Victories You've Earned, Things Yet To Be Achieved

1. List 5 benefits/victories you've earned as a result of weight loss/or a healthier lifestyle (anything)

2. List 5 goals you still want to achieve.

I was watching the show Ruby, and something struck me deeply. She was feeling frustrated over her lack of fast progress, despite the fact that she had already lost 100+ pounds and was making long strides. As an outsider looking in, it was easy for me to see how successful her journey was. However, I realized that i often feel the same way towards myself, having lost 50 pounds but maintaing the same weight for a year now.

There are so many things that we have accomplished, or pounds that we have lost, yet it's easy to be discouraged when you encounter the smallest setback. I think it would be very helpful to think of all of the fantastic benefits you've received as a result of dedication and hard work. Sometimes, we do not give ourselves credit, and negative attitudes certainly push you back and hinder your progress, when they aren't motivating you to propel forward.

So here's mine.

1. I never have to worry about clothes not being in my size at most retail stores.
2. I am wearing shorts in the summer and tights in the winter, which I was too self conscious about in the past.
3. I can finally see my collarbones, for the first time (strange, you never think of that)
4. My skin has cleared up and I feel better when I eat healthier, I had persistent acne as a teenager.
5. My family has a horrible health record and I have reduced %s of diabetes/heart disease/etc dramatically!

1. I still have a long ways to go, as I am still overweight. I want to be healthy.
2. I want to be able to run longer and to do a pull-up.
3. To be able to see my thighs instead of always seeing my stomach first.
4. To make a great example to my family, who are mostly morbidly overweight.
5. To wear a pair of jeans that is not considered plus sized.

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