Healthy Habits For Ponies! Take 2! ~Update last challenge, pg 99!!

[lemontwist]

Oh dear, three positive things about myself...

-I like my taste in clothes
-I'm an avid reader
-I like that my personality is one that people notice, remember, and compliment me on

I couldn't think of really any physical things I like about myself, but at least I've been feeling a lot better about who I am lately.

[NovelNerd]

Go people go! I'll be the cheerleader

[ZettaMomo]

Hmmm.. three things I like about myself

• My eyes. c:
• My crafts and how I have been improving lately
• My want to always read on how to do something new

I think that is a good start for today!

[BrightSide]

I'm told by my medical team that me feeling hunger isn't actually the mind / body working towards recovery.. it's like the body's last ditch attempt when in starvation mode, like it's eating itself and it's like a sort of desperate plea if that makes any sense.

Far, far away from considering a recovery yet. BMI is around 15.6 at present, at 75% of my 'ideal body mass'. Ohhh dear. It makes me feel really stupid 'cause it eats away at your brain mass, too! My specialist hasn't actually gotten back to me so I'm thinking no home meeting tomorrow (thank goodness), but scared about thursday once again. This is kind of my last chance. Eek!

[hyenacub]

OK cool LOL  I like any hyena stickers.  C: Realistic and Lion King are my faves, but any are awesome.  They're not exactly easy to find.

Bright Side...    You can do it.  Just keep telling yourself that you're going to be healthy...that every time you eat what you're supposed to, you're taking one more step to being healthy.  C: C: C:

Three things I like about myself...you mean aside from being AWESOME? 

Hmm.

1--I'm loyal.
2--I am good at crafts/arts
3--I love kids.

[egyptiondragon]

hmmmmmmmm 3 things i like about ,myself
my nerdyness
how open minded i am
and my creativity

[Ponytails]

Good day today!  Stayed on nutrition/calorie count (despite going to Red Lobster!) and even though it was RAINING (and after last nights storm I had a really bad migraine and did not sleep and my meds made me sicker!) I got out and walked for a bit!

Thanks for the praise SurfStar!  EVERYONE HERE IS A STAR!!!

3 POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT ME: 1) optimism 2) great hair 3) great personality

[fiwen30]

3 things I like about me... They've gotta be honest and something I believe =/

1. I've got pretty, delicate wrists.
2. I've a nice curve to my waist.
3. I like my boobs

I'm doing alright food-wise, managing to stay under my calorie goal according to MyFitnessPal, but I'm not doing great at the excercise part =/

[hyenacub]

Exercise is hard to get up the motivation for, fiwen...      I know that for sure.

For me, it helps if the exercise actually does something useful, rather than just exercising on purpose--that seems so pointless, it's no fun, and it takes up time I could be using for something else.  But... we don't use a dryer for our clothing, at least while it's nice enough, and we use the clotheslines.  That's some exercise.  Cleaning house is exercise, and it actually accomplishes something, even if it's not fun.

You might think of going green for some stuff if you haven't already, especially on things that will require more physical movement.  It works for me, at least somewhat!  We've also switched to a totally manual mower--that'll give ya a workout!

Also find people who like to play...badminton is fun, and you don't even have to play by the rules.  Mom and I play and just try to keep it in the air as long as possible.  Frisbees and other throw-toys are a lot of fun.  Swimming and waterparks for when you can afford it are great, as are zoos and even museums, if that's your kind of thing.

Maybe have a little side business for something like lawn mowing or pet-walking.  You get exercise and you also get moola!

Hm.  Apparently, I am full of advice today.

[banditpony]

I was doing challenge two a week early! LoL. Last Thursday I had a miserable day.
So Friday, I said in my head tons of positive thoughts, including about myself, that I was going to have a wonderful day, and that just because other's are stressed, I won't be stressed for that day. (Among other things like, I am brave, I am doing great, I am so proud of myself for finishing this task, etc etc etc). ALL DAY,  I just thought positive thoughts
And dang it ! I had a great day on Friday! It helped to leave a little bit early too.

