TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY

SMILE!!! Grinning, even if you don't feel happy, releases serotonin in the brain, instantly lifts your mood and makes you feel better. Plus, smiling people are viewed as sincere, attractive, and sociable.
Smiling also makes people wonder what you are up to so that is a great reason to smile. If you don't have anything to smile about just think how nice it was just last month to see everyone at lunch. That makes me smile all the time.

TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

FIND MEANINGFUL WORK. The nature of your job isn't as important as how you approach it. A positive attitude and a focus on the meaning behind your work make it more rewarding.
This is true about everything we do. I think that having a positive attitude helps lots with this dieting. I am now just beginning to feel like I can and will lose the weight I want to. But I still look in the mirror and see the same old me which Calvin says I'm crazy. I should be able to see how much I have lost. I can't but I know I am doing better and that alone makes my attitude more positive, which really helps.

TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

TAKE ACTION... If you don't like your job or other life circumstances, make a plan and take charge. You create of your own reality, and you can change your life if you're unhappy. Start today.
With today's economy having a job is a real blessing. If you are unhappy at work look first inside yourself to see what you can do at work to be happy. I am not sure I agree with quiting job A without having job B. Maybe it is just our age but a paycheck is necessary and just as important is the medical insurance that comes with the job even if we pay it our self. This is of course just my personal opinion.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

CULTIVATE FRIENDSHIPS. The happiest people spend the least time alone. Attend social gatherings, host a party, and call your close friends to catch up as often as possible.
I agree with this 100% and I think your children and siblings should be the first ones listed as friends. Another great thing about this blog. We seem to be keeping in touch better since we started this thing. I know I love hearing from you all both in emails and comments on here.

TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY

DEVELOP YOUR SPIRITUALITY. Research shows that people who are spiritual tend to be both happier and healthier than those who are not. Consider meditation, spiritual readings, prayer or other religious practice.
This seems like a strange tip to me. Not that I think religion is strange, as we all know I try to be a good person and serve the Lord, but I never thought it important in a dieting program. I do know that I could not have lost 79 pounds without the Lord's help and I am grateful for it I just thought this was a very personal and unusual tip from Sparkpeople.

TIP OF THE DAY - TUESDAY

GET PLENTY OF SLEEP. Keep a consistent sleep schedule and get 7-8 hours each night for more energy and less moodiness. This is great except it is after 11 an I know I will be up by 5 or 6 at the latest because I don't sleep good when Calvin is gone. I still like this tip. I just wish they encouraged us to take a nap during the day.

TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

NOVEMBER'S TIPS FROM SPARKPEOPLE ARE CALLED: 30 DAYS TO GREATER HAPPINESS
Start a hobby. People who engage in captivating activities are more satisfied with life. Lose yourself and your worries by sewing, writing, cooking or dancing. Cooking might not be a good choice especially if you like to bake. I love this tip. I want to do some sewing but can't get to the supplies because of the HUGH mess in the craft room. I plan on making this week the week of cleaning and organizing that room. If you don't know of a new hobby you want to start, get an old hobby out and get going again. I think the point is to keep your hands busy.