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1. I’ve been waiting on the weight to travel and put on a bathing suit. I am going to try to put on my bathing suit at least once a week, preferably in public. Locally there is a hot tub place that has a women’s hot tub event every sunday for $10.I am going to make every effort to make it every sunday for at least the next 3 months, and if I am away I will try to find another way to get into my bathing suit. No more waiting till I’ve lost weight to be a mermaid. 🙂
2. Today I bought my husband a few small tolkens, some glasses for his bar and a water bottle he can use to bring his coffee to work (ice coffee). When I gave them to him I said it was to thank him for how great he’s been lately while I have been diving into my traveling dreams and my desire to start a travel and lifestyle blog. This weekend we have a date to sit around the fire pit in our back yard and grill up some food.
3. As for treating my body better in general, a few months ago I did a WHOLE30 month. I learned a lot about myself such as 1, I actually found making meals quite a bit easier than I thought I would, 2, I’m stronger than I think when it comes to resisting temptation, and 3, I am allergic to gluten and I feel like crap when I eat sugar. I am doing another whole30 not as a diet but because I want to feel better in my skin and I do when I am not eating gluten and sugar. After seeing all the changes that happened to my body when I did the whole30 (cleaner softer skin, brighter eyes, no bloating, no joint pain etc) I no longer understand why I was so happy eating the things that made me feel bad. So I’m just not going to do it anymore, not that I never will, obviously, its not deprivation, its a choice. It’s not a diet its just consciously choosing the option that doesn’t make me feel sick. After the whole 30 I will still not return to eating gluten and I will limit my sugar if not eliminate it except for rare occasions.
OK, my action steps from this video:
1. Waiting on the weight – instead of saying, “When I loose weight I will be more active” I am going to start walking – especially since the weather is so lovely right now. I also love nature so I am going to find the nature paths in the area – I think there is one right down the road and walk it!
2. Cleaning up my side of the street – I am lucky in that I have a wonderful, thoughtful husband who does a ton of stuff around the house, but I can always find something that hasn’t been done right. I will stop and think before I speak because it DOESN’T always have to be MY way. I will appreciate him more.
3. If I already loved my body – when I did love my body I dressed it is lovely clothing (not jeans and sweatpants), I took time with my make-up and hair. The red lipstick day showed me that people noticed and I reacted to make-up so I am going to be more conscious of my external self. I think that when I dress to hide myself I hide from myself.
1. I’m going to start showing up in my relationship with my husband more by taking my eyes off of his peccadillos and focusing on my own. Trusting God to work in both of our lives. He is able.
2. I’m going to talk sweetly to my body to cancel any negative remarks that I’ve made. I’m going to try to do this daily. Being kind to me–my body.
How am I going to start showing up in my relationships? I first want to be able to rid myself of stinking thinking… I need to really be present and stop the negative thinking…To show my body I love her, I love the idea of making a conscious effort daily to look at myself in the mirror and admire and love my body… I love the idea of moisturize my body daily…
1. I’ve been waiting on the weight to go shop for clothes. I’m going to go shop for cute clothes in my size. I will put aside some money and just go.
2. I’m going to separate when I get home from work. Make some me time before I dive into “us”. I’m bossy. I know I am. I need that separation to come back to the feminine.I need that separation so I can show up for my husband.
3. I loved Sarah’s suggestion about the moisturizer. I always put moisturizer on after I bath but I want to do it with more intention and mindfulness. I struggle with the kind words, as I know most of us do but I’m going to make moisturizer and kind words a thing that go together after my bath.
I’m going to stop waiting on the weight by returning to running – for the pleasure of the movement and not the arithmetic of the calories used.
I will be switching off electronic devices as soon as I stop working so that the time I spend with my partner is our time, specifically.
I will also be treating my body to some luxuries. I will be showing my beautiful body some love. She deserves a pedicure or a face mask every so often. After all, she works hard.
I like the electronics thing, I am going to add that to my list too! thanks
I really dislike my body right now…& yes it does feel broken…I am battling auto immume diseases & due to a lot of medication have put weight on & its making me desperately unhappy…severely reduced mobility means I physically can’t move as much as I would like, but having attempted the challenges so far I will attempt these too.
