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Patti L
Dec 31, 2011, 10:04:44 AM12/31/11
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I'll start......
I'm Patti. I'm 50, married with no kids (2 cats). I work for an insurance company. Live near Seattle.
I've been fighting (and losing the battle) with my weight most of my life. Tried every diet known to man... blah, blah, blah. We've all done the same thing, right?
I had been keeping it under control... sorta. I'd gain a bit, then go on a diet and lose some. Then gain it back. I was always overweight but never "morbidly obese". When I got married in 2000, my weight really shot up. I quit smoking, which probably didn't help. By 2005, I was over 300 pounds. High blood pressure, back problems, knee problems.... just plain miserable. So I had gastric bypass surgery. Lost 150 pounds. Problem solved, right!? Wrong. Physically, I felt great! All the physical ailments went away.
The problem was, I had surgery on my stomach, not my brain. All the reasons I gained weight were still there. All the insecurities, the body image issues, the depression, the limiting beliefs. That part of me that needed food to feel something was still there.
So, I've gained. Not all of it, but about some. The physical stuff is coming back. The back and knee problems. The fatigue and aches and pains are there.
About 2 years ago, I discovered Renee's podcasts. With those and Weight Watchers, I lost some weight. Felt great. I dealt with a lot of emotional stuff. I thought I was on my way to winning again! Then about a year ago, I stopped. I stopped WW. I stopped listening to Renee. And started gaining. Work got really stressful. And "life got in the way". I have gained what I had lost.... plus some. I feel miserable again.
So! Am I ready to start again? Part of me is. But I have a big huge fear holding me back. You see, I have two addictions..... eating and spending money. The "spending money" has always been there. But it got worse after my gastric bypass. I found myself buying clothes constantly. Part of it was my Bad Body Image. When I looked in the mirror, I had trouble seeing how I looked. But I knew a size 12 was a whole lot smaller than the size 26 I was wearing. So, the act of standing in a dressing room and trying on clothes became a euphoric experience. I felt joy and happiness and freedom. Who wouldn't want to feel that? I needed approval and compliments. Wearing new clothes got compliments from people.
In the past 6 years, I've found that when I'm dieting, I spend more money. (It doesn't have to be clothes. It can be anything). When I'm on a "money diet", I eat more.
Of course all that spending (and other reasons) led to problems. 6 months ago, we declared bankruptcy. Now we are on an extremely strict budget. There is no extra money to go out and buy something just because I had a bad day at work. So, I eat instead. The irony is, in the past 6 months, I've gone up a pant size, so I have to buy clothes.
Here's the fear that is holding me back.... What if I am able to control the food only to have the money get out of control? I already wake up in the middle of the night panicking that something is going to happen to the cars or the house and there is no credit or savings to cover it. (BTW, that late night panic usually leads to a late night binge).
My out-of-control eating only effects me and my health. I can handle that. But spending money effects my husband too. What if there's no money to buy gas or groceries because I frittered it away on something stupid? Those thoughts terrify me.
Those thoughts hold me back from starting another "diet". I can only do this if I can work to rid both addictions together. I don't want to replace one with another. I might need more help than a book or a podcast can offer. I don't know.
So, as you can see.... I'm one screwed up person.
Patti
I'm Patti. I'm 50, married with no kids (2 cats). I work for an insurance company. Live near Seattle.
I've been fighting (and losing the battle) with my weight most of my life. Tried every diet known to man... blah, blah, blah. We've all done the same thing, right?
I had been keeping it under control... sorta. I'd gain a bit, then go on a diet and lose some. Then gain it back. I was always overweight but never "morbidly obese". When I got married in 2000, my weight really shot up. I quit smoking, which probably didn't help. By 2005, I was over 300 pounds. High blood pressure, back problems, knee problems.... just plain miserable. So I had gastric bypass surgery. Lost 150 pounds. Problem solved, right!? Wrong. Physically, I felt great! All the physical ailments went away.
