A major factor in my weight gain was definitely my ignorance of proper nutrition and a well balanced diet. I was under the impression that I would always control the way I looked and felt. My mother had never taken the time to expla

However, my knowledge of exercise would have definitely been an asset for me, had I actually been as committed to it as I should have. I found myself exercising less and eating more. Needless to say, the more overweight I became, the less energy and momentum I had. I began making excuses and finding reasons not to exercise. Besides, who wants to go to the gym when every one there looks like a model? That was my most used excuse to myself, and it was partially true.

I've been degraded and humiliated long enough. I've taken a stance and I've decided that I must act now in order to live out the rest of my life in a way that I would feel good about myself. I've recently joined a Weight Watchers group, and I'm actually attending and enjoying my meetings. I've been taught proper eating habits and calorie control in this group. Now, I can actually plan a meal that I can enjoy and I can reduce my weight at the same time.

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