exploration for a healthier me

Each day we can make a choice on how we will live that day. And even if one day or group of days are not your healthiest, you get to start again the next day.  If you are like me, the days kinda sneak up on me and I don't always handle them in ways that are the best for my health. I am glad that a few bad days do not ruin my life because I can alway get back on track. Even if it seems that you take two steps forward and then end up going backwards, remember, you can always start forward again any tine you wish. Do not give up if it seems somedays impossible to make progress.  Though it does not seem fair, but going forward is harder than siding back. You can do it though, just one step at a time, one day at a time. If you find you are having trouble staying committed,reach out to someone for support, do little things (they really make a difference over long periods of time), be your own best friend, and stay positive. I know it is not easy and the farther you have to go , the ...

Stress is a major factor I have found for some of the unhealthy things that happen in life. I have come to realize that stress effects me in many ways. First, I have serious problems sleeping when I am stressed. I have had times where several times a week, I can not get to sleep or wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. I then spent hours tossing and turning trying not to disturb my husband. The next day after a bad night, I have noticed, that I have very little energy, my mood is negative, and things get on my nerves easily. Second, for me, stress has the effect of craving foods. None of my cravings are very healthy! I am about 40 lbs over my "best" weight according to the doctor, my cholesterol is up, as is my sugar. I have tried to loss weight for years, but have usually ended up giving into cravings. This has been a serious cycle for me, over the years I have created the habit of eating to calm my nerves, when upset, or when I feel down. ...

We are our own hardest critics in most cases. I know I am. Today I would like us to treat ourselves with the kindness we would treat our best friends and would want them to treat us. Really would you hang out with someone who was finding fault with how you look, what go can do, etc. I would not, except with myself.  We all need to remember that we are always growing and changing, we are a work in progress, not a finished piece. There are things about myself I want to improve on and change, but I am working on supporting myself and not tearing myself down. I hope this is true for all of you. Sometimes it seems as we are not making much, if any, progress and it is discouraging. Remember we are here for the whole life and we take it day by day. If one day or more, we seem to be going the wrong way, stop and take a breath. Figure out if you can what went wrong and then step back on your trail to a better you. Instead of ragging on yourself about what you messed up on, congratulate your...