Happy New Year... be nice to yourself!!

think positive and love yourself
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http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thin-within/201104/be-kind-yourself-youll-eat-better-really

"...Self-compassion sits firmly in the traditions of Buddhist psychology and modern mindfulness practices. They embrace the paradox that change more likely follows acceptance than resistance. They teach that it's hard to behave in ways that are peaceful and non-harming (for example, eating well) without first extending care to oneself..."


http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/go-easy-on-yourself-a-new-wave-of-research-urges/

“Self-compassion is really conducive to motivation,” Dr. Neff said. “The reason you don’t let your children eat five big tubs of ice cream is because you care about them. With self-compassion, if you care about yourself, you do what’s healthy for you rather than what’s harmful to you.”

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/27866608/detail.html?goback=%2Egde_1806863_member_55319308