Giving up I guess...

[Mickkey]

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Angela, I'm so glad you're staying. We'll be here for you.

[hopejoy]

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Hi, just read through this thread and am so happy to see your change in additude and spirit! We sure have some amazing people around here don't we!?!
I'm so glad you decided to not quit and not give up!!! You are worth it! You deserve to be healthy and happy! Nothing is worth your health! That's was my wake up call, a diagnosis: diabetes... I changed everything in my life, job... food... exersize... thought patterns... I'm a different person now because somehow I managed to finally put myself first, take care of me, now have more to give...
I hope to see you all over this board everyday... it will keep you on track and accountable... and again... glad, so very glad you're hanging with us...
liz

[Wifey2MB]

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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Never give up. You may have fell off the wagon, but you can do it and stick to it and be successful, it is up to you. Make a conscience decision to think about what you are eating and why you are eating it with every bite...hope that helps. Don't be so down on yourself either, that doesn't help (((hugs)))

[meena-beena]

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This thread should be IMMORTILIZED!! What a way to rally!! It's so touching to see people reaching out this way and I'm beyond happy that you're staying Angela. You are such an inspiration to me you have no idea! When faced against the odds this way most people just stop posting and think--why bother even returning. Just the simple fact that you POSTED means you'll be a future goalie and that you ARE serious about your commitment. You just needed to know you are valued--AND YOU ARE!!

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KEEP AT IT! You're a winner in my book no matter how many pounds you are.

[Aya]

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I think when we're all so busy taking care of our family we forget to or don't have time to take care of ourselves... we need to treat ourselves and make ourselves feel special but so often we think that means having a FOOD treat when it could or should mean taking a warm bubbly bath with candles and soft music, or going for a walk with our favorite music blasting on our MP3, or having a heart-to-heart with husband/partner/wife/children...
When I'm having a bad day I so often find myself grouchy at those nearest to me, irritable at shopping centers, just plain not fun to be around. But then on good days don't we all radiate happiness, smile easily at strangers, hug our family more... As corny as that whole Pay it Forward stuff is, it works! I once challenged a student of mine to smile at at least one stranger each day until the next time I saw her. She was mortified but said she'd try. And of course, when she smiled at people they didn't always smile back (or sometimes thought she was insane!) but more than half of the time the other person broke into a smile too. She said it elated her.
So that's just my waffle, Angela, so glad you're staying! Keep posting, that's half the battle!