feeling more keen and motivated

[yuuki]

ive been using fitbit for over a month already, and im luving it. i've successfully lost weight once a few years ago and put it all back on in two years time. througout the two years i did put up a fight, however it was never really successful or consistent enough. my family r mostly on the slightly big side and it was very hard to motivate myself with the food, support, work, etc.

fitbit is pretty much my last resort. ive started off using fit by aiming at 10,000 steps, however now getting upto an weekly average of 15,000 steps. im starting to feel more keen on doing the xtra steps. i dont want to go back to my old self where whenever im free, just staying in the bed, watching tv and stuffing junk down my mouth. the challenges definitley helped, and i thank my friend dannie for arranging it for the passed few days.

over the passed few days im becoming more open minded, thinking that it doesnt matter if i lose weight ( of course itll b great) but ill b happy as long as i keep my exercises going, don't eat junk ( only occasionally ), and dont gain weight. then thatll already b a goal that ive achieved, as just all the exersises itself has soooooo many health benefits already.

[Odyssey13]

@yuuki  Sounds like you've thought this out and have a base plan in place. Sometimes thinking things out and not trying to do too much at once is the best approach. So many people plunge in and expect so much of themselves that they just can't keep up with the enormity of it all.

Make small attainable goals and build from there. Never talk negatively to yourself because it will slow down your progress. You need to be your own cheerleader.

Friends and family often don't see how they are creating stumbling blocks on your path to healthy choices. Learn to say no to the things you know won't help you. Embrace new ways to get more fit and happy.

You can do this. The forums are an excellent place for support and sharing.

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