Daily Inspiration - Don't let the hard work bother you

Don't let the hard work bother you. 

Many people who have WLS are surprised at the amount of work the WLS lifestyle can require. Some people resent having to watch what they eat. They mistakenly believed prior to surgery that the procedure would take care of their food problem. A few misguided surgeons even tell their patients they are "cured." 

The truth is that a healthy, rewarding life is hard work. But you decide whether it's worth it. Most thin people we know have to work at staying that way. They have to be self-disciplined, even when they don't want to be. Successful people we see, who are living their dreams, usually have worked very hard to get where they are. Hard work is a tool for you to use to get what you want in life. It is an opportunity. Take advantage of it. 

Action for the day: Think about one aspect of your WLS lifestyle you dislike. Now, visualize the REASON that aspect is necessary. Once you connect a difficult action with its positive goal, it becomes a bit less unsavory. 

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