Shocking!!!
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1) to be hungry once in a while is ok and won't kill you
2) that with the help of MFP ! CAN do this
3) how careful people were before to NOT say how ffffffaaaatttt I had become (still a swear word as far as I am concerned)
4) how much better I feel about myself
5) and that I am starting to like myself - I can stop hiding behind 'fat' me0 -
wow in the last 2 seconds of reading your post....mmmm pickle icecream could be my no cal winner no??
Yup, No..
lol.
Ok. for the real stuff..... Support here is great because it comes in waves from different people. Just like how I handle my weight loss and food control goals. I have up days and down days and so does everybody else right!
Moving makes better weight loss results than changing food alone.
Diets alone dont work so I have banned that word and have chosen to only use... Lifestyle Change. This my dear allows for a permanent focus on lifestyle changes that will benefit my health all round and not the old style of 'stop start' diets. I have learnt if I gotta start something and it has an end date for stopping, the weight loss also stops with it and comes back.
NO MORE DIETS!!
I hope you learn lots from this site and from your post too. Best of luck with your fitness journey as well as your Lifestyle Change being an absolute positive one for you matey.
cheers and thanks for your thought provoking post.
Lou
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That I've dieted, I've exercised, then EUREKA!! When I COMBINE the two, I actually lose weight!
Ditto to all the portion size comments.
That I've learned that MFP has been a critical component for me--it keeps me personally accountable for my success (or not).
That finally making lifestyle changes has had such a greater positive impact than I would have thought 0 -
*pause for a moment of silence*
LOLOL!!0 -
I was shocked that
* Eating food is not my enemy in weight loss and that I can eat over 2000 calories a day and still lose 1lb per week! (even tho mfp said 1400 cals!)
* Exercise is really only a small part in the weight loss journey, compared to the food part!
* How easy it is to lose the weight once I set my mind to committing to it - thank you mfp for being free and easy!
* After actually weighing food, I realised how off I was at guessing portions/weights of foods!
* I'm still shocked at how much bigger I am in my head than in my clothes. I always thought my head would realise I am losing weight but it appears to be slow compared to my body!0 -
1) That you could actually eat more food and still lose weight!:noway: :drinker:
2) That I had actually put on as much weight as I had. You look in the mirror and you see what you want to see most times not the real deal.
3) That portion sizes are way smaller than what I thought.0 -
I unfortunately realized that not everyone who says they are supportive really are
That sometimes you are better to not have a workout buddy
That for me it's all about what I eat, I've always exercised.0 -
How quickly calories add up - i even measure the half & half for my coffee in the mornings now because I know those "little things" really start to add up when the day is complete.
SODIUM! My goodness, when I started logging in March of 2012 my sodium intake was in the 5000-8000 mg range, now it is usually under 2500 mg.
That logging food into a diary is PRICELESS. It really helps to actually see portion sizes and how they affect your overall numbers. That has become the key in learning how to do this on my own - without a "diet book"
BREAD! I just didn't believe bread was packing on so many calories and sodium into my daily intake. I still enjoy bread on occasion, but it's too much for me to indulge everyday (and I was eating the healthy multi-grain, whole wheat stuff). Eventually I'd like to add it back regularly, but probably not until maintenance.
Edit: Oh, i forgot EXERCISE... I was shocked at how sedentary I had become. How a little (or a lot) of exercise goes a long way in not only my "diet" but also how much better i feel physically. Way less aches & pains - and that has almost been more rewarding in this journey than looking good again ^_^0 -
That I was basically starving myself without even realizing it. I thought a Special K bar for breakfast, a Lean Cuisine for lunch, and a healthy dinner made for a great day. Once I started on MFP I realized I was eating about 800 calories a day and had been doing so for about a year and a half!
Now I happily take in about 1800 a day and weigh less than I did then :drinker:0 -
1.That I was consistently under-eating and that being cold, cranky and shedding my hair at an alarming rate was proof of this.
2. At the same time, I have realized that I can eat A TON of healthy foods on a daily basis and maintain my weight - more than I thought was possible.
3. That having friends on MFP to share the journey with is priceless - I would have long ago driven my friends and family nuts without the support of my MFP ladies!!0 -
Funny - we were posting virtually the same thing at the same time!!That I was basically starving myself without even realizing it. I thought a Special K bar for breakfast, a Lean Cuisine for lunch, and a healthy dinner made for a great day. Once I started on MFP I realized I was eating about 800 calories a day and had been doing so for about a year and a half!
Now I happily take in about 1800 a day and weigh less than I did then :drinker:0 -
Still surprises me that I can have an emotionally trainwrecked day and NOT land face first in the fridge.0
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That I was never going to be hot again
That I NEED TO EAT MORE
That weight lifting wont make you like the hulk
That I am adverse to running today as I was months ago
That I am actually craving the fuel I need.. the good the bad and the ugly now..
That I really REALLY need my MFP friends support * and they are extremely supportive.0 -
How I enjoy drinking lots of water over soda pop.
