I have my goal weight written down. I carry it in my pocket. It is framed on my desk, and a mini version is taped to my steering wheel. If I find myself ready to stray or ready to take a portion that is too large, I just have to ask myself...Will this help me get to ___?
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If you have a hard time committing to getting started, and you pray, ask for the willingness to be willing.
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I can't do this by myself, but by asking for the willingness, I'm asking for God's blessing and help, as well as support. Works for me.
Increasing fluids helped me get back to shedding lbs.
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By increasing my water/intake I drink on average 120 oz of water/ice tea a day. I find it hard to drink plain water, so I make ice tea and always have it made and on hand. Lipton cold brew is the easiest to use and comes in caffeinated & decaffeinated.