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Congratulations! Your enthusiasm must have something to do with it too. Thank God its contagious!

Today, in the interest of cleaning out the freezer, I'm turning 9 quarts of tomato juice into 7 quarts of spaghetti sauce.

Thank you, it really is hard.

Thank you @LuckyNumbers, @AJB1014, and @NewLIFEstyle4ME for your warm thoughts. Enjoy your fur babies, they are definitely family. :)

I've been in a funk this week, our dog died Monday and he wasn't doing well all weekend. Today was the day to make myself do something besides what I have to. I washed the outside of the dryer (it looked horrible next to the new washer). Not much, but I feel better.

"Do it yourself" has been reverberating through my head all day. I have been happily picking things up, sweeping, etc. Thanks for the attitude adjustment! I did decide to leave those 2 cupboards, but only because I'm in a "everything goes" frame of mind.

I finished the second cupboard today. Now there's a place for all the garden stuff that's been on top of the dishwasher! Another flat surface becomes visible! I've come to the conclusion that the other 2 are up to hubby, for now. I'm afraid I'll throw out something he uses.

I cleaned out the top shelf of the freezer because hubby went shrimping, and I needed the room! Now back to the cupboards over the washer. :) I sometimes feel like I'm chasing my tail, but things are getting better! Just have to keep reminding myself.

Thank you both for your insight :)

Physical therapy for a herniated disc had me doing core exercises 3x a day, motion exercise like swimming or walking for at least 10 minutes a day. I was also told to not sit longer than 20 minutes. Talk to your doctor, but fair warning, the pain gets worse before it gets better. After awhile, you will want to do the core…

I have a step counter, but when I wear it on my wrist it counts knitting, chopping veggies etc.as steps. I've been keeping it in my pocket but wonder if I should.

I have suddenly been working on my posture. And holding my belly in. Thank you for this inspiration! ( and reminder)

I'm the same way, don't remember ever making something for myself.

I've been crocheting since I was 10, and knitting since 12. I'm old too, now. Lol!

I've been trying to clean the wall behind my stove for a long time. Between the grease and other splatter, nothing worked. With the stove out of the way, my husband tried gojo hand cleaner and it worked! :) I'm on a kick!

With all the extra trash from replacing electronics and appliances, I had to stop decluttering until trash day. It will take a couple weeks to be caught up, but I'll do what I can when there's room. In the meantime, I've decided to wash doors or walls in the house. :)

I don't feel judgment from you. I don't think everyone here is doing it.

Agreed! The ones asking him to stay are not the issue, as Eric said, most of you aren't.

I've been feeling the same way. I loved this thread in the early months. Lately I just feel judged. I wish you success in your journey Eric, I love you too.

Thank you! I'm feeling very accomplished! Baby steps, but it makes a difference :)

Last night I realized that I have to store the laundry basket on the dryer because the new washer's lid is kind of domed. So today I started going through the cupboard over the washer, making room for the laundry soap. So, as bad as the lightning strike was, it led me to cupboards that I really don't even open. They…

Flex those muscles! Way to go :)

Congratulations on getting through it!

Our August thread is under challenges. As JenT304 said, same name different month. See you there!

Thank you for your well thought out post. I'm over the debate, we are all here because we are trying to do better.

You are never interrupting! I'm happy for you, its wonderful to be celebrated for what you're doing!

What if you try dry day? No disgust needed, just a better plan. :)

Glad you found us! Post whenever you feel like it, ups and downs. There's a lot of support from everyone here.

The wiring has been cleared by an electrician, insurance is finished and the dead stove is finally gone! I am about to attack the floor and wall where it was. I am horrible at housework! ( I knew that). I'm going to have to set reminders to move big appliances!

Melatonin might work better and its more natural.