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Give Yourself a . . . . . Feb 6, 2010

16 years ago

Give yourself a big pat on the back if you have done at least one thing for yourself and only yourself today.

Me? I journaled and exercised. Doing stuff for myself makes me feel good about myself and helps me keep on my health recovery program!!!

What have you done for yourself today?

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hallngarden
16 years ago
Pat, pat, on my back. Have walked 2 miles today, have done 10,000 steps already today, have my food for today in my journal, feeling good that I practice being healthy today. I find it easier for me if I will go ahead first thing in the morning and journal all of the food I plan to eat for the day. That way if there are other extras that I want, can check to make sure they are all within my calorie range. Not trying to lose any weight, just being healthy, and spending time working on ME. Next person please. What have you done for yourself today?
mcmann
16 years ago
I rearranged the garage so that I can park both cars inside tonight since we might get 12 to 20 inches of snow. Now you might not consider that I did it for myself but I did - tomorrow my DH can run the snow blower and I'll sit by the fireplace enjoying the warmth.
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Marilyn Sue
16 years ago
I have emailed several of my friends today!

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glenda_al
16 years ago
Ate a tuna fish sandwich on rye!

Well, better than a hamburger, right?
bigbaby
Original Author
16 years ago
Hallngarden, I'm impressed! You sound very healthy, indeed!! McMann, you sound just plain smart! Marilyn Sue I think that sounds like a good idea. I think I'm going to call my friend when I finish this post. Glenda, tuna IS better than hamburger! I've been getting rid of sugar and syrup and switching to whole grains--period! I have NOT overeaten today and spent the last two hours on my behind watching tv and playing on the computer. That's kind of fun!! In a little while I'll be fixing dinner and we will have Ron's brother and his wife over to watch a movie in our basement movie theatre!
lydia1959
16 years ago
I need to give myself a swift kick in the pants. lol

I am eating better, but I am not happy about it. I've given up sugars, bread (except for ezekial bread), bottled dressings and my beloved beer. Candida diet. Feel somewhat better, but I haven't lost weight. In fact I gained 4 lbs in the past 2 weeks because I switched thyroid meds and the doctor wants me to start slow. One of these days I'm gonna get that little organ figured out!!

You guys are doing great! Keep up the good work.
gadgets
16 years ago
This isn't todays reason for hugs, but when I was running errands Wed and Thurs, I was able to practice enough restraint to not buy ANY junk food (including chocolate). And you know how so many places have all that stuff right by the checkouts!!

Shirley
kathi_mdgd
16 years ago
What did i do for myself today??? I didn't do any housework except fold the laundry that DH washed.I had to go pick up my meds,get my new health insurance straightened out,which i started working on yesterday,and spent over 4 hours on the phone yesterday.But it's finally straightened out,i hope .Will know tomorrow for sure.

I also passed all those boxes of Valentine candy in the store.
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bigbaby
Original Author
16 years ago
Lydia, I really hope your heart gets into your lifestyle and it gets easier for you. Gadgets, way to go!!! I think it is so important not to have junk in the house. Luckily Ron is not bringing in that stuff, either. Kathi! Picking up meds and taking care of your insurance is a great thing to do for yourself.

The goal is to love yourself enough to want to treat yourself with love and care. I realized that if I really loved and respected myself I wouldn't treat myself so shabbily by getting so overweight and out of shape. We are all on our way!!!

Thanks for posting, everyone. It helps me stay on track!

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