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Came up with another quote as it applies to me!!

qualitygal — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:01:03 GMT

Constantly trying to be mindful of eating properly, and these little quotes to help in that situation pop up now and then and I'm writing them down to remind myself.

Just had, "It's easy to eat, but hard to diet" come to mind. I'll use it as a self-motivator and reminder.

The other day I had, "Weigh yourself daily, it's easier to take off 2 lbs. than 10!!"

So do you ever do things like that to help yourself, better yourself.

I'm going to be one of those self-dieters for the rest of my life, I just know it. Love food, and have no allergies to any food. Could you plan that any better, who should I thank for that one? LOL

Share quotes you live by or that help to remind yourself to improve some area in your life. If you care to share.

Last weeks quote was, "snacking is not a hobby or pasttime".

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:09:36 GMT

@qualitygal Good luck with your weight loss....and, yes, weighing every day does help.

I don't know if this is a quote, but I live by this:

Your words, thoughts, and actions determine your future.

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sweetee2 — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:15:35 GMT

"You only live once." I find portion control works better for me.

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qualitygal — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:18:56 GMT

@phoenixbrd On Nutrisystem, I've just lost 30 lbs since January. I'm turning the corner now and going back to store foods now. I have learned a couple of lessons on this and certainly don't want the 30 back. I want to be smarter now in this. That's why these things are important to me now, more than ever.

With grocery prices it should be easy to do. Now if my hunger can get the message. LOL

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millieshops — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:28:13 GMT

The quote I've been living by for the last 6 years as I aged from 75 to 81 came from the doctor I expected to tell me he had to do surgery on my carotid. Instead he wanted me to change my lifestyle with the emphasis on eating sensibly and walking more. Give or take the 2 pounds we often fluctuate daily, I've lost 60 dangerous pounds in those years!

His deciding words? "Genetics determines 5 % of your health; all the rest is up to you."

I'n still thankful he put me into control.

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qualitygal — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:32:36 GMT

@millieshops Oh, that's good and that's why the quotes for myself I think will be of help. I know, I've always been easy and allowed and don't do that now. It is what we do for ourselves that counts.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:42:08 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Constantly trying to be mindful of eating properly, and these little quotes to help in that situation pop up now and then and I'm writing them down to remind myself.

Just had, "It's easy to eat, but hard to diet" come to mind. I'll use it as a self-motivator and reminder.

The other day I had, "Weigh yourself daily, it's easier to take off 2 lbs. than 10!!"

I'm going to be one of those self-dieters for the rest of my life, I just know it.

Last weeks quote was, "snacking is not a hobby or pasttime".

Just fyi - including negatives only reinforces what you don't want so switch to positives. Here's one that might help:

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Boomernichols — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:32:27 GMT

@qualitygal Words to live by for dieting:

D I E T = Did I eat that?

A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips!

Good luck on your quest to lose weight!

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SloopJohnB — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:06:33 GMT

@qualitygal Not actually a quote but the mantra I live by (and it works for me) is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I only use portion control, though. I will limit myself to one of something. Like if I am craving a donut, I will have one. Not the whole dozen. Now some things, like potato chips, I will limit myself to one of the little bags, like you would put in a child's lunchbox.

This way I never have to crave something & not have it. The portion satisfies my sweet tooth, or savory tooth, LOL, & I don't feel like I am missing anything. It has worked for me all these years.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:00:42 GMT

I'm not a quotes type of person. Weight has been a challenge for me since I was 13. Quotes and sayings are not going to help me eat well and live a healthy lifestyle. I want to live a long life and live long enough to see my grandchildren graduate college, get married, give me great grandchildren. That is all the motivation I need. Of course motivation is only part of it, I put in the work.

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qualitygal — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:53:33 GMT

@SloopJohnB wrote:
@qualitygal Not actually a quote but the mantra I live by (and it works for me) is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I only use portion control, though. I will limit myself to one of something. Like if I am craving a donut, I will have one. Not the whole dozen. Now some things, like potato chips, I will limit myself to one of the little bags, like you would put in a child's lunchbox.

This way I never have to crave something & not have it. The portion satisfies my sweet tooth, or savory tooth, LOL, & I don't feel like I am missing anything. It has worked for me all these years.

Totally agree with you on that action.

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SloopJohnB — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:57:33 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
@SloopJohnB wrote:
@qualitygal Not actually a quote but the mantra I live by (and it works for me) is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I only use portion control, though. I will limit myself to one of something. Like if I am craving a donut, I will have one. Not the whole dozen. Now some things, like potato chips, I will limit myself to one of the little bags, like you would put in a child's lunchbox.

This way I never have to crave something & not have it. The portion satisfies my sweet tooth, or savory tooth, LOL, & I don't feel like I am missing anything. It has worked for me all these years.
Totally agree with you on that action.

@qualitygal And at least for me, it really does work. Not only do I never need to go on a "diet", but I don't miss out on anything. Even simple things like having a pizza party. I will have one slice. That will satisfy my yen for a slice not to mention I won't be the party pooper or the ole' stick in the mud that refuses to join in. 🍕

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Helen Bach — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:12:12 GMT

Congratulations on 30 # weight loss on nutrisystem!!! I'm on it too and have not moved the scale yet, not even an ounce. But I have realized, I simply can't have certain things in the house, at all. I am not able to just have one, because eventually I eat it all. It's not about will power either. It's just certain things trigger me. I'm not about to binge on lettuce, but ice cream is different

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Enufstuff — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:52:51 GMT

@Boomernichols I remember that quote from Richard Simmons,

years ago, when he had a tv show.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:51:59 GMT

@qualitygal Here is another one I thought of on the fly from my aunt<

He who indulges, Buldges.....

My aunt lived by Weight Watchers back in the 70's and was quite successful with that program at that time.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:51:24 GMT

I heard this one years ago:

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels."

The only problem for me is that chocolate does taste that good.

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AuntG — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:01:40 GMT

I congratulate you on the 30 pounds @qualitygal . Inspirational quotes can be helpful, but unfortunately, I like the taste of food too much. I've got a completely sensible diet at my fingertips, but I keep putting off my quest to lose forty pounds.

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Sooner — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:14:20 GMT

I would say to concentrate on getting everything your body needs every day. Don't think about what it doesn't need.