A device that is most commonly used and available on this site is journaling or blogging. It allows you to keep track of everything you do. If you're optimistic in your journal, it will carry through in your actions!
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If you have a bad day (miss a workout, eat too many cookies, whatever) you are allowed to forgive yourself because in the next moment you have a fresh start on the path to healthy living.
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Write about what you did and after you are done, write a big I Forgive Myself to let it go.
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.