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What is your BEST strategy?
Daily we are faced with dietary decisions - what is your best strategy to remain accountable and stay focused? I like to say to myself "I will love myself more tomorow for the decisions I make today". I think it reminds me that I'm doing this for no one but me. I sleep better when I know I was accountable and was honest on…
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What is Your "Petty" Reason PART II
I love this thread but it appears to be falling back a few pages. Just wanted to bring it back to the forefront because it gets SO much feedback. Very motivational! If you have obstacles or specific desires during your journey - this is where you can vent. My petty reason for wanting to lose weight? *I'm so incredibly…
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16 Days of Positive
I need a boost. I haven't failed, although I have stalled. For 3 1/2 months (Apr-mid July), I consistently lost 25lbs through eating well and exercising. Last two weeks I've been slipping into old habits, not severely, but enough to toss a red flag down. I plan to think and have positive thoughts for the rest of July, and…
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What Can't You Wait For? :-D
I am down 32 lbs…. I plan to lose 40 more. I am really beginning to feel that I can finish this. I have found my diet and exercise groove. I take more daily steps and I stand at work more often. Finally….finally I feel my waist returning and I love that. Other things I notice is my face is getting slimmer, jowls are…
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What was YOUR final straw to finally make a change?
Everyone has a reason, right? What was the final straw? Mine - a pair of pants I use for work suddenly had a split in the hind end. My wardrobe was rapidly becoming more limited, putting on a bra after a shower was more like participating in a pro wrestling match. It was January 1st. So I grabbed my best GF, we are both…
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What do you do when the munchies creep up.
I'm sure there are a few amusing ideas out there that help you overcome those weak moments. Like mine for instance, if I change the path I drive home tonight I'll skip driving past all those fast food places and groceries stores. Instead I can get straight home and the craving will have passed. Anyone else want to share…
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When did you first realize that your weight loss plan was really working for you?
I noticed just today with a 16 lb loss my face is thinner, my shoulders narrower, my clothing becoming loose. AND I love it. Suddenly I feel like my attitude has shifted in such a positive way. Still have 50 to lose but a pleasant start. I'm using WW Points and seems to be exactly what I've been looking for.