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instead of rewarding myself with food-- i reward myself by buying make-up or getting my nails done, things that will help me to further enhance myself on my journey instead of self sabotage!!!!
When I find myself getting off track, I often say "Well, I've botched this week, so I'll start eating healthy again on Monday". What a way to ensure self-sabotage! Now, every time I catch a slip, I say "This changes NOW!" No matter what I ate at the last meal, I commit to the next one being healthy.
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I find that this "Don't Wait!" attitude is particularly helpful on vacation, when I'm bound to mess up my healthy eating. But if I remain aware of it and try to compensate with healthy foods, I minimize the damage. I even lost three pounds on my last vacation- in France, of all places!30
As a cancer survivor, I learned the real meaning of enjoying my life. I count the small moments as true blessings. Many of us don't love ourselves. We give love freely to family and friends only to criticize ourselves. None of us are perfect but we all are important and significant.
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No longer say I will be happy when... or Ill be happy if...We don't know how many tomorrows we get. Look past whatever problems come up and love yourself right now, just the way you are! It's a good tool for stopping self sabotage too.
Summer produce is overflowing--and cheap! Whether you grow it or buy it, it's easy to preserve your food so that you can save money and eat better long after the harvest is over.