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what is the x factor that made us successful? Why are we the few, the proud, the slender?
It's a tough question. And I don't think there is any
one answer.
First thing that comes to mind is, is that this is HARD. Really, really hard. I think people also tend to forget just how incredibly worth it is.
I think the biggest factor has to be the
amount of
desire that we all have in keeping the weight off. And since we desire it so much, that we therefore make it a tippy top
priority in our lives.
I know for me, this would never work if I didn't make it that tippy top priority. I take this maintenance stuff very, very seriously. Keeping this weight off is without a doubt one of the
most important things in my life. I know that may sound overly dramatic, but that is how I feel. I hold *it* on a pedestal, so to speak. It's like some grand prize to me. Like I hit the Mega Millions Jackpot (only I
worked like a fiend to get it, so much more satisfying). It actually feels like a privilege to me. Like I was given a second chance and I don't want to do anything to blow it. It's hard for me to explain, but after being
so morbidly obese for
so long, well, there are just no words to truly describe just how much I adore and LOVE beyond belief being a slender person. And I want to
always be that way. Forever and ever. And I am
willing to do whatever it takes to
stay here. That right there can be key. I am
willing to do whatever it takes.
But I'm no fool. I'm only maintaining about 19 months. I know the second I
stop making it that priority, that the weight
will come right back on. And of course that would be my choice. I certainly
plan on continuing to make it a top priority. But, you never know. You just never know. And it scares the living H#*& out of me. I just hope I can remain scared enough to always stay on my toes. At least until I hit my 80's or so. Cause then, I'm easing up!