It took me an incredibly long time to climb out of a hole that I dug for myself when I let others define my self worth. Sometimes changing your life means taking things one step at a time. I think it’s important to work on yourself from the inside out.
The National Institutes of Health have released the Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. In that, they have highlighted two criteria qualifying people for surgery:
Are you wondering if your guy is really a keeper? Take a look at these 9 signs that he’s a keeper – make a checklist. Be honest with yourself. If he isn’t giving you what you want then it’s time for you to move on and find what you REALLY want, need, and deserve!
I love reminiscing on good times. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I think that I am addicted to nostalgia. It’s one of the most natural, beautiful feelings that we can ever have. Nostalgia is described as “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” If you feel nostalgia about anything, then life has brought you moments of happiness that will always live within you. I think of nostalgia as “remembering when” because it’s always something that I say when thinking of the good ole days. I thought that I’d share a few with you.
In 1967 the US Supreme Court made a decision between the Lovings vs Virginia, which struck down all US State Laws banning interracial marriage – mainly between non-whites and whites. This is a day to remember and a day that should be celebrated until the end of time. I know that it’s easy to get wrapped up in all of the hate, but we truly are a loving nation and we should remember where we came from. I couldn’t imagine a life that wouldn’t allow me to be with the one that I love.
Friends have a strong positive effect in your life. For example, research shows that having a bunch of good friends increases longevity even more than connecting with relatives and family. Deeply connecting with others actually reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
The next time you’re strolling through the aisles at Walmart, dreaming of a night full of relaxation and pamper, look for the most colorful bottles in the body wash aisle. The Zest Fruitboost Revitalizing Shower Gels and Zest Fruitboost Smoothie Body Scrubs are in-credible! The colors of the bottles are fun and inviting. How cool would it be to use these for a Spring or Summer gift basket? Okay, scratch that. Focus on YOU!
This is going to be a very emotional post. This is a post in a writing prompt blog hop called, Behind The Blogger. This week’s prompt is “Dear Childhood Me”. We are to interpret every prompt in our own way, as long as we use the words in the prompt. This is going to be a letter to my childhood self. I didn’t have a very good childhood. I’ve opened up about my childhood a few times on my blog, but never have I given you a peek into how I view my “childhood self”.