From zaza, Age 16 - 08/06/09 - IP#: 171.112.22.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 245 lb, Today: 225 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 118 lb - Hey ppls. Here's some great motivational stuff!!!
* Start VERY small! If you can't exercise for 30 minutes, or 20...start with 5, or 2 minutes.
* Break a big goal into small ones. If your goal is to lose 10 lbs, focus on losing 1 lbs every two weeks.
* Post your goal where you will see it.
* Tell someone your goal--parent, friend, and ask them to check in to make sure you're working on it.
* Visualize yourself as if you've already achieved goal: Do this at least twice a day.
* Stay away from negative people--those who think you can't achieve your goal.
* Don't give up if you lose your motivation for a day or even more. No-one is perfect, not even you! Just start again and keep going--you'll do great!