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What else fills us up?
I'm writing a Weight Loss Purpose Statement and going through the process on my blog. Something that will be powerful to say to myself when I am triggered by a food, or more often, for emotional eating. It sounded fun and fairly simple at the beginning of the process but has begun to be difficult. I want it to be short (so I can memorize it) but jam-packed full of meaning.
Because of my Weight Loss Purpose Statement, I've been thinking a lot about emotional eating. A couple of weekends ago, my family (husband and two sons and I) just hung out together. We watched some movies, went out and just spent time together. It was wonderful. My heart was so full. As a result of my heart being full, guess what - my "head hunger" was completely silent. I was so fulfilled by spending time with my family that no food issues were present the entire weekend. We didn't go on vacation, to an amusement park or nothing big. We just spent a fun time doing errands, watching a couple of movies and being together.
I've been giving lots of thought as to what fills me up? A true fullness. Obviously since my family started this questioning of myself, my family is first on my list. Other things fill me up as well. So, I wanted to share and post here with you - what fills you up?
Thanks for sharing!
Cathy
Because of my Weight Loss Purpose Statement, I've been thinking a lot about emotional eating. A couple of weekends ago, my family (husband and two sons and I) just hung out together. We watched some movies, went out and just spent time together. It was wonderful. My heart was so full. As a result of my heart being full, guess what - my "head hunger" was completely silent. I was so fulfilled by spending time with my family that no food issues were present the entire weekend. We didn't go on vacation, to an amusement park or nothing big. We just spent a fun time doing errands, watching a couple of movies and being together.
I've been giving lots of thought as to what fills me up? A true fullness. Obviously since my family started this questioning of myself, my family is first on my list. Other things fill me up as well. So, I wanted to share and post here with you - what fills you up?
Thanks for sharing!
Cathy
Cathy
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Knowing that I'm getting healthy for not only myself but to be a good example and role model for my children. Knowing that I'm setting them up so that they won't have a life filled with weight struggle since they will already be on the path of good eating, and healthy living while they are still young (my oldest one at home is 10yrs).
I have a daily affirmation that is about 5 minutes long that I've set to music and is a slide show of motivating (for me) photos, and images.
I also have a recorded message that I burned to CD and on my MP3 player that I can listen to whenever I need it. I have my goals listed on it. Inspiring, postive phrases that help to keep me focused and keep me on track. As I achive a goal I update the affiramtion, and recording to include that to help me know that I've achived this and this and that nothing is impossible.
I have a daily affirmation that is about 5 minutes long that I've set to music and is a slide show of motivating (for me) photos, and images.
I also have a recorded message that I burned to CD and on my MP3 player that I can listen to whenever I need it. I have my goals listed on it. Inspiring, postive phrases that help to keep me focused and keep me on track. As I achive a goal I update the affiramtion, and recording to include that to help me know that I've achived this and this and that nothing is impossible.
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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Hi Suzi,
Your affirmation recordings on your MP3 player and CD are fabulous ideas. I hadn't thought of doing that before. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. I'm going to do those things too. I'm excited just thinking about them.
You are so right about teaching our kids and being a role model for them. That alone keeps me inspired so they don't have to travel the journey of struggling with weight and an unhealthy relationship with food.
You made my day!!
Cathy
Your affirmation recordings on your MP3 player and CD are fabulous ideas. I hadn't thought of doing that before. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. I'm going to do those things too. I'm excited just thinking about them.
You are so right about teaching our kids and being a role model for them. That alone keeps me inspired so they don't have to travel the journey of struggling with weight and an unhealthy relationship with food.
You made my day!!
Cathy
Cathy
Want to get back on track or stay on track? Get Back On Track Together!