The problem was, I had surgery on my stomach, not my brain. All the reasons I gained weight were still there. All the insecurities, the body image issues, the depression, the limiting beliefs. That part of me that needed food to feel something was still there.
So, I've gained. Not all of it, but about some. The physical stuff is coming back. The back and knee problems. The fatigue and aches and pains are there.
About 2 years ago, I discovered Renee's podcasts. With those and Weight Watchers, I lost some weight. Felt great. I dealt with a lot of emotional stuff. I thought I was on my way to winning again! Then about a year ago, I stopped. I stopped WW. I stopped listening to Renee. And started gaining. Work got really stressful. And "life got in the way". I have gained what I had lost.... plus some. I feel miserable again.
So! Am I ready to start again? Part of me is. But I have a big huge fear holding me back. You see, I have two addictions..... eating and spending money. The "spending money" has always been there. But it got worse after my gastric bypass. I found myself buying clothes constantly. Part of it was my Bad Body Image. When I looked in the mirror, I had trouble seeing how I looked. But I knew a size 12 was a whole lot smaller than the size 26 I was wearing. So, the act of standing in a dressing room and trying on clothes became a euphoric experience. I felt joy and happiness and freedom. Who wouldn't want to feel that? I needed approval and compliments. Wearing new clothes got compliments from people.
In the past 6 years, I've found that when I'm dieting, I spend more money. (It doesn't have to be clothes. It can be anything). When I'm on a "money diet", I eat more.
Of course all that spending (and other reasons) led to problems. 6 months ago, we declared bankruptcy. Now we are on an extremely strict budget. There is no extra money to go out and buy something just because I had a bad day at work. So, I eat instead. The irony is, in the past 6 months, I've gone up a pant size, so I have to buy clothes.
Here's the fear that is holding me back.... What if I am able to control the food only to have the money get out of control? I already wake up in the middle of the night panicking that something is going to happen to the cars or the house and there is no credit or savings to cover it. (BTW, that late night panic usually leads to a late night binge).
My out-of-control eating only effects me and my health. I can handle that. But spending money effects my husband too. What if there's no money to buy gas or groceries because I frittered it away on something stupid? Those thoughts terrify me.
Those thoughts hold me back from starting another "diet". I can only do this if I can work to rid both addictions together. I don't want to replace one with another. I might need more help than a book or a podcast can offer. I don't know.
So, as you can see.... I'm one screwed up person.
Patti
Pantry Princess
Dec 31, 2011, 11:48:41 AM12/31/11
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Hi Patti - thanks for starting this group. And BTW, you are so NOT a
screwed up person. :) We'll get through this together!
About me...well...
My name is Cass. (Oh, yes I've heard my share of "Mama Cass" jokes.) I
am 37 and live in Canada with my DH and DS (3). I work in publishing
and sit at my desk most of the day. When I'm not at my desk I'm
probably sitting in meetings. There's a whole lot of sitting going on
in my life! :-\
My story is similar to everyone's who had ever struggled with yoyo
dieting and self esteem issues. I started listening to Renee's
podcasts back in September, and it was like an Ah-ha! moment for me.
I've already made little changes, but really want to get into the 6
week program full force.
This is going to be my year of transformation!!
I've started a blog to use as my diary -- http://apantryprincess.wordpress.com.
If you have a blog too, please post it so I can add you to my
blogroll!
Looking forward to giving/getting support here with all of you.
Cheers,
Cass
screwed up person. :) We'll get through this together!
About me...well...
My name is Cass. (Oh, yes I've heard my share of "Mama Cass" jokes.) I
am 37 and live in Canada with my DH and DS (3). I work in publishing
and sit at my desk most of the day. When I'm not at my desk I'm
probably sitting in meetings. There's a whole lot of sitting going on
in my life! :-\
My story is similar to everyone's who had ever struggled with yoyo
dieting and self esteem issues. I started listening to Renee's
podcasts back in September, and it was like an Ah-ha! moment for me.
I've already made little changes, but really want to get into the 6
week program full force.
This is going to be my year of transformation!!
