I wrote a blog about the positives resulting from my weight loss and I have been so surprised in what it meant to so many. Make sure that you celebrate all of the little things with others. Those help them as much as they help you--they can keep everyone going.
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Thanks to all of my SP friends and the many new people I have met because I told my story.
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I really hadn't thought of my blogs being much more than a place for me to review how things were going in my little place in the world. I know so much more than that now--others who are in some of those tricky places and those who are just getting started need those stories to help them succeed as well.
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The basement freezer
We put our treat in the downstairs freezer. That way they are there but easier to forget. They last longer because they are kept frozen and because they are kept out of sight.
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Just don't forget to forget them at least once in a while :)
Don't forget to post when something works or when a suggestion or member's outreach helped. Challenges and calls for help are important but remember to share the good news too. It helps you acknowledge your success while honoring those who helped you247
If the mirror of your bathroom is spotted with dirt, I have a secret to make it shine. Before washing your towels, pass on the mirror by adding a few drops of water on the mirror before. Magic! No detergent, no wipes, just "de l'huile de coude" (expression in French). A step for the planet! 202204432
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Don't forget to wash your towel!306
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.