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<\/p>\nThree graphs, and three very different stories. <\/p>\n
Here is graph #1: <\/p>\n
It’s not bad. The highest weight is 199. The lowest weight is 187. And I feel really good that heading into April that I’ll solidly be in the 180s. That downward slope feels wonderful, and looks ok I’m the mirror too. This graph makes me smile. <\/p>\n
And then there’s graph #2: ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.onvural.net\/melih\/thoughts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_3424.png?w=765\")
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Now there’s a bigger gap. The slope isn’t as steep. But there’s a goal there, and one that can be reached. Generally neutral from an emotional point of view. <\/p>\n
But then there’s graph #3: ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.onvural.net\/melih\/thoughts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_3425.png?w=765\")
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There’s almost no slope. The goal doesn’t feel good enough. And the emotions clearly drop to frustrated and demotivated. <\/p>\n
It’s all about perspective…<\/p>\n
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