Motivation for beginners

dru8376
dru8376 Posts: 98 Member
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No matter how much weight you have to lose, don't look at the big number trying to get to there, it will end up driving you insane. People tend to overlook this and that is one reason why they fall of the wagon and abandon losing weight. Instead, focus your weight loss in increments of 5 or 10 lbs to achieve. Don't put a timeline on when you want each increment to happen. Weight loss doesn't happen overnight, it takes time, a lot of time. There will be times when you will feel discouraged whether it's how bad you ate or you gained some weight. Don't let this overcome you. You do have the willingness, determination, motivation and commitment in yourself. Do this for yourself!

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  • raynarayne
    raynarayne Posts: 15 Member
    Thank for the advice. That was something I needed to hear. :-)
  • 1pandabear
    1pandabear Posts: 336 Member
    No matter how much weight you have to lose, don't look at the big number trying to get to there, it will end up driving you insane. People tend to overlook this and that is one reason why they fall of the wagon and abandon losing weight. Instead, focus your weight loss in increments of 5 or 10 lbs to achieve. Don't put a timeline on when you want each increment to happen. Weight loss doesn't happen overnight, it takes time, a lot of time. There will be times when you will feel discouraged whether it's how bad you ate or you gained some weight. Don't let this overcome you. You do have the willingness, determination, motivation and commitment in yourself. Do this for yourself!
    I so appreciate you posting this. Thank you.
  • Ladyinsilk
    Ladyinsilk Posts: 18 Member
    That was my mistake all the time, counting and recounting how long is remaining :sad:
    Thanx for the motivation.
  • DeeAnn2004
    DeeAnn2004 Posts: 12
    Thank you so much for this. I think I look at the whole picture, and it overwhelms me. It's just so hard.
  • Jodipops21
    Jodipops21 Posts: 3
    Very helpful post. I need all the help I can get!
  • Vsera
    Vsera Posts: 10
    This is great! Thank you.

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