I've started a blog to use as my diary -- http://apantryprincess.wordpress.com.
If you have a blog too, please post it so I can add you to my
blogroll!
Looking forward to giving/getting support here with all of you.
Cheers,
Cass
Marcia
Dec 31, 2011, 11:53:38 AM12/31/11
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Patti, thank you so much for opening up to us. We can only support
each other if we are honest.
I'll take the next turn.
I'm 63 years old, married for 40 years and have 3 grown children.
I had a mother who grew up thin but after childbirth was obese and
ashamed of it. She constantly put herself down and warned me and my
sisters about getting fat like her. Her warnings did not take! I was a
content size 12 until the mid '90's, when I had a hysterectomy, lost
my best friend, and had massive change in my work situation. In 2000
we move a thousand miles away from our college-age kids because of my
husband's work I believe all the loss just took away all my
motivation.Since then, I have become more and more inactive and
isolated. I am now a size 18 and weigh almost 220. My MD just said
things like "Calories in-calories out" and "Don't eat carbs." Neither
of those addressed my need to eat everything in sight.
Last summer, I found an MD who studied with Dr. Weil and we were
working on adding fruits and veggies to my diet and getting me to
exercise in ways I enjoy. I was losing a pound or two a week--a good
pace for someone my age. Then my son took a job near us, and is
staying us for awhile until his job stabilizes and he can find an
apartment. That set me into a tailspin because I can't stop acting
like he is home for a visit. I cook favorite family meals and keep the
snack cupboard overstocked. My husband is loving it because now he can
have all the treats he likes. He has weight issues, too, along with
diabetes and high cholesterol, but he is content to use prescription
drugs to keep him alive, and, after much arguing and struggling, I
have had to accept that. So, my main issue here is that I am the only
one here who is interested in healthy eating and living. I'm tired of
the grief I get when I try. I understand that my health is my
responsibility alone, so I am looking to this group to support me
because I will get absolutely no support here at home.
I found Renee's podcasts on iTunes and have them all downloaded. I
listen to them on and off because I tend to get distracted when
listening and have to replay sections so often. I'm hoping that having
the info in print will help me stick with it.
So, that't the heart of my struggle with weight. I'm looking forward
to seeing what the rest of this group has to say and finding ways to
support each other.
Marcia
> So, as you can see.... I'm one screwed up person. [?]
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> Patti
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each other if we are honest.
I'll take the next turn.
I'm 63 years old, married for 40 years and have 3 grown children.
I had a mother who grew up thin but after childbirth was obese and
ashamed of it. She constantly put herself down and warned me and my
sisters about getting fat like her. Her warnings did not take! I was a
content size 12 until the mid '90's, when I had a hysterectomy, lost
my best friend, and had massive change in my work situation. In 2000
we move a thousand miles away from our college-age kids because of my
husband's work I believe all the loss just took away all my
motivation.Since then, I have become more and more inactive and
isolated. I am now a size 18 and weigh almost 220. My MD just said
things like "Calories in-calories out" and "Don't eat carbs." Neither
of those addressed my need to eat everything in sight.
Last summer, I found an MD who studied with Dr. Weil and we were
working on adding fruits and veggies to my diet and getting me to
exercise in ways I enjoy. I was losing a pound or two a week--a good
pace for someone my age. Then my son took a job near us, and is
staying us for awhile until his job stabilizes and he can find an
apartment. That set me into a tailspin because I can't stop acting
like he is home for a visit. I cook favorite family meals and keep the
snack cupboard overstocked. My husband is loving it because now he can
have all the treats he likes. He has weight issues, too, along with
diabetes and high cholesterol, but he is content to use prescription
drugs to keep him alive, and, after much arguing and struggling, I
have had to accept that. So, my main issue here is that I am the only
one here who is interested in healthy eating and living. I'm tired of
the grief I get when I try. I understand that my health is my
responsibility alone, so I am looking to this group to support me
because I will get absolutely no support here at home.
I found Renee's podcasts on iTunes and have them all downloaded. I
listen to them on and off because I tend to get distracted when
listening and have to replay sections so often. I'm hoping that having
the info in print will help me stick with it.
