Originally posted by teddymeow
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If you’ve been overweight for such a long period, you’ll find it’s probably engrained in your psyche, and it’ll still crop up occasionally. There’s an element of your response that’s almost about other people, and your perception from other people- I used to be the same way. It’s a good goal, but don’t let that be a driving factor, take it from me.
Not being a downer, but from someone who was once 23ish st to 11- I’m aware of the pitfalls, doing it for how others perceive you is good in the short term over summer and holidays, but long term your motivation can slide where you can cover up in colder months. Try to find a reason that motivates you all year round.
A diet is likely going to be required, one where you prepare/package food daily, and don’t eat out or snack. For long term loss, exercise will only get you so far. Three months is a great starting period, but it’s easy to lose a little, and revert after a relatively small gain because you feel better/more comfortable. Then after a little bit, you feel like you did originally, but a lot worse because you lost all your hard work.
It’s a cycle I was stuck in for quite some time, and if you’ve always struggled with your weight, try to commit to a long term change rather than a short term goal. That’s what I did anyway!
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