1) Throw scales out the window. They depress you and you are weighing too often. I KNOW IF I STICK TO THE PLAN, the rest will take care of itself.
2) BE PROUD of the 40 pounds you've lost in 6 weeks.
3) BE PROUD you joined the gym and KNOW that the exercise will help move things along and get you in better shape. You did this for your health, not your figure. Your mom is at God's right hand beaming down on you because of all you have accomplished.
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