Just like everyone else, I am taking this weight loss journey a day at a time. I have started down the road and failed many times before. But somehow, this time is different. Something "clicked" and I know I will be successful in reaching my goal. Here are a few things that run through my mind when I am tempted to overindulge - short term reasons why I stay OP, other than for health, which is a given:

1) The feeling of accomplishment as the weight numbers go downward is indescribable!

2) I want smaller clothes more than I want a box of cookies.

3) I need to prove to myself that I can do this.

4) As I step on the scale, I don't want to regret anything I ate the previous week.

5) I refuse to waste time and hurt my body by yo-yoing as I did in the past.

Of course I slip sometimes - everybody does. But I don't take it too lightly...

What are your short-term reasons to stay OP?

Jana

sounds like you have some great reasons for staying on program.
you will definitely be a success if you keep them all forefront in your mind.
Good luck.

health is important also. good luck,

glen

Hi glen and all,

Health sure is the most important reason! That's why I mentioned it right off in the first paragraph....

What are some of your short term reasons to stay OP?