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Originally Posted by Alana in Canada
Good for you!
I'm just starting out--similiar starting weight, and goal!
I'd love to hear more about it: your biggest challenge, your biggest breakthrough--and pics, if you're comfortable with that.
But hey--just the fact that you have done it is fantastic! Hooray! You are truly an inspiration. Thanks.
Thanks Alana! My biggest challenge was probably me, my own head telling me I couldn't do it. I tend to be a negative thinker by nature so I've had to fight that. My biggest breakthrough was when my Mom was losing her battle with diabetes. I realized that I was having all the symptoms of the disease in my forties that she didn't develop until her sixties. I knew if I didn't do something about it I would die a lot younger than she did. It was no longer just a vanity issue, it meant my quality of life. I realized that I have control over this, I didn't have to be obese if I chose to take control of the situation. Rockin Robin has said this many times and it is sooooo true!
It has come down to developing some strong, bull headed determination. I decided to stick to this new way of eating and exercise no matter what. I didn't do anything crazy, just count calories and 30 minutes of treadmill five days a week minimum. That's something I can stick to. I'd love to tone up and I think that is one of my next goals. I tried to figure out what was realistic for me as far as diet and exercise and stick to that. When I shoot too high then I get overwhelmed.
I'll try to post some pictures, it didn't work for me when I tried a couple of days ago.
Thanks everyone for your kind words. I'm so happy if my story is inspiring to anyone. It really is possible to get the weight off. Now my challenge will be keeping it off, but we have some great maintainers here that prove it can be done.