What did you do differently this time?

I decided this whole unhealthy thing wasn't a joke and wasn't going to go away by itself. I decided that if I had to quit my job (check) and find another one that could allow me time/$$ for a healthier lifestyle (check) and sign a year long contract with a personal trainer(check) that I would do it- it took awhile- but I also had given myself a deadline of 30 (at the time that was about a year-sufficient time). When things didn't work or weren't enough (the trainer part for the first 3 months was enough accountability to keep exercising but not enough on the food front) I kept my eyes open for opportunities to hone in on what other tools I needed. MFP popped up. And this is where in the last 4 months I've actually seen the most difference. I had to allow myself the time for change both mentally and physically instead of- "my cousins wedding is in 8 weeks- I'm going to try to lose 10 pounds" with nothing more than a SELF magazine to guide me. No wonder we fail.
I think weight struggle sometimes is such a private thing- but we can't (with some exceptions) do it alone. The community aspect virtual or otherwise, along with our own intrinsic motivation, really pair to make it a better experience/more successful.

reminding myself that 1/3 of the nation has fatty liver disease and even more have diabetes. My mom is one of them. The end result of the two combined is liver cancer..the liver poisons the system with igh levels of ammonia. The medication to keep this in check usually keeps the person homebound because of the laxitive effect. When the ammonia is to high the person is confused and in some cases slip into a coma...overeating is not worth it...refined sugar is not worth..sitting on your bum doing nothing is not worth..This keeps me motivated. Fatty liver disease can be reversed if caught early and can be diagnosed with a simple blood screen.

I made it a priority this time. Also, instead of 'dieting' i practiced portion control and eating in moderation. It's easier to stick to something when you can still eat things you love ... just less of them. I also forced myself to workout and found activities i actually enjoyed I had to make myself a priority and once i started shredding & noticing, it was easier to continue )