How to Keep at It - Weight Loss

I weighed in at 185 this morning, so I'm prone to mess it up. 

 Instead, I am focused on the goal. 

I wanna be 173 lbs. 

 I'm happy about the progress, but moving on. Lots of work to do. 

 Mr. Mean is on the job.

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