Life is Healthy

10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who's Trying to Lose Weight really hits home. Weight loss support is great—if it's the right kind.

I'm still on my journey to not only lose weight, but become a better, richer, happier person, too. It's all in how you think about it. I've found a lot of resources Steve Pavlina.com discusses how to change your mind on his blog: Personal Development for Smart People.  Manifesting Abundance: Understanding the Law of Attraction provides more explanations about how to change your mind to change your life. There are so many resources out there, it's worth doing a little web surfing.

None of these ideas are new. They've been around for millennia. They were all brought back to us through The Secret. And, for me, it's working. The power of positive thinking isn't just the title of a self-help book. Anyway, give it a shot. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I've decided that I am the only source of power for myself. I can achieve my goals. I can lose weight, get rich, or anything else I want. I am rising above the darkness, emptiness, and despair. I have fully realized that I am the only person who can lose weight for me. I will no longer use stressful events as an excuse to eat whatever I want. I have power over the food—not the other way around. Join me in this quest to a better life. I think you'll find that it's easier than you think.

I made it through the first day of my personal challenges in one piece—what did you expect? I walked for 30 minutes when I got home. I wrote three articles—not just one—yesterday. I'm hoping to get ahead on that challenge.

I Dreamed That I Did It
I did not eat any candy, but dreamed that I did. Isn't that weird? When I first quit smoking seven years ago, I used to dream that I smoked a cigarette and messed up the length of time that I was cigarette free and would have to start all over. That's how my "eating candy" dream went last night. I was so disappointed in myself. Then I woke up and realized that I hadn't eaten the candy and everything was OK.

Power of Positive Energy—And Thinking
I've been praying for positive energy. And I think it's working—whether it's psychological or real, it doesn't matter if it's working. Right? I do think there is something to prayer. Larry Dossey, an M.D., believes in prayer and has seen it work. I believe him. So don't knock until you've tried it.

Even though I feel really tired today, I also feel energized. And I have a lot to do. So I need to get to it. More updates as I go along with my personal challenge. Pray for me. Please.

Yea. I worked out this morning. Well, I walked a little more than two miles. That means I exercised in some sort of way five times this week—one day I worked out twice. Today, I feel more like my old self than I have in more than a year. I'm excited. Next week I'm planning to go to at least one Zumba class with a friend. Maybe I'll do more. I intend to go the gym as well, and maybe I'll even make the Pilates class.

This morning, I noticed there were a couple of older women in it. And I didn't notice until there were only 15 minutes of class time left. I was surprised and bummed out. I assumed it would always be a class filled with young people, and I was wrong. So you know what they say about assuming? (Note: I am happy about this because I am 51 years old. Sorry if it came off like I was being a jerk. No way. I love it.)

Forgiving and Moving Forward
Today I'm working on positive thinking and forgiveness. There are some people in my life that I will have a tough time forgiving. But forgiving doesn't mean forgetting, and it's my choice as to whether I have them in my life or just choose to forgive and move on.

Also, I think that the self-absorbed pity party is over. Thank God. I was getting kind of tired of me.

Nutrition Not So Great
Nutrition has been so, so. I eat healthy food—but I'm still indulging here and there—mostly here, and there, And maybe over there. Anyway, more than I should be. Usually once I get beyond a depressive episode, the chocolate cravings stop. I'm still waiting.

I'm looking forward to some warmer weather this weekend. When it's been well below freezing, anything above 32 degrees feels like a heat wave.

Don't know if I'll be writing this weekend. If not, I'll see you Monday.

I'm making a resolution to become more positive—one day at a time. So, just for today, I will have a positive attitude. I'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.