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Comment on Ten Ways of Making Your Favorite Foods Healthier by Anne Moss

Anne Moss — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:54:12 +0000

I have to say, we have tried growing our own vegetables. While it was fun for the season, it is very time consuming and I don’t think it actually a good way to save.
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Comment on Ten Ways of Making Your Favorite Foods Healthier by Brian D. Hawkins

Brian D. Hawkins — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:30:43 +0000

Hi Anne, I especially like #2. I’m a big proponent of local stores and farms. We buy more and more from local farms. When things like E. Coli outbreaks hit the news we don’t run around checking product codes and tossing food away just in case. It’s nice to know where the food comes from. It’s also a nice feeling to help out the community a little.
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Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Rose

Rose — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:14:38 +0000

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy Anne, but building self confidence means learning to love yourself.
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Comment on Review: Hot Love Gel Packs for Massage by Rose

Rose — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:28 +0000

My back has been aching. It sounds like I need those. lol

Great review!
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Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:11:16 +0000

@Anne Bender, I think the “confidence” is still there, and will be there the minute you find an opportunity that truly excites you and gets your engines running. Job market being what it is, that could be a challenge – so I agree, meanwhile, getting OUT is the best medicine for what ails you. Getting fully engaged in SOME kind of activity, outside the house and offline, is a good thing. Have you thought of doing some volunteer work?
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Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Anne Bender

Anne Bender — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:48:51 +0000

@Holly Jahangiri, Dwayne says I’ve been in mourning from my job loss 2 years ago (and my interactions with coworkers) and it’s normal to mourn, but it’s also time to move on. I’m starting to pull back on my internet usage and put more into my offline reality.

I agree that is more of a kind of depression where my confidence is low and my desire to do anything is lower. Getting out to the gym will help with both of those. And who says I can’t go to the park to read instead of sitting in my living room.

Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:06:41 +0000

Reminds me, I should get my butt back to the gym…

Wish you lived closer, Anne. I don’t know that being a hermit means “lack of confidence,” exactly. I could be a happy little hermit (until I needed to venture out for the necessities, or needed help chopping wood, or something). But having said that, I like people fine, too (in small doses). You not only have to be your own cheerleader, but you have to kind of work at getting and staying out of your shell, so as to maintain the relationships that really DO matter to you.

You ARE good enough, smart enough, and we like you, Anne. This sounds almost more like depression (which, for me, doesn’t manifest as “sadness” but more as “lack of interest and engagement” – sometimes, it’s just a need to tuck in and recharge the batteries to get up to a level where anything “sociable” sounds the least little bit appealing). Unfortunately, the Internet can kind of intercede, here, and make all that effort seem superfluous. But in reality, it’s not. Don’t let THIS become an escape from having to drag yourself OUT.
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Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:39:58 +0000

@Anne Bender, I have times when I’m kind of shy and other times when I can open up. When I go to the gym by myself, I make eye contact with almost no one. If someone talks to me first, I’m okay, but otherwise I’m business. If I go with my wife, I’m a lot more open and accessible, probably because she’s that type as well. And I just got back from the gym a few minutes ago; 45 minutes down!
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Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Anne Bender

Anne Bender — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:42:19 +0000

@Mitch, It’s hard when you’re shy and don’t really mind spending time alone. Unfortunately, we’re social creatures and we lose a little bit of ourselves when we’re isolated. Living in a rural area doesn’t help either. But, it’s time I stopped making excuses and listened to you, Nike, and everyone else.

Comment on Be Your Own Cheerleader by Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:14:16 +0000

Boy, have you gotten your hand on this one. In a weird way I know what you’re feeling. Since I started working for myself I spend a lot of time at home also, because my mind says if I’m out then I’m spending money I don’t need to spend. Since I joined the health club, I do get myself out for at least 30 minutes, if not an hour, forcing myself out since I’m paying for it already anyway.

I take my lead at times from Nike; just do it.
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