Almost 90 pounds lost

justunrick · October 2013

I have dropped almost 90 pound in the last year. It's always a struggle but so worth it. I hit 181lbs down from 270lbs. I have add a few pounds back on I stand at 185lbs. I'm pretty sure what I add has been Muscle. I workout 4 days a week doing both Heavy weights and Cardio. I take the middle od the week off to recover.

SALSACHICA1 · October 2013

Saw your pics on your page, great work!!

brigidy · October 2013

Wow! Great Job!

pcaakes · October 2013

Here's to you and you commitment! You're on the right road.

Find your inner motivation

No one else can make you lose weight. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself. What's going to give you the burning drive to stick to your weight-loss plan? Make a list of what's important to you to help stay motivated and focused, whether it's an upcoming beach vacation or better overall health. Then find a way to make sure that you can call on your motivational factors during moments of temptation. Perhaps you want to post an encouraging note to yourself on the pantry door, for instance.

While you have to take responsibility for your own behavior for successful weight loss, it helps to have support — of the right kind. Pick people to support you who will encourage you in positive ways, without shame, embarrassment or sabotage. Ideally, find people who will listen to your concerns and feelings, spend time exercising with you or creating healthy menus, and who will share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle. Your support group can also offer accountability, which can be a strong motivation to stick to your weight-loss goals. If you prefer to keep your weight-loss plans private, be accountable to yourself by having regular weigh-ins and recording your diet and exercise progress in a journal.