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  • You are doing this for you, and this is the best reason! That said, motivation can be hard, particularly when you're on a treadmill. Sometimes, distraction can be your best friend. I made a playlist of my favourite upbeat songs. When I'm on my stationary bike, I start the playlist and bike. When I feel my motivation…
  • I struggled with bulimia at a time when I was very isolated both physically and emotionally. I thought I could "fix" it myself but I was very wrong. I messed up my health a lot by not getting help early on. The sooner you reach out for help, the better. If your parents don't think it's serious, know that there are people…
  • I agree with greenheadhunter. Until I learned that *I* am worth the effort, any change I made for someone else wasn't sustainable. When my partner is away on business, I think of it as extra time to take care of myself without feeling bad for not spending time with him. Now I actually do more when he's away. I take the…
  • One thing at a time. It's great that you are already logging your calories. That's step one. Then, over time, you can see what your eating trends are, and make one adjustment at a time so you develop healthier eating habits that your body will respond to well. An easy one to start with is to switch out the squash for…
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