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Saying "No"

Yesterday's Results The scale reads: 149 lbs. (Digital scale) Goal: 127 lbs. Other aerobic activities: Taking it easy, walking around with a 2-year-old, Lili (she's a relative that kind sir's mom was taking care of; she's a ball of energy!) Today's Results The scale reads: 147 lbs. (Digital scale) Goal: 127 lbs. Other aerobic activities: Nothing major - taking another rest day for that inflamed arch I'm mesmerized by the Get-it-Done-Guy's podcast with Byron Katie of Saying an Honest "No." Can it really be that simple to say, "No," without having to provide reason? I'm glad I was able to say, "No" to strenuous aerobic activities because my primary priority at the moment is to make sure my arch is no longer tender and inflamed. It's a firm "No" with no questions asked or need for further justification. I'm saying "Yes" to healing up my arch by saying "No" to aerobic activ...