So…I will be more conscious of putting more of the good foods into my body,& drinking more water…xx
I am going to start flirting with my man again. We have been living together for years, and we used to flirt, but not anymore.
I am going to go back to dancing for exercise, I hate walking. I am going to start in the swimming pool with headphones and lap walking to music.
My relationship with my husband does leave me feeling empty inside.I feel as if he takes very little interest in ME, as his wife. But then I look in the mirror after he has come home, given me the obligatory peck, and settled in for a night of TV and falling asleep, I see looking back a woman who has not taken the time to make sure I look decent. When I take that time, I feel better about myself. So, I am going to “show up” more by taking the time to look more like a lovable woman,instead of the person who just really doesn’t care. A relationship with my body will be a struggle. I’m ashamed of my body. This will take lots of consideration, so I can’t really say what that would look like.
Shannon, I don’t know how men think sometimes. You said that you want to look more lovable, but maybe you already do! I fix myself every time boyfriend comes home from work and he doesn’t even acknowledge how I look or smell. He doesn’t notice me at all. He, on the other hand don’t take care of himself, doesn’t groom but only when he goes to work. He doesn’t try to eat healthy..he has diabetes and he’s sexually dysfunctional which is something that he doesn’t want to talk about at all.I’m going through a lot in this relationship due to lack of TLC, but he thinks that he’s fine. Sometimes you try your best for them, but I’m not doing it for him any longer. I will do it for me and my sanity. Good luck to you and girl I bet you ROCK!
1. How I am going to show up more in my relationship: my boyfriend and I have been together for a year and half. I try to recognize my type A personality when it comes to cleaning but sometimes I forget when it comes to critiquing the status of his apartment. I will work on recognizing our differences and focusing/celebrating what he does well rather than constantly nagging him about how he could improve.
2. How I am going to start building a relationship with my body: since my bath yesterday, I must admit that I am in a good place at the moment. It must have been something in the water (or Sarah!!), but I just started complimenting my body without even really thinking about it and it was glorious! Today I wore a bikini WITHOUT a tank top overtop for the first time in a few years. I still don’t necessarily believe that I should wear a bikini around, but I’m trying to realize that this is what mainstream media/culture makes me believe. And I have a choice to feel good about what my body regardless of how I compare to the models in magazines. Thanks, Sarah!!
My number 1 struggle with my body has to be not liking it – i don’t even look in the mirror as it just upsets me and i wish i could just appreciate my body more and not fill it with the wrong types of food to “feed” my emotions.
I am going to run around the garden with my 3 adorable grandchildren and really connect with them.
I don’t know what to do for fun forgot what that means.been raising a family there needscame first.I lost and neglected myself in the mistook it all gain 50pds my husband left me for a younger skinny lady he ask me to leave .I’ve lost 15pds since this happen trying get really hard to connect with myself the struggle is hardi have a part time job now trying to like my own company.
1. I have been waiting on the weight for way too long and my closet full of clothes that do not fit is a perfect example. Right now, it is summer where I live. I have exactly three outfits to wear and they are all casual. Two nice ones and one for getting sweaty, dirty in. I have a closet full of clothes I cannot wear and the few things I can wear are being stuffed into the closet along with the ones that don’t fit. If there is a funeral or a wedding to attend, I will have to panic shop to find something nicer to wear pronto. Also, I had Achilles tendinitis for 18 months and that kept me from wanting to do much shopping since you are on your feet a lot looking for just the right outfit. So, I will try to be brave and sort through the closet and not be depressed about it and try to find a clothing store that I feel comfortable shopping in for bigger girl clothes.
2.Since I am older, the libido is low and has been for a long time. My husband and I sleep in separate rooms. This started when his snoring caused me to lose many a good nights sleep. He got a CPAP to wear at night but seeing him in his CPAP mask and romance do not go hand in hand. I am very content to sleep alone because I remember all the nights I wanted to smother him when he snored. I have never heard my husband complain about not getting any ___. We are affectionate in other ways and we are both content. We’re both in our sixties and he is now having prostrate issues. Something older men have to contend with.
