1. Family are the most important people in my world!
2. I no longer make sweet/carby recipes even if they're low fat because i cannot eat just one and it also starts some major cravings.
3. In the colder weather always have lib balm on hand :)
4. The more you smile the more smiles you receive.
5. I love my bloggy friends and my blogs.
6. Learn new ways to eat your favorite veggies because then you'll love them even more.
7. Sleep is very important
8. What goes around comes around!
9. Nobody knows everything (although i'm close, not :)
10. Walking is a great de-stressor
11. I'm never bored as long as i have a book nearby
12. Never, ever give up
13. Sometimes being hungry is not a bad thing and you won't suffer from it
14. My job is just a job. Don't takes stresses from it home
15. There is nothing like a good breakfast
16. Water is definitely my friend, it makes me climb many stairs everyday :)
17. Trying new foods is fun
18. I may not love exercising but i do love what it does for me
19. I love cooking
20. Some days a glass of wine makes it a good day!
What are some of the things you have learned in your life journey??
23 comments:
it's never over. the journey I mean.
I know when I was younger I thought there was a time we NAILED IT and rested on our laurels.
nope.
and now I dont want it all to ever end ;)
I think I learned that you only THINK you are happy when you are eating unhealthy and not exercising. I can say without a doubt that the feelings I get from eating healthy and better portions of food, getting my butt out of the recliner and getting my butt on the weight bench or the road are much more pleasant than the ones I got when I polished off a six meat pizza. That carb fog will do some wild things to you if you let it!
Great list - I think you've got things pretty much covered. I would add that finding some exercise that I like and will do consistently over time is more important than killer/boot camp/ouch-inducing sessions that leave me clock-watching. Have some fun!
Great post and a great reminder of whats important.
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Great list!
There are no shortcuts. If you want to lose weight for good you have got to eat. Eating less than you should to see the scale move is only setting you up for future disappointment because you will gain it back.
1. One size never fits all
2. Consider the third option
3. Balance is everything
4. Never underestimate the power of the ordinary
5. People fear reflections of their deepest selves.
Gotta agree with #6...I have used herbs and spices so much more to try and add some zazz to otherwise plain veggies. Also, it's fun trying new stuff you've never had before (I tried Marrow for the first time recently, and it rocks!)
...and #18...so true, so very true.
#20. Amen!
Great list!!
I've learned;
~Be true to who you are.
~It's okay to struggle. Most people do at some point, even the ones who don't admit it.
~It's truly about health, not just the size.
~Always try something once.
~I am my hardest judge. It's not the end of the world if I mess up one day!
Have a great day Suzi :-)
Great list! I have had a few tough times over the past few years and it really does put things into perspective! It makes you appreciate the things you have!
Great post!
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/
Suzi...love this post. I see my twin cat in the picture. I think I agree with just about everything, but I really like #1, 2, 8 and I'm like you #9. I really like Di's comment - One size fits all...ha ha ha ha.
What I've learned...well, I'm learning constantly, but most importantly is "Everything doesn't have to have an explanation. You don't always need to know why it happened in order to solve the problem."
Ahhh. The 49th birthday has caused you to wad philosophical...
Chuckle. Loved your list. :)
Deb
You can’t avoid offending people from time to time. When you don’t mean it, say you're sorry. When you do mean it, accept the consequences.
Forgive everyone - including yourself....
Me - myself....
I'm beginning to think that forgiveness
is the only way out of our self-made hell!
It's taken me a looonnngg time to believe and accept the wisdom of #13.
And were you around lately when I was exercising?? You must've heard me saying #18!!
Loretta
=^..^=
I've learned that if you eat healthy, you will just feel better in general. If you eat junk, you will feel sluggish, lethargic, & just downright awful.
I have learned that it is very important to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself
That it is important to grapple with uncertaintity.
Life is too short.
Ask good questions.
I am blessed with a great hubby and kids and their kids.
Great blog!
Never, never give up...
Working towards half,
Tony B. @ Half of 360
halfof360.blogspot.com
Wonderful list!
I've learned that I'm worth the effort it takes to be healthy.
I love this post, I could do a HUGE post about Life Lessons:)
I am a late learner on looking after myself and still struggle with it at times. But I'm getting there:)
Hugs
Sheilagh
Great list Suzi!
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