So, that't the heart of my struggle with weight. I'm looking forward
to seeing what the rest of this group has to say and finding ways to
support each other.
Marcia
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> Patti
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Marcia
Dec 31, 2011, 1:03:19 PM12/31/11
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Good to meet you, Cass! I look forward to following your blog, as well
as your postings here. I don't know if I have the courage to journal/
blog online through this, but I do admire your for doing it.
Marcia
On Dec 31, 11:48 am, Pantry Princess <apantryprinc...@gmail.com>
wrote:
as your postings here. I don't know if I have the courage to journal/
blog online through this, but I do admire your for doing it.
Marcia
On Dec 31, 11:48 am, Pantry Princess <apantryprinc...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi Patti - thanks for starting this group. And BTW, you are so NOT a
> screwed up person. :) We'll get through this together!
>
> About me...well...
>
> My name is Cass. (Oh, yes I've heard my share of "Mama Cass" jokes.) I
> am 37 and live in Canada with my DH and DS (3). I work in publishing
> and sit at my desk most of the day. When I'm not at my desk I'm
> probably sitting in meetings. There's a whole lot of sitting going on
> in my life! :-\
>
> My story is similar to everyone's who had ever struggled with yoyo
> dieting and self esteem issues. I started listening to Renee's
> podcasts back in September, and it was like an Ah-ha! moment for me.
> I've already made little changes, but really want to get into the 6
> week program full force.
>
> This is going to be my year of transformation!!
>
> I've started a blog to use as my diary --http://apantryprincess.wordpress.com.
> screwed up person. :) We'll get through this together!
>
> About me...well...
>
> My name is Cass. (Oh, yes I've heard my share of "Mama Cass" jokes.) I
> am 37 and live in Canada with my DH and DS (3). I work in publishing
> and sit at my desk most of the day. When I'm not at my desk I'm
> probably sitting in meetings. There's a whole lot of sitting going on
> in my life! :-\
>
> My story is similar to everyone's who had ever struggled with yoyo
> dieting and self esteem issues. I started listening to Renee's
> podcasts back in September, and it was like an Ah-ha! moment for me.
> I've already made little changes, but really want to get into the 6
> week program full force.
>
> This is going to be my year of transformation!!
>
dev...@evansassociates.net
Dec 31, 2011, 3:50:19 PM12/31/11
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Hi Everyone,
I agree with comments made before that I don't consider anyone screwed
up or flawed and that being honest with ourselves is the best way to
overcome the challenges that we all face. Everyone has their own
issues, please don't be afraid to share.
My name is Diane. I am 44 years old and I live in Southwest Michigan
with my husband, two pre-teen boys, 3 cats, a collie and a guinea
pig. Like everyone, I have struggled with my weight since about 12
years old when my friends started dieting & when my Dad bought me the
book "The Women Doctor's Diet for Teenage Girls". I've been
successful on Weight Watchers for many years. However, each time I've
lost weight on the program, I've always gained it back. I think I've
been back down to my "free lifetime weight" at least 3 or 4 times and
always end up being heavier than when I've started. I feel that
dieting & restrictions make me too crazy and more obsessed about
food. But, I've never been able to lose weight by just listening to
my body or doing one of the other "non-diet" approaches. I need more
structure than that, apparently. I am hoping that following Rene's
plan will help with that. Or, maybe I need to do Weight Watchers in
combination with this plan; I haven't decided the best approach yet.
I am now about 195 yet I feel my very best when I'm lower than 160.
