I keep a collection of articles about the health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight (and the health hazards of gaining weight). I find focusing on health, rather than appearance, is motivating for me.
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"Abdominal Fat at Middle Age Associated with Greater Risk of Dementia" "...Overweight & obesity in middle age leads to chronic health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia later in life...." "Fat in middle age can cut women's lives short..."
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Staying on my health & wellness journey has only worked for me if I continue to do it for ME. Focusing on myself has been a major hurdel for me to overcome
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