It's simple, really!
candyastra
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Hey guys, so I've responded to a couple topics but never posted my own. I look through these boards quite often and kinda wish you could access them from the app on the iPhone! Anyways.....
I see people creating topics all the time asking about shakes, pills, drops, low carbing, 500 cals a day, etc.(whatever the latest fad is, it makes me shudder). I wish people would realize that there is no secret to weight loss and getting healthy. It's all about what & how much you put into your body & how much you expend. I've been on this new lifestyle journey since October. I didn't wait for a new day, I started in the afternoon actually (when I probably had already eaten twice my calorie goal). I just said enough was enough and my friend told me about the my fitness pal app. Well it's been around 160 days I think? & I'm still logging! (love my iphone & the bar scanner!) It helps me be aware of what I'm eating and the amounts. Here are some limitations: I don't have a gym in my area, I can’t afford expensive exercise equipment, I have a 17 month old son to care for, and we can't get outside much at all due to the cold and snow, but did I let that stop me? No. I began using my Wii Fit & Just dance for the Wii along with calorie counting. I currently do exercise DVD’s as the Wii was not challenging enough anymore (I remember a time I would cry because it was too hard, lol). I eat 6 times a day (3 meals, 3 snacks, more if I want it). If it's 10pm and I am hungry, I eat. If I want a chocolate bar, I eat (mostly of the time half satisfies me and it’s dark chocolate). I find my taste has changed and I prefer dark chocolate, where there was a time I couldn't eat it at all, thought it was disgusting. The only thing I eliminated completely from my life was pop. I just found it was getting so expensive here, it made me sick and I drank soooo much of it, I was just done. I love water and try to drink between 2-4 litres a day. I just keep a bottle close by and sip often. I find half the time I thought I was hungry, I was actually thirsty. What I am saying is it takes small baby steps and a lot of patience. I am 5’ 9” and currently at 242 lbs and very Happy. I was 325 lb this time last year, and never started getting serious about my life ‘til my sons 1st Birthday in October. I currently have Turbo Jam and love, love, love working out to it. Chalene is so very positive and if I need a break, I take it. If I don’t feel like working out one day, I don’t. I just don’t have those extra calories to eat (& yes, I eat them!). I’m slowly introducing myself to a lifestyle I can maintain. This way I know the weight will stay off and I will be a much healthier person!! So what I wanted to say was, you don’t need a diet fad (diets don’t work), you don’t need expensive gym equipment, you don’t need to feel hungry. You just need to have portion control, weigh your food if you have to (I got a digital scale online for $20), follow Canada’s Food guide, get active and I promise you the fat will take care of itself!
Hope this helps someone in their journey!!
I see people creating topics all the time asking about shakes, pills, drops, low carbing, 500 cals a day, etc.(whatever the latest fad is, it makes me shudder). I wish people would realize that there is no secret to weight loss and getting healthy. It's all about what & how much you put into your body & how much you expend. I've been on this new lifestyle journey since October. I didn't wait for a new day, I started in the afternoon actually (when I probably had already eaten twice my calorie goal). I just said enough was enough and my friend told me about the my fitness pal app. Well it's been around 160 days I think? & I'm still logging! (love my iphone & the bar scanner!) It helps me be aware of what I'm eating and the amounts. Here are some limitations: I don't have a gym in my area, I can’t afford expensive exercise equipment, I have a 17 month old son to care for, and we can't get outside much at all due to the cold and snow, but did I let that stop me? No. I began using my Wii Fit & Just dance for the Wii along with calorie counting. I currently do exercise DVD’s as the Wii was not challenging enough anymore (I remember a time I would cry because it was too hard, lol). I eat 6 times a day (3 meals, 3 snacks, more if I want it). If it's 10pm and I am hungry, I eat. If I want a chocolate bar, I eat (mostly of the time half satisfies me and it’s dark chocolate). I find my taste has changed and I prefer dark chocolate, where there was a time I couldn't eat it at all, thought it was disgusting. The only thing I eliminated completely from my life was pop. I just found it was getting so expensive here, it made me sick and I drank soooo much of it, I was just done. I love water and try to drink between 2-4 litres a day. I just keep a bottle close by and sip often. I find half the time I thought I was hungry, I was actually thirsty. What I am saying is it takes small baby steps and a lot of patience. I am 5’ 9” and currently at 242 lbs and very Happy. I was 325 lb this time last year, and never started getting serious about my life ‘til my sons 1st Birthday in October. I currently have Turbo Jam and love, love, love working out to it. Chalene is so very positive and if I need a break, I take it. If I don’t feel like working out one day, I don’t. I just don’t have those extra calories to eat (& yes, I eat them!). I’m slowly introducing myself to a lifestyle I can maintain. This way I know the weight will stay off and I will be a much healthier person!! So what I wanted to say was, you don’t need a diet fad (diets don’t work), you don’t need expensive gym equipment, you don’t need to feel hungry. You just need to have portion control, weigh your food if you have to (I got a digital scale online for $20), follow Canada’s Food guide, get active and I promise you the fat will take care of itself!