All of 2011, I have been in treatment for triple negative breast
cancer, a rarer and more aggressive type of breast cancer. I did 6
rounds of chemo from January through April 2011 & had a double
mastectomy & my ovaries removed in May as I have one of the genetic
mutations that greatly increases my risk to develop a new breast
cancer or ovarian cancer. From June until August I did 37 rounds of
radiation. Starting in September, I have been participating in a
Phase II clinical trial to see if more chemo plus an investigative
drug (a PARP inhibitor) prevents recurrence in the triple negative
breast cancer people. I am due for my last round of those drugs next
week unless my blood counts do not cooperate in which case I'll be
done with the chemo and will just be on a maintenance dose of the PARP
drug. So, needless to say, weight loss has been on the back burner
for the last year. I did not lose or gain weight during treatment and
am very thankful that I was able stay active and continue to go to the
gym. I do enjoy exercise (well maybe enjoy is too strong of a word
but I like the way it makes me feel!). I also feel that I eat mostly
healthy foods. But, I don't have much resistance to not eat unhealthy
foods if they are around. I also am challenged by eating when
stressed and with not wanting to stop when full or wait until I'm
hungry to eat. Since I've been through so much with my health, I am
even more anxious to "release" this extra weight so that I can be
healthier and help prevent a recurrence of the cancer. As a way to
challenge myself, I have also set a goal to run in a half marathon in
May and have signed up for a training camp that starts in February.
Losing the extra weight will also be a huge help with my running as I
am tired of lugging the extra weight around.
So, I am looking for a way to stay focused and on track. I'm tired of
starting programs and then going right back to old eating habits soon
afterward. I look forward to sharing & supporting all of you as we
embark on this exciting journey.
I wish you all peace & love as we move forward to a brand new year.
Diane
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I agree with comments made before that I don't consider anyone screwed
up or flawed and that being honest with ourselves is the best way to
overcome the challenges that we all face. Everyone has their own
issues, please don't be afraid to share.
My name is Diane. I am 44 years old and I live in Southwest Michigan
with my husband, two pre-teen boys, 3 cats, a collie and a guinea
pig. Like everyone, I have struggled with my weight since about 12
years old when my friends started dieting & when my Dad bought me the
book "The Women Doctor's Diet for Teenage Girls". I've been
successful on Weight Watchers for many years. However, each time I've
lost weight on the program, I've always gained it back. I think I've
been back down to my "free lifetime weight" at least 3 or 4 times and
always end up being heavier than when I've started. I feel that
dieting & restrictions make me too crazy and more obsessed about
food. But, I've never been able to lose weight by just listening to
my body or doing one of the other "non-diet" approaches. I need more
structure than that, apparently. I am hoping that following Rene's
plan will help with that. Or, maybe I need to do Weight Watchers in
combination with this plan; I haven't decided the best approach yet.
I am now about 195 yet I feel my very best when I'm lower than 160.
All of 2011, I have been in treatment for triple negative breast
cancer, a rarer and more aggressive type of breast cancer. I did 6
rounds of chemo from January through April 2011 & had a double
mastectomy & my ovaries removed in May as I have one of the genetic
mutations that greatly increases my risk to develop a new breast
cancer or ovarian cancer. From June until August I did 37 rounds of
radiation. Starting in September, I have been participating in a
Phase II clinical trial to see if more chemo plus an investigative
drug (a PARP inhibitor) prevents recurrence in the triple negative
breast cancer people. I am due for my last round of those drugs next
week unless my blood counts do not cooperate in which case I'll be
done with the chemo and will just be on a maintenance dose of the PARP
drug. So, needless to say, weight loss has been on the back burner
for the last year. I did not lose or gain weight during treatment and
am very thankful that I was able stay active and continue to go to the
gym. I do enjoy exercise (well maybe enjoy is too strong of a word
but I like the way it makes me feel!). I also feel that I eat mostly
healthy foods. But, I don't have much resistance to not eat unhealthy
foods if they are around. I also am challenged by eating when
stressed and with not wanting to stop when full or wait until I'm
hungry to eat. Since I've been through so much with my health, I am
even more anxious to "release" this extra weight so that I can be
healthier and help prevent a recurrence of the cancer. As a way to
challenge myself, I have also set a goal to run in a half marathon in
May and have signed up for a training camp that starts in February.
Losing the extra weight will also be a huge help with my running as I
am tired of lugging the extra weight around.
