I found this group looking for (virtual) support from people who truly understand how difficult losing weight is—especially for people who have been that way for a long time.
I’ve been obese my entire adult life. I’ve tried dieting so many times and failed so many times. Nothing has been enough to motivate me - not a high school reunion, not my wedding. I think I finally had a lightbulb moment and realized my lack of success was due in large part to having the absolute wrong motivation. I was always trying to do lose weight because of how I perceived others thought of me.
Finally, at age 42 (almost 43), I realize that my hatred for my body was not going to go away, my weight was beginning to effect my health, and the only person I needed to lose weight for is myself. That was 3.5 weeks ago. I’m down about six pounds since then, which I know is great, but I’m one of the least patient people in the world, so it’s super hard for me to have to “wait” to see results. I’m trying to set small goals for myself, so I can “achieve” them at regular intervals - basically 10 pound increments. I set a goal of 75 pounds; I’d be okay with 60.
How do you all keep yourselves going for the long haul? I’m hell-bent on success and terrified of failure. I need some people to help hold me to my commitment to myself and to help me learn patience. This group seems like an amazing bunch of people, and I hope I can also provide support and/or encouragement as well. xoxo Amanda
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