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What has helped me stay on track

myferralcats
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I actually had to incorporate my faith in my weight loss journey. A year and a half ago I was just so disgusted with myself and knew if I didn't make changes fast my life was in jeopardy. At 5'5 and was 305 lbs , I was depressed and miserable!
I finally made a promise to God that I would no longer eat sweets, fast food, chips and fried food. After trying a thousand times and failing I needed to make a promise I could not break.
Since I have made that promise, I have not had one day that I have struggled! I also started using myfitnesspal to help me keep track of my food choices.
I know many people will say it's my choices that caused my weight loss, yes but without my promise, I would have cheated again and again. I am at 217 now with another 70 lbs to go. But I know I can do it this time.
So.... that is my story
I finally made a promise to God that I would no longer eat sweets, fast food, chips and fried food. After trying a thousand times and failing I needed to make a promise I could not break.
Since I have made that promise, I have not had one day that I have struggled! I also started using myfitnesspal to help me keep track of my food choices.
I know many people will say it's my choices that caused my weight loss, yes but without my promise, I would have cheated again and again. I am at 217 now with another 70 lbs to go. But I know I can do it this time.
So.... that is my story
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Hey, if it is what worked for you, then it is what worked for you! Congrats on your weight loss so far, and good luck with the next leg of your journey!2
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That's so wonderful, I'm proud of you for keeping your promise! I know God has given me a lot of strength through this journey.1
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awesome0
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Congrats!0
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Congratulations. Sounds like you found what works best for you, that's a plus.0
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Love seeing this post ! When people ask me how I've lost my weight I always include god ! I pray about it daily sometimes I pray about it a few times a day ! With him all things are possible !3
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All good things come from above (can't remember where in the bible that's from).1
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That is so great! Keep up all of your hard work. You are doing awesome!0
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