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3/8/13 8:30 A

never give up
drink water

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3/7/13 10:01 A

Mine is "I'm changing my story" each time I find myself slipping into my "all or nothing' mode, I remember that was my old story. I now have a "I'm a healthy person who makes healthy choices" story knowing that heathy choices also means enjoying special treats occasionally without it meaning the doom and gloom of falling off track and giving up.
Quite liberating and working!!!!

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3/6/13 8:40 P

ONES, keep them coming!

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3/6/13 1:45 A

Begin with the End in Mind

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3/5/13 10:31 P

move class at the VA working along with Sparks. Va keeps me accountable and keeps my motivation up. As my emotions go up and down so does my incentive to be on this healthy lifestyle is hard. AS long as I take my meds my incentive to lose weight is high.

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3/5/13 10:21 P

One day at a time. If one falters, get going again. You have not failed.

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3/5/13 8:09 P

"I want to live!" that and the serenity prayer...

Edited by: BARHAAS at: 3/5/2013 (20:10)

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3/5/13 3:00 P

Just for today.

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3/5/13 2:36 P

I have created my own daily mantra. I have it posted on my mirror, refridgerator, and laptop. Each time I see it, I am required to say it (out loud or to myself). It reads as follows:

I am FOCUSED on my ability to achieve my goal.
I am READY to work on the skills that will enable me to attain my goal.
I CHOOSE to do everything in my power to extend my LIFE.
I no longer want to be a wall flower watching life go by.
I want to be ENGAGED and MAKING the decision that puts ME in control of the LIFE I have chosen.



I also use a smaller version of this mantra as part of my address at the end of all my messages.

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3/5/13 2:34 P

I can do all things through he who gives me strength

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3/5/13 2:14 P

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Remembering this is usually enough to get me back on the straight and narrow.

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3/5/13 2:10 P

Remember where your were and all the progress you've made.

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3/5/13 1:53 P

"Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!"

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3/5/13 1:53 P

Mine is "Never give up." When you don't give up you reach your goal sooner or later!!

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3/5/13 1:51 P

"I can do anything for 15 minutes"

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3/5/13 1:13 P

I was wondering who out there might have a favorite Mantra or a few that they'd like to share that motivates you to aim for your goals, start or finish that workout, step away from the not so healthy food choice and grab the healthier one.
What is yours?

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