why do I have to do this....
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Readyfor18
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It ends up being a social factor, as long as a health factor.
Who knows if life will be better in all aspects, all you can be assured of is that a healthier lifestyle will prolong your life.
Who knows if life will be better in all aspects, all you can be assured of is that a healthier lifestyle will prolong your life.
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Beyond that, and most importantly I feel, you'll gain so much self respect.
You'll have single handedly turned yourself around, making yourself more attractive, full of zest and energy, champing at the bit to take on life.
You owe it to yourself to realise your full potential. If you've asked the question, you know deep down there's an answer.
You just need to live it.
You'll have single handedly turned yourself around, making yourself more attractive, full of zest and energy, champing at the bit to take on life.
You owe it to yourself to realise your full potential. If you've asked the question, you know deep down there's an answer.
You just need to live it.
ToothlessFerret
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As Dariqueen said, I'm sure that you are fine as you are! Readyfor18 is spot on - you will improve your health, and most probably enjoy a longer fitter life. Arron11196 is also right - you will gain more self-respect.
If you want motivation, then think on those moments that your weight condition has made you feel bad about yourself - when you get out of breath, when you don't want to strip off for the beach, when you feel that you are letting yourself down.
Then think about the person that you want to be.
If you want motivation, then think on those moments that your weight condition has made you feel bad about yourself - when you get out of breath, when you don't want to strip off for the beach, when you feel that you are letting yourself down.
Then think about the person that you want to be.
Kaitie
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So I was walking in the school cafeteria today and these two students stop me and say.... "Wow Mrs. M. you've lost weight huh?" It definately put a spring in my step.
My point: I was with ok what I was at 203.5 but it just got to the point where I realized that I was missing out on thi
ngs because I was fat. I couldn't wear the cute clothes, I would stand behind everyone else in pictures, I 'hated' walking up and down stairs, people started ignoring me in conversations....just a whole load of stuff that has taken a complete change since I've lost so much weight--and I don't know if it's just the way people were treating me, I think most of it was my own self-esteem.
Bottom line is this: Do what you want to do and only do it for yourself.
My point: I was with ok what I was at 203.5 but it just got to the point where I realized that I was missing out on thi
ngs because I was fat. I couldn't wear the cute clothes, I would stand behind everyone else in pictures, I 'hated' walking up and down stairs, people started ignoring me in conversations....just a whole load of stuff that has taken a complete change since I've lost so much weight--and I don't know if it's just the way people were treating me, I think most of it was my own self-esteem.
Bottom line is this: Do what you want to do and only do it for yourself.
rachlouvier
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The thing is, you don't HAVE to do anything. If I felt like I HAD to, I would rebel. I know this, because I've spent my life feeling that way. But I finally get it... I'm not rebelling against anyone but myself, and staying overweight in the process.
I understand needing to be reminded. It's a minute by minute thing, especially in the beginning. During some moments, it just doesn't seem that important. I try just to wait for it to pass, while doing anything but eating. Eventually, the importance of my goals are reborn to me, and I'm that much more proud of myself for waiting it out.
I understand needing to be reminded. It's a minute by minute thing, especially in the beginning. During some moments, it just doesn't seem that important. I try just to wait for it to pass, while doing anything but eating. Eventually, the importance of my goals are reborn to me, and I'm that much more proud of myself for waiting it out.
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thankyou all for such good advice. I have been looking forever for someone to talk to about weight struggles (my whole family is thin and has never had any struggle of weight) I have felt like I didn't belong anywhere. I have a long way to go, but I think with help I will do it this time. I want to live long and feel good about the way I look. I am happy with my personality, but not with my body.
thankyou all for such good advice. I have been looking forever for someone to talk to about weight struggles (my whole family is thin and has never had any struggle of weight) I have felt like I didn't belong anywhere. I have a long way to go, but I think with help I will do it this time. I want to live long and feel good about the way I look. I am happy with my personality, but not with my body.
pequin
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Hi maime! I just wanted to stop by and make sure you're feeling better.
Never feel like you HAVE to do this unless it's something you really want to do. You are fine just as long as you are happy in your own skin.
I agree totally with Kaitie, all great reasons to keep your chin up and plow ahead. Hang in there Maime, we're here for you!!
Never feel like you HAVE to do this unless it's something you really want to do. You are fine just as long as you are happy in your own skin.
I agree totally with Kaitie, all great reasons to keep your chin up and plow ahead. Hang in there Maime, we're here for you!!