![]() ![]() As these women demonstrate, losing weight takes a lot of work, including eating and exercising in a way that works for your body, managing life’s stressors, engaging in healthy habits like getting enough sleep, and keeping a reality check on what’s sustainable and what’s not. Because that’s the thing: Weight loss isn’t just about hitting a certain number on the scale. I was many months postpartum, and realized that the 'baby weight' wasnt going anywhere. I had had two pregnancies back-to-back, and had gained considerable weight, to the point where my own body mass index was over 30 (obesity range). In these cases, weight loss was the intention, but by dedicating themselves to healthy habits each woman got so much more than that. A few years ago, I embarked on a personal weight loss journey. Here we have gathered together some of our favorite stories from the last year showing how women, armed with determination, self-love, and motivating communities, set, reached, and often exceeded their goals to lead healthier, fitter, more satisfied lives. Here at SELF we love to celebrate the successes of women who have decided to put their health and happiness first. ![]() When the goal line is looking fuzzy in the distance, it can be super inspiring to revel in other people’s successes and be reminded that, yes, like them, you can do this. Whether you’re trying to get fitter, gunning for a promotion, or on a mission to finally stop using your floor as a closet, staying on track can be tough. Sometimes the hardest part of the journey to any goal is keeping motivated.
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