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my motivation is really to just keep a healthier lifestyle above all else. I'm through with the daily junk food and nightly ice cream. those aren't good for me and your body doesn't feel good afterwards. if you concentrate more on the *process* (staying healthy) than the *results* (being thin), it will make a lot of difference. sometimes, i look at myself in the mirror and still think "I still have a long way to go before I look like I want to." or "i'm not seeing any results fast enough". Being impatient can really hurt and when I think about that, I just shrug it off and try to remind myself that i'm doing this as a lifestyle change. Looking my best will come in time and what you're doing NOW is still helping and still giving you results even though you may not be able to see them right away.
I also motivate myself to excercise knowing it's one of the best natural anti-depressants. I'm a really sensitive and emotional person and I've found my moods and energy have improved drastically since keeping up with work outs. If I miss one too many days, I'm back to a moody puddle. :P
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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
~Anais Nin
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