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Healthy Helper

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I am…

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I am learning to accept change.

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you are forced to deal with it head on. There’s no way around it…it just has to be dealt with. You all know I am one for routines and “sameness” in a way…but right now I am learning that I have to adapt. It’s really eye opening.

I am remembering that writing is my outlet.

Hence, the not so long break…

I am thinking about my future.

I am rediscovering the importance of truth.

(more on this subject tomorrow) 

I am embracing active living.

Walks and yoga>running and gym time…at least for right now. Its what feels right.

I am listening more intently to myself. 

When you really tune in, you discover just how hard it really is to do so and how much you were slacking on it beforehand.

I am redefining what being productive means to me.

I am accepting that life has its phases.

If the one you are in now seems hard, you can get through it knowing that something better and different is right around the corner.

I am learning from my past.

I am realizing that you can’t make the same mistake twice.

The second time it’s a choice.

I am shifting my priorities.

I am acknowledging that nothing is forever.

Even if you can’t do something right now…it doesn’t always have to be that way. If you persevere through tough times, in no time you will be back to living exactly the life you want to live.

I am taking up new hobbies and discovering new passions.

I am clearing the clutter and getting organized in a whole new way.

Both physically and mentally.

I am finding me.

And right now…I am thanking all of you.

I know this post and the last few have been a bit cryptic…but I want you all to know I am okay.

Thank you for all the comments, tweets, emails, and all around genuine outreaches of support this past week. You reminded me that during tough times, the worst thing you can do is fold into yourself and stop connecting with others. The community we’ve built here is so strong and SO helpful. That’s why I’ve decided I am going to keep blogging at my normal frequency. It truly is my outlet for expression and stress relief…and being connected with all of you on a regular basis helps immensely!

So I have a little giveaway for you all just to show how much you really do mean to me!

Some of my favorite products are up for grabs and there will be two winners! Believe me…if I had enough money to send you all a prize…I WOULD! (sadly, shipping costs are B*TCH!! Winking smile)

One prize pack has:

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Humus Maximus and Seedlander Dr. Kracker’s, Black Mate Tea, and Peanut Flour!

And the other has:

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Purple Rice Crackers, Seedlander and Klassic Three Seed Dr. Kracker’s, and Raw Cashews!

To enter:

-Leave me a comment telling me something you are doing to live your best life!

You can get an additional entry for doing any of the following…

The giveaway will end Sunday night!

Have a happy day friends.

Kaila

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  4. Keep smiling, and remember life goes on. Everything happens for a reason. And everything is a blessing in disguise. You can get through this! Everyone has moments in their lives where it’s not gonna be how they want it to be and they don’t understand why it’s happening. I can completely relate to that right now too. You have to accept life with opens arms, ya know? I love what you said here Kaila. It’s great that you’ve realized what you need to do in order to cope with what you’re going through. Best of luck to you <3

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  12. Trying to listen and learn from other bloggers such as yourself, who are able to make such admirable decisions regarding their lives, or the way that they approach life, is something that may well help me to ‘live’ in a better way.

    It sounds like you’ve come to some important realizations, and I really hope they bring positive changes for you <3

    xxx

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  16. That first prize is sooooo calling to me. More importantly, your honesty is speaking to my heart. Here is what I am doing to live my best life right now: spending time with my eldest son as he makes his way through college selection. He’ll move all the way across the country for school next year and I want to enjoy his company (except when he’s surly) for as long as possible. The 17 years I’ve “had” him have been too quick.

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  18. What am I doing to live my life the best I can? Keeping myself healthy, both physically (by fueling properly and exercising) and mentally (by surrounding myself with people I care about and love).

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  21. Gosh, I hope you are ok, whatever it is that’s affecting your life right now:). I’m glad your break was shortlived- I ADORE reading Healthy Helper!

