Today, at my TOPS meeting, I presented a program on motivation. Three factors effect weight loss. Most people, if asked, would answer that diet and exercise are two of the factors of weight loss, but most people do not realize that MOTIVATION is the most important factor. Staying motivated takes focus, visualization, and affirmation.
I have been overweight since my pregnancy with my youngest child. Over 21 years of wear and tear on my body, carrying about 100 lbs of excess weight, has damaged my back and legs. I am determined to take this extra weight off. My motivation is the fact that I have beautiful clothes in smaller sizes and few clothes that fit me right now. I have lost exactly 14 pounds since my birthday and I am very happy about that. After I have lost another 14 pounds, I will be able to fit in to some of my lovely dresses that I long to wear. Over the last 7 weeks I have come to realize that this journey toward better health will last the rest of my life.I would like to develop and keep an attitude of being responsible for my own happiness. I am beginning to see and understand that no one should have the pressure of being responsible for making me happy except me. I am ready to rewrite my story. In the new version I am OK with the life that I have lived and I will choose, with God's help, to improve myself daily.
Until Later ~ Rita Darlene
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