It turns out, humans are pessimistic by nature. Our ancestors stressed about surviving so much that they became super sensitive to negativity. Having fun's great and all, but it's not important when your life's on the line.

That saved us as a species, but things are different now we mostly live indoors in the absence of imminent danger from large predators. I can't speak for everyone, of course. You do you.

What I'm getting at is, we're primed to shy away from difficult things as a means of conserving our energy, our health and our lives. But no matter how scary it can feel, getting in shape is the best thing you can do for your health. Don't let your mind talk you out of trying.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Retro Girl - Melody

Retro Girl - Midnight

Chillpeach - On the Top

Roxy Lau - The Past Imperfect Tense

Langston - Velvet Morning

LAKEY INSPIRED - Blue Boi

Hicks - Isn't it Romantic

Cxdy - Aquarius

Massobeats - Honey Jam

I didn't lose weight for a long time because I thought I'd have to change everything in my life at once. I was convinced the only way to do it was turn the dial up to 11 and go at it like a rabid dog.

Now I know that's not the case. You don't have to give up all your favourite foods or become a total gym rat. We can make small, manageable changes in our lives and see the payoff before our very eyes. As long as we stick to our small, manageable changes for long enough we will see results. That's a guarantee.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Mise - Can't Shake You

flwrz - Soft Moments

Moonboy - Shape of You

Langston - Soul Balance

Tama - September Fields

Pop Culture - First Date

ARISU - Tea Ceremony

Rio Left Alone - Oxinym

Oak Studios - Spell

Dust Diggers - Flamingo Lagoon

Hicks - Tell Me

When I was growing up, somebody 'loving themselves' was viewed as arrogance. Maybe it's just my Christian upbringing. Now I know that we HAVE to love ourselves. Love yourself like you're your own baby.

Good parents feed the baby right, get the baby moving and give it time to rest. They also keep dangerous things away from the baby, no matter how much it screams. The parents know best. That's what true self-love is.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

LoewFii - Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Massobeats - Rose Water

Lofi Latte - Strawberry Toast

LoewFii - Perfume

Massobeats - Midnight

LoewFii - More Love

Massobeats - Jasmine Tea

Artificial.music - And So It Begins

LAKEY INSPIRED - Blue Boi

Not doing hard stuff can be wonderful, but

The phone wallpaper I promised y'all is

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Kina - U're Mine

Buster - In These Arms Tonight

Massobeats - Warmth

Shannon Noll - Lift

LAKEY INSPIRED - In My Arms

Kupra - Magical

Joakim Karud - Rainy Days

This phrase cuts many ways. Weight change isn't instant, there's a delay. In my experience it takes about a month to show up, be it a loss or a gain. Eating sensibly and exercising consistently pays off, all you need to do is give it enough time. A month, to be exact.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Moochi - Amnesia

LAKEY INSPIRED - Me 2

Massobeats - Magic Carousel

@DjQuadsOfficial - It Just Makes me Happy

@DjQuadsOfficial - Birds and the Bees

LAKEY INSPIRED - Overjoyed

Massobeats - Peach Prosecco

Vyra - Defense Matrix

I've fallen into the trap of believing I'd get healthy *right* after this meal, when I'm done with this work project, or as soon as my summer holiday's over. There are always excuses to cling to, but there's nothing stopping you from starting NOW.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Massobeats - Lavender

Massobeats - Drizzle

LAKEY INSPIRED - Saydee

Pold - Summer Vibe

a l e x - Sleep Next to me

LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm Nights

Massobeats - Hillside

Kontekst - Buddha

BONUS EPISODE! Here's everything I did to shed my weight, be it good, bad or ugly. Most of it was bad and ugly, to be honest. I didn't master the art of safe, sustainable weight loss until after I'd shed more than half my total body mass. Now I've got it down, so let me tell you all about it.

As promised in this special bonus edition, here are some awesome YouTube workout ladies:

https://www.youtube.com/@MadFit

https://www.youtube.com/@HollyDolke

https://www.youtube.com/@NathalieShanti

https://www.youtube.com/@WorkoutWithRoxanne

https://www.youtube.com/@PamelaRf1

Here's the link to the article where you can work out your maximum calorie deficit:

https://shorturl.at/dhXo7

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Dj Quads - Blushes

Chillpeach - Loading

D H U P A - W H A T D O Y O U W A N T ?

Carl Storm - With You in the Morning

Diamond Ortiz - I Did That

Aquarius - Cxdy

Kupra - Magical

Russel Shaw & Tony Cox - Steady Pulse

Massobeats - Honey Jam

Yosoci - Sprout Cat

BONUS EPISODE! Woohoo! I'm Amy and I've lost a ridiculous amount of weight since 2021. These are the events that led me to balloon in weight, and finally decide to change my life forever.

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Music

Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)

Chillpeach - On the Top

Middle Child - Miss You

AERØHEAD - Leaving

Cozyera - Space Aquarium

Danya Vodovoz - The Dealer

Pyrosion - Day in Paris

Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi

Chillpeach - Tomato Farm