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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | A Positive story

Hello! After reading several other member's journal entries, I felt inspired to write my very FIRST journal entry of my own!!

Reading other member's situations actually makes me feel better.... that I am not alone in my struggles.

I am actually doing quite well, and fairly consistant in my EXERCISE efforts.

I am trying to lose around 30 lbs. I have been up & down in weight for a long time now.... in the past couple of years, I lost all the weight I wanted, became extremely toned, and built a good amount of muscle.... (not bulkly looking- but def. made my weight higher than my typical BMI should be.)

So, currently, I still have a lot of muscle mass, but lots of fat on top of that. So, my routine at the gym and at home is a combination of cardio & strength training. I actually find strength/weight training easier for me to do..... and I know I need to concentrate on the cardio more... to burn the calories & lose the fat.

I am just always anxious & thinking in the back of my mind... "when is my motivation going to wear off.?" I am very impatient, and I tend to get upset when I dont see results fast enough. Because of this, I do not weigh myself. I used to weigh myself 4-5 times a day-- I know.... Obsessive!!

So, I "see" my results based on my clothes feeling looser, and comments people give me.... which makes me feel good!!!

Anyways, I want to get some sleep.... Thanks for reading, and I wish everyone much luck and support in their struggles!

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Hi! I hope you find journaling helpful. I felt silly at first putting my thoughts/fears down where so many people could see them, but now I journal almost every day, and I LOVE to get comments from people who are going through much the same thing I am, and have their own insights into my troubles.

Just like you, my concern is when the motivation disappears. I start to look and feel good, and then suddenly I feel like having a pizza, and then a couple of candybars, and then too much cream cheese on my bagels, and then 3 mochas a day.... But this site and my journaling, and checking out others' routines and tricks really helps -- and I think I can do it without backsliding this time!!! You can too!

GreenKelleen