[b418]

I have tried countless times to lose weight. It's pretty much all I can think about now because I am so uncomfortable. I have always had a lot of trouble motivating myself.. I'm all talk. I say I will do it and expect success to come to me eventually anyways, but I can't say 'no' to a cookie or cake!

I have always been expecting it to happen. I don't think it's a big deal to over eat or eat bad things because for some reason I believe I'll be skinny soon anyways. But, I realized.. I really have to buckle down and DO THIS and success won't just come!

A thought came to me and I've never been so motivated. I realized that.. I don't need to do this for anyone else. Not to be liked more or feel more accepted. I am doing this for ME, not to make anybody else happy or for anyone elses approval! I am doing this for myself because I know I will be happier. I am doing this because I deserve to have the body that I want to have, and I can do it!

I have since denied all cookies and cake and gotten on that tredmil every day routinely! I'm only on my third week in, but that's huge for me considering I have always had 1-day diets! I haven't weighed myself yet since.. I'm excited to though. I'm actually having some fun with this.

Just thought I'd share, since I feel so great!
It's awesome to know my weight loss journey has REALLY begun!

[JayLei]

Thanks for sharing! It's such a powerful feeling when you get your head to this place.

[quietstorm970]

Thats great! I am at about 20 lbs lost and Im still struggling with this. I am glad that you reached your epiphany. Good luck to you during your journey!!!

[ruby2sday]

Everything is so true Congrats on your 3 weeks, and many more to come.

Thanks for an inspiring post!

[WinterJinx]

That's so true you got to want to do it for yourself...Good Luck! You're going to do great!








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[Summerfawn]

You go! It's all about YOU, you deserve it and you're working to make it happen because YOU want it

[Jittery]

Hello, b418!

I have been a lurker on this forum for a few months now, but this is the first time I have posted. After reading your post, I feel as if I could have written it. I have been overweight since childhood, but like you, always pictured myself "skinny" or "normal" in the future.

I am 22 now - an age at which I always thought I would look "perfect". But, like you, I am finally doing something about it. Better late than never, yes?

Good luck to both of us!