Hi Sarah,

The best way to lose weight is to exercise, especially some weight training. By building muscle you will burn more calories all day long, plus you will feel less stress. Mix it up with biking or other exercises.

Next eat regular, unprocessed foods.

Drink plenty of water.

You’ll find yourself sleeping better.

It may take a few tries to change your habits.

You can greatly increase your odds by working with a trainer or some buddies for the exercise and the nutrition.

If you are like me and most people you will need a defining moment when you say to yourself that you must change, then you will be committed to change. You can put yourself into situations that can create your defining moment. Talk with someone in really poor health. Talk with someone in really good health. Try a strenuous activity with family or friends and be embarrassed. This sounds harsh but these are just ideas based on my experience.

Big blue

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Hi brother,

I’ve been there. Respect her decision as difficult as that may be. And get your mojo back!

Big blue

Hi Hannah,

I like what Elliedodge wrote – that by you being with him it will best the best gift. I think that’s pretty sweet.

Moving along that path, given you both like self development and he has fears, etc. one idea would be to get a private lesson doing / learning something together. Maybe Yoga would be relaxing and you both would benefit. No fears right?

Would travel and the arts be good? For example, a stay-cation to regional museums, theater, fairs, music performances?

One other thought is one about awareness and relationship development. You have not known each other very long, so by asking him questions and talking about interests, likes and dislikes, you could learn more about each other, and a birthday idea could pop out of the conversation.

Big blue

@Jasmine-3,

Thanks and welcome to the discussion! 🙂

Yes – I unplugged FB, Twitter and Instagram a long time ago. Speaking of unplugging, I have not had a TV in 13 months. I use the web and radio even to keep up with sports. So, I have plenty of time for other experiences.

This site is a good experience by the way!

Inky – you might keep social media going if you can limit yourself like you described. I had trouble with that discipline so I shut it off.

Well – off to the gym! 🙂

Big blue

Keep going Inky, this is incredible information – I bought a new notebook!

🙂

PS: I work in an office … There’s nothing to be aware of there, is there…?

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Inky-

A girlfriend of mine kept questioning whenever other women would Like something – is this some of the wiring you’re talking about? And I’m not one to incite that sort of thing, I was committed, so that gets irritating for both people.

By the way the light just went on in the Tinybuddah room, who turned it on…? Lol

Big blue

Inky-

You’re funny – and seriously why be creeped out when you just when be in touch with some folks?

The quest is on!

‘…they may take our online privacy and torture us with A/B testing, but they’ll never take… OUR FREEDOM!’ 🙂

Big blue

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