3. My action step to rebuild my relationship with my body? I think I will try to be brave and make an appointment for a body massage even if I’m self-conscious about how my body looks. It has been 15+ years since I have had a massage.
Love hearing from all these amazing women! I purchased a cute panty and lacy bralette pair that is in a right size for me today. I feel sexy and powerful wearing it. My boyfriend is out of state and I always tell myself that I am going to wear lingerie the next time I see him and chicken out. I am going “home” next week and am committed to confidently seducing him. To rebuild the relationship with my own temple I would like to get a pedicure, take time to do my hair before I leave the house this weekend and start telling her she is strong and beautiful. Maybe I’ll even get gel nails for my constantly breaking fingernails. Thanks!
I’m committing to moving my body 4 days a week. Doesn’t matter which days as long as I do it.
1. Honestly I’m not totally sure what I’m waiting for. I think it will come up around job and career though. Okay, I am waiting to lose weight before I buy clothes that I really like!
2. I’m going to nurture my relationship with my husband by giving him a shoulder or foot massage before bed. And practice being thankful for our 43 years of marriage.
3. I’m going clothes shopping sometime in the next few days to find an outfit that I love.
My husband by nature is very calm and in the moment. I however am constantly planning ahead and asking of him to do the same. From now on I’m going to be present in the moments we have together, especially in the morning at breakfast and week nights when we’re both tired and stressed.
To take beter care of my body I’m going to start a regular swim practice. I’m also going to use restorative oil for the stretch marks on my belly and legs.
1. Stop waiting on the Weight: Go clothes shopping for clothes I like & make me feel good….at my current weight instead of waiting til I’m 40 lbs. lighter.
2. Clean my Street: When I come home, put on decent casual clothes, put on some makeup & do SOMETHING besides a pony with my hair instead of PJ pants & old t-shirt.
3. Relationship with my body: Starting planning & eating regular meals 3-5 times per day instead of grabbing a piece of fruit- breakfast; yogurt- lunch; take-out Chinese- dinner.
I’m going to stop waiting on the wait by being an active participant in my life. Lately I’ve been in a stagnant place, largely because I’ve been in a funk about how I look and feel. I’m tired of that and have plans to pursue friendships and hobbies I’ve been putting off.
In my marriage, I’m going to be more focused on my husband when he’s home. He travels a lot for work and sometimes I get comfortable being on my own. I’m not always loving and appreciative when he comes home. I’m going to be conscious about treating him with love and about truly listening to him.
For my body, this one’s easy: more mani/pedis. I love them. There are 27,000 places near me that offer them. I have no excuse not to do it.
I am still in recovery from a divorce and finding it hard to move on. Joining an online dating service is not my thing and not sure what I want right now.
I’m pretty good about getting out and doing fun things requiring moving! But, definitely need to work on eating better!
This is how as of today I’m going take more care with my relationship and my body. With my relationship I’m going to start by greeting him with a hug and kiss every time I come home before I do anything else. As well I’m going to kiss him goodnight before I go to bed every night he is home ( he works out of town ). As for my body I am going to take the time to pamper it each night… so whether that is moisturizing it, showering it in new shower gel or slipping into nice luxurious jammies instead of old mismatched top and bottom. What better reason to go and buy some new ones!
1. Stop waiting on the wait bydoing small baby steps; 1 thing dailythat makes me feel good. Today I took care of some things I put aside & I feel like I accomplished something!
2. I’m older/no relationship for long time. This part made me sad. I want to focus on my relationship within my total being, then if one happens that would be amazing.
3. Re-build relationship with my body by telling myself daily I Am Amazing just how I Am in this very moment!.
1.I’m going to stop waiting for my life to be “in order”. Instead of waiting for my current situation to be the way I envisioned I will look for ways to enjoy the current moment. Since financially I am not where I want to be I keep postponing trips, and classes, going places and hanging out w/friends. While I believe that is the responsible thing to do. I realized with your video today it is keeping me from enjoying my life. I will be signing up for one new race and a dance class that I have been wanting to do since last year.
