I love this!! I truly believe that when we put positive messaging in our lives and we read it (even passively, without being conscious of it), it gets inside our brains and creates positive pathways!

Mine are:

Is this self-sabotage? You can do different!

I make it through

I AM ENOUGH!

I knocked this one out of the park! I decided to make it an entire self-care/whatever I want kind of day! Got a haircut, read a book while the color sat on my head and then scooped up a friend for a mani/pedi. Tonight had a great dinner and movie (The Big Sick–so so good!!) with another close friend tonight to celebrate our upcoming birthdays.…[Read more]

The scale was not my friend this morning. Im due for my period soon, so hoping the weight gain is largely bloating. But, it sank my mood a bit. Will I be able to get my weight down again? I dont have the evidence yet….

Hi Mary! Just adding another welcome and we are so glad you are here. There are so many emotions apart of this entire journey, and we’re all here to support you no matter what! There are hard days and great days, and we’ll be here for both!

I’m going to bring myself a piece of a healthy, low carb, spinach and gruyere strata I made on Monday! Yum-o!

I color or make art almost everyday, but I didn’t today! I work with kids/teens and they were using my paints, colored pencils and collage supplies but I never picked any of them up today! Odd! My day off 🙂

I really appreciate reading about everyone’s experiences! Helps to know we’re all working hard at life, in all kinds of ways, and making our way through each day.

What could I do to avoid that next time? hhmm. Better hydration for sure! Also, I was craving cake all week last week and didn’t find a way to have it in a healthy way. I think the…[Read more]

Thx for checking! Had my first experience of “going off the rails” aka bingeing since Ive started this experience. Got too hungry/tired last night and went to grocery store w/SUGAR on my mind. Overdid it big time and paid the price in sleep. Worried I ruined the weight Ive lost thus far (6 lbs in 3 wks) but nothing I can do but get back to it.…[Read more]

Done! Donated to the DC Humane Rescue Alliance (where we got our cats!)

I emailed one of my best and oldest friends who I rarely get to chat with, but who has been on my mind a lot lately as she goes through IVF. We now have a phone date set for tomorrow night!

Took care of yesterday’s pesky item (store winter appliances) late last night. Got some great Robyn songs on in the car on my way to a friend’s house this morning!

done!

I’m so sorry to hear about your son’s dog. Sending a hug. Take care of you.

Yes! I love self-care with intention! I am going to put all the “winter” appliances in storage today.

Hi!

Back.On.Track.Today!

Breakfast: protein shake

Lunch: turkey and cheese on low carb/cal flat w/nectarine

snack: mini babybel and 1/2 low sugar luna bar

Dinner: Turkey burger w/new frozen zucchini/lentil pasta

Dessert: my fave Edy’s light!

So appreciate the honesty and vulnerability here!! I ended up having half a grilled chix sandwich and about 3 cups of Kettle corn. I WILLbe bringing my own food moving fwd!!

Yay for social workers!! We need them more than ever!

Hi!!! Thanks for checking in!!

my big challenge today will be eating healthy at a baseball game. We’re season ticket holders and I struggle to eat well there. Sometimes I bring homemade stuff which is KEY but no prep time this week. Thinking I will eat a grilled chix sandwich w/o bread!

Thanks SOOOOO much for the warm welcome! I am so glad to meet all of you and just BE in community.

Yay Baltimore! I’m in Silver Spring 🙂

Great ideas! I’m adding all this to my shopping list and will keep them on hand!! Thank you!!