I use myfitnesspal.com to log my cals and there's this whole community of supportive people on there. There's a forum and a recent topic where a bunch of us where listing 5 or so things that we didn't know we didn't know before starting this journey. I thought you may get a kick out of some of these and be inspired. I almost tear up reading some of these, laugh at/with others. (some talk about the site, which is awesome, but don't take this as a sales pitch/the site is free anyway). They are all copied from the forum. The first 5 are mine.
1 - I did not know I could actually lose weight (more than those 5 that I would lose and gain and lose...)
2 - I did not know how awesome I felt to hear that I inspired someone
3 - I did not know I could actually finish a marathon (5k down, 10k next!)
4 - I did not know how much of my self-perception was based on being fat
5 - I did not know that light at the end of the tunnel was hope, not a train
1. I did not know that eating every three hours would help me LOSE weight!
2. I did not know that there was something called Almond Butter and Blue Agave - YUMMY.
3. I did not know that my heart would keep beating if I did NOT drink soda and SWEET TEA!
4. I did not know that a tiny heart rate monitor could take my weight loss to new heights.
5. I did not know that a 2 piece was a bathing suit and not what I ordered at Church's and Popeye's! I have one now .
1. I didn't know that I could use skim milk in my cereal and not die.... I can't even tell the difference.
2. I didn't know that eventually, exercising would become part of my routine again... now I feel weird without working out.
3. I didn't know that not eating was bad for me and would make my weight loss slower... weeeeird!
4. I didn't know how much I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE riding my bike and brisk walking.
5. I didn't know that I would feel so much more confidence, even though I have only lost 6 lbs so far....
I did not know:
1. That I could really enjoy choosing what to wear
2. That my clothes that I have hidden in the wardrobe would all fit if I would take some time to make some small changes
3. That I would actually feel more in control at work if I start my day with exercise
4. That I would be a nicer Mum to my kids if I wasn't so unhappy with myself
5. That when I took away the weight I would realise the problem is how I see myself, not how others see me
1. I didn't know that 1% milk is actually not that bad
2. I didn't know that not eating McDonald's would actually not make me sad
3. I didn't know that I could actually JOG
4. I didn't know that I could actually not eat after 7pm and still be alive the next morning!!!
1) that I couldn't eat all the veggies I wanted to. Some of those suckers are filled with calories!
2) that all that healthy stuff I was eating added up to 2400 calories per day. YIKES!
3) this site existed until I googled "champagne calories" and discovered I was drinking half my calories per day.
4) how many calories it took to burn a pound. It's a lot!
5) that when I cut my calorie intake back I would for some odd reason start craving CHOCOLATE...which I do not normally like.
1- I did not know that I would ever in a million years eat tofu
2- I did not know that fast food would make me so sick after not eating it for months
3- I did not know that I could lose so many inches so fast and have the scale stay at the same number
4- I did not know that I would have the stamina and determination to finish the 30 day shred and challenge myself to Chalean Extreme
5- I did not know that while working on my goals of finishing Chalean extreme I would secretly want to push myself to do P90X next.
1. I did NOT know: a person typically eats 1,000 MORE calories at Subway than they originally intend to. (I actually proved this theory when i realized that my 2 cookies and soda with my healthy sandwich was costing me an extra 900 calories)
2. I did NOT know: That i could actually run a mile, or TWO, and not die.
3. I did NOT know: That i could make myself look BETTER than my wedding photos if I just made an effort.
4. I did NOT know: That my sweet tooth could actually be pretty much defeated, and I would one day no longer crave sweets and junk food the way I once did.
5. I did NOT know: That working out just once a day for 20-30 minutes could actually improve my mood & productivity as well as my health.
1- I did not know that eating breakfast could feel so good!
2- I did not know that even walking for exercise can make a difference.
3- I did not know that I could still go out drinking with my friends on occasion! (Light beer is not so bad when you don't over indulge!)
4- I did not know that working out could be fun! Running endorphins are the best :)
5- I did not know that it could be this easy to live this healthy.
I didn't know:
I actually like to work out (most of the time, LOL)
Eating healthier and at home has brought my family closer (we actually cook together and its fun)
How working out lowered my stress levels
That doing simple 50 squats a day really helped the dreaded "love handles" (each bathroom break just knock out 10 or so)
That I could lose more than 10 pounds and keep it off, even if I did fall off the "diet" but because of the lifestyle change I committed to I got into better eating habits.
