Reasons to keep on going

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Vercell
Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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Reason I keep on going even when the scale does not move

1 I feel amazing and stronger each day.
2 I dont want to go back to where I started.
3 Doing something is better than doing nothing even if he scale does not show.
4 I refuse to give up on myself.

What are some of the reasons you keep going even when the scale does not move or sometimes even goes up.
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  • jeanine89
    jeanine89 Posts: 95 Member
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    YOU'RE AWESOME. AND I AGREE 100%!!!!
  • daydream_believer
    daydream_believer Posts: 332
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    i agree. for me its also the sense of control you feel over creating a healthier version of yourself, when it would be much easier to give into an unhealthy lifestyle, you remain strong :) keep up the good work!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    YOU'RE AWESOME. AND I AGREE 100%!!!!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    thank you . you are awesome wow great job on your loss.
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
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    Great attitude! You'll be at your goal before you know it!
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
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    because giving up is not an option
  • LuckyMe000
    LuckyMe000 Posts: 55
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    thank you....just what i needed :-)
  • TypicalAzn
    TypicalAzn Posts: 2 Member
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    GREAT REASONS!! Why do I continue?

    1. To FEEL good
    2. To INSPIRE others to live and eat well
    3. To LIVE LONGER
    4. I LOVE IT
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
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    To be a good example for my kids.
  • Astacia74
    Astacia74 Posts: 166 Member
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    I keep at it even when I don't see the results on the scale because each day I overcome the urge to give up makes me 100% stronger :happy:
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
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    Perfect thread for today. GREAT reasons!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    love all the replies thanks everyone, so many people give up to soon,maybe they can see this thread and see why its worth it to keep going.
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    To be a good example for my kids.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
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    I'm much better at doing stuff:

    I can move heavier furniture without being the "weakling" who can't hold up her end.

    I don't get winded or tired when I have to walk (or run) a long way.

    I can carry heavy stuff without a second thought.

    I can do things like climb ladders and balance on the top rung while reaching and lifting stuff without falling or becoming exhausted.

    Running with my dogs makes me feel happy.

    Lifting weights makes me feel like a badass.

    Eating right gives me energy for my busy life -- working full-time, school part-time, being a mom all the time.

    Eating healthy food, sleeping well and working out has bolstered my immune system -- haven't been sick yet this year (knock on wood!).
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    great one.
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
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    perfect thread for a monday, and it is sooo true giving up is not an option
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
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    Wow thats a great reason,
  • AuntShanna
    AuntShanna Posts: 18 Member
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    THank you Thank you THank you!!!!! My scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks and I have been so frustrated. I am working SSSOOOO hard. I printed this out and put it on my fridge. Thank you.
  • funkycamper
    funkycamper Posts: 998 Member
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    Oh, so much win in this discussion! Hoo-rah!!

    I'll add:

    While I do still have fat to lose and would like to see the scale go down, I have switched to focus more on fitness goals than weight goals. I'm strong and fit enough to do most of what I want to do and just keep getting fitter so I can play longer and harder and have more and more fun. Fun is now things like long bike rides, hiking steep hills, alpine scrambling, and will be soon learning some rock climbing and prepping for mountaineering. I plan to add in some snow-shoeing and x-country skiing. And I want to try SUP and wind-surfing. Maybe even real surfing. So being fit, strong, and fueling my body with nutritious food is more important than the scale.
  • margaretspooner9
    margaretspooner9 Posts: 1 Member
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    Keep going because you are worth it!

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