It feels good to be back in the swing and so I'm reading threads and thinking about the past weekend and counting my positives. I was thinking of the little things that make the difference and thought I'd start a thread for everyone to post the little things that add up to make a difference.

a few of mine are ~

parking farther away from the store entrance

buying a pack of tiny (2x2 inch) food containers so I don't "just eat those few bites" because they look like nothing in a big container

keeping the water/tea pitcher at my workstation so It's right at hand to refill my glass

purging at least one thing a day (donation/ebay) making my home lighter as I make my body lighter

What are your little things?

*Taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.

*Keeping my water glass on my desk full until I leave for the day.

I gave up soda - except for 1 can at lunch.

drinking at least 100 oz of water a day (and going to the bathroom a lot! LOL)

passing on the birthday cake...but not the celebration

I still let myself indulge in a couple drinks now and then so I don't "fall off the wagon"

I go to the gym 4-6 times a week (before it was 4-6 times a year!)

I feel so much better about myself and just better physically because of all of these things. Totally worth it!!

Getting rid of clothes when they don't fit anymore. The closet purging has been very beneficial.

Dressing in a more professional manner for work, jeans only once a week instead of daily.

A slip up is not the end of the road, just a minor detour.

Drink a 6oz cup of water every time I go into the restroom.

Eat a fruit or veggie at each meal - choosing those first for snacks.

Completing a stretching routine daily after lunch time. <-----Can't TELL you how much this had benefited my whole body.

-- Drinking more water
-- Focusing on filling meals so I can cut out the snacks
-- Giving up those huge chunks of bread I had for every meal!

Keeping a picture of myself at my heaviest taped to the wall in my closet. I then take pics every week and compare them to show me how far I have truly come.

Listening to upbeat music when I am bummed instead of automatically heading for the fridge.

Starting off the day telling myself that I do not have to be perfect-just do my best.

Journaling about my weight loss journey.

-Eating more fiber and whole wheat foods
-Eating more fruits and veggies
-Walking to work
-Tracking everything I eat
-Drinking at least 6 glasses of water a day
-Writing in my journal
-Posting on this site