I tried to lose weight two or three times over the past years without success. I realized I wanted to lose weight, but I wanted that microwave chicken patty a lot more. Inspiration came at a strange time; I was sitting on the toilet. I literally had an epiphany and decided to do something about my fitness. I changed everything about my lifestyle, became a vegetarian and consumed a fraction of what I had eaten before.
One year later I'm 50 pounds lighter, twice as strong, a body fat percentage in the low single digits and with a resolve that hasn't weakened since. Sitting on that toilet I realized I wanted more than anything else to be healthier and I got that.
You have to internalize how important a lifestyle change is to you. Try writing down everything about yourself that you want to change, why and what you are going to do about it. Constantly look at that paper and remind yourself why you want to change.
Good luck to everyone!
I completely agree. I was in the same position. I'm not sure if it occured to me on the toilet though ;) However, you bring up a good point...that YOU have to make the choice and look within yourself. No one can give you the motivation. It has to come from you. I knew that I had to eat right and exercise, but I fell into a rut and had to pull myself out of it. This year I have lost 35 pounds I have about 10 more to go and am glad I finally found a program that works. Now I love to inspire others. Thank you for your post this really hits home. Best of luck to you as well. =)
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