Grew up with no limits. I need to start a program and stick with it, not procrastinate.
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All I can tell you is that once you notice a change, it is easier to keep going.  It feels good to look good.  \n\nWhat I did:  bought a new ipod and some cute workout clothes before I even started.  The thing is, you have to commit yourself for a month, because it might take a while to lose some inches.  Buy a new cookbook and try some new, healthy dishes.  It might make it more interesting for you.  Good luck!
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set goals and keep to them. try to think before making drastic decicsions ya dig. everythings gonna be cool. u is tha mother they gonna love u regaurdless. its cool that you know when your wrong. this parent thang aint easy. go wit tha flow be responsible they gots to come first. make them #1 priority. everything will be fine take your time changes dont come overnight dont think about tha past everydays a new one while yesterday was a throw away. we cant rewind back to fix tha shi* we did that was wrong and wack. you will get there i promise every thing will be alright. keep your head up. you know whats right instill tha same morles you got as a kid. tha only teachers we have on raising kids is our parents. you might want to consult them if ever you have a doubt you dig. be cool youll be straight.
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I have procrastinated my way through school, university and my job (that is why I am on here). I have only just started understanding why I do it.\n\nThere are many reasons why - fear of failure, fear of doing something difficult, etc. There is only one solution - getting into a habit of starting (not finishing!) at a certain time. Set yourself a target of starting - doing 15 minutes and then you will find that you probably don't want to stop!\n\nDon't overburden yourself. Aim to start, not to get it done. Do 15 minutes NOW. Oh, and get off the internet. It will not help you right now.
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Make sure that you set yourself a schedule and stay with it.  Putting it off, no matter what your schedule is the way towards failure.\n\nGive yourself one or two hour blocks.  Don't overdo it because if you can't meet your schedule you will likely do very little because you will be in failure mode.\n\nStart with smaller increments.  Commit to 20 minutes and promise yourself a reward of 20 minutes doing something you like after you do a good solid 20 minutes.  Don't cheat on yourself.
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Start now!  I knew a girl who started late and now owns a studio and danced for many years before that.  Even as a hobby I'd do it for health.  You're never too old.
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You should try Pilates.  They are a lot of fun, and they slowly build you back up over time without totally wearing you out.  Also, watch how much you eat- don't skip meals or change your diet, just eat less of what you like.  It's not an easy thing to do, but if you get in a routine, I know you can do it.  The BEST way for that to happen is to make a friend who is in the same boat and do it with them- that way you will keep each other accountable. Good luck, and have fun!
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You can *not* do anything you want, but you are free to *aim* for it!\n\nSet yourself three or four goals, things to achieve in five, ten, twenty years. Reasonable goals. Not easy ones, but one that you might be able to achieve, give or take a little luck. \n\nWrite them up and regularly take stock how far you have come, what needs improved.\n\nOne of my goals was to own my own house.   Paid off and all.\nDone!
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I always get a CD that gets me focused or to calm down and play that.  Then you gotta just do it.  Give yourself goals.  If I learn X words (or study for X minutes) I can reward myself with a treat.  Study for short periods.  20 minutes always seems doable for me.  Then I can get up and take my dog for a 5 minute walk or eat some chocolate.  You gotta have something to look forward to.
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usually i make a "to do list"  (as cheesey as that sounds)  and then go from there.  just take it one thing at a time instead of EVERYTHING at once.  if u divide it up, its easier to get done because it doesnt seem like SO much work.  then once u finish something, cross it off ur list.  it also makes u feel like u got something done, even if it was little.
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Sounds like intellectually home school would be great for you because you seem driven. But please allow me to relate to you, I am not here to disagree with you but to offer you my own personal experience with you.I am not against homeschool,but I have very similar personality traits as you and it was not the best for me.I was in public school until 9th grade and my mom pulled me out half way through.Of course at the time I was thrilled because I was overwhelmed with social anxiety.Although fairly popular I disagreed with most of what went on with my teenage peers,like parties,drinking,drugs,and promiscuis(spell check)sex.But as time went on I became very detatched from society and found hard to relate with others and the outside world.Which later led to depression which caused me to gain alot of weight which caused me to be even more anti-social.Don't be so quick to say that you can't be helped because when i realized what my problem was I made myself get out and find a job dealing with the public.And I would ask questions and start conversations with strangers until I felt more comfortable with people.I then became more sure of myself and the depression left and I lost the weight.The point is that you shouldn't be so close minded. I know by the words that you use you are very smart so use that to the positive and don't be so pessimistic and closed minded. I regret that I spent so much time being an adult and looking down on my peers instead of setting an example for them amongst them.Now that I am 23 years old with many responsibilities, I wish I had gone to prom or homecoming or dances or field trips instead of focusing solely on academics.
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Start slowly. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can start at the advanced level because you will get burnt out and are more likely to stop the program altogether. Don't be afraid to push yourself after sticking with a program for a while. In order to achieve greater results, the body needs to be challenged... but not injured. Google the "Couch to 5K" plan if you are into outdoor stuff like walking and jogging. It's a great program. I also used the FIRM workout series. They have different levels for different people... you use weights and cardio and you get incredible results. 60lbs in 8 months and have maintained it for over a year. Good luck.
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I have so functioned for many formal programs.  The way to begin is to take the first step of writing down what you believe are the important points to be covered, organizations to be represented, people to be honored and so forth.  Take it one step at a time.  One suggestion for you would be to look up what was done in some of the previous years on special occasions for your city.  That can give you a goldmine of information and a battle plan, as it were.
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start fulfilling the easiest task
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Persistence, Practice & Patience.  Be committed to your goal.
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Awesome!  But five years is too long.  Can't you find an accelerated program somewhere?
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It all depends what you are trying to accomplish.\n\nI’m 65 and began programming in the very early 1960s.  During the early years I programmed in more than a dozen different computer languages, but over time increasingly move into pure systems work and then business consulting (which I still do) and finally owning my own businesses. For me that evolution was correct, but it didn’t take long to lose my edge with programming.  If you are going to stay in programming you are best served (in my opinion) to remain as up to date as possible.\n\nThis field changes so quickly (it did even when I began) that it is difficult to stay up with it at any point.  For me working on the development of leading approaches to programming specialized applications (for me it was applications for manufacturing environments) was a good path because breaking new ground got your name around the industry.  Job offers were always available.\n\nI don’t know if such helps this day and age or not.  In my experience I used what I learned to start my own business and that was more satisfying than everything else.
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Well, most people think they are born to do something and succeed and help mankind somehow. Its not like majority of people start off young thinking I am going to be a nobody. It would be great if you could reach the goal you have set for yourself though. I am a little confused with the line you have..."but I feel that I was born once". If thats what you think you were called to do though, then go after it. It is never too late to live your dream.