The power of positivity

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spicypumpkin

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I thought, in light of the recent drama and negative energy on the forum, that a place for positive though and thinking would be a good idea for the forum. This can be about anything as long as its positive, well intentioned, helpful or nice. No demeaning or sarcastic comments allowed.

This will be a place to share positive experiences in fitness related things or just life in general. It can be a place to propose positive changes you plan to make or to share positive changes that you have made.

We can discuss the state of mind that is aroused by positive thought and the good things that positive thought have brought to you in your life.



I'll start. I'm going to try to remain positive even though I have been having some difficulties in life lately. Thinking positively and making sure I get a good laugh each day have really helped me get out of a slightly depressed state. Things still aren't perfect, but I'm working on it. I've managed to drop the food obsession and I'm maintaining weight. I'm actually surprised. Since I stopped counting calories, I've been so much happier and less stressed. My goal is to be able to gain weight without the obsessive worry.
 
So, one positive thing I plan on doing is updating my wardrobe. I was dismayed last night as I was going through all of my clothes I was trying stuff on and seeing what fit and what didn't. I've grown out of a lot of pants. It was somewhat dissappointing because I'm a very thrifty person. It pains me to get rid of stuff that I spent money on even if it doesn't fit anymore.

I'm actually quite pleased with what all of the exercises have done to my body. I'm not stick thin anymore, and I don't fit into size 1 pants anymore! Yay! I have a more shapely butt, bigger shoulders and a bigger chest. I'm lucky because my waist stayed the same size. I guess I am developing an hourglass figure.

I've decided to treat myself to a shopping trip. I only have 3 pairs of pants that fit. Two pairs that are too nice to wear every day, and a pair with a broken zipper. The pair with the broken zipper caused a lot of embarassment. I would zip them up and the zipper would be all the way down in a matter of minutes.

I'm going to go to the city (San Francisco). They've got a huge mall and lots of shops around Union Square. It's a lot better than shopping at the mall in the suburbs where I live. I got a lot of birthday money, and I'm going to treat myself to this trip.

I'm aslo going to be getting about four more guitar students in the next couple of months, so that's quite a bit more money I'm going to be getting each month. That will be 6 students total for a sum of about $450 a month. I'm quite happy about that.
 
Nice thread spicypumpkin - and congrats on your progress to this point. You could keep those clothes "just in case", but I'd just as soon get new ones.

What sort of guitar do you teach?
 
Well heres a positive story,

As you some of you know I failed my rescue swimming cert because I had intense shoulder pain that slowed me down alot. Since then I have been doing all my shoulder mobility exercises and I am now proud to say I am swimming a minute under the test cut off with ease.

I travel down to wellington to resit my test in 4 days.
 
Phate89 said:
Thats awesome NBS, youll ace the test
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Yep heres hoping, the shoulders are good. If I do pass then I get paid to be on call and I can get picked up at any time to do a rescue. Its going to be pretty awesome. I have already passed the pool test just because swimming a kilometre in a pool fast is pretty easy its the conditions that have the biggest effect when you do it around rocks and rips etc.

Heres to positive though though.
 
okay, I admit the title caught my eye since I just emailed a friend confessing about my own pessimism lately. SO I'm just going to write out what I already know in my head and reading it has more power than even just thinking it. Saying it aloud would be a good practical next step. There should be no reason to be depressed.

In the past year my family has stayed healthy and happy and my relationships are stronger than ever. Two short years ago we were so at the bottom of the barrel that life seems such a fairytale in comparison. We have recently been blessed by friends of ours with an amazing house as they moved to Florida. My husband now has his dream job and is damn good at it. Hes in a great position to advance to whatever he aspires. He obtained his Masters this summer after going to school about 10 years worth between moving 12 times, many jobs and having 3 kids and hes still the most humble, attentive, caring person I've ever met. I have an amazing job at my gym that I LOVE. I love helping people. I have been able to participate in some killer races this past season and do things I never thougtht I could (thanks to many on this board), meeting some life long friends in the process. I have a wonderful supportive extended family, friends I can call on in a moments notice, and freedoms I never thought possible at this stage in my life. I can do some pretty neat things fitness-wise and I'm doing something this summer I never even considered was in my league-the half ironman (again, thanks to some on this board)
Even in crappy times there are silver linings. I have often been my happiest when I have had the least and less happy when I've had more. It all comes down to where I find my "source" of happiness and dependance and I guess when I take my eyes off what really matters I loose sight of whats important. Probably whats happening right now..
 
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recently i've been a bit down about my routine and workouts, trying to get it all together. But this morning for the first time in my life, when i flexed my abs i could see the outline of a 6 pack, so that made me really happy.
 
It's nice to hear everyone's stories/experiences.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I'm in the midst of finals now. In fact, I have one more in about an hour. It will be my las one. I had to be at school at 8:00 this morning for my first test. But I'm glad it's over.

The most positive thing that happened this week was getting my final art project done and doing a good job on it. I stayed up late Sunday night and woke up early Monday morning so I could finish by 1:00 Monday. I had to Draw/Paint 5 mixed media pictures of flowers. They were each about 22x22 inches, so they weren't small. It turned out to be very successful.

Here are some pictures of them. Even though I don't plan on becoming a famous artist and selling them, please don't take them, just look. :)

I feel pretty good about this accomplishment. I'm sad about the class being over because it was a really cool class, but I'm taking a painting class with the same teacher next semester. And get this, the teacher also teaches at Stanford and Berkeley, so whoever thinks community college professors are inferior needs to think again. As a matter of fact, many professors teach at multiple schools including community colleges. Our teacher thinks we're a lot more fun than Stanford students anyway. :)

I'm looking forward to this weekend because I have a date coming up. It's my first one in about 11 months, and the guy seems pretty nice. Everyone wish me luck.
 
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I took some courses at the local community college and had some of the finest professors I've ever had.

Your artwork is great, particularly in your selection and use of color. Well done.
 
Yay! I'm done with my last final. Now I get a whole month off until next semester. I have to figure out what I'm going to do to stay in shape over the break.
 
SUP! SP?.........One HELL of a thread, girl! :)

I have something positive to share for your thread:

Im finally over this virus and ready to fricken KICK IT.....baby! Im going to step it up a couple of degrees and take off like a ROCKET!

Couldnt train for over three weeks, time to make up for lost time. Im going to be meaner, leaner, and better than before, and when I am done---will show what a near 50 year old can do......Bah....age is crap.....Its balls to the wall and no execuses..........no cry babies.......allowed to train with me.....

Back in the saddle baby........and ready to cook it........


Have a great day..........


Off to to do the first of THREE cardio sessions today.......and yes I said three.

Later.........


Keep the head up strong........and congrats on the finishing your last final.


Best wishes to all of you,
(ps: Mreik will unlock the COL, shortly)


Chillen
 
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