Someone posted last week asking how we knew this time was different and it really made me think. Why is this time different?
When I joined, I wasn't expecting really much success but I knew that even 10 lbs would feel better. Then getting under 300 would be better still. I knew that moving more would make me feel better and that eating healthier foods would improve my health. I didn't tell anyone to begin with because why bother? I'd tried and failed so many times it was sad.
This time it was different. No big moment. I just knew it was time - time to do something, time to change my circumstances, time to improve my health, and time to take responsibility for where I had put myself. There were lots of reasons for me getting to the weight I was but it was time to put that behind and look forward to a new way of living. I think the fact that I am focused on my health makes a difference and that my goal isn't just about weight-loss, its about being fit and healthy which includes being at a healthy weight but is so much more than that.
This time, I have lost over 100 lbs and I have corrected my cholesterol issues with diet and exercise, and my medication for my hypertension is reduced so greatly its unbelievable. I did it by making small changes that I really integrated into my lifestyle - both in what I eat, how I move and how I think.
The biggest reason I know that this time is different is that this time, I won't give up. I know that I can change my circumstances and I have. I know that I am capable of doing this. This time, I know I will reach goal and I will maintain. The reason I know this is that I have made changes that I have sustained for a year so I know I can keep doing that. In the past, I felt my weight was outside of my control but I don't believe that anymore. I can't control everything but I can control some things and those are the things I work on - changing my thinking, believing I can do this, making healthier food choices, and moving more.
This time it IS different!
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You got that right Seph - it is different - everything has changed, we have had a taste of what losing weight feels like, how could we ever go back? Quitting is not an option - you have come way to far and are too amazing!! It's all the way to goal and then maintenance for the rest of our lives - I am certain that you will never revert back - you are totally dedicated to making your life the best you can - and have done so well - the changes are incredible - and I love that picture of you in your new coat, such a look of confidence, you can't buy that, it comes with success - and you my dear are now the picture of success, enjoy it you have truly worked your butt off and deserve it!!
Maddds
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