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was not burning more than I was consuming - (a mere 1200 calories a day). I got honest with myself, and now enjoy an hours walk in the morning and an hour on the bike at night. It works! (For me).

Doctors recommend 10 000 steps a day, to everyone. Wear a pedometer and see how much you do. If people not trying to lose weight should get this much exercise for their health alone, why shouldn't you?

5) Sabotage can be more than the physical, black and white, right and wrong. A mental / psychological / emotional blockage can stop you losing weight. Weight symbolises protection, it is literal armor to keep people away. You can be doing everything right, and still, there is a part of you that is scared of becoming skinny. Scared to be vulnerable and powerless. You need to be honest with yourself and ask, "why do I have this weight? What does it mean to me? Am I ready to let it go?"

6) Is there someone else that might not want you to succeed? We're not looking to blame them, only see the reality, be honest with yourself, and take responsibility for your own emotions and subsequent actions. Your partner, perhaps, is afraid you might leave them should you lose weight? This is there own insecurity. Not yours. Talk to them, let them know how important this is to you, and don't hold back. Be the "you" you want to be, not the you someone else needs.

Now remember, this little conversation can remain between you, me and the bathroom scales. You've just changed direction, taken control, and no one has to know. Watch as the people a round you envy your new found sense of love and respect - - for yourself. Thrive on the power of honesty.

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