That my better eating would not only change my habits, but my children's as well
Now that i feel better about myself, i am more inclined to have "relations" with my hubby.
That my friends and I have another outlet for things to do, No longer just going out for supper and drinking.0 -
I have to agree with the pickle thing. I was eating a few last night and could not believe it was a free calorie item!:laugh:0
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probably at how many things I thought were healthy that aren't.
i used to tell myself cheese is good you you, cheese is protein! <- is the one that comes to mind first
And probably how much energy I have after being soda free for 30 days.
if you had told me a month or two ago that proper hydration gives you just as much energy as suger packed caffine i would have never believed you.0 -
1.That I was consistently under-eating and that being cold, cranky and shedding my hair at an alarming rate was proof of this.
2. At the same time, I have realized that I can eat A TON of healthy foods on a daily basis and maintain my weight - more than I thought was possible.
3. That having friends on MFP to share the journey with is priceless - I would have long ago driven my friends and family nuts without the support of my MFP ladies!!
This for me as well! I have been eating less than 1000cals/day and couldn't understand why I was gaining so much weight....Now I know....I thought my hair falling out was normal or b/c of stress...I am still stressed now but my hair is staying in my head....YAY!!
I tried to do this ALONE in the beginning on MFP but I have made quite a few Wonderful MFP friends who encourage me and hold me accountable and give me tons of advice - Without them I would have given up long long ago!! They are the best!!
*My family is SO sick of hearing about MFP but people on here actually understand what we are ALL going through*
I can still eat the things I love and tons of new healthier foods that I NOW love and feel better physically and mentally....
Love this topic....It really makes you think!! Thanks!
ETA: Spelling issue and to say I LOVE MFP!! 0 -
1. I was surprised how much salt there is in milk !
2. That Burgen bread isn't that great when calorie counting ! Even the weight loss bread is higher in calories than other breads
3 I knew I didn't eat enough to lose weight but I didn't know I was WAY down on calories,
4. I didn't learn it hear but I think it is a good tip to know and that is it isn't good to go low carbs or no carbs at night which was what I was doing. My dietitian told me my body was in permanent "starvation mode" and because I didn't have carbs at night I was causing myself major problems !0 -
The most shocking for me....
Eating healthy and exercising really does rub off on the people around you! 2 of the 3 other members of my family (hubby and 18 year old daughter) are both exercising more and eating healthier! Neither had a weight issue to begin with but I think they feel if mom can do it so can they!! I'm not saying they are as into it as me, but I can't seem to keep fresh fruit and veggies stocked up anymore! And there are times when I have to schedule the treadmill around my kid.0 -
What are you talking about!?!?!? You are a sexy woman!That I was never going to be hot again0 -
Funny - we were posting virtually the same thing at the same time!!That I was basically starving myself without even realizing it. I thought a Special K bar for breakfast, a Lean Cuisine for lunch, and a healthy dinner made for a great day. Once I started on MFP I realized I was eating about 800 calories a day and had been doing so for about a year and a half!
Now I happily take in about 1800 a day and weigh less than I did then :drinker:
Great minds think alike!!
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that I can still eat anything I like and keep losing weight, as long as i keep having them in moderation0
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I actually enjoy working out!
I enjoy more fruits and veggies
I CAN drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Lean on a package doesn't always mean Lean.
Bathrooms are my new best friends hahaha0 -
But ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh the Salt content !0
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I'm shocked to learn that I can have days off from work and be at home WITHOUT eating everything in sight, that I can find enjoyment in small activities instead.
That I'm excited to up my running time every night, even though stepping off the treadmill at the end is the most painful feeling in the world, lol...
That I feel so much happier. Why did I wait this long?!0 -
How small a serving size is compared to my eyes and stomach.
The energy I have AFTER I work out.
How much I love sweating and drinking tons of water.
How easy it is to change yourself after putting in the time and dedication. :drinker:0 -
1) i was pleasantley shocked to really see this site had no gimmick attached to it with a preset diet control plan to lose the weight.
2) i was shocked to see how much extra calories my snacks where puting into me
3) i was shocked to learn that a lot of so called healthy foods, are really not that much better for you than the original (though i was not really surprised to find this out)
4) i was shocked at how impossiable it was to track some of my intake of food as a lot of stuff at work and restuarants does not have claorie information at all0 -
I found out eliminating certain foods make me feel crappy and bloated when I reintroduce them in my diet. They will DEF be avoided.
Amen to that!0 -
That I would be weighing and measuring everything on my digital scale 99% of the time
That I would love to run so much as to chose it over zumba!
I would chose to get up at 5 or 6 am to workout in order to have more time!
that I would EVER get back into to my pre-pregnancy before gain before that clothes and smaller even!
that I would log my food every single day! i have lost weight in the past but didn't log accurately or every day!0 -
That I wasn't eating enough protein
That I can eat peanut butter every day and not have to feel bad about it
That my favorite part of the day is my post workout protein shake
That I would love yoga0
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