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The 2 previous times I did this challenge, I never made the effort to do it for me. It always felt like a chore and stressed me out, just to keep up. This time around, 3rd time the charm, has been SOO different. My mind set has changed this time around and I have realized that doing things for myself is so valuable in how I feel and function in my day to day activities. Before having kids and settling down as they call it…I self medicated with alcohol and cigarettes. Life was great, I did what I wanted all the time and was so happy! But was I, I filled my life with things that just made me feel happy at the moment and then I would go back out the next day and do it again. After my kids, I have had a rude awaken with my inner self and I don’t like her at all. I totally understand why I was self medicating and living the life I was. Live more weigh less is helping me realize again that doing things just for ME is important and that I can get past the inner person I do not like. Some days are easier than others, finding this group of woman is amazing and love my dear friend Melanie for inviting me here.
Honestly, I am not even sure how I came to hear about Live More Weigh Less, BUT… I am so thankful I have… I have really had a hard time with understanding my emotions and my makeup. I am adopted and have realized that this is a constant theme in my struggles. The community of women have been so supportive and empowering WITHOUT an agenda. That is so important as I embark on this journey… Thank you for helping me understand and develop the improved version of me!!!
for methe reminder to care for myself first is really clear. I appriciate the support. The reminders and exercises each day are really something, I just feel calmer each day and I realize that I hve a ways to go in the area of being satiated in self care. xoxo
I’m learning to feel what I feel and not avoid it with food. I’ve also come to realize that I need to break out of perfectionism jail as well as body jail. Lots of work to do, but feeling excited about the journey.
LMWL has given me something I never thought I would see again. Freedom. I have been a slave to my own thoughts and behavior for a very long time. Now instead of pulling and dragging myself through life, I am living and loving it.
I have taken away from this challenge is to live outside of my comfort zone, make time for what I like to do(not husband or kids,and to accept me for me! This program must have been laid on my lap, as it came at a perfect time for me time.
Yes for ACCEPTANCE! The biggest thing I’ve gotten and continue to work with is accepting myself right where I am, right here and now. I also appreciate LMWL because there is also a constant reminder to look at the bigger picture. I’ve gotten a lot from asking myself questions like, “What do you need right now?” A favorite from one of Sarah’s blogs was, “What do you need to flourish?” and then of course, the next course of action is GO DO IT! Love that! Thank you!
crazy as it sounds i am in the midst of a mini identity crisis. my husband and i are in the process of adopting our little man from foster care. this has been a very stressful and long drawn-out process. we waited 10 long years to become parents and now that we are in the final stretch i don’t feel the way i thought i would as a stay at home mom. i feel so guilty feeling like “this is NOT what i signed up for” and i struggle with being “just a mom”. i have always had a lot of fun jobs, just a way to make new friends and earn a little extra spending money but now i seem to be really craving a career of sorts, to fulfill my life purpose. or find a balance of really loving what i am doing now. its a complicated situation to say the least.
I’m going to embrace this period of unemployment and figure out what I really want to do, not just what I’m good at. I want to love my career and at the moment it’s very “meh”
There is more for me. You are so right, part of my sneak eating is because I am unfulfilled in my career. I want to be passionate about what I do.
There is definitely more I can do spiritually, I’ve read my cards for over 15 years now and really believe in them. I keep them close to me, right now they’re in my nightstand. I recently made a friend who is such a bright light, she introduced me to angel cards and gave me my first crystals. One she tucked into a jar of her home made body scrub and the other she gave me because she felt I needed it after a long conversation with her (and how cool is it that it was fresh from a moon cleansing!)
I feel stronger, more centered and rejuvenated. I feel small shifts happening. More at peace.
It’s funny how this is all coming together.
I’m going for a reiki session soon and I’m going to have my house smudged and saged.
Thank you!
Today’s video couldn’t have come at a better time. I really feel that it is time for me to start looking for a new job. I have been putting it off because to be honest I feel stuck and a little anxious about the unknown. I am a loyal person but I keep getting a feeling that being loyal to others isn’t allowing me to be loyal to myself. Currently I am working on finding my life’s purpose and honestly I just feel stuck. I keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time and just to start something instead of staying frozen with fear of failing. In regards to my spirituality I will say that I have found It to be a must in my life. I believe in God, I pray daily each morning along with listen to worship music on my drive to work. I will say this habit for me has been life changing. One thing that I would love to work on is meditation I am not sure how long I can stay still but I want to start giving it a try. Thanks Sarah for the Inspiration and your words of wisdom.
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The best change I’ve made since joining the Live More Weigh Less lifestyle is checking in with what my body needs. All my life I’ve focused so much on the happiness of others, the thoughts of others, the opinions of others. But, over the last week I’ve really been asking myself, “What does ASHLEY need?” And, although it’s only been a week, I’ve been enjoying life more and want to make this a more frequent practice because if I have learned anything in the last few years, it’s that you can’t give from an empty cup!! I’m ready to fill my cup back up so that I’ll quit seeking the “fill” in food!
I can’t believe how on the mark this was. I have been very unhappy and turned to food. After starting the challenge I have already seen a difference! Ive been taking time to read, garden, run and have stopped all the negative talk that did nothing but make it worse. I’m very excited to continue on this journey.
