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150lbs + To lose. How to stay motivated for that incredible journey?
Just wondering how some fellow 150lbs+ friends, who have lost or are on the journey to lose, have gotten, and stayed motivated? It just seems like such a HUGE number, and it will take a long time to reach.
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Gingerale for nueasea.. swaps?
So, Of course pop is not exactly a good choice. In my case, I get car sick. I sometimes don't have a problem. But a 5hour bus ride, or a 5 minute car ride, I tend to get a very uneasy stomach and feel very sick. I've tried gum, mints, bringing snacks in the car.. but nothing seems to settle my stomach down, other than…
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How do you like to burn calories, without going out of your way?
Mine, is cleaning. I never realized just how much you can burn my cleaning.. Cleaning obsession, here I come LOL. :)
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Walking a marathon ?
This may seem silly, but I have never participated in a marathon, or even seen one for that matter. I'd like to start participating in the breast cancer runs, and MADD runs.. or any other events in my area. However, I can't run. I don't even know the last time I actually ran. I can't even jog for more than 10 seconds…
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It's quite disappointing... [this is a long first post!]
From my understanding, This website, is to help live a healthier lifestyle, and to meet friends, and find support ant motivation. I can tell you, 2 years ago, this website was FILLED with kind, encouraging people who thought before they wrote. There was only a handful that were rude, left mean messages, made others feel…
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What is your non-weight goal(s) ? aka. NSV
We all seem to have weight goals, whether it be losing or gaining, or maintaining. But what about the non-weight goals? The things that your current body size is not letting you do, or not letting you be satisfied with ? I have three: 1. Be able to ride roller coasters at Wonderland (my province's theme park) .. about 2…
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Post your favourite quote / image for motivation - Let's make a motivation wall!
I figured if we start with everyone posting their favourite, this will become a board for people to read when they need that little kick! Mine is one someone just told me: "You need to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run. " That makes me realize that no, this is not overnight, and it's a long learning journey!
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How I got to 316 pounds, before 22.
*This is long.. * First off, I am twenty one, and a month away from turning twenty two. And I am 316 pounds. Three hundred and sixteen pounds. Yeah, that's not what I really want to admit to. I have been overweight, well, for most of my life. Even as a child, I was chunky. I have always been bigger then most kids in my…
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Remember, Every Accomplishment Counts!
Remember that every accomplishment is a victory! Not just the scale. Not just the clothes. Everything that you are able to do now that you couldn't before. When you are seeing so many more victories, you are more likely to keep up the hard work! Check out my blog for my list of goals! [ I am 21 turning 22, so these goals…
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165 pounds to lose.. that number seems impossible.. YIKES
165. That number seems unreachable.. but I will not let unreachable, become unachieved. Unreachable, is reachable. Unable to, is able to. I know I can.. and so can you! We can all do this! If your journey takes you a month, a year, or 5 years, You did it. YOU TRIED. YOU WILL SUCCEED. EACH DAY IS A SUCCESS. Even a crummy…
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Fresh Start - Looking For Support!
Hey :) So my name is Ashley. This is my ump-teenth time on here. Literally. My first time around, was great. I had a large, supportive, active, and encouraging group of friends on here, and I managed to start losing. Then life got busy, I transitioned to college, and lost track of it all. So, I am back, and making sure…
