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Wednesday, Mar 3 2010
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I was reading an entry over at SeattleRunnerGirls (http://seattlerunnergirl.wordpress.com/) blog about taking credit for our success and it dawned on me that Ive not really ever given myself credit for what I have done success wise in the last few months. And as a matter of fact Ive not given myself enough credit for my successes over my lifetime.
Today Im going to have a gratitude adjustment. If you havent had one in a while and youve been beating yourself up over something trivial I suggest you do the same.
Here are some of my success:
* I am the survivor of an alcoholic mother. One of my brothers died due to his drug abuse and another brother is close to being on the way out because of his alcoholism. Its in our genes. I will not follow in their footsteps today.
* I am a recovering meth-head. Thats saying alot considering I have many friends (or at least they were my friends during the time of using 20 years ago) that did not survive their use/abuse. Again, I will not be following in their footsteps.
* I put myself through school and do what I love to do. Not many people can say I want to be a (insert fantasy job here) when I grow up an actually do it. When I was 12 years old I said I wanted to be a sign language interpreter and here I am today doing it and doing it very well.
* I quit smoking 2 years ago. Its been an ongoing battle for my entire adult (and not so adult) life. I started when I was 12. Even after my mother was diagnosed and subsequently died of lung cancer, I continued to smoke. I have quit before (5 years is my longest time as a non smoker) and I hope to never quit again.
* I paid off all my credit cards. I did it during the financial downfall of 2008/2009. Not many people can say the same.
* Ive lost 22 pounds since December 29th 2009. It may not seem like much but Ive done it solely on eating less and moving more. NO pills. NO diet fads. NO Tony Little. Just eating less and moving more.
* I have completed 5 of the 8 weeks in Couch to 5k. What I couldnt do 6 weeks ago was run 60 seconds. What I can do this week is run 8 minutes. This will not be what I can do next week. I will be running longer, guaranteed!
For all of these things I say Job well done, Tara!
Whats your gratitude adjustment look like?
Fage:
Ive heard people talking about it.
A lot!
So I tried it tonight with blueberries and some honey (2 tbsp just in case I didnt like it)
Not only did I like it, but I loved it. And at 160 calories for a tasty bowl of fage, 3 oz fresh blueberries and 2 tbsp on honey (which I know I dont need all of that so more like 120 calories), this is going to be my new favorite treat.
Tell me how you eat your fage!
Today Im going to have a gratitude adjustment. If you havent had one in a while and youve been beating yourself up over something trivial I suggest you do the same.
Here are some of my success:
* I am the survivor of an alcoholic mother. One of my brothers died due to his drug abuse and another brother is close to being on the way out because of his alcoholism. Its in our genes. I will not follow in their footsteps today.
* I am a recovering meth-head. Thats saying alot considering I have many friends (or at least they were my friends during the time of using 20 years ago) that did not survive their use/abuse. Again, I will not be following in their footsteps.
* I put myself through school and do what I love to do. Not many people can say I want to be a (insert fantasy job here) when I grow up an actually do it. When I was 12 years old I said I wanted to be a sign language interpreter and here I am today doing it and doing it very well.
* I quit smoking 2 years ago. Its been an ongoing battle for my entire adult (and not so adult) life. I started when I was 12. Even after my mother was diagnosed and subsequently died of lung cancer, I continued to smoke. I have quit before (5 years is my longest time as a non smoker) and I hope to never quit again.
* I paid off all my credit cards. I did it during the financial downfall of 2008/2009. Not many people can say the same.
* Ive lost 22 pounds since December 29th 2009. It may not seem like much but Ive done it solely on eating less and moving more. NO pills. NO diet fads. NO Tony Little. Just eating less and moving more.
* I have completed 5 of the 8 weeks in Couch to 5k. What I couldnt do 6 weeks ago was run 60 seconds. What I can do this week is run 8 minutes. This will not be what I can do next week. I will be running longer, guaranteed!
For all of these things I say Job well done, Tara!
Whats your gratitude adjustment look like?
Fage:
Ive heard people talking about it.
A lot!
So I tried it tonight with blueberries and some honey (2 tbsp just in case I didnt like it)
Not only did I like it, but I loved it. And at 160 calories for a tasty bowl of fage, 3 oz fresh blueberries and 2 tbsp on honey (which I know I dont need all of that so more like 120 calories), this is going to be my new favorite treat.
Tell me how you eat your fage!
5 comments so far.
5.
a decade ago
Fage is wonderfully yummy! You are a HUGE success because you keep trying to get better, it has become habitual to you. I understand about the self destruction of alcoholism, my brother died from alcholic poisoning and literally bled to death, I know TMI but this also keeps me motivated in the fight to better myself. I love your blogs, please never stop!
When you are ready, you can also add some protein powsder into your Yogurt and it really comes out tasting like pudding.
by PAPERBACKNOVEL
4.
a decade ago
That is definitely a great list of successes! I had to laugh at your Tony Little comment. I bought some of his videos eons ago. (Up late one night studying in college, turned on the TV and I got suckered in. haha!)
by MARJORIEO
3.
a decade ago
You are an amazing, strong person, inside and out. Those aren't some little acheivements, and you should celebrate in your successes more often.
As for me and my Fage (well, homemade yogurt): sometimes I just mix in a scoop of chocolate protein. I also love making parfaits with homemade granola and frozen berries. But in a pinch, if I'm hungry, I use a little bit of honey or agave nectar (1tbsp)
by HAPPYNSWEET77CHI
2.
a decade ago
Tara, there's a lot to be proud of right there. Sounds like you've overcome some pretty big challenges and addictions. It's certainly deserving of a GOOD JOB and holding your hand up victory.
:thumbu2:
Great optimism on your running. It will be really cool to read about you making your 5k. Keep on doing what you're doing!!!!!
by NEXUSNRG
1.
a decade ago
Those are some major accomplishments and you're right, it's really important to look at the successes instead of beating yourself up all the time.
by REICREATURE