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Monsters University - the best movie for overcoming setbacks
I have a piggy bank that looks like Mike from Monsters University and it is one of my favorites in my collection. In Monsters Inc, Sully is the successful one, the Scarer of the Month for almost a year straight. But in Monsters University, you see that it is Mike who is the most successful of the two. You've probably seen…
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Two types of motivation: we need them both
Motivation comes in two forms: extrinsic and intrinsic, and we need both of them to achieve our weight loss goal. Extrinsic motivation comes from external sources and is great for short-term goals. It could be the doctor telling us we need to lose weight for health reasons or it could be we want to wear a smaller size by…
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Doomed outlook for maintaining? Not so!
I've read some posts here and there about the dismal outlook for us to maintain the weight loss we work so hard - and long - to achieve. I'm sure we've all seen the stories of the regained weight on the Biggest Loser contestants, and I've wondered what my future will be. I've been researching studies of people who lost…
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Stopping Weight Regain
I have been struggling with weight regain for about six months now. I lost 61 pounds on WW and lost my focus with all their disastrous changes. (Not an excuse; just a time frame.) I haven't recovered my discipline so I am researching the internet for ideas on how to reacquire my dedication to my goal of -100. I was pleased…
