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Reflecting on my personal successes and
milestones, my weight-loss journey stands out
as a significant and ongoing achievement. I refer
to it as an achievement because it is a continual
process that primarily benefits me. This journey
of self-improvement began on April 1, 2019, and
requires dedication, perseverance, and strong
focus. Each 10-pound milestone reached was
an accomplishment within the overall weight-
loss achievement. Every milestone and obstacle
overcome contributes to my sense of personal
fulfillment and motivates me to continue striving
for a healthier and happier lifestyle.
As I contemplate the steps in my weight-loss
journey, I realize that they are quite similar to
those an organization might take in pursuit of its
objectives.
1. Admit. It is crucial to admit that change is
needed and be open to accepting it. This includes
understanding the why or the underlying
reasons for the desired change. In my case, I
wanted to lose weight not just to improve my
appearance and to feel better but primarily to
attain a healthier lifestyle and to manage my
blood sugar levels without medication. Once I
admitted the necessity for a healthier lifestyle,
the journey toward change began.
2. Commit. Commitment requires finding
the internal drive and motivation needed to
embrace an action plan. To fully commit, I
held an in-depth discussion with my primary setbacks do not equate to failure. I embraced a
physician regarding my current health status and mindset of resilience, accepting setbacks as a
any potential risks associated with weight loss. natural part of my journey, even on days when
Additionally, I dedicated time to thoroughly I succumbed to the temptation of chocolate. I
researching and evaluating a range of weight permitted the obstacles by examining the root
loss options available to me. causes to avoid future recurrences. Choosing to
3. Submit. One must willingly submit to the persist and approaching each day with renewed
necessary work and effort to define reachable determination keeps me moving forward.
and obtainable goals. This entailed developing a 5. Transmit. Transmitting progress by having an
comprehensive weight-loss plan, setting specific accountability partner to help stay on track aids
and achievable weight targets, implementating a in maintaining motivation. It is also important to
low-carb dietary regimen, engaging in moderate celebrate and share successes, as this reinforces
exercise, and scheduling regular quarterly lab commitment. In my weight-loss journey, my
work. main support comes from my physician and
4. Permit. Changing one’s mindset and permitting husband. I also find it helpful to share my
setbacks as a natural part of the process are story with others as a way of transmitting and
essential. It is also important to understand that reinforcing my progress.

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