Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hi Cindi,  I know that new year resolutions are a bit of a cliche but it seems like a good time to make a new beginning.  Your approach of breaking the journey down into small manageable steps is great. Focusing solely on the end of the journey can sometimes make the distance and effort seem unachievable. I love the idea that so many of your strategies include things to look forward to such as walks with the dog, pampering bubble baths etc. I'm sure the reason than many of my previous attempts to finally shake my excess weight have failed because my brain was programmed to feel I was being deprived. I don't do deprivation very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You are right about cooking from scratch being more economical. We are also on a very tight budget and I am constantly looking for ways to save on food costs. One of the most striking examples is the difference in cost between buying tinned/canned pre-cooked beans, chickpeas etc. and cooking your own. Even with the cost of fuel included, the cost of the home cooked ones is around 10% (maybe even less) of the tinned/canned ones.  Congratulations on all you have achieved so far and best of luck with your continued success. You are still really positive after such a difficult six months. I'm confident your attitude will enable you to achieve your goals.  Good luck and please keepm us up to date with your progress.  Cheers from Marie --- On Tue, 30/12/08, Cindi <cindi93069 wrote: Cindi <cindi93069 Re: new year stuff Tuesday, 30 December, 2008, 12:47 AM Hi Marie ~ I can understand the " now or never " feeling. I haven't been thinking too much about the new year yet, but know I need to start implementing change.  Recent Activity  4 New MembersVisit Your Group New web site? Drive traffic now. Get your business on search. Stay healthy and discover other people who can help. All-Bran 10 Day Challenge Join the club and feel the benefits. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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