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Why it pays to be a pack rat

05
Dec 2008
I’ll start this blog post by saying that if you have a dream, do whatever you can to make sure it comes true as soon as you can realistically make it happen. While I was perusing the crazy stack of old school papers that my mom has hung on to for almost 20 years, I came across some very interesting things.  Apparently, I was a pretty smart and nice kid according to my elementary school report cards.  What happened? (Just kidding) While it was fun going through my old school papers, I was immediately intrigued when I came across an old notebook:
Category: Life in General  9 Comments

A 19 Year Circle

04
Dec 2008
As I’ve reached various mini weight goals on this weight loss journey, I’ve mentioned several times “hey, I haven’t been this weight since probably middle school or even elementary school.”  Many people may have thought that I was exaggerating. Not so and now I have proof! I posted a while back about the horror that was my elementary school days and the terror that lied within my gym class.  My teacher did these horrible “Physical Education Reports” about twice a year.  I think once at the beginning of the school year and once at the end of the year.  Well, [ ... ]
Category: Victories  7 Comments

Weigh-In 12/2/08

02
Dec 2008
My prayers came true, though I didn’t ask for much.  My only wish was that I would stay in the 180s.  I’m still there – just barely, but I’m still there.  I weighed in at 189.3 today, up 1.9 pounds from last week.  Considering I was up as far as 193 over the weekend, I can’t complain. I stayed on plan today and counted all of my points.  Even better, I stayed within my points/flex points.  I’m determined to have a loss next week. Lots of “loser” vibes to all those who still need to weigh in this week! Sorry, Tony P., but [ ... ]
Category: Biggest Loser, Weigh-Ins  5 Comments

“Comparison is the Thief of Happiness”

02
Dec 2008
Brené Brown recently posted this quote in her “give thanks (big and small)” blog post. Comparison is the thief of happiness. I was struck by the honest and simple truth held within those words. There have been so many times in my life in which I felt less than enough or not good enough and when I think back on those situations, every single time that I felt that way, I was comparing myself to someone else. Of course there are always times in which we compare ourselves to others and feel better about ourselves – which aren’t necessarily moments to be [ ... ]
Category: Brene Brown, Psychology  13 Comments

Marie Antoinette Award

01
Dec 2008
  I have to thank Nathan for nominating me for the Marie Antoinette Award which honors people writing about their real lives.  I can’t express how much it means to me that he selected me as one of the people he wanted to give the award to. I have gained so much over the past year from writing this blog.  Not only have I discovered a wonderful community of new friends, but I’ve also learned a lot about myself and have learned how to be much more open in all areas of my life. Here are The Rules: Please put the logo [ ... ]
Category: Victories  2 Comments
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