What should you give up, but you won’t?

@AmbiePam (93740)
United States
July 9, 2023 9:39am CST
Some of you may be really good at giving things up when you know it’s best for you. Whether it be a food item that is unhealthy, or a person in your life who brings you down, you can just cut those things or people out of your life, and move on. Then others, probably more like me, have more trouble letting go of people or things. Is there something in your life you know you should probably cut out, or give up on? What is stopping you from doing it? Or, did you just make a change, finally, that was a long time in coming.
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@Juliaacv (51461)
• Canada
9 Jul 23
I sit for a living, which requires very little effort physically, I should stop not exercising-which means that I should start doing some. I am too seditary. I know that there are alot of other things that I should cut out, but that one is a big one.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I am with you on this one. I am sitting too much this summer.
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• United States
10 Jul 23
Good one Julia. I sit way too much too
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@snowy22315 (181970)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I can think of more than one thing but I am like you with cutting things or people out. Soda is one thing that I know I shouldn't drink, but I still do it. My consumption is pretty moderate at this point, but I like soda maybe even love it..so never having it again sounds depressing.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I understand that. Although the doctors told me never to just stop drinking Coke altogether because it wouldn’t be worth it with my migraines, I absolutely should cut back on how much of it I drink.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 23
@AmbiePam In exchange for a migraine headache, I would never stop drinking Coke altogether! You are a very smart lady:)
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@1creekgirl (41692)
• United States
9 Jul 23
@AmbiePam Does the caffeine in Coke help your migraines? I've never been able to identify triggers for mine, possibly really bright lights, but that's usually after a migraine has started.
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@pitstop (14044)
• Australia
9 Jul 23
I need to reduce my screen time and mobile use - but it's become very hard.
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@pitstop (14044)
• Australia
9 Jul 23
@AmbiePam I will completely agree with that
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I think that is probably true for a lot of people.
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@rebelann (112961)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Jul 23
Oh, I did that a few years ago. I love pizza but I haven't had any in a couple years. I doubt I'll eat any in the future unless I make it myself ..... ummm, I'z way to lazy to make it though.
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@DaddyEvil (137465)
• United States
9 Jul 23
My doctor keeps telling me I "should" give up everything that has sugar in it. Then admitted that she still drinks regular sodas even though she's diabetic. I'm pre-diabetic. As long as my glucose levels stay in the pre-diabetic range, I'm not giving up my once in a while soda and real ice cream. (Lately, my glucose readings are in the "normal" range for healthy adults, not in the pre-diabetic range. I think I'm doing just fine.)
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
She’s not setting a really good example now, is she. If you’re in the normal range, I wouldn’t change the habit either.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
@DaddyEvil It seems stupid to me as well. It doesn’t make sense at all, in my opinion. Does your doctor think she won’t beat her cancer, do you know?
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@DaddyEvil (137465)
• United States
9 Jul 23
@AmbiePam She told us that since she has cancer, she's not worried about diabetes killing her. Which is silly... But it's her life. The doctor says even though my glucose tests in the "normal" range now, I'm still classed as pre-diabetic because they (I'm presuming she means doctors.) never reverse a finding like that. She said if I'm ever in the diabetic range when she tests me, I'll be labeled "diabetic", even if I've eaten ice cream before my doctor appointment. That just seems stupid to me.
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• United States
9 Jul 23
I'm on the computer way too much and maybe I should go out and see the world, trees, birds and the actual sun. lol
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I’m sure that would be better for you, but selfishly I like getting to see you here as much as possible.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I have so many things that I should clear on out of my life.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Jul 23
I won't give up righteous justice when I need to dish it out.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I see a superhero outfit in your future!
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
@RebeccasFarm Perfect!
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• Arvada, Colorado
10 Jul 23
@AmbiePam Or God's warrioress outfit
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@LadyDuck (472000)
• Switzerland
9 Jul 23
I often think that I should give up having my little drink in the evening. Then I wonder why I should as I am perfectly healthy and this is a little pleasure for me.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50596)
• United States
9 Jul 23
I have a hard time letting go of things or people. I am purging my home of many things for our move next year , but it has been very difficult. I am proud of myself that I am making pretty good progress.
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@sallypup (61566)
• Centralia, Washington
9 Jul 23
Sugar and sausages are the booze in my life.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
That needs to be a book title somewhere.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
@sallypup That’s even better!
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@sallypup (61566)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Jul 23
@AmbiePam Or the name of a country western band.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 23
I had to cut my sister out of my life. She tried to destroy me, with her anger and lies. She is bi-polar, her mind is sick without any medications.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
9 Jul 23
That must have been hard, but you were right. A bipolar person has to take their medication no matter what, and it is up to them to do it. You can try to help them all day long, but ultimately it is up to them.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 23
@AmbiePam She picks fights with anyone she encounters. Her daughter cut her off, she's verbally abusive and very mean to Kristi.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jul 23
I am crazy about sweet foods, while diabetes creates a limit on these. So I've given up regular portions of sweet foods, in exchange for a minute amount of these things. A tiny dish of something, is just enough to satisfy this desire. First, I fill up on protein foods and green veggies. Starches in limited amounts, this keeps my glucose level safe. Caffeinated coffee? I will never give it up. Cut back? Yes.
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@BabeSays (8575)
• Mauritius
14 Jul 23
I get attached to people easily. And when they leave it hurts so much. I have many friends who left me once they got into a relationship. Whether it's a boy friend or a girl friend both just kick me out.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
14 Jul 23
I am so sorry.
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@BabeSays (8575)
• Mauritius
15 Jul 23
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jul 23
Computer time . But I can't - I just can't . I know I would get a whole lot more done in real life if I just cut down my computer time . That being said, I just love myLot and friends . . . I could never let that go .
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I'm very glad for us.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jul 23
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• United States
10 Jul 23
TV. I love having the tv on even if I'm not really watching it. I just love tv
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I am the same way.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Jul 23
I want to give up coffee but can't do it. I love coffee
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
Coffee is good for you, so maybe you don’t have to give it up completely.
@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jul 23
Right now, I don't think I have anything to give up, that's bad for me. Life is going well for a change.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I love to hear that, Valerie.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jul 23
@AmbiePam Thank you.
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@pureme (1526)
10 Jul 23
for me, i guess i dont pray enough, I pray well only when I have challenges but once the challenge is conquered, I just turn my face as if nothing has happened. i really need to make praying a habit. on the other hand, I used to love listening to blues, I struggled so much to divert my listening to gospel music but its been so hard for me. thank God for hillsong. they have been of help. as regards food, I have been able to cut off tea and some other sugar, my health made it easy for me, if you suffer on a health issues but you determine to live, then that might be easy to do.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
Praying more won’t be something you ever regret, so it’s a positive thing that you know you know you need to do it more often. I like Hillsong too.
• Philippines
10 Jul 23
I'm like you, hard to let go of the people. It's not always easy to let go of someone who's always been good to you and fight to stay by your side.
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@AmbiePam (93740)
• United States
10 Jul 23
I know what you mean.
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• Philippines
11 Jul 23
@AmbiePam thanks
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