Sending out some good vibes

[StillSmiling]

Mods, please correct me if I'm misusing this forum... I just thought it was a fantastic opportunity to send some love out to those who dwell at the ADBB.

Today, my wish for us all is: the courage and conviction to continue toward our goals; the self-love and compassion to be kind to ourselves in the meantime, and the day-to-day wisdom to know the difference.

BigLove to all,

S.

[Sherri]

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Still Smiling,
Thank you for bringing this thread back to life!
Today my wish to all is this: Wishing all of you to make healthier choices. Healthier choices turn into healthier habits. Healthier habbits turns into a healthier lifestyles!
Love to all, Sherri

[FLdoodette]

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Thank you for such a loving thought! The same to you and everyone here

[Sherri]

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The gift of positive thinking!!!!

Retrain Your Brain
Changing your attitude means changing your "self-talk" or internal monologue. Self-talk is the chattering conversation you have with yourself all day long, whether you are aware of it or not. It's the voice in your head that says, "I'm too fat" or "I'm not good enough!" I don't need to go on, do I? You know what I'm talking about — these are the kind of thoughts that hold us back!
Guess what? This is the kind of useless negativity that's keeping you from being the best that you can be. It's time to turn it around once and for all. You need to retrain yourself to think positively! Imagine what would happen if you changed the dialogue so that it sounded more like this: "I can lose weight and be healthy, exercise to the best of my ability, and get stronger and better at it every time I do it." Your self-talk can mean the difference between happiness and despair, and success and failure. If you start making your self-talk more positive and affirming — and less defeatist and self-depreciating — your whole life will change for the better.

[FLdoodette]

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YouTube - Don't Give Up, You Are Loved
A musical "Valentine" for my Atkins friends

[StillSmiling]

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Sherri and Norah; Thanks for your kind and helpful comments. Today, for some reason, my appetite is going over the top for the first time since I've been back on plan (um... 19 days). So, my wish today for all of us with this current struggle is "moderation".

[eclectikat]

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My wish for you all is Peace. Peace in the struggle to win the war against obesity. I heard it said in the movie "the Secret" that Sister Theresia would never march in an Anti war Protest. But if asked to walk in a Peace March, she would indeed.

Peace to know we are becoming who we are meant to be at this very moment in time. Peace to understand why we have walked in the shoes in which we have walked. Peace to press on into wellness.

Peace.

For you all... I wish Peace.

[Sherri]

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Sherri and Norah; Thanks for your kind and helpful comments. Today, for some reason, my appetite is going over the top for the first time since I've been back on plan (um... 19 days). So, my wish today for all of us with this current struggle is "moderation".

You're welcome StillSmiling. Love "moderation" I'm a true believer in it! Grab'in me some of that energy and passing it on.
My wish for everyone today is to don't be afraid to just take baby steps to "Get Moving". Get out and walk, do some floor exercise, just MOVE! Pretty soon those baby steps will turn into leaps and bounds. Go for it!

[Sherri]

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[quote=eclectikat;968177]My wish for you all is Peace. Peace in the struggle to win the war against obesity. I heard it said in the movie "the Secret" that Sister Theresia would never march in an Anti war Protest. But if asked to walk in a Peace March, she would indeed.

Peace to know we are becoming who we are meant to be at this very moment in time. Peace to understand why we have walked in the shoes in which we have walked. Peace to press on into wellness.

Peace.

For you all... I wish Peace.[/quote
"No more allowing the past to step on the heals of the present"
Always pressing forward in our journey. Having the courage to face what comes our way. All in "peace"
Love This! I'm grab'in me some of this energy too Electrikat and passing that good energy around. I'm definately feel'in this one.I felt like you were talking to me. I'm all for peace!
Thanks!
Sherri

[sallyseachange]

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My wish... no... my tip for you all is this: When you're feeling blue, when things look bleak, just treat yourself to a huge smile. Smile wide with your lips, with your cheeks, with your eyes... with all you facial muscles.
It's amazing how much better this'll make you feel. It has a truly physical effect on mood!

[StillSmiling]

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I agree, Sally - "fake it 'till you make it" has always been one of the things that has kept me smiling through whatever wave life has me riding at the time. As far as the sentiment for peace goes, I feel very strongly about this, and needed that reminder today. Even feeling good; feeling energized can bring chaotic vibes into my world. Today, I was on a wagon ride through the most beautiful orchard in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. I'm working at the time (I am blessed with the best job EVAH!), so I'm surrounded by students and the other teachers in my program. I felt so great; so alive - and somehow, I remembered to take the moment, close my eyes and lift my face to the sun that was slanting through the leaves and branches above me. That was truly peace. And I find it beyond conincidence that this wonderful, perfect moment was brought to me today, on the energy of these wishes. I am most sincerely grateful. Very wise council indeed, eclectik... (or do you prefer Kat?). Sheri, I loved your comment about small steps becoming leaps and bounds. How true. Thank you for the reminder.
For today, my wish for us all is kindness. That we have the courage to extend deliberate kindness to those around us, and that we have the humility to accept what is offered, whatever form it may take. Big Love to you all, S.

[gman]

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Great thread, thanks for the love!
Love you back!


Check out this good read:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/health-chat-new/58962-positive-thinking.html

Starts with:

We are what we think.
All that we are
Arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Buddha

[eclectikat]

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Thanks guys...
For me my attitude in life is half of this journey I am on in the process of losing weight. In fact it is 100% attitude that has allowed me to experience the success I have thus far.

I hope for everyone here to attain an attitude of gratitude, an attitude of serenity, bliss, empowerment and love.

This has been one of the most enlightening years of my life. I have moved into a new consiousness... not to sound all new ageish or anything, but I feel I have stepped into a knowing about myself. It feels good. It feels right. I know there are many others here who feel the same way. In a wonky way, I feel the release of the energy I have been storing in my body for all these years is releasing so much negativity. I swear I can honestly feel it!

Glenn... we love you too... thanks for the link... it is an interesing link.

and sherri... I was talking to you

ANd stillsmiling... Kat is great....

Thanks all...

Kath

[sallyseachange]

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Great thread, thanks for the love!
Love you back!


Check out this good read:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/health-chat-new/58962-positive-thinking.html

Starts with:

We are what we think.
All that we are
Arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Buddha

Thanks for the interesting link. I've been using a very similar kind of "positive thinking" technique for the last year, and it's amazing the difference it's made in so many areas of my life. From a non believing pessimist, I became a real convert to the power of positive thinking.

I like your Buddha quotation too.

[Sherri]

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Love this Gman
We are what we think.
All that we are
Arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Buddha

I couldn't agree with you more Sally! I love to smile. Makes me feel good.
Stillsmiling, your wagon ride sounds wonderful. I took in some rays of sunshine yesterday. As I was thinking about how thankful I am for what I had, rather than what I didn't.
Kat, You're so right about "attitude". Attitude is what has gotten me this far into my Atkins journey. Gratitude was definately an energy I had yesterday. I'm just so thankful these days. Thanks for that positive energy!
I experienced the same energy when I initially lost my weight Kat.
All the negative energy leaving and feeling it be replaced with the positive. Like being born again!
Today my thoughts are with commitment. Are you commiting yourself to this lifestyle 100% ?(Atkins) Or are you 1/2 stepping and not taking full strides towards a healthier tomorrow?
Atkins is a three legged stool so to speak. There's diet, exercise and supplements. With one of those missing the stool doesn't stand. As long as your doing all three, you're standing strong.
Here's to doing Atkins 100% and standing strong.