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Old 09-01-2004, 09:45 AM   #40 (permalink)
little_tippler
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some good advice has been put forth here, and some not so great (personally I never advocate any easy and fast methods of weight loss, it's just not natural and it won't last).

But I think an essencial point ot make is that you have to change more than just your diet. Possibly your outlook on things is all wrong. You have to look at yourself and think whether you can make this change in yourself. It's very hard to suddenyl decide something like that. Some people can, others spend their whole lives trying. If you don't want to be that way forever, maybe you should think, it'll be tough, but if I get there, then I'll be a «insert number here» times happier! Mean it.

You need to find an activity (exercise) that works for you, individual, collective, whatever. Then do it as often as you can. 3-4 times a week, or more. And really go, don't just sit at home and say eeeh I don't feel lie it today. You're going to have to be mean to yourself at first. I can practically guarantee that within a month of keeping it up you'll feel better. Because your body will begin to start getting fitter. Your energy levels will go up. You'll feel in a better mood. You'll look better, your skin will start to glow healthily, etc. etc. Seriously.

As for food...there's no easy way either. Moderation someone's said before. Too right. Try and have smaller portions of what you like. Keep making them smaller. Start introducing foods that are GOOD for you (even though they suck lol). These foods will start to make you feel better and healthier too. That really is the best reward that a healthy lifestyle will give you. It really does change the way your body feels. You'll feel more confident too, and then you'll start getting compliments. "What have you been doing recently, you look well." Try and balance bad and good foods.

You will need to try hard but from my personal experience it wil make a huge difference to your life. Maybe if you visualise all the different stages of this process, and the final result, a healthier, happier, more confident, more energetic, more attractive you. But for good, so do it in a way that you feel is true to your needs. Otherwise you could revert back to your old habits and that will be even more depressing than the first time around.

Good luck with your change of lifestyle, may you be very successful and happy.
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