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I'm excited about my weight loss and I keep thinking its gonna get even better.

But then there's a bit of fear that I won't lose as much as my expectations.

I keep having this internal conflict.

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I think we all have that conflict and we all compare ourselves with each other and we really should not do that. While we are in the same place and have had the same surgery we are all UNIQUE. We will have the experience we will have. Good or Bad, it will be ours. I choose to think that this is a GOOD one and that my outcome will be good. But, there is that small voice in the back of my mind that says "you have been dieting for 30 years to no avail what makes you think you will succeed now?" I just turn up the music so I cant hear that little voice. WE CAN DO THIS!!! WE WILL DO THIS!!!!!!! :D

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Yep, that about sums it up! You have to trust now in cause and effect. You had the surgery, now follow the rules and work it (emphasis on work). The weight will eventually have to come off in spite of stalls and set-backs.

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You know.. I have this fear too, but I have a really good way to keep your spirits high..

Concentrate more on how you're feeling. Set non scale goals. Like... Walking longer distances, or being able to see your toes again (lol), or your clothes are looser. So if you plateau for a little bit in weight, you can at least be proud of the things you are doing, and how you're feeling. Don't always rely on those numbers. :)

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Don't give yourself the option of failure. I refused to even consider it and its done wonders

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