I know we have lots of new members and literally tons of lurkers reading each day . If they were to ask us how/where to start to get fit and healthy, what would you tell them ?
I'd tell them to celebrate each small step/accomplishment and be sure that they're doing it for the right reason.....................its okay to do it for someone else, but its especially important that they're doing it for themselves also.
These are great Liz, One small thing at a time is the way .. Otherwise you're setting yourself up for failure I think. Very important to remember it takes time to get back to where one wants to. Like you said .. we didn't get where we are over night.
"I totally blew it when I ate that candy/chips/soda/whatever!
I'd tell them to celebrate each small step/accomplishment and be sure that they're doing it for the right reason.....................its okay to do it for someone else, but its especially important that they're doing it for themselves also. Oh yes reward & celebrate all accomplishments Gail, Always focus on the positive .. It is important to do thi for ourselves .. In the long run everyone in the family benefits :)
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Otherwise one gets too overwhelmed & harder to succeed :)
One small thing at a time is the way ..
Otherwise you're setting yourself up for failure I think.
Very important to remember it takes time to get back to where one wants to.
Like you said .. we didn't get where we are over night.
"I totally blew it when I ate that candy/chips/soda/whatever!
Yes portion control & reduce ..
Great way to be able to enjoy all we want :)
Wish everyone here had the time to join us in that thread :)
i agree with all the suggestions so far, but i want to add that journaling is NOT a waste of time.
Oh yes reward & celebrate all accomplishments Gail,
Always focus on the positive ..
It is important to do thi for ourselves ..
In the long run everyone in the family benefits :)
Seeing is really believeing ..
As well as seeing what the choices we make & how to improve as well.
It is a great way to do this :)
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