So, I am looking for a way to stay focused and on track. I'm tired of
starting programs and then going right back to old eating habits soon
afterward. I look forward to sharing & supporting all of you as we
embark on this exciting journey.
I wish you all peace & love as we move forward to a brand new year.
Diane
>
> - Show quoted text -
Marcia Anzur
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Welcome, Diane! Thanks for sharing your story and for joining our group. I look forward to getting to know you as we work through Renee's book.
Marcia
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Marcia
Jan 1, 2012, 12:04:35 PM1/1/12
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Patti
I was thinking of you as I made my mental resolutions this morning. I,
too, tend to get caught up in a spending addiction. My main weakness
is books. I am an English teacher by profession, and reading has saved
my sanity on several occasions, so I need to have a fortress of books
around me to keep me safe. I buy anything that hints that it might
"fix" me, yet I hardly ever even read them the through. I skim
through, then shelve them or, if I'm in a purging state, I'll sell
some on Amazon. Occasionally, I overspend on clothes as well. It's
really funny that, when I do, I buy things like cotton v-neck tees and
elastic waist pants! No designer wear of fancy shoes for me! I have
every Cherokee tee that Target ever sold, and every color of twill
pants that Kmart ever made, both in XL, of course! These items have
been my "uniform" for around a decade now. Maybe if FULL-FILLED gets
to our deep emotional needs for food, we'll be able to not overdo our
spending as well. Here's hoping!
Happy New Year, Patti!
Marcia
> So, as you can see.... I'm one screwed up person. [?]
>
> Patti
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I was thinking of you as I made my mental resolutions this morning. I,
too, tend to get caught up in a spending addiction. My main weakness
is books. I am an English teacher by profession, and reading has saved
my sanity on several occasions, so I need to have a fortress of books
around me to keep me safe. I buy anything that hints that it might
"fix" me, yet I hardly ever even read them the through. I skim
through, then shelve them or, if I'm in a purging state, I'll sell
some on Amazon. Occasionally, I overspend on clothes as well. It's
really funny that, when I do, I buy things like cotton v-neck tees and
elastic waist pants! No designer wear of fancy shoes for me! I have
every Cherokee tee that Target ever sold, and every color of twill
pants that Kmart ever made, both in XL, of course! These items have
been my "uniform" for around a decade now. Maybe if FULL-FILLED gets
to our deep emotional needs for food, we'll be able to not overdo our
spending as well. Here's hoping!
Happy New Year, Patti!
Marcia
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> Patti
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Patti L
Jan 1, 2012, 12:42:15 PM1/1/12
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Happy New Year, Marcia!
I know what you mean about buying books. I'm not an English teacher, but I'm constantly reading something. I have a long commute, so I listen to audio books constantly. I used to buy a lot of self-help books. But I tend to do the same thing... skim and put them on the shelf thinking "just another idea that won't work". Just like another diet that won't work.
I've skimmed Full-Filled and I realize it's the beginning podcasts. I've done the "starting over" with the podcasts a few times. I'm really hoping the book will be better. I need to do the first thing in the first chapter..... Set My Intention. If I think this won't work, then it won't. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I know the fear of switching addictions is a limiting belief. It is stopping me from starting. It also becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If I think I will start spending money when I stop eating, then I will. So! I need to do some work before I even start!
I have read through the first chapter and have done some journaling about my intentions and behaviors I want to change. I'll post about it later today.
In the mean time..... Y'all enjoy your New Years.... watching football or whatever you chose for the day!!
Patti
I know what you mean about buying books. I'm not an English teacher, but I'm constantly reading something. I have a long commute, so I listen to audio books constantly. I used to buy a lot of self-help books. But I tend to do the same thing... skim and put them on the shelf thinking "just another idea that won't work". Just like another diet that won't work.
I've skimmed Full-Filled and I realize it's the beginning podcasts. I've done the "starting over" with the podcasts a few times. I'm really hoping the book will be better. I need to do the first thing in the first chapter..... Set My Intention. If I think this won't work, then it won't. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I know the fear of switching addictions is a limiting belief. It is stopping me from starting. It also becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If I think I will start spending money when I stop eating, then I will. So! I need to do some work before I even start!
