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You never stop!

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cjpg Posts: 433 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I was talking to my sister the other night and she was saying that she's jealous of the weight I've lost (in a supportive way) and is so happy for me but really wants it for herself. Her exact words were:

"I want to lose weight but I always stop and can never stick to it..."

It got me thinking about the reason behind my success so far - and ANYONE'S success - and I think it comes down to an understanding about how our weight loss journeys never, ever end.

I said to her that you don't ever stop. Each day you have choices, and you make them. These choices make you gain/lose weight on that specific day, but there's nothing to give up. Just control your choices.

She was happy with that at least and suggested I pass it along. I think it helps to look at your weight loss journey this way because it doesn't feel like a damned mountain you have to climb from the bottom to the top. Focus on each step along the way. Each step is a day. You'll get there :D

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  • Feel_the_Waltz
    Feel_the_Waltz Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks, I needed that right now. I'm at my calorie limit for the day, but I'm eyeing that ice cream, and I have to make a choice: long-term goal or instant gratification? I choose the former, because the ice cream will be there tomorrow and I can earn it with a nice run.
  • slippymcgee
    slippymcgee Posts: 81
    Such a great reminder!! Thanks :)
  • flabulous4
    flabulous4 Posts: 599 Member
    REALLY wish someone hadn't mentioned ice-cream! :mad:
  • DisneyMommy
    DisneyMommy Posts: 281 Member
    Very well said and so true. Thanks for taking the time to post :)
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