Last year I did my physical. And it was really not good. I was way over weight, my blood pressure was really high, I was eating like garbage and no exercise. Starting in January I set out to try and change things. I started lifting weights, and it March I started running. I started slow and in March I started running. I can now lift much more than I could in January and I can run almost two miles. Getting ready for my physical Thursday and I got my lab results, everything looks good and my high cholesterol has dropped significantly. I feel really happy because I feel I earned this. Also I'm twenty pounds lighter. Pretty good feeling not being a walking heart attack like I used to be.

Finally opening up

I've been in a psych hospital for a month now, currently outpatient, and things are getting better!

I received very bad news today. usually I shut down and push everyone away when I'm sad & angry at myself. But today I didn't, I talked about it with a nurse and she really helped me, showed me a new skill and even made me laugh!

The skill helped a ton and by the end I was laughing!

I am proud of myself for finally getting the help I need, finally opening up and just telling someone who can actually help me how I truly feel. Had I stayed home which I wanted to do this morning, I would've ended up sh'ing.

I am happy, I'm slowly taking steps forward Yay me ^_^

Sugar-free peanut butter pie, with a little too much of Hershey's zero sugar syrup!

I made some sugar-free peanut butter cookies a couple of weeks ago, and they were absolutely fantastic!

I never thought I’d be someone who could stick with a habit for this long, but here I am—116 days of meditation in a row. It started small, just 2 minutes a day, but tracking it in Mainspring habit tracker app kept me motivated to keep going.

At first, it felt like a chore, but now it’s something I actually look forward to. It’s helped me feel calmer, more focused, and way less stressed. Honestly, I’m just proud of myself for showing up every day.

Anyone else crushing their habit goals? Let’s celebrate some wins!

We met in june when we both started working at the same place, it’s just magical since then. I’m divorced for five years, met a few persons after this, but this guy is the absolute perfection of a human for me. I didn’t know love could be this pure.

AND JUST LIKE THE FACT TGAT QE FOUND EACH OTHER SO EARLY ON OHHHHH MY GOD GIYS IM GONNA CRY

I'm in bed feeling too much booze coursing though me. It's obviously made me all fuzzy. My partner (28M) and my best friends (28F & M) have taken me out for my birthday. We've all had the best night and I'm feeling incredibly lucky that I have a partner and friends who have made this night. Five years ago I had a psychotic break and could never have imagined that my life would be together and I would have people who care so much about me

TL;DR people who care make life worth it.

Conversations where you feel like the other person really gets you, specially when it's about something you have kept in for so long, thinking other people will judge you for it, but when you do end up sharing it, you're met with nothing but understanding, they heal you so much. You finally realised it's okay. It's like the opposite of having a panic attack. Today I had the luxury of such a conversation. I feel full.

It may sound like a little thing, but I've only ever been called cute by past guys I have seen. I don't mean to sound unappreciative, but it feels a bit like throwing a dog a bone.

Yesterday I went on a first date with a guy I met on Tinder. We get on really well, have lots of interests in common. When he went to drive, nearly t-boned us straight away... But told me later it was because he was nervous to meet me... Because I was pretty 🥹

This just makes me feel the warm and fuzzies because I'm a bigger gal, and it's so nice to feel appreciated and seen!

I’m 15 now!

this happened a few months ago, but it was a really good memory for me.

I'll preface this by saying that unfortunately the relationship didn't work out-- I was traveling at the time, so it couldn't last. But I hope I'll see him in the future.

Over the summer, I (F20) was traveling, and I met this guy (M24) while volunteering. I asked him out by requesting to ride his motorcycle to fulfill a bucketlist item, as he was the only person I knew who had a bike. He said yes and took me out for a ride. We went to a romantic beach location (which he later said he wasn't planning to be romantic, it was just a good distance for riding). We talked for a while and got along, and eventually he kissed me under the stars. It was my first kiss, which I had tried not to develop high expectations for, but I'm a hopeless romantic, and I had spent a long time wondering what it would be like.

I suggested going back to his place, and he was very sweet, trying to make sure I was comfortable. I knew I wanted to lose my virginity, and I felt confident about it. So I slept with him, and I had such a great time learning about this new side of life that I had never experienced before. We talked for hours throughout the night, learning more about each other and laughing a lot.

We continued dating for a few weeks until I had to leave, and that was actually really difficult, as we had gotten more attached than expected. But I'm trying to feel grateful for the experiences I've had, and this was absolutely one of the best experiences. Don't be sad that it's over, be glad it happened :)

On our way home from a lil road trip today, my family and I stopped at a service station to stretch and take a break. While my mom and I were waiting for my dad near the entrance, she noticed this adorable toddler (maybe 1–2 years old) and gave a little wave and said hi.

This kid was so cute—big eyes, total lack of self-preservation lmao- and out of nowhere, she just runs at my mom with her arms up like she’s known her forever. My mom instinctively picks her up and checks with her parents and they’re just like, “I think it’s ok, it looks like she loves you!” Meanwhile, this tiny koala of a child clings to my mom and gives her this little nod like, yeah, you’re my person now.

It was the most unexpectedly wholesome thing. My mom was so touched—it’s amazing how a moment of pure, innocent connection like that can make you feel so appreciated.

Just wanted to share this sweet little experience on a day of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

Life has been so crazy. My sister lives pretty far away she’s always been like a second mom to me when my mom was too busy she would be there for me as much as she could. I’m so excited we get to celebrate together I get to hopefully see her baby kick, eat awesome food, gossip, and play with her pets!

I’m happy again

My life has been so stagnant for a while. I thought things would never change, I thought I wouldn’t change. I finally started to be happy with what I do and how I do it. I got my truck, my job, college around the corner. It feels like I can finally start living again. Honestly these past few years were the worst, but now they were all just lessons for me. I couldn’t appreciate the pain more. I’m thankful for the experiences and lessons, and that’s that.

I’ve only tried diet soda once and hated it

Stopped having sodas ages ago (health), and only have water now

Well, on a whim I decided to try a diet soda again and my god!! There so many options these days!!

It feels like a cheat code in life, this shouldn’t be allowed.

Coming from water this stuff tastes amazing!!

I was so happy about this “discovery” that this store worker and I started comparing notes on our favorite diet sodas.

Just felt like sharing this insignificant thing that’s honestly made me so much happier lol. I love it

Hope your day is going well!

Edit: downvote all you want! The research points to sugar alternatives being safe, do your own research! And to everyone, regardless if you up or downvoted, I hope your day goes well

She’s a fairy, I know it

Got this note earlier today. I didn't know who it was from, well, up until he had written his name, of course. He doesn't know just how much I needed that.

I just saw my son after 2 months away at college in the northeast. He’s adjusted so well despite a learning disability diagnosed in 11th grade, an eating disorder (he was partially hospitalized over the summer), and generalized anxiety disorder. I am so proud of him for going 1300 miles away from home to the big city and navigating his first semester! He has a few weeks before break but we are flying home tomorrow for thanksgiving. Thankful, grateful, blessed.