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DON'T QUIT

I saw the following poem on a WW website and think it has a good message for such a tough time of year.


DON'T QUIT

When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
And forget all about being healthy and thin
So what you went over your Points a bit -
It's the next move that counts...so don't you quit !

It's a moment of truth, it’s an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself you've done great up 'til now
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow.
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.

To stumble and fall is not a disgrace
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the strugglers, when losing their grip
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip,
And learn too late when the damage is done,
That the race wasn't over and they still could've won.

Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
But facing each challenge will help you to grow.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint in the cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit.
If you bite it, you write it...
BUT DON'T YOU QUIT!

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