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  • Well, yes, up to a point- but I do think you'll find friendly encouragement and support on here will be very useful- and don't let friends and family sabotage your best efforts. Do exercise that you enjoy and will stick with, too (dancing? swimming? don't go to the gym if you find it bores the pants off you!). Good luck!…
  • And also- as others have said- let's not use abusive expressions about anyone else OR ourselves. I am inclined to say bad things about the way I look, on a "so that nobody thinks I don't realise it" basis, but my sensible daughter pointed out that it really is counterproductive! If we beat ourselves up we just feel more…
  • I think this is all really sensible advice. If you lose weight reasonably slowly it is more likely to stay off permanently. Dividing up your goal into little chunks does feel more productive, too. You still notice the difference quite quickly! And if ever you feel discouraged or unmotivated- get online and chat to…
  • This does seem to be a good way of doing it- and any time you log in there is usually someone to chat to, whether you're feeling discouraged or pleased. Good luck! Do add me if you'd like to.
  • Thank you for that- it was well-designed and confirmed what I suspected! :ohwell:
  • That's amazing! Congratulations, both of you!
  • You are SO right. I cannot believe anyone could be so vile as some of these stories show.
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