
    dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
    I have found that my mindset grows with each passing day. My enthusiasm level is at an all time high.

    My Dad and I were talking about this exact same thing yesterday. He had been to the doctor on Monday and was told he needed to lose weight. He's 75 years old with multiple health problems and he of course knew he needed to lose it. He has lost major poundage in the past only to gain it back over time. So he was saying he just wasnt ready yet, that maybe come Spring when he could get outside and work in the garden and such he would feel more like doing it. Thats when we got into the mindset issue. That if your mindset was not right it would make every day a struggle on your journey.

    My Dad was one of the reasons i started into this journey. First time I had decided to lose weight in a long time. I had just convinced myself that this was me and this would always be me. I was having extreme back issues at the time and had been to a specialist who recommended back injections every three months. I didnt really like that option so I went to see my doctor. He gave me four options. 1) Do the injections by the specialist 2) He would send me to a pain doctor and get me on a regiment of pain medications 3) Have weight loss surgery or 4) Lose weight. I quickly weighed my options and knew immediately what was right for me. Number (1) I didnt want to have a temorary fix every three months. Number (2) I am opposed to taking pain meds every single day for the rest of my life. Number (3) and no offense to anyone who did this, but weight loss surgery was not for me. I've seen too many failures amongst my friends who went this route and I'm really opposed to pain. Finally Number (4) was a permanent solution and would help me also with my high cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood pressure etc. I made my mind up on the spot, was an easy choice.

    So I asked him to send me to a dietician to understand the foods I was eating and what I should be eating. I've seen her monthly now for four months since I started this journey. She says I'm her star pupil. The receptionist tells me that every time I come in Christine (my dietician) is happy all day long and bounces off the wall telling everyone how good I am doing. For the 14 weeks I've been doing this, I've never gone over my calorie count of 1500 calories even with the holidays in the mix. My energy levels are unbelievable which is wonderful for me. I havent had to see my therapist since starting this. My mind is focused and I look forward to every single day now. I've not had a day of staying in bed all day just because I didnt want to get up. I love preparing my foods and doing my grocery list with a focus on exactly what I want to eat and not by just seeing what looks good at the moment. And bottom line, I believe that mindset is the very first thing you must have to start this journey of a lifetime.

    I've got a long way to go still. But I can promise you that I WILL get there and stay there! Sorry for the long response but my new life just overflows in my body and my mind.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I've got a long way to go still. But I can promise you that I WILL get there and stay there! Sorry for the long response but my new life just overflows in my body and my mind.

    This line here tells me everything! You WILL do it, and I believe that you will!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I woke up this morning pretty cranky, then I remembered that isn't going to help my goal.. Time to raise up and go tribal on today! What is stopping you guys!
  • lvng_lf
    lvng_lf Posts: 41 Member
    wish these forums had a "like" button or something similiar for great posts!! love the thread! thanks:D
  • kimmid70
    kimmid70 Posts: 37 Member
    Great post. Thank you for the motivation. I'm a new memeber and I've already had a couple bad days. But I've pushed through and kept attitude and lost 5 lbs in this first week. I hope I can continue and will keep your thoughts in mind when I start to doubt myself!!
  • randi1213csc
    randi1213csc Posts: 10 Member
    Thank you for that post! It's the most positive and real post I've read thus far. Going forward, I will keep definitely think more about my attitude!
  • tamnih20
    tamnih20 Posts: 47 Member
    Great post & awesome inspiration for me this morning!!!
  • apetacey
    apetacey Posts: 3
    YES! Warrior attitude!! We are fighting for our lives, with integrity, heart and humility!! Thanks for the reminder and your contribution to this community!!! Let's all continue to live large for ourselves and eachother!!!! THANK YOU SPIKE 84!!!
  • thagberg2011
    thagberg2011 Posts: 29 Member
    WOW. I am so motivated right now. Great post!! Thank you for that :happy:
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I concur!

    This year instead of saying a 'New Year, New Me' I am following the motto 'New Year, New Attitude". Having a more positive and upbeat attitude will help me achieve so much more and open a variety of doors with new possibilities!
  • QueenJayJay
    QueenJayJay Posts: 1,079 Member
    I have an attitude.

    Wait, I don't think that's what you meant...
  • chocaholic38
    chocaholic38 Posts: 14
    It's very true, your head has to be in the right place or you're wasting your time and just undoing your confidence. It's like giving up smoking or any addiction - you can't do it until YOU want to do it and you're ready. Yes I know being overweight is my own fault, Yes I know it's bad for my health, Yes I know I'm the only one that can do anything about it but not until I've decided I'm ready.

    And boy am I ready now...... so watch out pounds you're going down......(cue western style movie shoot out music & tumbleweeds)

    Good luck to everyone - don't forget it's ok to lose a few battles, it's winning the war that counts
  • mdbamfp
    mdbamfp Posts: 8
    wow... you have made me feel like I was getting hyped up for a game back when I used to play football. I feel like messin' someone up! ...but I'll have to settle for my morning run... LET'S DO THIS!
  • alphabettie
    alphabettie Posts: 43 Member
    I love this post.
  • nancycola
    nancycola Posts: 98 Member
    This is great.
    I am a fat burning warrior queen!!!
    Thanks for attitude adjustment.
  • SAgoal10
    SAgoal10 Posts: 2
    Thanks for those words of encourgement!! No pain, no gain.:smooched:

    I had a person once tell me that I will never be as thin as I used to be. Well, guess what, that only encourged me to work out even harder, so the next time I see that person, they are going to say, dam you look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Take the negative and turn it into a positive for yourself. I know I have and already lost 9 pounds.
  • lisa_getz
    lisa_getz Posts: 22
    nice.. love the post!!!
  • colleengenthe
    colleengenthe Posts: 18
    Thank you so much for the motivation!!! I so needed an attitude adjustment :) Thanks again!!
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