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what is your motivation

‎06-10-2014 07:29

‎06-10-2014 07:29

Hello all, 

 

my name is Evelyn. i have started using fit bit back in April.I'm trying to get down to my goal weight 190 pounds  form my original weight  of  344 pounds.  i have been over weight  my entire life.  and Ive  had an emotional eating  problem since i was small.  but now that Ive gotten older, and now i have my beautiful niece who will be turning one this year.  she is my motivation . i want to see  her grow old and  have children of her own.  that alone is enough  motivation to push me to become health . but tell me what is your motivation. just general well being? a  wedding  or  a new  dress . let  me know down  below  and feel free to send a frend request .  help motivate me  to keep my steps up every day . 

 

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‎06-18-2014 04:26

In response to move2lose

‎06-18-2014 04:26

My motivation at the begining of the year was my gallstones. I didn't want to go through that pain and I knew that losing the weight and eating healthy could stop it. But now, after losing 40lbs and seeing the progress I've made and how I feel...I'm my own motivation. I'm amazing and I know I can do this! (As you can tell I talk myself up a bunch, but I truely am proud of myself.) When I start mfp in Jan I linked it up to my facebook so every day it shares my food journal when I complete it. I have a whole list of friends and relatives cheering me on and keeping me accountable. Believe me...it's a huge motivator. I also have a lean and sexy husband cheering me on and an energetic 5 year old son forcing me outside and moving. Oh yea...I totally got this. 

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‎06-18-2014 23:48

‎06-18-2014 23:48

Hi All and a special Hi to you Evelyn,

My motivation is health. A few months ago my doctor told me that I would have Diabetes very soon. He evaluated that in response to my lifestyle, weight, and current health. I challenged him to show me, so when he said I should have a general blood test I agreed. 

The testing showed that I had high glucose numbers, extreme Uric Acid in my system, too much weight, and a critical possibility of having Type-2 Diabetes for the rest of my life. As I had many other negative hereditary health factors, at that moment I decided that "I WILL NOT GET DIABETES".

Afters 24 weeks I have lost 30 pounds. It was a bit difficult at the beginning but being where I am, it was all worth it. Sometimes I struggle with being hungry but with what I want to do, FitBit and my health program help me focus.

I wish all of you the best and want you all to succeed. Actually.. Don't stop because YOU WILL ALL SUCCEED.

The best.

Fidel

 

 

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