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    Look at what you have, not what you had

    Posts: 936
    edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
    Look at what you have, not what you had

    I was watching the Suze Orman show FOREVER ago and she said the below in reference to people who's lives were devastated by the financial crisis:

    "Look at what you have, not at what you had, such as a job, a house, a hefty 401K account, etc. Stay with gratitude, not envy, regret, and anger. Don’t watch the rear view mirror of yesterday, while driving into the future, or you’ll get into an accident."

    I feel like this is also SO relevant to weight loss.

    If you're looking in the rear view mirror at last night's binge, last week's weigh in that wasn't what you'd hoped it would be, that week you didn't go to the gym, the size pants you used to wear when you were in high school, whatever, you are looking in the rear view mirror while driving into the future.

    I think of this all the time when I'm tempted to let my past influence my present. I try as often as I can not to even LOOK in the rear view mirror and to only focus on where I am and where I'm going.

    There is no 'on the wagon' or 'off the wagon'. We are only where we are. There is only forward trajectory. The past is in the rear view mirror and has no bearing on this moment. I refuse to look in the rear view mirror of yesterday while driving into the future.

    Charmagne

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    • Posts: 451
      *Like*
    • Posts: 587
      That's beautiful. Thanks for making my day! =)
    • Posts: 190 Member
      Thanks Charmagne, for your wisdom once again!! So true!!
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Wow, excellent post. Very good advice. Thanks for that.
    • Posts: 2,704 Member
      Charmagne:

      I adore you. You always seemed to know what I need to hear. Thank you.
    • Posts: 868 Member
      That is awesome, And so very true to many aspects in life. Thanks!
    • Posts: 500
      that makes me feel better =) thanks charm!
    • Posts: 406 Member
      Thanks, it hit the spot!:happy:
    • Posts: 221 Member
      Totally what I needed to hear (read). Thanks for that.
    • Posts: 35 Member
      That philosophy also applies to food choices. Keep it positive and focus on what you can eat, not on what you can't. Learn how to cook delicious nutritious foods that appeal to all your senses and take your time to prepare them and enjoy the colors, textures, aromas and beauty.
    • Posts: 464 Member
      LIKE!
    • Posts: 2,653 Member
      NICE!!!
    • Posts: 936
      That philosophy also applies to food choices. Keep it positive and focus on what you can eat, not on what you can't. Learn how to cook delicious nutritious foods that appeal to all your senses and take your time to prepare them and enjoy the colors, textures, aromas and beauty.

      This is SO true! Rachel Wilkerson (http://www.rachelwilkerson.com/) focuses on all the amazing things you can INclude in a healthy lifestyle. I love this attitude.

      Charmagne
    • Posts: 155 Member
      like! :smooched:
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      Look at what you have, not what you had

      I was watching the Suze Orman show FOREVER ago and she said the below in reference to people who's lives were devastated by the financial crisis:

      "Look at what you have, not at what you had, such as a job, a house, a hefty 401K account, etc. Stay with gratitude, not envy, regret, and anger. Don’t watch the rear view mirror of yesterday, while driving into the future, or you’ll get into an accident."

      I feel like this is also SO relevant to weight loss.

      If you're looking in the rear view mirror at last night's binge, last week's weigh in that wasn't what you'd hoped it would be, that week you didn't go to the gym, the size pants you used to wear when you were in high school, whatever, you are looking in the rear view mirror while driving into the future.

      I think of this all the time when I'm tempted to let my past influence my present. I try as often as I can not to even LOOK in the rear view mirror and to only focus on where I am and where I'm going.

      There is no 'on the wagon' or 'off the wagon'. We are only where we are. There is only forward trajectory. The past is in the rear view mirror and has no bearing on this moment. I refuse to look in the rear view mirror of yesterday while driving into the future.

      Charmagne


      I LOVE THIS!!! Very true!
    • Posts: 90
      Very zen-like. :) Yes, today right now is the only moment where we can act. Past is done. No guilt no regrets. Only choices and life llessons! That's how I roll.
    • Posts: 811 Member
      A closed fist cannot receive. If you are holding on to what has happened, what didn’t happen, what maybe should have could have happened, your hands are closed to all the possibilities that this moment is offering you NOW.

      Open your hands. Let it go. What you did to get fat doesn’t matter. What you ate two hours ago doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters are the choices you are making right now, in this moment.

      Every day, every moment, presents us with a sacred opportunity for exponential change. If only our hands are open to receive it.
    • Posts: 936
      A closed fist cannot receive. If you are holding on to what has happened, what didn’t happen, what maybe should have could have happened, your hands are closed to all the possibilities that this moment is offering you NOW.

      Open your hands. Let it go. What you did to get fat doesn’t matter. What you ate two hours ago doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters are the choices you are making right now, in this moment.

      Every day, every moment, presents us with a sacred opportunity for exponential change. If only our hands are open to receive it.

      Beautiful. Amazing. LOVE this.
    • Posts: 139 Member
      Thats a good motivator. I'll be sure to keep this so it will help me along the way. Thank you.
    • Posts: 811 Member
      bumping, because I needed these words again today and I bet someone else does, too.
    • Posts: 251 Member
      Great post! :)
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