Career-
I have been in the same career for 16 years… The deadlines are stressful and crazy…but I finally have a boss that gives me creative power which I enjoy. I am embracing it. I have always tried to add more creative avenues such as refinishing furniture but a full time career and family…not much timer or hobbies or me.
So now I get to fill that void. I am also trying to find time for me exercising 4-5 nights and the challenges while tough to squeeze in have lifted my spirits!
Now to get to the spiritual side! I need to stop and do more mindful meditation throughout the day. So I am starting tomorrow!
Thanks for doing this for us..and with us!
II am in a career that utilizes many of my talents & spiritual gifts. I am not 100% doing the career I believe is for me but, it’s good for our family situation. I have a great boss & wonderful coworkers. Spirituality, I read my devotional daily & pray a lot. I do my best to carve out time in the morning for prayer & devotions because I believe God is Who gets me through the day ♡
I gained the knowledge of realizing how all the little things add up in the week that I can give myself. Flowers, bath, morning reading time with tea don’t sound like much on their own but doing these things show I care about myself and give the week a more positive feel.
Looking forward to my second week of challenge. I still don’t know how to use Instagram looking forward to learning that also. Have started and executed having fun and making myself feel special.
I have already taken steps in a job change and have enjoyed the changes it has brought. I also have a wonderful God that cares for me and helps me in my daily journey. I have enjoyed the videos, and I have learned a couple things and the challenge has been a challenge. But I don’t believe this program is for me. Good luck to everyone who does.
The best change I have made since joining the live more challenge is I’m taking time for me and not feeling guilty, not feeling anxious, I’m learning to relax and just going with the flow.
I love the work I do, just not the politics of working in an office, and having our Regional office just ignore what we need.
I’m very spiritual, I’m an empath, I’ve learned the last 2 years how to protect myself from other people’s feelings and pain, because I physically feel their pIn, not fun. So for the last 2 years I have been working on how building my intuition, and have learned that I am also claircognizance, things that have happened or are going to happen just pop into my head; very random!! I have had this ability since I was a child, it scared me so I blocked it, now I’m working in unblocking it, it’s been a tough road with the learning, my divorce, etc., but worth all of it!!
One of the things I like best about the program is seeing how so many people interpret the challenges creatively when they are unable to follow them to the letter. That helps me realize that we don’t have to be so rule bound. We can make things work for our own realities in beautiful ways. A café can be a beach or a porch. I was heartened to see I am not the only one fighting clutter. We don’t have to be perfect. Small steps bring relief.
Since starting the live more weigh less challenge I have realized how important it is for me to focus on taking the time each day to appreciate me and my body. I enjoy taking small moments for myself and find the challenges encouraging to get me out of my comfort zone. It has helped me find new strengths and I can’t wait to start looking deeper and really figure out what I want my life to look like and who I want be as a person without the restrictions of my weight. Thank you for creating a tool that empowers women and shows us how to love ourselves as we are.
The biggest thing I have done for myself since joining this challenge is eating without distraction. Holy crap was that a big one. Tomorrow I’m cleaning off my office desk and de-cluttering my office drawers!
Hi you said to ask if you needed help with the career thing, well I do need help. My situation is complicated as I’ve been off work with a back condition for seven months and as a consequence can’t return to my job. I’m being sidelined into clerical work for a few weeks then being redeployed which means I have no choice about where I will end up. I spent years hating my job then took a leap into something new and loved it but now it’s been taken away from me and I have no idea what to do next. My physical problems restrict how long I can sit or stand for. I am not a candidate for a job. I wouldn’t employ me. Please help.
Hello Sarah. I have been trying to do the live more challenge and it’s been a real struggle for me. I have a tough time setting time aside for me and if I do, it’s usually brief because I have three children. I also struggle with keeping the momentum. What would you suggest I could d
How am I going to show up more in our relationship? When my husband gets home from work instead of launching right into things that need attention, I will try taking a breath, ask him how his day went and really listen and engage when he answers. Dinner and Mail can wait!
What am I going to do to start building a relationship with my body? I think I will start at the bottom and work my way up. A pedicure and foot rub:)
Thanks for the nudge!
I have a horrible relationship with my body. Widow and single mom. Since my husband’s passing(2012) I have been emotionally eating. The cycle you spoke of is so true with me. I want to love me….taking baby steps to a better life.
I am definitely eager to get into the spirituality side of things! I used to be really into it when I was younger, but I don’t know why I lost it along the way. As for career I’m drawing a complete blank lol I don’t think I really care what I do as log as I enjoy the company I’m around while doing it. Which is hard, everything I’ve done, there’s always been such negative people or people I really don’t like to be near.
The best change I have made since starting this program is renovating my office to make space for the daily application of the principles in the program, a space for meditation and work, a space for solitary reflection and sanctuary. By setting aside this space for me I am changing the pattern of my life so for at least a few moments a day I can put myself first.
I am turning 50 this year and I want to feel as young as most people think I am. I have allowed myself to go back to old habits and gained a lot of weight back that I lost.
The biggest change I have made in my life since starting LMWL challenge is taking some time for me. I tend to work way too much and don’t take care of myself, this challenge helps me swing back into balance.
I made a HUGE decision this past week! I broke up with my manipulative boyfriend of 2 years for the final time! Within this week I have felt a lot better about myself and my family because I’ve gotten rid of the negativity that was suffocating me!
Way to go Rebecca! I’m sure this has been great for you then! Keep up the good vibes and keep taking care of you!