Feeling discouraged?
UsedToBeHusky
Posts: 15,228 Member
I was just reading an interview with Dr Oz and he was talking about how obesity is the most manageable of health issues and he believes that we can conquer it in this lifetime. He suggested that if every adult lost 5% of their body weight that it would make a significant impact worldwide. This got me to thinking. In terms of percentages, how much weight have I actually lost so I decided to do the math. I've lost 18% of my initial starting weight!! So if you feel discouraged, before you allow it to affect your focus and drive, maybe stop to take a look at the actual percentage of weight loss you have achieved. You might be quite surprised and impressed with yourself.
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Thanks for the post and continued success.:flowerforyou:0
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This is very encouraging!0
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what you said is so encouraging - should remind us that what we're doing is a lifetime journey. thanks for sharing0
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MFP needs more people like you!! Awesome Post!!
Cheers,
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I have lost 12% of my starting body weight. My goal is to hit 33% lost. Good luck to you! (and everyone!)0
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Thanks. I've lost 24.4%!! It does put things in perspective0
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Good point! I'm 21.5% down, and hope to get a further 22%.0
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It is awesome when you put it like that! I've lost basically 10%...well on my way to the 45% that I want to lose!0
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That's an excellent booster! Thanks! I'm down just over 14%!0
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