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Maintenance struggles
I know what I need to do, but am having trouble finding the motivation to do it! Just need to vent, and get a kick in the *kitten*! I started my weight loss goal two years ago, and managed to lose 64 pounds in 18 months to reach my goal (my third goal, the first two didn't seem like enough weight loss once I got there). It…
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63 pounds gone for good!
I reached my goal last week, I am so happy. I'm 5'6 and started at 188 pounds. Today I'm 125. 63 pounds gone, just over 1/3 of my original weight! It took me exactly 17 months to get there, a lot longer than some of your stories, but it was a fantastic journey and amazing learning experience. I loved every step of the way!…
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What non-food rewards do you give yourself?
I'm all for rewarding milestones along the way on difficult journeys such as weight loss and fitness. I think it's important to keep the motivation and to remind ourselves that it is a difficult path and we are amazing for sticking with it. But all too often is it easiest to reward ourselves with food treats, the things we…