2. I will clean up my side of the relationship by not putting so much expectations on my boyfriend to come up with plans. I am always so disappointed when my boyfriend doesn’t make plans with me or when he doesn’t do what I want him to do. This whole time I realized that I am focusing on the lack instead of the things that he does do for me. So today I texted him and let him know how much I appreciated him being in my life. Wouldn’t you know he called me out of the blue to discuss something I have been wanting to talk to discuss for over a week.
3.I have made it my life mission to treat my body physically well and I will say that the journey has been long and hard but I have never physically loved my body more than I do now. Now what I could still improve on is the way I talk to myself for choices that I have made and where I am in life. I want so much out of life that sometimes I am hard on myself and I do not say loving and accepting things about my current living situation. So I will stop being so hard on myself I will let myself know that I accept myself for where I am at and that I know I have done the best I can. I will remind myself that my current situation is just temporary, a season that shall too pass.
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Loving the ideas!
1. What I will do to stop waiting – get rid of all the really small clothes I’ve been saving to fit back into some day.
2. My side if the street-this one is difficult . I’m in a relationship I no longer want to be in, so I’ve been thinking a lot about what I do want so I can make some big changes. I do want to be happier with myself so I can eventually attract a really good man into my life, but for now, I really want to just be single for awhile.
3. Relationship with my body-I have been doing great eating better and drinking more water, now I just need to add the exercise and self care. I really don’t know what would be fun for getting my body moving, so I am going to check what classes are offered at the rec center. In the meantime, today, I am going to do some serious self care on my feet, which are a mess and always hurt due to my job.
1) I am going to be less critical to my spouse & sweeter like I was when we first met. I also need to give him more attention & appreciation.
2) I am going to spend time girlying up myself & paint my toes. I also need to get to love my body & use moisturizer. While I do that, I will show her appreciation & thank her for carrying my babies in my belly that I criticize every day. Wow, this video surely hit home!
I’m going to put down my phone, and be present when we have a few minutes to ourselves.
I’m going to hydrate!I have more energy and I “glow” when i actually get more than a couple of glasses of water in me. (and I’m nicer)
Romantic relationship-I don’t have one right now nor am I looking for one. Learning to be single and happy. ?
Relationship with my body – I will start moisturizing every day. I do sometimes now but I’m not consistent.
I’m still trying to figure out what I find fun so I can start incorporating it into my life. It really has me baffled that I have no idea what I find fun. Not giving up. I fuess I’ll have to do some experimenting.
Relationship: I am going to stop always changing into baggy comfy clothes when I get home and will dress up for my husband instead.
Body: I am going to pamper my feet. I have always hated that part of my body but instead I will pay attention to taking care of them instead.
Not waiting: I am going to stop waiting to lose weight before I start belly dancing again. My hip scarf and videos are coming back out tonight!
I literally feel like you’re hitting home with me so much. I have been married for 4 years, and we’ve been together for 6! He is the funniest, most genuine man I have ever known and I adore him, yet all we seem to do is argue! I always put it down to the fact that he’s “so lazy” and won’t “help out”, but actually you’re right. I don’t come home from work as the person he needs me to be either. If I nag about something, he hates it. But if I am doing the chores, he’ll more often than not, just help! My plan from here on out is to him more, and try to be the wife he deserves.
My first point of action to build a better relationship with my body is a tough one, we hate each other a lot right now! But I’m going to try by having a bit of a pamper day tomorrow. Shave, exfoliate, moisturise, paint my toe nails… Thank you ?
Hi Keely- sounds like a fantastic p;ace to start. I can’t wait to hear how this shifts your relationship with yourself and your partner. xo
1. I’m going to stop waiting on the weight by actually getting out there and doing stuff… attending events, making friends, having fun!
2. I’m going to clean up my side of the street by being a better listener and scheduling dates
3. I’m going re-build my relationship with my body getting dressed more often (I work from home so this doesn’t happen much), walking more often, and drinking less beer and more water
Thank you, Angelene.I truly believe these action steps are doable and bonus- they sound like fun too. Keep us posted!