    Right now I’m taking the time to think.
    I recently broke my leg and iv to be in crutches for 6 weeks. It was a bad overuse injury due to severly over exercising- which Is a problem iv had for years and making me miss out on life. This injury has been quite eye-opening. So right now I’m , to live my best life, I’m having to do some serious thinking about what changes I can make to become healthier.
    Xxx

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  22. I hope you’re doing okay!! You know we’re all here for you and we wouldn’t be coming back to read your posts if we didn’t appreciate your insight. I’m glad you’re gonna stick to blogging 🙂

    Something I do to live my best life is to find something to laugh about everyday. Even if I can just chuckle to myself about something simple, it makes my day that much brighter!

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  31. Something I do to live my best life is to stick to my running and yoga schedules. My workouts help clear my mind so I can live a happy and healthy life 🙂 The time and effort that I put into my workouts allow me to relax and think over things that are stressing me out or bugging me.

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  40. One thing I do to live my best life is make time for some stress relieving exercise. I really do notice such a big difference in the way I feel as compared to when I don’t. It helps me deal with stress and escape from reality!

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  45. hope things get better for you.. keep your positive attitude! maintaining a routine, workouts, and healthy food is how i live my best life.

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  49. I’m happy that you are going to keep blogging. Everyone enjoys reading what you put up! One of the things I do to live my life the best I can is to remember all of the little things in life that Im blessed with rather than the things I wish I had!

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  52. For me to live my best life, I try to make sure I get in some kind of exercise every day. My preferred workout is running, and it helps me to feel good and clear my head. I’m also a really clean eater, and I really feel like that helps me to be the healthy person that I am! I should probably drink more water though……

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  72. Hello! I love this post ! I have been in and out of doctors offices and ER’s the last few days 🙁 I have this awful burning pain in my abdomen that keeps on growing worse and worse. The doctors cant figure out what it is yet, I just want to be better. But through it all, I’ve realized that I have been leading a restrictive lifestyle; with my diet and exercising. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, and I think I take things too far sometimes. I’m realizing life is too short to be so hard on yourself. I am making changes to live my life to the fullest, there is still so much I want to do and see in life. I can lead a healthy lifestyle and experience so much more in life. I want to try something new every single day. Not being able to exercise this past week was hard for me, but it has really caused me to put my priorities in order. Sometimes we take for granted just being able to workout and be healthy. I know God has big plans, and I plan on helping others. It’s my passion. Thank you for this beautiful post. I followed you on twitter, but I deleted my facebook for lent, so I cannot “like” your page.

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  73. This post is so beautiful,Kaila. I wish you all the best and that every change in your life may be a change for the better. You deserve it,really. You deserve it so much!
    I am trying to constantly step out of my comfort zone,hoping it will allow me to live healthy and free again someday without that golden cage of my ED.

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  79. I enjoyed your post. I just stumbled across your blog, and I think it’s great! I just started my own, actually, which is one thing I’m doing to live my best life. I also try to be mindful of what I eat, exercise regularly, and learn as much as I can from others about health. My mental health is a bit more challenging to control! But every day, I pray, make happy lists, and try not to stress about the things I can’t control. Happy blogging! 🙂

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  80. I make sure to take breaks! I tend to push myself in all parts of my life (school, exercise, etc.), so taking nights off to just relax with friends is always great.

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  82. way to go girl! since the beginning of the year i have been writing down three things each day that made me happy or that i am thankful for. i really think its helping me to be a more positive person

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  85. To live my best life I have to keep my faith in God at the top of my list, and my family right behind. I think the love from God and the love from family is so important and will see you through any hardship. (((hug)))

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  89. To live my best life, I am trying to take care of myself by making sure to get exercise, trying to get enough sleep, and enjoying the time I have with some of my closest friends!

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  90. I’m working in social work and trying to help others live to their full potential and overcome the obstacles that sometimes set them up for failure. It’s challenging, but really fulfilling.

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  94. living my best life by being in tune with the emotion of others, comitting selfless acts of kindness, and setting high but reachable standards for myself 🙂

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