Hope this helps someone in their journey!!
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I miss Soda,but its empty calories and tons of sugar. I drink water only and sometimes g2,if i get an urge for pop I have one or 2 sips at the end of a meal.0
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If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:0
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Thanks for your post! I feel exactly the same way....It is easier not to resrict yourself from certain things, or dread doing physical activity! Eat things when you feel like it and exercise when you feel like it. And when you don't you don't! It took me a while to let go of the guilt of not exercising and eating something that maybe was a little off track, but I have failed at "diets" soo many times that I just decided that I'm going to log my foods (even if I go over), do the exercise (not everyday), and just be overall healthly and happier. Not putting my self on a "diet" has worked the best for me, baby steps and portion control is the key for me! Good luck in your success!!!0
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I totally agree with you! I think in this whole "get healthy" world not many people address the main problem most people have with losing weight and getting healthy, themselves. I am forever on the roller coaster of weight loss (for the last 5 years) and without support and being accountable I would never get anywhere. It really is true you don't need all the fancy stuff or quick fixes, but you do need to make a switch in your head, it really is that easy. If you can't do it alone, get help, get support, you can do it if you want to do it and you are ready.0
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Fab post Candy x0
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If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.0 -
If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.0 -
If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
true.
it is simple, but not easy0 -
If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
true.
it is simple, but not easy
EXACTLY! It is simple, but not easy. Everyone can use support from time to time. We all need some positivity and reinforcement. Tips or ideas, regarding food and exercise, it's what we're all here for. I'm just saying that people keep asking what the secret is, when it's no secret, it's what we've been told for years. Eat healthy, eat often and keep moving
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If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
The point is, it is that simple. People want to excuse or over complicate things. When they realise it is that simple.. life will be so much better for them.0 -
I miss Soda,but its empty calories and tons of sugar. I drink water only and sometimes g2,if i get an urge for pop I have one or 2 sips at the end of a meal.
& that's the way to do it! Eventually you may not want it at all but if you do, so be it. Everything in moderation. Best of luck to you!0 -
Thanks for your post! I feel exactly the same way....It is easier not to resrict yourself from certain things, or dread doing physical activity! Eat things when you feel like it and exercise when you feel like it. And when you don't you don't! It took me a while to let go of the guilt of not exercising and eating something that maybe was a little off track, but I have failed at "diets" soo many times that I just decided that I'm going to log my foods (even if I go over), do the exercise (not everyday), and just be overall healthly and happier. Not putting my self on a "diet" has worked the best for me, baby steps and portion control is the key for me! Good luck in your success!!!
That's the way to do it. If I go over, I don't beat myself up over it, nor do I lie to myself and not log. I just pick myself up the next day and try to do better 0 -
Thank you SOOOOO much for starting this thread. When I started, I told myself the same thing. It is simple and I will NOT complicate it. Well guess what I trap I fell into........that's right.........mucking it up with complication :grumble:
Back to share one and SIMPLE!!!! Yes and thank you!!:flowerforyou:
Dyanna 0 -
Thanks for all the replies. I wish you guys nothing but the best on the road to a healthier you. I try to surround myself with positive people everyday. To the negative people, I wish you nothing but the best as well. Good luck in your success 0
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Great advice and inspiring words
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I agree that you have to take baby steps to make lifestyle changes otherwise it can become overwhelming.
