Your best inspirational phrases,

SteelySunshine · July 2013

This might be rather long so if you just want to quick post what inspires you I will appreciate that, because it will probably be something I like. But, this isn't about me. So, here goes.

My youngest daughter got into a big fight with one of her sisters. What she told me her sister said is well very abusive and I don't blame her for moving out (it will be on the 10 or 11th this month), she put in a transfer and got it so no worries about having to look for a job. But, she feels she is taking a huge step backwards. I think that she is actually taking a step forward even though moving in with parents. I understand why she feels that way. But, I think it's a step forward. I wouldn't want her accepting an abusive situation.

The other issue is that she feels that she is obese. That isn't even true by the numbers (close but no) and is definitely not true by BF%. Which is a high normal of 29% give or take a percent. She is active, but doesn't eat very healthy. She is also an emotional eater, so she is in a precarious situation as far as her weight goes, she is on the edge of becoming an unhealthy weight even taking into consideration her frame size and amount of lean weight. So naturally I don't want to see that spiral out of control.

She is planning on going to the gym while she lives with us and taking me with her. She will probably be a bit influenced by what I eat so no worries on that front. I don't get tempted by her food so I am not worried about what she will bring into the house. I try eating vegan as possible and she is an omnivore that doesn't eat a lot of meat.

I do think things will work out and she will get back into school sooner rather than later. But, right now things are rocky and I know that when you are an emotional wreck things can go from a point of return to a point of no return so to speak in a hurry.

Achrya · July 2013

Do or Do Not. There is no Try.
-Yoda

SteelySunshine · July 2013

I like that one. I have to count my o's now.

sharan_v_garry · July 2013

I have started eating more. for a month my calories were between 1100 to 12000 per day. For the last few days I have average 1400 to 1500 calories I need to get motivated to exercise more. before my weight lost comes to a end.:sad:

Need an encouraging word.

Silver_Star · July 2013

“Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed.”

HollisGrant · July 2013

“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” ~Victor E. Frankl

“Little by little does the trick.” ~Aesop

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” ~Mark Victor Hansen

NaomiJFoster · July 2013

LOL I just posted this on my page a couple hours ago!

My dad has always quoted this, my whole life. He even has it posted in his lab at work.

It's ten 2-letter words that make up an incredibly inspirational sentence:

IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME.

FitGeekery · July 2013

"You never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have." -unknown

"Do the crazy thing, the hard-to-imagine-but-somehow-you-did thing, the brings you-to-your knees thing, the no-one-would-ever-do-it-that-way thing, the safe-net-would-not-even-matter thing, the it-could-kill-you-but-not-trying-is-another-kind-of-death thing, the thing on your heart. Do it, and let them gasp right before they call it a thing of wonder." -Ciona Rouse

... and one for laughs

"Dear extra fat in my body. You have 2 options: Make your way to my boobs or gtfo."

mrsgollihue · July 2013

My husband and I were having a rough time financially living on our own, so we moved back in with his mother. I understand the dilemma that your daughter faces and the fact that she feels as if she is taking a step back. However, at the same time, I know that things have brightened up a little for us by just accepting the situation and realizing that the future holds something much better. Here are some quotes that have gotten me through, that hopefully your daughter will find helpful!

"We must be willing to let go of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell

“There's always going to be bad stuff out there. But here's the amazing thing -- light trumps darkness, every time. You stick a candle into the dark, but you can't stick the dark into the light.” - Jodi Picoult

“Accept - then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.” ― Eckhart Tolle

“Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” - Mark Victor Hansen

jennagoogles13 · July 2013

"It's never too late to become what you might have been..."

SteelySunshine · July 2013

Thank you everyone. This kept me from using "gitter done". I don't think she would appreciate that. But, it's one of my favs.

HollisGrant · July 2013

LOL I just posted this on my page a couple hours ago!

My dad has always quoted this, my whole life. He even has it posted in his lab at work.

It's ten 2-letter words that make up an incredibly inspirational sentence:

IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME.

I love this!