How many of you placed your wagers against your husband or boyfriend's ex-girlfriend?  I suppose that is definitely incentive to lose weight.  I agree, because I placed my wager against my husband’s ex-girlfriend too.  That was an easy bet to place, because I do not intend to share any of my money with her, and I am sure the rest of you are not going to let the ex-girlfriends win your money either.

Clearly, she is out of the picture and in the category of ex-girlfriend because she did not have a future with him.  Your guy is with you for a reason, and while physical attraction plays a part – if you have a solid relationship, it is because you built it upon a foundation of love, respect, and trust.  With that said, you can place more emphasis on losing weight for you – to be fit and healthy, to wear your favorite clothing, or to feel better about yourself.

Personally, I think losing the weight will be the easy part, and chances are, most of us will win our wagers, just to spite the ex-girlfriends.  However, the challenging part will be finding the incentive to maintain the weight loss.  How many of you will want to reward yourselves with a special treat for reaching your weight loss goals?  We live in a world where we reward each other and ourselves with food, and yummy treats, but that could be the beginning of a downward spiral toward the old eating habits, and way of life.

When I committed to losing weight, it was a life altering decision.  I knew that if I changed my eating habits, it would have to be a permanent change to maintain my weight loss after the deadline.  While I call this a “weight loss” plan, I should really call it an “eating healthier” plan, because choosing healthy food is not about dieting, it is a decision to take better care of myself.

I cannot do this for my husband’s affections, because he loves me for me, whether I am twenty pounds heavier or lighter.  I have to do this for me, because I value myself enough to be the best that I can be.  Therefore, my initial incentive for dropping a few pounds may be his ex-girlfriend, but the best reason for maintaining a healthy lifestyle will always be me.

I hope that all of you will choose you to be your life long incentive, to healthier living!

Until next time – NO DEFEAT … NO LIMITATIONS!

ANGEL LOGAN

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