Hello Friends!
So today I am celebrating! I have lost 15 pounds since the New Year. I have approached this with a new outlook - not dieting exactly, but really thinking about the food choices I make. The truth is that I feel really crappy when I eat crap. (Really technical diet vocabulary) and I KNOW how to feel better! I eat because I am bored, sad, alone, upset........all of the emotions I have been ignoring for so long. Certainly, I need to keep this new vision alive - but I have been unable to lose even 5 pounds for the last 5 years! I have a long way to go, but have a hunch that this time could be different if I really live my words. Does that make sense?
Words are so easy, ssssooooo easy! Actions are the hard things. I am at a point in my life where the actions matching the words is essential. I have no time for people who lie to me - I have had ENOUGH of that! I want to surround myself with people who are truthful, genuine, and real. This is so uber-important to me! Certainly, I am unable to judge people's intrinsic motivations, but if the words match the actions - I'm comfortable. This is new behavior for me. I have traditionally taken words as a committment, and then was continually disappointed! How silly is that? Like I didn't know any better!
Have you ever noticed that when one thing goes well, everything seems to go well? School isn't even getting under my skin lately - although I would draw the line at saying it is going well. Even I am noticing that there is a smile on my face more often now. I wonder, is it possible to feel this good on a regular basis? Maybe it is - wouldn't that be GREAT? I might, however, begin to scare some people who are used to the serious, somber me. LOL - wouldn't that be a hoot?
So, I'm asking you............what makes you happy? For me right now? Family, old friends, new friends, feeling like my life is getting under control, walking to great music, breaking my ties with food, getting a good night's sleep every night. The list could go on! Plus, it feels like spring! HOORAY! Until later, Just Julie
Right now I would say that the SMILE on your face makes me VERY happy! Anyone who knows me, knows that I enjoy naps, reading, watching my boys play sports and quiet evenings with my husband. I also love the close relationship I have with my family, I have great friends who I can call and will be there for me without question and I love my job and the people I work with. But, this month, it's your smile that wins!!!
ReplyDeleteI am happy when things goes well: at school, at home. I am happy when I get up in the morning thinking it's gonna be a great day because I love to show up at work. I am happy when my family is happy, when i don't allowed little things to make me feel down. I am happy when I am in control of my life, when i have accomplish something. My friends make me happy because they share with me bad days and make me laugh. :)
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