Time to get real. I'm heavier than I've ever been w/a BMI of 34. Really do NOT want to gain even one more pound. Discussed with my doctor today. I know what to do, how to do it, but can't seem to flip the switch to actually act on it. Gotta work on mentality...(thread-1)

As stupid as it may sound, I think I have fears of getting skinny.
And so in an effort to face those fears I am going to list them here:
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Fear #1 - Fear of not being fun anymore.
Socializing & holidays are typically built around food & drink. I don't want to give up an easy social life or be the stick in the mud that can't partake.
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Fear #2 - Having to obsess over what I eat. Constantly worrying about or planning healthy eating. I'm not an organized or consistent person. Its not convenient when I'm tired/lazy/in a hurry.
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Fear #3 - Fear of being skinny or smaller will make me weak or vulnerable to attack.
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Fear #4 -My personality changing. I've seen it many times w/other people who lost a lot of weight. Seen them become more caught up in their looks, more judgemental of others. Seen them lose friends. Also have seen them realize they still aren't happy and turn to booze.
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If I lose 43 pounds, I will be at my most comfortable weight. Fit & strong but not starving or thin.

Losing > 60 pounds would make me medically "healthy", but in that thin zone I'm not comfortable with.

So now I need to move. Exercise. Put in the work.(end thread)