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Weight-loss series: Decision-making & Goal setting

My story: During same time last year I started my weightloss journey.I gained enormous amount of weight after the birth of my second child.I tried to get rid of it but failed many times (during the year before) I was not happy with my health and it was high time to take some serious action and make changes for good.Fast forward now, I have lost 20kgs so far, 7kgs more to go by the end of year,fingers crossed,I hope to crush my goal!
I do not have a magic formula or anything to say that has not been said before, I just want to share what i did that helped me because everyone keeps asking and i will be more than happy if anything i have to share benefits any person somehow somewhere struggling/working for betterment of their health.

Decision-making is the first step and believe me once you make a decision you are already a step ahead towards progress.So yea make a decision,gather information,plan a strategy,find a solution,see a doctor ( it is highly probable that there is an underlying cause that needs to be treated),join a support group ( a circle of support group doesn't only keep you motivated but also keeps you accountable and hey they would be celebrating with you the joys of progress at every step) ,talk to a friend about it ( it is not easy and you don't have to be alone in it) ,design a reward system ( i like to reward myself a clothing item when i drop sizes or it might be a cheat meal) .Once you make a decision,don't look back.

Whats your WHY? The correct WHY is very important .It should never be for anyone else ( husband/boyfriend/peer pressure/mean friends.no one.) It should always be for own self, for being a better version of yourself ,health,fitness,energy levels,aging better,improving quality of life,making best possible choices.

Setting a Goal .  Define a clear goal.Take a piece of paper and write it down. Be specific about weight,inches,time frame,BMI,waist:hip ratio,body fat percentage,toned muscle.Whatever it is,write it down so that it becomes more tangible and can be used as a reference to track progress.
Tip: Goal should be realistic and achievable,if somebody decides to lose 10kg in one week they basically set themselves up for failure.

Love yourself now .  We all have fat and cellulite and imperfections different from each other.So why to beat yourself down, it's okay not being a size XS. These things can be fixed.Lets love ourselves now, not after being bunch of kgs lighter.
On this note,i will close it here.
                       
                         
       







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