I'm not on a diet, I'm on a Lifestyle Change!

JustdoitJess
JustdoitJess Posts: 12 Member
edited December 17 in Introduce Yourself
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  • insaneandroid
    insaneandroid Posts: 41
    That's the way I love to see it too!
  • JustdoitJess
    JustdoitJess Posts: 12 Member
    Im new to this and I'm here to get my body back to it's normal weight! I want to feel good about myself and be confident! I'm looking for helpful friends, motivation, healthy tips and I'm determind to take this on full force! Thanks!
  • JustdoitJess
    JustdoitJess Posts: 12 Member
    yep! If you constantly tell yourself it's a diet, it seems harder to focus and really reach your goals... So to me, i say its a lifestyle chage... This is the way i want to contiue to be and make eating healthy and exercise a part of my everyday life... not just for "2 weeks' or so :)
  • insaneandroid
    insaneandroid Posts: 41
    yep! If you constantly tell yourself it's a diet, it seems harder to focus and really reach your goals... So to me, i say its a lifestyle chage... This is the way i want to contiue to be and make eating healthy and exercise a part of my everyday life... not just for "2 weeks' or so :)

    Yeah that's how I see it too! Like the changes you are making now are going to be the things that help you start thinking smarter about what you eat and what you do with the energy you intake. Not only making you a smarter eater but a healthier person too.
    I'm also new here and am hoping to change my old bad habits into healthier more motivational ones. I'm pretty sure we can help support each other :D
  • Tdk4685
    Tdk4685 Posts: 293 Member
    That's what I think too. I refuse to go back to my old ways. I am so much healther, stronger, and even happier.
  • JustdoitJess
    JustdoitJess Posts: 12 Member
    I think changing a lifestyle I never really cared about has been, and is going to be my biggest challenge... but I'm really ready to take this on full force...I've started exercising and thats been great. My hardest thing is FOOD! I;m so busy so i always eat on the run and when it comes to cooking i just dont have any healthy recipes.... But like you said, I'm going to make my self get on here everyday and see the progress of others, find new ideas, and i even have this app on my phone so anytime i et something im going to make sure to record it and not go over my calories each day!!! I'm excited that this is finally going to be what i need to not only get me going, but keep me motivated!

    BTW, do you have a pinterest account? I have some really great fitness tips on profile.
  • Amygrl559
    Amygrl559 Posts: 62 Member
    That's the way I see it, as well. This is my journey to a healthier lifestyle! That's what I like to say. Feel free to add me, if you wish. I need as much support and motivation as I can get! :smile:
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I've been eating right for about 12 years now. When I first learned how to eat, I lost about 25 lbs. And kept it off (til a few crept on with hormonal changes). I always told people (and still do): I'm on a low crap diet. :smile:
  • HSingMomto7Kids
    HSingMomto7Kids Posts: 345 Member
    Here too! My mom always says how's the diet going. Drives me crazy! I always say it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change!!
  • LeeRB1990
    LeeRB1990 Posts: 34
    TOPIC: I'm not on a diet, I'm on a Lifestyle Change!

    Perfect
  • allipix711
    allipix711 Posts: 91
    I think that's the only way to look at it and be successful!
  • divalivious
    divalivious Posts: 213 Member
    Thats how I see it too. For I want this to be permanent thing and when I diet the weight always comes back.
  • ericgAU
    ericgAU Posts: 271
    Love this thread. The mother in law would ask me on a nearly constant basis, `Hows your diet going?' in an almost condescending way. I would constantly retort that mine was a lifestyle chance which it has been.
  • Tink_889
    Tink_889 Posts: 244 Member
    Way to go Jess! I totally agree with your attitude and think it's the best way <3
  • kayleesays
    kayleesays Posts: 564 Member
    Every family member: "How's your diet going?"
    "Thought you couldn't eat that on a diet."

    Facepalm.
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    My Mantra:

    THIS IS NOT A DIET, THIS IS LIFE, DONE RIGHT
  • LeeRB1990
    LeeRB1990 Posts: 34
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/565158-going-lean-for-life
  • CraftyPayne
    CraftyPayne Posts: 41
    Hi ya

    I also see it this way , diets just dont work for me but MFP has done fab ..I feel healthier lighter and fitter in just eight weeks .
    Anyone looking for new friends feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    When people ask about a diet, or even worse suggest some new plan or product, I just tell them I don't want to be doing anything right now that I won't be doing 10 years from now.
  • emsmate
    emsmate Posts: 11
    i didnt come on here to diet, but to become more aware of making sensible choices and a healthier lifestyle, and i have xxx
  • beachbumant_man
    beachbumant_man Posts: 48 Member
    thats how it suppose to b! diets dont change anything!
  • LemonSnap
    LemonSnap Posts: 186 Member
    Me too
  • mg720
    mg720 Posts: 212 Member
    yep! If you constantly tell yourself it's a diet, it seems harder to focus and really reach your goals... So to me, i say its a lifestyle chage... This is the way i want to contiue to be and make eating healthy and exercise a part of my everyday life... not just for "2 weeks' or so :)

    I see it the same way, it actually bothers me when people ask me what diet i have been on for the past year +...THIS IS NOT A DIET to me this is a life style change which i plan to continue the rest of my life. I think it is hard for some people to understand this but that is their problem :wink:
  • islandpwp
    islandpwp Posts: 32
    too right, diet are short term.
    good luck to everyone making healthier choices, it didnt go on in 2 months, small changes = big results long term
  • Dawn3218
    Dawn3218 Posts: 80
    I agree - it was my old lifestyle that put the weight on so my new lifestyle will get rid of it and keep it off for good - I'll have some 'bad' days along the way but so long as the good days outweigh (pardon the pun) the bad I'll get there :smile:
  • adriana_hackney
    adriana_hackney Posts: 232 Member
    I absolutely HATE when people say "So, how's your diet going". It makes me cringe. Mainly because "diets" don't work and you gain the weight back. I'm in this for the long haul, so it's definitely a life style change.
  • lillina12
    lillina12 Posts: 9
    I love this attitude! I'm back after slipping back into some bad habits and regaining weight. This is the first topic I saw and it's exactly what I was telling myself. So my new resolutions:

    1. Track everything, even if I keep it secret from my husband (that just shows how bad it got)
    2. Weigh in regularly to keep real about my progress.
    3. Eat what works for me.
    4. Do some kind of exercise every day.
  • jennytree
    jennytree Posts: 195 Member
    I am not on a diet, I am changing my life :smile:

    When I hear the word "diet", I think fad, punishment, not getting fit, quick fix, unhealthy etc... that's not me. I'm getting healthy, and I've just stopped eating bread :laugh:
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Me too!
  • mbcan316
    mbcan316 Posts: 41 Member
    I feel the same way!! I just recently stopped the "dieting" madness & have changed over to a more committed healthy eating lifestyle. I am also committing myself to getting more exercise everyday! I have back issues due to degenerative discs & the extra weight just makes the pain worse. I HAVE to make a permanent change so that I can enjoy life more. :)
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