TIP OF THE DAY - TUESDAY

ASK FOR HELP...If you need it, ask for help. If you feel unhappy most of the time, talk to a therapist, career counselor, or spiritual advisor to help you find what makes you happy.
If you get discouraged or frustrated with your diet and exercise program talk to someone and sometimes just talking to a friend will help you clear your head and put things into perspective. It is so easy to get discouraged but the real problems start if that discouragement makes you give up, so discouraged? Call a friend, or a sister and you can always send emails. We are all here for each other.

TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

LAUGH OUT LOUD. Visit a comedy club or watch a funny show. Laughing makes you feel good, so make time for fun and humor every day.
I love this tip. Watch children, your own, your grandchildren or some one Else's children in the grocery store. They really are cute and funny. I also enjoy laughing at the half hour mindless sitcoms on TV when Calvin is gone. I think they are funny and stupid but I don't have to think real hard to watch them.

TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY

MAKE A DONATION! Clear the clutter in your home and give all those "extras" you don't use to someone who needs them. By downsizing, organizing and giving, you'll help yourself and others at the same time.
I don't know about anyone else, but I love cleaning, painting, and organizing EVERYTHING, it does not matter if it is just a closet or an entire room. I just love the freshness of the room or closet or drawer. It's great and it takes work which means a little extra exercising.

TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. Okay so we had an off weekend. It is a holiday. IF you added a couple of pounds this weekend, don't beat yourself up or give up. JUST get back on track. Adding a pound this weekend could be from not moving enough or simply being too busy with family and friends to really count points or calories. It happens to everyone, just shake it off and get going again. Remember it is the big picture not just a single back step.
I think I am preparing myself for Monday's weigh in. We will see.

TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY HAPPY SHOPPING

DO YOUR BEST. Your accomplishments are important and deserve recognition, so be proud of a job well done. Mastering skills and meeting goals can increase your own self-esteem, and self worth.
One more thing to remember each time you reach a goal it motivates you to keep going so remember baby steps a little goals will help us lose the weight we need and want to.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY HAPPY THANKSGIVING

CONNECT WITH YOUR FAMILY. Make time for your loved ones, partner, children and grandchildren each day. Reminisce, celebrate, and just have fun together! Enrich your life with family memories for greater purpose and satisfaction.
I LOVE THIS TIP and of course it is perfect for Thanksgiving, a day to truly be grateful for our blessings. I count all of you as some of my choicest blessings and I love you all.

TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY

CREATE A MANTRA. Does a particular word, phrase or quote make you feel better? Make it your mantra. Write it, think it, and repeat it any time you need a little perspective or a pick me up.
I have heard this before and I have thought a lot about a mantra for me. I think mine would have to be, "If it is to be, it's up to me." I have all the support and love and encouragement I could want from Calvin, family, and friends, but the truth is I spend 98% of my time alone. It is up to me if I exercise, go for a walk, eat sweets, or just eat too much. No one is around to babysit or monitor me, therefore if I want to lose weight I have to do it. No one can make me, so I repeat my phrase several times a day and it seems to work. Of course thinking about all the family and friends who love and support me sure helps too. So a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!