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starting over and over and over!

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 harder it seems. Break it down into small goals like; I will do five (or 5 more) minutes of exercise today, I will add two more servings of fruits and vegetables, I will go to bed 10 minutes earlier, I will take two minutes a day to praise myself, I will think of five things that make me happy, I will eat a little less processed foods and sugar today, I want to lose 1 pound this month, and other things along those lines. Starting small and increasing slowly could help you get to your goal and help you not get so overwhelmed. Do not compare yourself to others, as there is no one exactly like you, so they have their own journey and you have yours. It is not a race or a contest. Just keep going forwards and if you wander of the path to a healthier life, just step back on and keep move slowly forward. I believe that if you catch yourself and go back to working on being healthy, you have the best shot at reaching your goal. Don't give up!

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