tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post7414789063591628014..comments2023-09-30T07:19:22.053-07:00Comments on Saving My Life: Peace, Love, and ChocolateKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13717571306196215906noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-62740365870161988012010-04-21T22:49:19.897-07:002010-04-21T22:49:19.897-07:00Establishing a beach head with the no smoking will...Establishing a beach head with the no smoking will be VERY positive for you.<br />One victory leads to another.<br />Another thing would be to take one 20 minute walk a day.<br />I know it sounds sucktastic...it sure did to me when I first started..but being a homeschooling mom, and having that time to think...it became a really really good time to let go of stress..and if you are giving up ciggies, you will need a new habit to replace the old one...that and gum.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-8311041543396523882010-04-21T21:47:53.212-07:002010-04-21T21:47:53.212-07:00@Shrinking family--When I read your comment I said...@Shrinking family--When I read your comment I said, "She's so right though" out loud. When I was writing this lastnight and thinking about all the things that have happened in the past week, I thought too...these are minor things and a part of life. I still think that. LOL! But, it's exactly like you said, all of them together seem worse than what they really are...so true. Thanks for the reminder. :) Also, you are very right...my son is a kinestetic learner. My daughter has a little of this is as well. I used to fuss when she'd fidget the whole time while working until I figured out...this is her learning. lol Whenever I started out on my homeschooling venture, it was one of the things I wanted to know about...how my kids learn. :) Ya know, I haven't even really thought about this lately with my son though, and the reminder you gave made me think I probably need to use his "curiosity" as a way to present fun kinestetic activities so maybe it'll distract him from mischief. lol. Thanks so much for your comment...made me think. :)<br /><br />@Kyle--Yes, I totally agree. Actually several posts ago when I announced this particular bad habit, I stated that I knew I'd probably "maintain" for a little while simply b/c my appetite would be bigger and it seems when I give myself even a little wiggle room, I tend to go off the deep end...well, technically I could have binged but that addiction has been kicked for a good while now, but still, you get what I mean. I give myself an inch, I take a mile. I really do thank you for the reminder that I still need to give myself a little grace though...I needed that. I also agree w/ you that smoking definitely is a trigger for a lot of other "gratifying" behaviors...so true. Thanks for coming over. :)<br /> <br />@Kimber--Yeah, it is hard knowing I'm 29 and done w/ having more babies, but as you know the situation...it was the thing to do. Just today I noticed David's arms shaking...scared the bejesus out of me. It was a good reminder of why it was necessary to stop when we did...sad all the same, but the right thing. Thanks for the sympathy...I'll answer your FB question here. One name begins with a K and the other a Ch. lol I'm used to K being the one who vents, but I think I made Ch very comfortable w/ venting to me and now I hear it from both sides...was driving me nuts. <br /><br />@Tami--Thanks Tami. :) I love the take charge attitude...so very needed right now. lol! I'm on it! :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717571306196215906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-11202516241843200582010-04-21T13:54:21.719-07:002010-04-21T13:54:21.719-07:00Wow what a week you have had. Make a plan, have a ...Wow what a week you have had. Make a plan, have a goal and get started. You can do it!Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-3354563901832085792010-04-21T08:18:39.157-07:002010-04-21T08:18:39.157-07:00Oh, Kim... I never thought about how hubby's V...Oh, Kim... I never thought about how hubby's V would affect you, since our hubby's got their V's at almost the same time... Since I'm a LOT older and have a few more children, I am just relieved. :0)<br /><br />Hugs to you.<br /><br />Really?? I inspired you to blog!? Yay!!Kimberhttp://lowcarbingjoy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-34529883409605906622010-04-21T05:57:00.473-07:002010-04-21T05:57:00.473-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog...wow this one post...Thanks for stopping by my blog...wow this one post was quite the introduction! You can't do too many things at once so forgive yourself if you have to portion out your improvement efforts too. I think quitting smoking is key since it is one of several addictive behaviors linked to seeking gratification from outside forces, e.g. food, cigarettes, etc. I've done it before too. Good luck!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235073044536622230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2003329950316418360.post-46181359874026348462010-04-21T05:40:14.726-07:002010-04-21T05:40:14.726-07:00Oh Hugs !!!!! Sometimes life can get so full of li...Oh Hugs !!!!! Sometimes life can get so full of little annoying things that when they get together they seem to individually puff their chests out and appear worse than they really are- not that any of the things you are going through is minor in the least, but collectively they pick up momentum ! It sounds like your 3 yr old is one of those kinestetic learners who learns through doing more than listening or reading about. They can be a lot of fun, but also a HUGE challenge. I think many engineers have that type of learning style. The end of babies is always a bittersweet thing that brings a deep sense of mourning. I have been going through this one because of approaching menopause myself ! When the going gets tough , I like to sneak a few moments with some absolutely ridiculous comedy , and it helps me to regroup. I am not a stress eater, but instead a strength eater. When I come to a situation where it seems only the strong survive, I eat. It has taken a lot for me to accept that strength comes as much through balance as it does volume ! May you also find a mental hook to deal with this !Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694756762570280051noreply@blogger.com