Motivation !!

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Bella115
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Motivation !!

Post by Bella115 »

Hey everyone!!

I would love to hear from all of you .. I despereatly need support and motivation to keep up with this long weight loss journey... Im going through a lot and sometimes end up turning back to food for comfort.. Sometimes just a couple of few words of encouragement from anyone even people you have never met can go a very long way!!
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Nokie173
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Post by Nokie173 »

Hi Bella,

I may not know your personal problems… but I know we all got some!
However, you gotta take care of yourself – your body and mind.
Sometimes food is good to help us... then make us depress after eating them!
(Junk food I meant)

But try working out. I find that helpful…
I remembered one time, I soooo hated fiancé’s ex-girlfriend because she was a skinny chick.
His family kept comparing us and always mentioned HOW FAT I was… sad but true.
I kept eating more!!!
After some encouragement from some people from a forum room,
I went to the treadmill and used that as a motivation and kept on running!
And dang it… it felt good after – because I didn’t hate myself for using junk food to comfort me…
I was proud of myself for working out and taking care of myself!

Life is complicated but don’t give up. Weight loss is not a short journey it’s a long term commitment.
You should be proud of yourself for starting… And don’t give up!

How does your diet look like and do you work out?
Give us ideas so we can continue to encourage your more to the right direction!

Oh and by the way… Welcome :D
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Post by cassiegose »

Hi Bella,

Welcome to the site!

If you're looking for encouragment and motivation you have definitely come the right place! This site is wonderful, with tons of great people who I have come to think of as great friends and allys. I'm not sure what you're going through right now, but I believe it would be safe to say that most people on this site have also faced hard times. Stick around and we'll do our best to see you through whatever you're battling.

So... how can we help you? Do you have any questions to start with?

PS If you ever need to chat with somebody one on one go to profile and send me a message from there (please don't pm me from this page as i never check those ones). I'll respond as soon as possible and help in whatever way I can.

Again, welcome to the site! We're glad to have ya!

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Post by SimplyBlessed »

We are definitely the people for support and encouragement! I agree with what Nokie said nothing feels as good as taking care of yourself. Reward yourself for taking care of yourself BY taking care of yourself! Treat yourself to a new haircut or a trip to the park with a new book. How about a bubble bath after working out? Those will perk you back up in no time!

Exercise when you don't want to and you'll feel much better afterwards!
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Post by nsbmsk »

I agree with Simply Blessed. Even if you don't feel like it do the exercise and you'll be glad that you did.

When I get into those slumps I go for a little power walk. It boosts your mood and your energy. When I get back from walks I usually end up playing soccer with boys because I feel so good!
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Post by Boss Man »

One thing I would say to you is, you look great, and you need to keep remembering that the effort you make, will make the genetics you have blossom, and give you more confidence and self esteem.

Right now you do look glowing, and I am sure, that you can do what you need to do, to make your goals happen,.

So ever be down on yourself okay. I can tell you're someone who is warm, and positive to people, it's in the way that you look. The face says so much :).

I hope you do find the physical outcomes you're looking for. YES, we will be here for you, and I know you want to respect us and the meaning of community, and we certainly will look out for you, and treat you like one of our own.

Good luck, and best wishes :).
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