Congrats on the weight loss0 -
I agree...I get actually get frustrated when people say I have worked so hard to lose my weight. I have to honestly say I have made sacrifices but overall this hasn't been that hard for me because of having my support team and guidelines of MFP to follow.0
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Great advice and inspiring words)
I agree that you have to take baby steps to make lifestyle changes otherwise it can become overwhelming.
Congrats on the weight loss
Thanks! sometimes, no matter what I do, all the healthy eating and exercise, the scale don't budge, or it moves up. I've just told myself, I've gained muscle this week, lol. It really does help, as the week following I'm sure to be down. I'm certain positive thinking plays a big part Congrats to you as well, every little bit counts. 0 -
Thank you SOOOOO much for starting this thread. When I started, I told myself the same thing. It is simple and I will NOT complicate it. Well guess what I trap I fell into........that's right.........mucking it up with complication :grumble:
Back to share one and SIMPLE!!!! Yes and thank you!!:flowerforyou: Dyanna
Slow & Steady Dyanna You WILL get there. No point in rushing it, small steps will lead to bigger success!!! 0 -
If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
The point is, it is that simple. People want to excuse or over complicate things. When they realise it is that simple.. life will be so much better for them.
SMH, you don't get it. That's sad.0 -
You have encouraged me!0
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I have to say, from some of the messages I've been getting since starting this thread, appreciate the positive ones & the negative ones alike, but the negative ones are comming from excuses mostly. Make yourself accountable, it is simple, you will have to make a change to see a difference. Trust me when I say I have been through so much psychological trauma; emotional, mental & sexual abuse. I am a survivor, I vow to be a better person in spite of it! No one made me this way, I made me this way & I will make myself better, healthier (& already much happier!)
"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you've always got". True words!!!0 -
you can make excuses, or you can make a change, but ultimately, the choice is yours 0
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You have encouraged me!
& if you were the only one, I will feel content in myself that I have made a difference today 0 -
I have to say, from some of the messages I've been getting since starting this thread, appreciate the positive ones & the negative ones alike, but the negative ones are comming from excuses mostly. Make yourself accountable, it is simple, you will have to make a change to see a difference. Trust me when I say I have been through so much psychological trauma; emotional, mental & sexual abuse. I am a survivor, I vow to be a better person in spite of it! No one made me this way, I made me this way & I will make myself better, healthier (& already much happier!)
"If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you've always got". True words!!!
very good quote.
I also like 'if you want what other people don't have, you have to be willing to do what others are not willing to do'0 -
I agree. My cousin is trying a new fad diet by taking drops and eating 500 cals per day fro 21 days. She got so mad at me when I told her the only way to really do this and be effective is watching calories and being sure to eat enough calories and exercise. Paying for the drops will do nothing.....its te 500 calories per day for 21 days!! Then what happens after that. Nobody can make it on 500 cals per day! People seem disapointed that the only way to really lose is what we all already know. If there were a miracle drug everyone would be skinny!0
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ya there are a lot of fad diets out there. I've done a few detox cleanses and am on one right now. some people frown on them because people use them to loose weight. I use them to detox and clean my system out, and yeah I drop weight with them too. I'm currently starting the juicer cleanse, I wouldn't recommend it for someone who wants to simply loose weight.
even though doing the math and fallowing a balanced diet and more active lifestyle is easy on paper it is horribly hard in real life.0 -
You have definately inspired me too. I'm trying to lose weight while travelling around Oz in a caravan with 2 young kids!!0
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Great work!! You're doing awesome - keep it up!0
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If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
The point is, it is that simple. People want to excuse or over complicate things. When they realise it is that simple.. life will be so much better for them.
SMH, you don't get it. That's sad.
SMH, you don't get it. That's ignorance.0 -
If it were REALLY just that simple people wouldn't need websites like this for support. :drinker:
It is that simple.
if it were that simple, I mean really that simple and didn't come down to psychological barriers, physical barriers, mis- education/ mis information, etc. etc. there would be NO need for myfitnesspal.
The point is, it is that simple. People want to excuse or over complicate things. When they realise it is that simple.. life will be so much better for them.
SMH, you don't get it. That's sad.
SMH, you don't get it. That's ignorance.
No, it's just I've been on both sides of this coin. Where it's really very easy and then where it's just not that simple. To say it's that simple for everyone is ignoring a lot of different factors here. I can somewhat agree with the "it's that simple of a math equation but it's not easy to do".0
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