I recently read a post from Melanie that discussed the different reasons people have for wanting to lose weight. It’s an issue that cuts to the heart of my own weight-loss experiences, so I thought I’d take some time to share those experiences with you. I’m always wary of people who claim that there’s a “trick” to losing weight, but if there is a trick, it’s to find a way to really want your weight-loss, to really own it. If you can make that all-important realization that being lighter in the future is worth skipping a few fleeting indulgences right now, then sidestepping temptation becomes a whole lot easier! Simply knowing that what you’re working for is going to last a lot longer than the taste of that cheesecake makes a big difference! Of course, before you can do that, you need to know what you’re working for – your reason for wanting to lose weight. I used to say I wanted to lose weight to go skiing, but that

didn’t truly motivate me – I knew I’d never have the time even if I was light enough! It was only when I retired and decided to start traveling that I found my purpose. I loved the idea of being unencumbered by my weight as I traveled, able to hike through jungles and go ziplining. The idea energized me. I wanted to make it happen. I stopped telling myself what I thought I needed to hear and decided to work towards something I could really plan on and really desired. Starting on any diet without really wanting it – or wanting it for the wrong reasons – is an uphill battle. Take it from me, the only thing that’s going to get you through the rough patches is knowing what’s waiting for you on the other side. So what was your motivation for losing weight, that big goal that got you through the tough times?

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