I myself come to the realisation that I was gonna be 40 last year!! and didn't want to be fat, I went on a weight loss plan in 2011 because I DID NOT want to go on holiday's and be mistaken for something being stranded on the beach, The realisation that being 40 and fat was too much, I have to admit it was a hard journey and at times I felt like crying if the weight wasn't coming off quick enough....It has to be the best thing I have ever done, I went on holiday last year and felt great, looked ok ish (to myself) and even had the courage to buy my first bikini. (ok I only wore it around the pool with shorts on) .
good luck with your weight loss journey hun

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