I thought since our new thing could be /anything/ that I would have positive/healthy thoughts for the day. I had heard it was good to say good things about yourself, and keep repeating it. So I thought I'd try it. It's kinda hard to remember ~ And like, oh I have to say /that/ again, but really, it made me feel good inside. Gotta let go of all that stress, it isn't healthy.
(One of my fave talk show radio hosts passed away recently, and they talked about how he stressed about everything, and it just made me want to try to be better mentally, ya know?)


I also got air in my bike tires, finally. Now to work up the bravery to face the world again. lol. Someday...


Omg  Hyenacub! Badminton! That was my favorite thing as a kid~! I just HAVE to start that up again. (I just play keep the birdie in the air as long as possible, no net, barefoot, crazy running around). GREAT suggestion! seriously ~ thanks!!

[Candy_Bang]

Reading other people's positive stuff gave me some ideas Especially you, Hyenacub!

So today's three positive things shall be:

1: I wandered all over the place today and was rewarded by finding a lot of pretty places I've never seen before.
2: Animals like me (and kids do too ^_^)
3: I have made people smile and laugh today.

It's been a pretty good day.

Banditpony:  for having a rubbish day, and well done for turning it around!

[hyenacub]

Banditpony and candy-bang (I love those usernames LOL) You're welcome!  I'm happy to have inspired you!  C: C:  I play badminton barefoot, too lol

I'm glad you had a good day, banditpony...and candy--making people laugh is awesome!

[kiwimlp]

Posted by Surfstar:

Also, I am so with you on the hair. It's the one thing I really love about myself too!

Are you a fan of ponies with lovely hair too?  I most certainly am.  It's all about the hair for me, lol

Today I went for another big lunchtime walk and have eaten well - 2 points. While I was out walking I said my 'three nice things' to myself over and over.  I swear it made me smile and my feet feel like they were dancing, lol.  Usually I tell myself my hips/stomach/thighs are too fat so this was a nice change.  I might try and stick with it

[Tribble79]

I did wonderful today with calories and exercise. My calories at the end of the day were 1194, and I did back strengthening yoga for 10 minutes and beginner belly dancing for 25 minutes. I also completed the beginning of this weeks challege, 1. I love my eyes 2. I love my creativity 3.I love my strong sense of self...
So I got a total of approx 2.33 points for Monday...

I also tallied up my totals for how many inches I have lost. In my last post I thought I had only lost 1 pound, but I was mistaken. I lost a total of 4 pounds and 6" total! I am really happy with this so on to week two.   

[Marlin]

Alrighty! I'm back on board!    I did my first workout in several days this afternoon - feeling much better after the most dreadful energy sapping cold!    But I did manage to get a walk in yesterday so I gave myself a point there for effort    I was very pleased that despite a few days off from my excercises, I was able to get right back into them with no trouble... mighta helped that I'd spent the previous half hour turning the volume up on Riverdance and getting warmed up and Irish with the kids (well... being as Irish as my feet could pretend!  )  It certainly worked up a sweat! (the kids seemed dandy though... oh to be young and spritely...)

I like hearing everyone's three positive things    It's difficult to think of them, though! After a bit of musing, I've come up with:

1. I can draw well
2. I am determined when I've put my mind to something
3. I am (slowly) coming to appreciate my pixie nose

I done a little goal adjusting too (we're allowed to adjust as works best for us, right?) Well, I liked Surfstars first challenge a lot, and it fitted well into my 'healthy habits' goal so well that I decided it was a bit easier and better for me. I challenged myself to have smaller portion sizes at dinner, and have stuck with it. I have dropped the lollies and at least a bikkie a day which was my original curse, and I am working out twice as long as I had originally intended, so I'm finding a good balance in things that I think will ultimately help me 

Good vibes to everyone for the rest of the week!