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**awagsFare** · 12-11-2005, 07:00 AM

Funny how at 4:45am your life can seem so redirected. Looking back at where I was 5-10 years ago and where I am now, wow. What a difference.

My life has a plan. I am more focused, happier, healthier, motivated and best of all find that while I used to use food for everything (hunger, self gratification, stress relief, comfort, soothing methods, etc.) that part of my life is pretty much gone.

When I would get upset, I would eat. When I would have a stressful day, I would head to the kitchen. Old habits die hard. But they CAN die if you want them to!

I just celebrated birthday #46. Tough number for me to even put down on here. That day would have been filled with snacks, ice cream, cake, soda or coffee, etc. Instead, it consisted of lc ice cream with a small cake for the kids. Water no soda/coffee. Lots of smiles. I am proud of me.

Today is a very busy day at work and we are hosting our 1st annual HIV/AIDS leadership education evening. I have been working on this now for over a month. Lots of prep work to handle, delegate and coordinate. No cheats. No binges....and when I feel the levels rising what have I done?

I get on my Tony Little Gazelle and burn it off!

I just wanted to share. Thanks for listening....

12-11-2005, 07:00 AM	#2
awagsFare Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 567 Senior Member	This IS a lifstyle change! Funny how at 4:45am your life can seem so redirected. Looking back at where I was 5-10 years ago and where I am now, wow. What a difference. My life has a plan. I am more focused, happier, healthier, motivated and best of all find that while I used to use food for everything (hunger, self gratification, stress relief, comfort, soothing methods, etc.) that part of my life is pretty much gone. When I would get upset, I would eat. When I would have a stressful day, I would head to the kitchen. Old habits die hard. But they CAN die if you want them to! I just celebrated birthday #46. Tough number for me to even put down on here. That day would have been filled with snacks, ice cream, cake, soda or coffee, etc. Instead, it consisted of lc ice cream with a small cake for the kids. Water no soda/coffee. Lots of smiles. I am proud of me. Today is a very busy day at work and we are hosting our 1st annual HIV/AIDS leadership education evening. I have been working on this now for over a month. Lots of prep work to handle, delegate and coordinate. No cheats. No binges....and when I feel the levels rising what have I done? I get on my Tony Little Gazelle and burn it off! I just wanted to share. Thanks for listening....
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