1. I didn't know I'd ever find a protein shake I ENJOY drinking.
2. I didn't know I'd ever actually sign up for a race.
3. I didn't know I could be so knowledgable and confident about my weight loss.
4. I didn't know I could lose 20 lbs doing something I LOVE!
5. I didn't know I could fall in love with food and cooking all over again...and that food be healthy.
I did not know that one day my thighs wouldn't jiggle
I did not know that I'd need to set a new weight lose goal having achieved the one I'd never dreamed possible
I did not know I could run 25 minutes non-stop
I did not know that my arms could grow. I can now scratch any part of my back.
I did not know that anything other than a hot flash caused sweating
I did not know:
1) that all it took to lose weight, was to be accountable for what I ate and how I lived
2)that the naughty voice in my head telling me I couldn't run 10k or couldnt keep the weight off could be silenced every time I made the right choice
3) that I would look back 2 years from now and have kept EVERY pound I had lost off!!!
4) that weight loss happens one tiny decisions at a time...yes I will go to the gym, No I will not have a cookie, yes I will walk home from work
5) that there are some food/drinks SO high in calories...they are just NOT even worth eating or drinking....no matter HOW much I "think" I deserve it....
I didn't know that: A perfect stranger could boost my confidence more than my family-thanks MFP! Kudo's to you all!
I didn't know that: I would get depressed if I didn't get to work out.
I didn't know that: I could push myself to continue when my legs are yelling quit and my heart is beating out of my chest.
I didn't know that: I actually like shopping
I didn't know that: being happy with myself actually imporoved the whole house's attitude..boy was I negative-sorry Family.
I did not know:
That I would be looking forward to Jillian Micheals kicking my butt everynight!
That losing 6lbs would make such a differnece in my confidence!
That I could actually get up and do it....that nothing taste as good as being slim!
That the farmers market would be my favorite store :)
That my husband would join my everynight is doing "our chick flick" (30 day shred)
1. That there were so many people out there that have the same struggles as I do!
2. That those Skinny Cow chocolate ice cream bars I vowed I'd never try are actually really good (and only 100 calories)!
3. That not only should I watch my calorie intake, but also my sat. fats (one of the foods I love to cook isn't too bad on calories, but the sat. fat was crazy high! No more of that junk!)
4. That I would ever have enough energy or drive to go to the gym aftera long day at work.
5. That drinking water has such an important role in losing weight.
1. I did not know that I could do cardio workouts for 45 min straight.
2. I did not know that I could live without my coke zero and other chemically sweetened drinks.
3. I did not know that I could feel this energized and strong.
4. I did not know how much doing the right thing encourages others around you to do the same.
5. AND.,... I did not know how good it felt to catch my hubby checking me out
did not know that:
1. Greek Yogurt is a quick, easy, and FILLING breakfast that actually keeps me from being so ravenously hungry later on. Not eating breakfast in general has contributed to my sluggish demeanor.
2. Losing weight and eating better has helped me realize that at least some of my unidentifiable pains (as in Dr. says nothing is specifically wrong) and sensations may have been weight/nutrition related as they've subsided a lot.
3. I was eating over 4 servings of most things at dinner.
4. How I have gotten used to huge portions without even realizing it over the years.
5. How difficult it is to eat out because of huge portions and many restaurants not disclosing nutritional info on their dishes.
I did not know that losing weight had more to do with my health than being skinny
I did not know there are 4 servings in a box of mac and cheese
I did not know that lobster tastes delish............it was the butter I was tasting before
I did not know I could feel 20 yrs younger just by exercising each day
1. I did not know that I would lose 155 lbs without surgery!
2. I did not know (or ever imagine) that I would be teaching aerobics!
3. I did not know that I could be stronger than my husband and still be soft.
4. I did not know that I could have so much self control over my diet!
5. I did not know that a website that is so GOOD for me could be FREE!!
did not know that I could be friends with someone that I have never met.
I did not know know if I would ever be happy with my weight again.
I did not know that I must have been eating 4 to 5 thousand calories a day at times!
I did not know that it was possible to lose 50 lbs without a huge lifestyle change and pills
I did not know that so many people suffer from PCOS and weight issues due to medical reasons until I came to this site.
I did not know that I could finally feel proud of myself
I did not realize how insecure I was and how much my weight has affected my self-confidence(still a work in progress but I am finally starting to look at myself in the mirror again)
I did not realize that in order to lose weight I wouldn't have to cut out foods I enjoy - just needed to focus on moderation and portion control.
1. I did not know that I was eating so much salt and that cutting back could make such a difference.
2. I did not know that supportive friends would make me feel so much better and be so encouraging.
3. I did not know that I really could could get my carb addiction and sugar intake under control.
4. I did not know that I could get to a point where I was working out so much and feeling so much better.
5. I did not know how much injuries really suck and how bad I would miss the working out once I couldn't do it anymore.
did not know that at 42 years old:
1. that I'd be jogging with a 26 year old coworker who keeps asking me to slow down.
