Well if it isn't the most simple thing that really hits home!! I've just finally come to realize that this weight loss journey isn't going to be easy...and nor should it be! Anything worth fighting and working hard for is worth it!!! :) Slow and steady one day at a time...took months to gain...and will take months to loose...but will be oh so gratifying and a feeling of accomplishiment in the end!! Keep on truckin!!!!
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That is a great way to look at it.. I have got to get that mindset .. It is hard for me to be patient.. but I have begun to realize that what you said is the truth.. I did not get this way over night and it is not going to go away over night.. Thank you for your post.
SHAWFAN12/2/2010 8:53:00 AM
That's exactly how to look at it! Good for you!!
SAFETYSUE12/2/2010 4:38:00 AM
Great sentiment and well said!
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