Quick to Criticize

 

We are quick to criticize and reluctant to compliment.

Imagine what it would be like if the tables were turned and we complimented more and criticized less.

It's as if we are looking for something to be 'wrong' before we look at what is 'right' or 'nice'. 

You can make someone's day brighter with a simple compliment. Or you can crush someone's spirit instantly with a critical comment.

Check yourself, keep a quiet tally of how many times you criticize and how many compliments you hand out in a day. See where you are on the score. Make it a habit to compliment someone at least once a day. 

It doesn't have to be someone you know, it can be the person behind or in front of you at the check out line. Someone you pass in the store... Do you walk? A smile and 'nice day' to the passing person. You will be uplifted by your own kindness when you see how it lifts up another. 

We are so easily putting folks down, lets turn it around and lift others up. 

Blessed by God

Life's beautiful @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

How Hard is it to lose weight?

 I didn't weigh 100 pounds until I got pregnant with my first child. Gained 64 pounds during the pregnancy and lost it all within a few weeks after giving birth. 

 After my second child I lost so much weight I was down to 84 pounds and accused of being anorexic or on drugs. Neither was the case. It was stress.

 After my fourth child I managed to maintain about 125 -130, for years. I went up to 145 ended up in the hospital for other things - had a hysterectomy and they removed some tumors while they were in there, I lost 10 pounds.

Things were okay Until about a year ago. 

 My activity decreased due to the pain in my back, hips and left foot. I can't walk as much as I used to, and I haven't ridden my horse hardly at all. 

 Beginning of the year, I started having to get infusions for my osteoporosis. And the pounds started adding up. When it hit 180, I called the doctor, who then sent me to the weight loss doctor.

 That was 3 months ago. 

I changed my diet, feels like I'm practically starving myself, I've cut back all the good stuff I used to eat. She wanted me to take in 90 grams of protein a day and eat something every 2-3 hours. Gave me a sheet of exercises that I could do with my back issues. {not all of which are do able}.

I've stopped gaining, just can't seem to lose it.

So, I have purchased a full body detox/dewormer and will try getting my system cleansed. I have found some great smoothy recipes, using a protein drink, to replace some meals and found a routine with exercise I can do. Bought a treadmill so I can walk on a flat surface, even in bad weather.

September is the beginning of a whole new lifestyle routine. For those that know me, many will be shocked to hear I have cut my coffee intake down to 2 cups a day! 

Hopefully we will see some positive results

Stay tuned for updates ~

Blessed by God

Life's losing weight @ the Bright side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe & Happy Trails