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WATOGA17
Posts: 10,383 2/13/10 7:31 A
Take good care of yourself, Carolann. You deserve it.
---Jen , Maryland
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. " ~Author Unknown
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
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GEEMAWEST
SparkPoints: (58,523)
Fitness Minutes: (27,020) Posts: 6,332 2/13/10 12:25 A
Carol,
"A gift he couldn't control"?! That is really something. He sure thinks a lot of himself. LOL I am so happy that you think more of yourself than that. You are really growing right now. Keep up the good work!! You go girl!!!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
KAUAI-CAROLANN
SparkPoints: (108,577)
Fitness Minutes: (94,109) Posts: 11,917 2/13/10 12:16 A
Thanks everyone! It's sad, really sad when a relationship ends but when his antics, games, lies and prowling about became the source of so much sadness & depression, it was time to go. Most seriously when he refused to see his actions as a problem, but in his words "a gift he couldn't control." No kidding! Sometime, I'll blog about all of it. Right now it's nice to look forward to, instead of dreading coming home. Planning a meal that can be all vegetarian if it so suits the mood, not having to listen to lies and half truths along with simply being quiet and peaceful.
Every time you find humor in a difficult situation..you win!
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success....Lao Tzu
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HARRINGTON5
SparkPoints: (107,273)
Fitness Minutes: (150,438) Posts: 8,844 2/12/10 11:03 A
Carol, That has got to be like a breath of fresh air. Good for you!
I WROTE and PUBLISHED A BOOK THIS YEAR - If You Plant It, They Will Come - It is also in e-book form and You can access it
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GEEMAWEST
SparkPoints: (58,523)
Fitness Minutes: (27,020) Posts: 6,332 2/9/10 7:54 P
Carol,
I'm sure that wasn't the easiest thing you've ever done, however, getting rid of the negative things in your life is a very positive step in the right direction. You are growing my friend and we are proud of you.
Cheryl
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
WATOGA17
Posts: 10,383 2/9/10 3:24 P
Congratulations, Carolann! That is wonderful news! I'm glad it is working for you.
Jen
---Jen , Maryland
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. " ~Author Unknown
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
current weight: 190.7
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KAUAI-CAROLANN
SparkPoints: (108,577)
Fitness Minutes: (94,109) Posts: 11,917 2/9/10 12:48 P
What works for me?
Dumping my lying, cheating boyfriend, moving out of our house and creating a peaceful space of my own.
Every time you find humor in a difficult situation..you win!
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success....Lao Tzu
current weight: 227.6
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HARRINGTON5
SparkPoints: (107,273)
Fitness Minutes: (150,438) Posts: 8,844 2/9/10 11:32 A
Mo, Isn't that amazing? I used to eat most of my meals in front of the TV and it was mindless eating. Now that we no longer do that at our house, we actually have conversations during meals.
Something else that works for me is to sit on my stability ball while I am on the computer. It works my core and makes better use of computer time.
I WROTE and PUBLISHED A BOOK THIS YEAR - If You Plant It, They Will Come - It is also in e-book form and You can access it
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MO_TIVATED
Posts: 197 2/7/10 8:53 P
My number one rule before everything else is don't eat in front of the TV. I never realized how closely the two were tied together for me. I'm not all that interested in eating junk unless I'm watching TV. And since I don't allow myself to eat eyes glued to the set anymore, I don't watch as much TV as I used to. There are certainly a lot of more productive ways I can spend my time!
Mo in South Carolina
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HARRINGTON5
SparkPoints: (107,273)
Fitness Minutes: (150,438) Posts: 8,844 2/7/10 2:06 P
Since walking isn't enough for me any more, I try to do walk 10,000 three days a week, run at least 4 miles two days a week, one long walk/run of 8 miles and rest one day a week. This is an increase of my schedule and maybe why I started losing weight again.
I WROTE and PUBLISHED A BOOK THIS YEAR - If You Plant It, They Will Come - It is also in e-book form and You can access it
current weight: 162.0
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WATOGA17
Posts: 10,383 1/21/10 8:52 A
I am with you on that, Cynthia. One of the big helps for me is to always carry a full bottle with me when I get in the car. I am very likely to sip as I drive.
---Jen , Maryland
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. " ~Author Unknown
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
current weight: 190.7
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GEEMAWEST
SparkPoints: (58,523)
Fitness Minutes: (27,020) Posts: 6,332 1/20/10 10:20 P
You go girl!
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
HARRINGTON5
SparkPoints: (107,273)
Fitness Minutes: (150,438) Posts: 8,844 1/20/10 10:16 P
I am more inclined to drink a lot of water when I fill my bottle and carry it with me. I sometimes feel silly moving it from room to room or putting it on my desk, but it works and keeps me drinking my water.
Every time you find humor in a difficult situation..you win!
Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success....Lao Tzu
current weight: 227.6
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ABRANNEWME2013
Posts: 49,990 1/1/10 8:39 P
The most important thing that has worked for me are
1. Encouraging myself...I had to learn this early in the game 2. Not going by how I feel...if I did that I would never move
SparkPoints: (58,523)
Fitness Minutes: (27,020) Posts: 6,332 1/1/10 5:47 P
Exercising before work each morning works for me. Otherwise no matter how good my intentions are I won't do it after work.
Cheryl aka G-Ma
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen Keller
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." ~Trina Paulus
WATOGA17
Posts: 10,383 1/1/10 4:53 P
Share with us what works for you. Share anything at all about what keeps you on track or helps you to lose or maintain your weight. We might each benefit from what you say. Also, if you hit a rough spot we may be able to remind you of what has worked for you in the past.
---Jen , Maryland
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. " ~Author Unknown
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
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You go girl!
