Affirmations

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am a huge fan of using positive affirmations to improve my self talk.

What are some of your favorite affirmations?

One of mine is: I am a precious child of God.

[GibbsGirl 483]

I deserve happiness.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

When I'm feeling low or flat and in need of a pick-me-up, I actually think about something my then 3 year old nephew said to me one day...

He walked up to me, put his little hands on my cheeks and held my face to make sure he had my full attention...

He looked right, deep into my eyes and said "Unky Jase..."

He calls me Unky Jase...

"Unky Jase... Sometimes your bum is your arse..."

I think there's something in that for all of us...

[MzB 297]

One of mine is "OK, I will put on my big girl panties and do it anyway!" It reminds me that when things get tough and I would rather run and hide from the problem, the right answer is just to deal with it. ("Big" meaning grown-up not a reference to size...)

[finallyfree! 84]

When i had success with the balloon, it was and 'every day I smile' because I was so happy and free on every level with the weight loss. I will let you know what it is post sleeve.

[mngreeneyes 674]

I have a small note on my bathroom mirror from my youngest niece that she wrote to me a couple of years before my surgery. She was about 5 at the time. It simply says, "Pam, You are beautiful!"

She is one of my most consistent walking buddies when I go to visit them and always has been. She is the one that when I say I am going for a walk. Does anyone want to join me? She is always willing. The only one more consistent is their dog, Sadie.

pam

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I have used this phrase here before. I'm sure, at least some folks think I'm being rude.

But I think it and say it to myself a lot. It expresses exactly what I need to do to care for myself and rise to the occasion, whatever that is:

"Buck up!"

Not sure that's an affirmation. But it's certainly instructions.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Buck up and put your big girl panties on your bum, you beautiful woman!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

LOL!

I think that's it ... the perfect affirmation!

Love it. Really.

[nieuwevis 294]

I have a small note on my bathroom mirror from my youngest niece that she wrote to me a couple of years before my surgery. She was about 5 at the time. It simply says, "Pam, You are beautiful!"

She is one of my most consistent walking buddies when I go to visit them and always has been. She is the one that when I say I am going for a walk. Does anyone want to join me? She is always willing. The only one more consistent is their dog, Sadie.

pam

aww i teared up...aren't children marvellous (sometimes lol)

[finallyfree! 84]

Wondering whether to share this when we are being positive. 30year old friend of mine, overweight had a heart attack yesterday. I wasnt there, CPR till paramedics arrived, 2 stents in her heart, induced coma, now they think that if she survives she will have brain damage. This girl runs our volunteer cattery 3 days a week and works as well. My surgery is Monday. I think for all of us, 'there, but for the Grace of God'. I hope she makes it through okay, almost certain her weight contributed to this.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Wondering whether to share this when we are being positive. 30year old friend of mine, overweight had a heart attack yesterday. I wasnt there, CPR till paramedics arrived, 2 stents in her heart, induced coma, now they think that if she survives she will have brain damage. This girl runs our volunteer cattery 3 days a week and works as well. My surgery is Monday. I think for all of us, 'there, but for the Grace of God'. I hope she makes it through okay, almost certain her weight contributed to this.

I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for your friend and you as well.

There are no guarantees in this life but I know for me the surgery has already given me back more quality of life than I had hoped for before surgery. My obesity was (and still is) a ticking time bomb.

I wish you all the best. Keep us updated on how you are doing.

[finallyfree! 84]

Thanks, been praying for her myself. So young. Still, you never know what changes this will bring to her family. We cant afford to be complacent, but at her age I was too. Glad your sleeve has changed your life for the better. I am pretty sure mine will too. I am a Water lover and would love to go boogie boarding again or do a scuba course. Unfortunately, we are getting a lot of surfers bitten by sharks lately, so maybe rethink that.

[DRene 12]

Dear finally free

Those are the wake up calls that have us choosing weight loss surgery. I pray your friend is ok.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[finallyfree! 84]

Thanks DRene. Sadly my friend passed away today.