My weight-loss mantra

Posted on February 10, 2016

This is a bit of a personal story but, I'm sharing because I think it's important to find what's motivating you and keep it in the forefront of your mind.

I have a 4 year old daughter and we have been trying for another child since she was 11 months old. We have been unsuccessful at even falling pregnant. The only thing that has changed is my weight. I was 100lbs lighter when I fell pregnant with her than when I started this DietBet.

My heart has broken time and time again and it has always been in my mind that it's all my fault because I gained so much weight and I grew to resent myself for not doing more to get rid of it.

Now when I think about why I'm doing this, in additional to my daughter, I say the "names" of the children that I want. I only really want one more, based on my age, and I've been known to pick out names ahead of time. So when I start to doubt myself or I look at something I shouldn't be eating, I repeat my daughter's name and the name of the child that doesn't exist, but I'm hoping so badly for. Over and over in my head. And it helps keep me on track.

That's my motivation. What's yours?

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Carol

04/25/2016 5:38PM

This almost made me cry, you are strong and I have no doubt you will achieve the weight loss you desire and hopefully a new baby also. Best to you!!!!

Braven

Thank you! I still have days when I wonder and fear that it'll never happen but I need to give it my all and see if weightloss helps.

Tamara M.

02/10/2016 7:49AM

That's beautiful motivation! I believe you will get there, because your heart is in it. Thank you for sharing! My motivation is not nearly as meaningful as yours, but it's doing the job! I signed-up for a running challenge, to run 1,000km this year. While I would love to make it to 1,000km, the real accomplishment will be actually finishing something I start. Reaching this goal requires daily commitment - something I have failed at in the past. Here we are 6 weeks in and I am going strong. So here's hoping I can use the momentum to keep me going when the going gets tough.

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Braven

Good luck to you on your end goal! I have recently made a "vision board" that contains graphics of everything I want for myself over the next year. I keep it where I can see it daily. Maybe this will help you too :)

Tamara M.

Wow! I have always wanted to make a vision board! You may have just motivated me to do it! Thanks!

EyesinFLDenise

02/10/2016 7:39AM

That is so sad and yet if the weight loss worked last time, maybe it will work again. And, that is one thing you CAN change because you CAN do it! If you miss out on something fattening today, so what? You can have it again (in moderation) some other time. Make a list of your priorities. It does help. GOOD LUCK! Denise

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Braven

Thank you!

Marcie

What beautiful motivation! You are doing so well, very focused - you ARE going to get there. Don't get overwhelmed thinking of the long term goal - take it one day, one week, one one month at a time.