Down 20-25 pounds (depending on the scale)

Day 131 today of no gambling.
Instead of gambling, I've spent my time and money:+Meditating, and on meditation candles and meditation-related books.+Reading, and on self-help and nutrition-based books.+Running, taking yoga classes, and on workout clothes.+Seeing a therapist and a dietitian.
I put my efforts into starting one new habit every month.+June 2015: No gambling+July 2015: No fast food + reduce fried food, junk food+Aug 2015: Meditate everyday+Sept 2015: Exercise everyday for at least 10 minutes+Oct 2015: Make sure I spend 40 hours/week at the office. (I own my own business, and it's easy to "work from home" or "work on the road" -- but being in the office is key for productivity).+Nov 2015: Do something nice for someone else everyday, without talking about it (shh!)As a result: +Down 25 pounds. (From 145 to 120).+More calm, centered, and self-accepting.+I look, feel, and smell a heck of a lot better. (Gambling meant I was constantly at the smelly casino, and honestly my hygiene wasn't great.)
Things I still want to work on:+Being more productive at work. Maybe upping my hours again. +Nighttime ritual -- showering, fixing my hair, maybe some sort of meditation too+Taking a class every semester 

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victoria2014
victoria2014

High five to you Nancy!
nancyzoman
nancyzoman

Thank you!