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Put the Large Rocks in FIRST!

Do you want to live a longer and healthier life? You can, but you have to order your life around what your goals are and what matters to you.

Habits of Health tip for this week coming up…

This week I give you permission to be you. To become the you that you really want to be. You CAN get to your goal weight, whether it's 100 or 10 lbs away. You can achieve what you want.

There is the story of the college professor who put large rocks in a container and then asked her class if the container was full.

Yes, answered the class.
She then proceeded to pour smaller rocks into the container. She asked, "Is it full now?"
...No..., the class responded hesitantly.
She then poured water in the container until it overflowed. "How about now?", asked the professor.
Yes, answered the class.

The point of the exercise is NOT that you can always fit something else in. The point of the story is that if the large rocks were not put in first, then they would never fit in.

What are the big rocks in your life? Do you want to live a longer, healthier life? You can, but you have to put the big rocks in first.

The key is focusing on what you want out of life and then ordering your life around what matters.

Here are some more steps I hope serve you this week!

  1. Don’t focus on the scale and start focusing on healthy behavior and lifestyle.
  2. Let go of the “I wish I were thinner” comments and work to make you the best you can be. No comparing allowed!
  3. Take advantage of the support from wherever you can (health coach, online daily tips and tools, weekly conference calls).
  4. Write down your goals for where you want to be in 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Keep a daily journal.

You can do it!
This will work.
I will help you.

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Lindsay Street (Editor) June 6, 2012 at 11:02 pm
I love this: "The point of the story is that if the large rocks were not put in first, then they would never fit in."!
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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
River Oaks Middle School May 18, 2013 at 01:49 pm
I know it's a ways away, but there are signs posted in my neighborhood about a lost beagle. SomeoneRead More could have picked this girl up here and dumped her there. I'll try to contact the person around here who posted about the lost dog.
stanley seigler May 18, 2013 at 03:23 pm
nice touch PATCH...
Lindsay Street (Editor) May 18, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Keep us posted!
Diana May 4, 2013 at 01:45 am
Its just common sense to be respectful to the person who is deciding your fate. I guess he didntRead More have any. Not to mention where is the basic decency he should adher to??--- I vote contempt.
David Farrow May 4, 2013 at 08:17 pm
contempt of court is simply contempt of court
Tony May 9, 2013 at 06:28 pm
The 30 days wasn't for "cussin" it was disrespect to the court. As to additional cost toRead More the people, it is minimum if any due to him already being in jail on a attempt murder charge. This bond hearing was for the throwing of body fluids while in jail. Now, do you have any facts to back up the part on the judge being racist?
joe April 26, 2013 at 03:14 am
SURE'u do.Why do you think the 'sealed' family court documents ended up in the media? Only issueRead More Colbert-Busch Campaign can run on.
stanley seigler April 26, 2013 at 03:29 am
@joe, re 'sealed' family records bet you cant post any sealed family records that wereRead More released...why? cause there are NONE...all records discussed on PATCH and elsewhere are public... why do family value GOPs continue to refer to sealed records when the know better...more GOP-SOP
Ajay Jain May 4, 2013 at 07:50 pm
Watch the ONLY debate between Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Mark Sanford and decide who to vote for!Read More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpPy5u7EszM
Rob Groce March 29, 2013 at 07:50 pm
yeah, but if Smokey the Bear makes too much noise ..... KAPOW!!!
JoSCh March 29, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Apologies, I think this is a joke and I assumed it wasn't. I thought about it while I was at RedsRead More on Shem Creek. For those following the Reds saga, there was a kid in a wheel chair. I'm not aware of any wars he may have fought in, but it was 2 at the absolute most.
JoSCh March 30, 2013 at 02:03 am
Nice Rob Groce. lol
Kati Sharpe March 28, 2013 at 03:50 am
I did change my profile picture to support my gay and lesbian friends and loved ones. True LoveRead More should hold no Rules on gender. Not all couples are meant to procreate. Hetero couples don't always... can't always... shouldn't always!! It's Not Just about making More humans. It's about LOVE. ACCEPTANCE. Allowing Everyone Equal Rights... This should Not even BE an Issue. Rights are for Everyone!!!!!!!
Restore America March 28, 2013 at 05:58 am
I know people who are gay and that is their personal choice. But at the same time it does notRead More change the fact that it is unnatural ( show me 2 male or 2 females having sex that will produce offspring). For example if you put 50 "gay" male giraffes and 50 "gay" female giraffes together they will be extinct! The theory of evolution points out the fact its unnatural. Most importantly that it is clearly stated in the Bible that it is WRONG. God the Father and Jesus the son do love gays but that doesn't change the truth of the matter. If you want to define gay relationships then create a definition for it because it's not marriage. Since recorded history marriage has been between a man and woman period. The word smartphone is new to the day make up one for long term gay relationships. How about "gayrriage"?
Todd March 28, 2013 at 02:09 pm
No, this was stupid. Just like people posting the color of their bra & boxers to show supportRead More for social issues. Facebook isn't a political machine but it has apparently turned into a "follow the leader" social networking site. I support equal rights for all, just as I support finding a cure for breast cancer but all of these very dumb "mass campaigns" are ineffective.
Diana April 20, 2013 at 05:05 pm
At least they are attempting to make a living honestly instead of gangbanging your home! evenRead More "thugs" have to start somewhere. Its a hand car wash Dude, who did you EXPECT to be washing your car? Berlin G Meyers?? lol
Diana April 20, 2013 at 05:07 pm
Maybe Mark Sanford would have done a better job. Probably not though. ;)