12-28-2014 18:23 - edited 01-05-2015 08:32
12-28-2014 18:23 - edited 01-05-2015 08:32
Hi everyone.
I struggled with whether to put this on the Get Fit board or the Weight Loss one. I decided that since I feel I'm pretty fit (at least in my head), I'm more interested in getting to a weight that "the man" says I should be at, so I'm posting it here. 🙂 BTW, "the man" is whoever makes those height/weight charts.
I would like this thread to be a source of motivation and inspiration for anyone who reads it. Perhaps you will see a quote that you identify with, or find a link to an article that you find helpful or useful to you on your journey, or even read a story of someone dealing with the same issues you are - I just want it to be a thread to post postive and/or helpful stuff for other members of the FitBit Community.
I hope you will join in if you have something to share.
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12-28-2014 18:30 - edited 01-05-2015 08:37
12-28-2014 18:30 - edited 01-05-2015 08:37
The first thing I would like to share is a website.
I'm a very visual person. I like to see before and afters. And not faked before and afters, but before and afters of regular people just like me.
I love looking at the transformations. It reinforces that I just need to stick with it. Sticking with it is always my problem. Always.
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12-28-2014 18:52 - edited 01-05-2015 08:36
12-28-2014 18:52 - edited 01-05-2015 08:36
QUOTE: Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
My Fitbit is helping me to do that. One day at a time.
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12-28-2014 19:46 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
12-28-2014 19:46 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
Becoming more aware of the sugar I eat led me to read about leptin. This was one of the first articles I read that made me want to read more.
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12-29-2014 11:09 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
12-29-2014 11:09 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
QUOTE: Your body can stand almost anything. It's your mind that you have to convince.
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12-29-2014 20:24 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
12-29-2014 20:24 - edited 01-05-2015 08:34
When trying to cut back on sugar, fructose is bad and glucose is good. I found this article helpful in deciding what kind of sweetener to use.
Is your sugar substitute worse than sugar?
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12-30-2014 19:20 - edited 01-05-2015 08:35
12-30-2014 19:20 - edited 01-05-2015 08:35
QUOTE: A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but because of its persistence.
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01-04-2015 18:27 - edited 01-05-2015 08:35
01-04-2015 18:27 - edited 01-05-2015 08:35
Love this!!
The chart is clickable. 30 different workouts from various YouTube channels.
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01-04-2015 18:47 - edited 01-05-2015 08:36
01-04-2015 18:47 - edited 01-05-2015 08:36
For women - click on the body part you want to work on for exercises.
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01-05-2015 16:35 - edited 01-05-2015 16:37
01-05-2015 16:35 - edited 01-05-2015 16:37
Love this quote:
Your determination gets you started. Your grind keeps you going. Your consistency allows you to reach your goal.
Consistency is ALWAYS what gets me. I start out gung ho. Then I start to slack. Then I quit. My Fitbit encourages me to be consistent.
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01-07-2015 09:45
01-07-2015 09:45
This is a good read - from Mark's Daily Apple:
7 Common Calorie Myths We Should All Stop Believing
Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/7-common-calorie-myths-we-should-all-stop-believing/#ixzz3O9uI82qj
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01-07-2015 10:27 - edited 01-07-2015 10:28
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Eating three meals a day has been VERY effective for me as it relates to my urges & cravings to snack. I don't get hungry throughout the day like I did when I ate more often with smaller meals.
The Five Rules of the The Leptin Diet:
Rule 1: Never eat after dinner.
Rule 2: Eat three meals a day.
Rule 3: Do not eat large meals.
Rule 4: Eat a breakfast containing protein.
Rule 5: Reduce the amount of carbohydrates eaten.
Read more here: http://www.wellnessresources.com/weight/articles/the_five_rules_of_the_leptin_diet/
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01-07-2015 10:44
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Do not reward yourself with food, you are not a dog.
Eat clean, train dirty.
01-07-2015 12:08
01-07-2015 12:08
@PaleoCrossfit wrote:
Do not reward yourself with food, you are not a dog.
That is one of my favorite eating-related quotes - I have it on my Pinterest!
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01-07-2015 16:42
01-07-2015 16:42
Love this:
Excuses will always be there for you - opportunity won't.
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01-07-2015 16:56 - edited 01-07-2015 17:05
01-07-2015 16:56 - edited 01-07-2015 17:05
Good reads:
5 Habits of Naturally Slim People You Should Steal
Wiggle While You Work: Fidgeting May Fight Fat
If you want to get fit, get fidgeting
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01-07-2015 17:16
01-07-2015 17:16
"No matter how many mistakes you make, or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying."
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01-08-2015 09:20
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"It’s okay to have bad days and to not be perfect. It’s okay for the progress to be slow. The most important thing you can do is never give up. I know that sounds incredibly cliché, but it’s true. Even when I had bad days or weeks and I was steering off track, I never thought, “This is it. I give up. It’s over.” Instead, I thought, 'This is a bump. Once it’s over, I’m back on track.'"
43 Pounds Lost: This Woman Blogged Her Way To A Healthy Mindset
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01-08-2015 16:02
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We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Max DePree
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01-12-2015 09:03
01-12-2015 09:03
ARTICLE: How to trick yourself into drinking more water each day.
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