Extreme Makeover: Me Edition

I know that as women and especially moms, all too often in the scheme of life & routine, we put ourselves on the back burner. I imagine a lot of nods & "amen sista" to that one. We make sure that everyone else is taken care of, and at the end of the day, we don't have enough time or energy to give ourselves the proper care that we need & deserve.

I hope and pray that you find some sort of encouragement to say,

"You know what? I AM worth it. It's time to take care of ME."

And you know what? God thinks you are worth it. Your family thinks you are worth it. Look in to the eyes of your husband, child, or someone very special to you--and you will see that you.are.worth.it.

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Welcome everyone! For you newbies, here's the skinny {ha!} This is a group of mostly women, {but everyone is welcome} who are on a mission to get healthy. To make themselves a priority. To take care of themselves, as well as taking care of everyone else. Are you ready to join in? Well, let's go!

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Directions: Every week, you'll do a specific post on your blog in regards to Extreme Makeover--Me Edition.

----Pretty much, just update us on your progress. How did your week go? Did you struggle? How were you successful? Do you have any great tips? {I think it's also important to celebrate even little successes}

----Answer the specific question or topic that I pose each week.

After you've finished your post, view that specific post {either view your blog & click on the title of that post, or go 'edit posts' and 'view'}. Grab the url and post it into Mr. Linky. Simple as that!!

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This week's question:
Brought to you Shortmama from Family of Shorts

"Who is your biggest supporter/motivator in your weight loss? Do you have anyone around you that tries to sabotage you by "talking" you in to eating the not so good stuff?"


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Great question, huh!? I am so thankful when you guys give me topics for the week, because at this point, most of the time I'm at a loss. I'm so thankful for your creative minds!! :)

I even have a question for next week, courtesy of Lynn, from Seriously? WHICH, by the way, I JUST realized I was not following! Seriously? I seriously thought I was already following! Sorry Lynn!

Okay, I'd have to say that my hubby is my biggest supporter. He is such a great hubby! He is always encouraging me to exercise, but in one of those "Honey, I love you & I know that you are so much happier about yourself and in life when you're exercising". :) He is also encouraging on the eating front, but also serves me ice cream when everyone is eating it. He doesn't give me a hard time about anything!

When we were dating, he was my biggest motivation. And I got skin-ny! Hmm. Now I just know that he loves me no matter what! And while that's wonderful and all, it definitely isn't very motivating. I have a lot of motivations, but it's not working for me. lol.

To be quite honest, I am the one that talks myself into eating the things I know I shouldn't. I need some serious self control. Serious. I need to quit eating when almost full. I need to not eat out of boredom. I need to exercise more consistently. And I need to lower my portions. There is no way on earth I should be eating as much as I do. I snack a lot, especially lately. And especially during certain times of the month. :)

What about you?? Can't wait to read all your posts!!

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