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It can be overwhelming if we focus too much on our ultimate goal weight, especially if we have a substantial amount of weight to lose. To prevent discouragement, break that big goal down into smaller, more manageable ones, and set up a reward for every goal reached. Nothing motivates like success!

- Submitted by SLY_REDUX 6/18/2010 in Getting Started | 4 Comments

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PANFRIEDTROUT 7/9/2010 11:07:00 AM

i'm so glad i came here this morning & read this .... i get too caught up in the big picture & feel like i'm swimming against a huge tidal wave & it actually tires me mentally & physically & I give up. after i log off, i'm going to use this tip to take the big picture & "cut it up" into puzzle size pieces and try to enjoy the journey rather than stressing over it. thanks!

KAKAY56 3/11/2011 5:27:00 PM

This is

and this is what I am doing ever since I started SP. I have along way to go and it's going to take time, but I am not going to stop. I know that I'm heavy, so I did not stress the measuring. I did weigh my first day, but I will way on my goal date. Eating right and exercising is my goal until then. Continue to do your best

SUPERMOM_2 6/25/2010 10:56:00 AM

Awesome secret! I'm going to give it a try!

SPARKPIXIE 6/19/2010 7:01:00 AM

I agree, this works for me!

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