All our weight loss efforts - exercise, planning, tracking, figuring ranges - are all temporary unless we are kind to the person in the mirror. That person is the one we have to learn to love FIRST. Search out the positives........talk to the person in the mirror about those rather than all the hateful things you are used to saying. Learn to be your own best friend! It leads to a whole world of possibilities - not just in weight loss ...........
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This is so true and sometimes so difficult when things aren't going so well - like when I'm running late. Will try this next time I look in the mirror
CHRISS45365/7/2012 10:48:00 PM
I totally agree with this. I know I put on weight taking care of others, and now have decided to be selfish with my time and spend it on me. Bubble bath rewards or a new makeover. I love being able to change like a chameleon and try new things with no regrets.
GLASSART435/5/2012 2:15:00 PM
Hard to do but so important.
RUNNINGWILD5/5/2012 1:43:00 PM
True story!
3_GIANTS_4_ME5/5/2012 6:51:00 AM
Good one!
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