For context, I (22F, 5'9", SW 224, CW 196, GW ~150) started my weight loss journey back in 2022 and lost 30 pounds over the course of a year (May 2022-April 2023). While I had tried short-term diets in the past (I have always been overweight), this time I ironically didn't go on a strict diet. I changed my mindset from hating my appearance and body in general to accepting myself, and made basic lifestyle modifications (healthier food, portion control, finding a exercise method that I actually liked [Ring Fit Adventure] and exercising 3x/wk). Since 2023, I've stuck within the 190-200 range, but lost the motivation to continue seriously working towards my goal. I've thought "well, I'll start back up when life is less chaotic"- which, unsurprisingly, hasn't happened yet.
This whole time, I haven't had a specific reward for myself for reaching my end goal. Recently though, I got my first tattoo, and the addiction is real- I really want to get a second one. Then, I realized that it would be the perfect reward for losing weight, and so I've decided to get my next tattoo after I reach my end weight loss goal (roughly 50 lb. away). Having this concrete reward to look forward to, rather than solely nebulous ones like wearing smaller clothes and improving my health, has really helped me refocus and prioritize losing weight again, and I finally feel like I'm "on track" again.
I exercised today for the first time in months, and even though it was only 15 minutes, I genuinely felt so good afterwards and am so excited to continue. I plan on doing a similar strategy as the first stretch, with a stronger emphasis on exercise, and although I am fully expecting it to be slow going, I'm okay with that.
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