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As a mother of two small children I could not be happier to know I'm making a life change that will make all of our lives better. I just got my surgery date two weeks ago for the end of January. I have struggled from the beginning with losing the weight my insurance company requires (a certain percentage). I need to loose ten more pounds to get approved. I'm struggling with being motivated because I'm having a hard time putting myself first. I have explained to my family how important this is to me and for them for so many reasons. I have said over and over how the gym and eating more healthy needs to be a priority. I know they hear me and want to be supportive, but I'm not sure they're really listening. Until recently I had been walking a lot and putting my boys in the stroller but that's not possible now because it's just too cold and I even gained two pounds. :-[ By the time my day is finished, I often feel I have nothing left for myself.

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Put you first! I know this is easier said for me because I don't have kids. But really you need a second for yourself. Even if you can walk up and down some stairs when your kids go to sleep or nap. Do you have help? Use it abuse it if you can. YOU CAN DO IT! I'm a strong beliver in if you belive it it'll happen. Only posativity!

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You can do this! Have you thought about leveraging the liquid Protein diet now? I lost over 10 lbs just doing that in 10 days and it shrinks your liver in preparation for surgery. If you started that process now and I promise it is not that bad, you would meet your goals easily!

I know if you want this bad enough you can lose what you need to in order to get approved. Keep your eye on the prize. It will change your life very quickly and it is well worth the effort.

You need to look in the mirror and tell yourself you can do this!

Good luck!

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The only reason that I managed to lose weight for insurance was because I started using Protein Shakes. I cut carbs out of my diet also. I had plenty of energy to get done what needed to be done and even took a Water aerobics class! I lost the weight that I needed to. I hope this helps.

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You can always add your kids to your routine. Cleaning helps burn calories you just have to change things up you can do it

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I know how it is with you family because I have five teenagers and my youngest son is in so many sports that I'm constantly running around with him. I have also carved out time for me to go to the gym six days a week while he's in school so I can go to his games or pick him up from practice. Being a mother is never an easy job but as the weight comes off it will be easier.

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