101 thoughts on losing 100 pounds
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The internet is full of hints and tips for losing weight, but does it often seem like these lists are written by people who’ve never actually had to go through the process themselves?
That’s why I really like this post by Steve on brip blap. Steve lost a lot of weight a few years ago, an experience which lends a great deal of sincerity to his list of 101 observations he had from losing the weight. Here are a few items that really hit home for me:
3. Calories, carbs, fat grams and other measures of food content are not as important as the quality and quantity of food that you eat.
6. If your dietary needs are expensive – for example, if you find that what you buy on a diet costs more than the junk food you were eating – ignore it! You cannot – I repeat, cannot – spend too much money on your health.
10. Once you quit eating junk food, some of it starts to taste pretty awful.
25. Alcohol has calories.
34. Have you ever actually measured out a single serving of cereal?
35. Your eyes are almost always bigger than your stomach.
40. Unlearning the “eat because it’s tasty, not because you’re hungry” lesson is hard, but you can do it.
54. Dieting is lonely.
66. It is very, very easy to drink a lot of calories, particularly since most people don’t really think about calories in regards to drinks.
67. There is no greater feeling than suddenly discovering you can wear that pair of pants that did not fit you a couple of months ago.
69. Measure portions.
72. Being happy burns more calories than being depressed.
74. Jogging is easier when you have good shoes.
91. Remember that you have only one life to live.
97. Once you start to lose weight, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it ten years ago.
101. The failure rate for dieters is high…but…My will is stronger than my urges.
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November 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 am
I like number SIX.. Last weekend I went to a holistic health fair which was excellent. I met with a nutritionist and may get an assessment/consultation with her after a biofeedback session for $125. It’s a chunk, but if she can help me know more what MY body requires, well worth it.
I could self-diagnose, and waste a lot of money on supplements and foods and still miss the mark. She’s young, full of passion about her field, and willing to help others.
This was interesting: She told me that “a meal that takes just two minutes to prepare will give you about two minutes of nutrition”. I agree with her. She said setting time aside for food preparation is as important as a shower or any other part of our day.
So I see a twofold investment as necessary. Financially, and timewise.
November 24th, 2007 at 1:21 am
I’m glad you enjoyed the article - I certainly wouldn’t WISH that anyone would have to gain 100 pounds to share how to lose them, but it certainly does give you a hands-on perspective. Thanks for the link! - Steve