Comments on: Persistence Pays Off http://thefinalforty.com/persistence-pays-off/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/persistence-pays-off/#comment-200 Jennifer L. Nelson Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:56:20 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1116#comment-200 Hi, Jen! Thanks for reading.

You’re so right — that’s exactly how I feel about running! Training for a race gives you a concrete goal, with a step-by-step plan to get you to the finish line (literally)! My first half marathon (the Disney one) is in February of next year, too! Such a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday. Keep me posted on your progress! :-D

Haha, you’re right…who doesn’t love playing games? I never thought of it like that! I hate math, but love counting WWers POINTS…who knew?

Keep it up — you’re doing awesome! :)

Jen

]]> By: Jen http://thefinalforty.com/persistence-pays-off/#comment-199 Jen Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:40:31 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1116#comment-199 I identify with this story. I remember being in the sixth grade and weighing in at 212 pounds, to the horror of my closest friend. I’ve let that be a defining moment in my life. No more though! Persistence is much more important that motivation. Motivation is fickle and fleeting. Persistence is what keeps you in for the long haul. I hope this will be my last trip on the up and down roller coaster.

I’m finding it’s a lot easier to focus on things I can DO, rather than focusing on losing weight. I can train for a race. I’ve been through the 5K program on my running app, and I’m now on to the 10K program. I’m all set to run my first half marathon next February, the day after my birthday!

For me, the best thing about Weight Watchers is that it turns eating into… almost a game. There are points! And I can earn more points, the more I do! It’s really working for me. Playing the game is something I can DO. Now I just have to keep doing it! Great post :)

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