2. that I'd be doing tornado kicks and spinning hooks kicks and sparring with 15 year olds.
3. that I could complete the Insanity by Beachbody program.
4. that going to boot camp with my husband on Saturday mornings for an hour and then chasing each other around the jogging track for another half hour would be such a hot date.
5. that people would be calling me skinny.
6. that exercise would be the best "medicine" to alleviate all my back pain.
I did not know I could actually take weight off and keep it off!
I did not know how great it feels to weigh less than my drivers licese says I weigh!! (how great THAT feels!)
I did not know my weigh has been such a drag to my personal happiness.
I did not realize how good it feels for people to say " you better not lose any more weight!"
1. I did not know that Zumba could be so much fun, even if you can't dance and look funny.
2. I did not know that I could grow to like coffee with only skim milk and no sugar.
3. I did not know that finding excuses to exercise is more fun and satisfying that finding excuses not to exercise.
4. I did not know that I could lose this much weight and weigh less than I have weighed for the past 7 years, WOW.
5. I did not know that I could get through a work day without running for the afternoon chocolate bar.
1. i did not know that i could ever love wearing shorts...in public :)
2. i did not know that my arms could ever be capable of having muscle tone
3. i did not know that counting calories and watching what i ate could actually help me lose weight and keep it off
4. i did not know that the scale could go this low with me standing on it
5. i did not know that i would have the confidence and drive to train for a half marathon
6. i did not know that i would ever look forward to working out each day :)
1. I did not know that fat cells hold estrogen.
2. I did not know that sodium could make my weight fluctuate so much so quickly.
3. I did not know that I didn't need food to fall asleep.
4. I did not know that I was so strong.
5. I did not know how unhealthy I really was.
I did not know that strangers would become friends, and friends would become inspirations and we would lift each other up on this weight loss journey.
I did not know I liked sweating so much. It is like a workout badge of honor.
I did not know that through this, maybe, just maybe, I could learn to start loving myself.
1) I did not know I could save my marriage by putting myself first.
2) I did not know I would be able to walk by doughnuts at work and not even WANT to eat one.
3) I did not know the value I attributed food and how that changed (without me making a conscious effort) so that I could lose weight.
4) I did not know it would only take 2 short months and 17lbs before I could walk (even jog!) up a flight of stairs and not be winded.
5) I did not know educating myself (and putting that education into action) about proteins, carbs, and fats could help me lose weight better.
I did not know:
1) people would tell me they envy my dedication to working out everyday.
2) when I sit down to watch a television show, that I would feel like I would rather be working out.
3) I would like feeling the pain that comes with a good Insanity workout.
4) I would think about how many calories or fat grams something has before putting it in my mouth.
5) once I started going to Turbokick class, I would look forward to it all day long.
I didn't know that I could commit to myself to workout everyday no matter what, I feel like I might die if I don't workout!
I didn't know that I can go with out candy, pop, chocolate, pasta, pizza, basically stuff that I shouldn't put into my body all the time like I used to.
I didn't know that I would ever workout and see my reflection in the mirror and think "I look tough!" or "I look somewhat skinny!"
I didn't know that I had muscles hidden underneath everything else that I've lost (there's still a little stuff on top, but I can definitely feel them and some times see them)
1) I did not know exactly how emotional I would get once I FINALLY was able to STOP shopping at the big girl stores and was able to fit into "normal" sizes! Buh-bye Lane Bryant, hello Old Navy (and EVERYWHERE else!)
2.) I did not know that even though I am NOT now, nor ever have been, a morning person, that I would actually like and look forward to 5 am workouts. Now that I have a longer commute to work, I can only squeeze in one early AM a week and I actually MISS them! (I work out after work mostly)
3.) I did not know that I MUCH prefer my 2 hour Saturday AND Sunday "me" times at the gym over just about anything else.... I don't spend as much money on the weekends now that I'm not constantly going shopping or to the movies.
4.) I did not know that my boyfriend would actually be receptive to the idea of, much less bring it up himself, switching from beef to turkey products!
5.) I did not know that I could push myself, well, more like WILL myself to jog the entire 3.3 mile loop at my favorite lakeside trail WITHOUT stopping for a walking interval!
6.) I did not know just how important support and motivation from others was until I joined MFP! When you make a commitment to start losing weight and want to lead a healthier lifefstyle, you may end up having less and less in common with work friends and your normal friends as well.
7.) I did not know that making my fitness a priority would improve my relationship with my boyfriend. When I go to the gym, I feel better about myself, and thus, I have become a better partner.
I did not know any of this stuff 100 lbs ago!
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