What are YOU doing today to be PROUD of YOU????

[Ranaesheart]

Each day we all make choices about how we face life.  There are circumstances that play a part that be joyous, mediocre or challenging/disappointing.  However, when it comes right down to it .. YOU ALONE have the CHOICE as to HOW YOU WILL FACE IT and whether happy or sad .. YOU HAVE MADE A CHOICE!

What are you going to do today, for you, that will make you Proud of Yourself?

That is a pretty powerful question ... think about it for a few minutes!  

Is there something you've been putting off doing that is creating stress and turmoil?  You may want to do it and lighten your load.

Is there something you've been longing to do to uplift your spirit?  Go to the museum or get your hair colored?  Maybe a manicure ... but you never have time for you???  Perhaps TODAY is the DAY to do something for YOU!

Perhaps you've been putting off getting on the scale, afraid of the numbers and how you think it will make you feel bad.  Do you not feel bad in not knowing and feeling like you're off plan?   Perhaps TODAY is the DAY to get on the scale, realize you're human, and get back on track!!!  You have a whole community at your fingertips ready to help you!  

Am SO VERY INTERESTED in what you each have to say AND, FROM MY HEART, HAVE THE VERY BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS AND THE BELIEF AND KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS.   YOU JUST HAVE TO BELIEVE THEM AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

Have a Wonderful Saturday.  Tomorrow is our official weigh in for the community.  Let's get our spirits flowing!!!!  It's a lovely day and we're all blessed to be alive and having the ability to participate in life!

Encouraging (((Hugs)))
Ranae

[TrudieC]

I drove down to Windsor to spend the weekend with my family and to celebrate my and my Dad's birthday together.  My parents love to cook and so do I and there are some things in my repertoire that they wanted to learn how to make so we had a cooking weekend.  I brought my recipes, we all went grocery shopping, and then we cooked.  We made hummus, risotto, grilled pork tenderloin, a spring mix salad with strawberries and goat's cheese, marinated asparagus and sauteed green beans, onions and mushrooms.  It was pretty healthy and all was enjoyed.  Yesterday I dug up a couple of Rose of Sharon bushes for my garden and then made the ride home.  I so enjoyed this weekend with my parents as well as visiting with my brothers and one of my SIL's.  

I was so surprised this morning that I had lost over 3 lbs. from Friday until this morning when I had fully expected to gain!  Bonus!

[Barb135]

Hey, Elaine - sounds like you did the same thing I did a while back to my closet.  I got rid of all the old stuff that I couldn't wear - only mine were too small, because I GAINED weight instead of losing.  At least YOU gained some money - I gave all my stuff to charity.  Some if was brand new - I bought it and then didn't have time to wear it before the weight started piling on. At least, I know that someone else will get the benefit from my stuff..

Yesterday, I mowed lawn again, then tackled some flower beds that have been screaming at me to weed them for several weeks.  I spent several hours getting my exercise AND "dirt therapy" at the same time.  Felt pretty good at the end of the day.

I've done a lot of walking, exercising, watching food intake, etc, so was really discouraging when I stepped on the scale this morning only to find it had gone the wrong way and I actually GAINED........... I had hoped that the last change we made of my thyroid meds was going to help out, but no such luck.......

Not sure where to turn anymore because I can't bear to have another person tell me that I'm not eating right or exercising enough.  My metabolism is all messed up, yet the standard opinion is that *I* am doing something wrong.  

[elaine1961]

Well steve and I did a car boot sale, "No we kept the boot" just sold every thing in it, i think you might call them garage sales its simular but there is hundreds of cars all together in a huge field.Well i took everything out of my house that was no longer used and all my old size 32 clothes, Well we sold loads, as the saying goes "One mans rubbish is another mans treasure" We are also £60 richer (about $98) not bad for a lot of junk,and i also have room in the cupboards to store more things,
It does feel good to have a junk free house,

[ChitChatNine]

On the spur of the moment I went to the hair salon AND I bought a new makeup brush along with a new pair of capri's AND they are in the size 16W that I couldn't wear last Summer!

I agree ...

What a great post Ranae!

[Ranaesheart]

I'm starting off the day doing mountains of paperwork that have been looming over me like an anvil around my neck.  I'm going to lighten my burden and get papers in order to either find some financial assistance or take moves toward bankruptcy relief.  Can you believe I really feel good about this?   Well, I DO!!!  

As my daughter lovingly explained to me, there are things we can't control .. like some events in life, deaths, illnesses ... and we simply must take hold and do what we need to do even if it is not what we want to do.

I'm also cleaning a 1 ft x 1 ft old refrigerator (it is really yucky) with bleach and getting it ready to be my new refrigerator.  Look .. at least it's a refrigerator, right?  :)

Later this afternoon, I am going for a walk around the lake.  It is something I enjoy doing and it is something I need to do for my health and my emotional outlook.  Nature is healing.  

I am also going to take my neighbor up on his offer to help get my bicycle in running order so I can go riding.  A dear friend in Costa Rica tells me it is invigorating and I'm going to try it.  My goal is to be able to work up to riding out to see a girlfriend in a neighboring town.

Late this afternoon and throughout the evening, I will be here on MedHelp and answering some posts.  I thank you all for your best wishes, patience and concern and I am feeling better and stronger.

Love to all .. now WHAT will YOU be DOING???????