I actually kicked back tonight--

Marla64

Woo hoooo-- hubby and I decided to take the night off work (we'll pay for it tomorrow-- but, oh, well-- ) and we sat and watched one of our all-time favorite movies "Absence of Malice" with our older kids.

Paul Newman was so dreamy-- can't believe he's gone, and how flippin' old I am! I was a junior in high school when that movie came out. :grumble:

My 18 year old son had some friends over for a party today-- I had a can of Pepsi for the first time since June, and didn't measure my food, just ate reasonably-- even had some chips, and had a lovely night. I love knowing that I can take a night off of the persnickety measuring, and not worry that I'll lose it and go back to my old ways. I've given myself til June to meet goal, so I'm not freaking if I have a night with too many calories.

Someone this week mentioned that the threads where we beat ourselves up for our weaknesses were an emotional drain to them-- and it made me think about how hard we are on ourselves-- how hard I am on myself. I am historically very hard on myself, and never give myself credit for anything-- I brush off compliments and never pat myself on the back for anything I may do right or well.

As was running last night, TWO MILES without stopping-- yippee-- I decided to begin to be happy with myself, heck-- even proud of myself. I'm raising 9 kids on a shoestring. I work 6-8 hours a day typing at home. I have stress out the wazoo, yet I'm conquering my weight battle, getting this issue under my control, and exercising-- go me.

So, friends-- time to start accentuating the positive-- maybe I'm tired, maybe I'm bleary eyed from my night off-- I don't know-- but, I'm feeling good tonight about myself for the good things I'm doing, and thankful to God for the strength he gives me to do them-- and I want to share them with you all, and pray that you will do likewise. Focus on our positive-- we're here, we're doing good things.

God bless you all-- have a great day tomorrow!!

Marla64

Woo hoooo-- hubby and I decided to take the night off work (we'll pay for it tomorrow-- but, oh, well-- ) and we sat and watched one of our all-time favorite movies "Absence of Malice" with our older kids.

Paul Newman was so dreamy-- can't believe he's gone, and how flippin' old I am! I was a junior in high school when that movie came out. :grumble:

My 18 year old son had some friends over for a party today-- I had a can of Pepsi for the first time since June, and didn't measure my food, just ate reasonably-- even had some chips, and had a lovely night. I love knowing that I can take a night off of the persnickety measuring, and not worry that I'll lose it and go back to my old ways. I've given myself til June to meet goal, so I'm not freaking if I have a night with too many calories.

Someone this week mentioned that the threads where we beat ourselves up for our weaknesses were an emotional drain to them-- and it made me think about how hard we are on ourselves-- how hard I am on myself. I am historically very hard on myself, and never give myself credit for anything-- I brush off compliments and never pat myself on the back for anything I may do right or well.

As was running last night, TWO MILES without stopping-- yippee-- I decided to begin to be happy with myself, heck-- even proud of myself. I'm raising 9 kids on a shoestring. I work 6-8 hours a day typing at home. I have stress out the wazoo, yet I'm conquering my weight battle, getting this issue under my control, and exercising-- go me.

So, friends-- time to start accentuating the positive-- maybe I'm tired, maybe I'm bleary eyed from my night off-- I don't know-- but, I'm feeling good tonight about myself for the good things I'm doing, and thankful to God for the strength he gives me to do them-- and I want to share them with you all, and pray that you will do likewise. Focus on our positive-- we're here, we're doing good things.

God bless you all-- have a great day tomorrow!!

dewpearl

God bless you too, Marla! You are absolutely right - being positive is being already half way there. Anywhere! It's up to believing in it and we have the strength in ourselves to do it. As for me... , I'm not always positive and feel that I'm not even working hard enough on it. But we'll get there, right?

Thanks for the post! :flowerforyou:

chilli

You are absolutely right ...I think we can be too hard on ourselves and like you I brush off compliments, well don't brush this one off ......I Think you are doing brilliantly and should certainly be an inspiration to others :bigsmile: congrats on all your hard work and keep it going :flowerforyou:

Marla64

Thanks, guys-- headin' to work-- lots to catch up on today since I didn't type last night-- it's breathtaking here in New Jersey today-- hope wherever you all are you're enjoying your day.