I have read through the first chapter and have done some journaling about my intentions and behaviors I want to change. I'll post about it later today.
In the mean time..... Y'all enjoy your New Years.... watching football or whatever you chose for the day!!
Patti
Marcia Anzur
Jan 1, 2012, 1:31:57 PM1/1/12
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I'm reminded of a book I read several years ago called Positive Addiction by William Glasser. He suggests getting addicted to something positive--he suggests running or meditating--to get the "high" we get from food or spending. At my age and in the shape I'm in, running is OUT. I do meditate, but it hasn't given me the rush I feel when I hit the "Place Your Order" button. I may get that book back out and see if it might help. I really want to get to the root of why I'm an easily-addicted person so that I don't have to switch from one to the other. Oh, if I only could get addicted to push-ups!!
Peace
Marcia
Heather McF
Jan 2, 2012, 6:07:35 PM1/2/12
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Hi Ladies!
I wanted to introduce myself since I am a bit behind. My kids are all
home for holiday break, so "me" time is limited, to say the least.
Thank you for sharing your stories... how diverse, and yet similar we
all are!
I am 37, turning 38 in 10 days. Married happily with four kids, an
awesome Golden and three cats. I am a stay-at-home mom trying to get
some part time work in, but not too much. My husband travels for a
living, often up to 2 full weeks per month. In addition, he is
military and will be deployed in a few months.
I am an emotional eater. When I am sad, I eat... I honestly crave
carbs and sweets and they really help me feel better, momentarily that
is.
When DH was deployed 2 years ago, I put on 20lbs eating mindlessly
while surfing the net at night before bed. I used to tell myself that
I deserved it and it made me happy.
I started my personal journey in March 2011 when I realized that I was
not living a healthy lifestyle. I was short and in a 14. I started
with the Dukan Diet and had tremendous success. I do not want to
endorse a product, but if you are interested in learning more, I can
expand.
I am down to a comfortable zone, but need to still lose about 15lbs.
I have stopped short of my goal and have told myself that I am hanging
out re-setting my baseline weight. I have discovered that listening
to podcasts when I walk (with my dog) that it helps me walk more. I
listen to them in the car, folding laundry, in the grocery store. I
like Renee, of course, Jillian Michaels, Cut the fat podcast. They
make me WANT to stay on track. I feel like I am literally surrounded
by a support system.
The reason I am taking this journey is because DH leaves in a few
months and will be gone to the Middle East until November. : ( I ate
for comfort last time, and it got me no-where. So, this time, I swear
to keep myself healthy and active and not running for food. Not
hiding a stash of m&m's in my top drawer.
So, that's me. I am typically very positive and try to really help
others if I can.
Thanks for having me!
Heather
I wanted to introduce myself since I am a bit behind. My kids are all
home for holiday break, so "me" time is limited, to say the least.
Thank you for sharing your stories... how diverse, and yet similar we
all are!
I am 37, turning 38 in 10 days. Married happily with four kids, an
awesome Golden and three cats. I am a stay-at-home mom trying to get
some part time work in, but not too much. My husband travels for a
living, often up to 2 full weeks per month. In addition, he is
military and will be deployed in a few months.
I am an emotional eater. When I am sad, I eat... I honestly crave
carbs and sweets and they really help me feel better, momentarily that
is.
When DH was deployed 2 years ago, I put on 20lbs eating mindlessly
while surfing the net at night before bed. I used to tell myself that
I deserved it and it made me happy.
I started my personal journey in March 2011 when I realized that I was
not living a healthy lifestyle. I was short and in a 14. I started
with the Dukan Diet and had tremendous success. I do not want to
endorse a product, but if you are interested in learning more, I can
expand.
I am down to a comfortable zone, but need to still lose about 15lbs.
I have stopped short of my goal and have told myself that I am hanging
out re-setting my baseline weight. I have discovered that listening
to podcasts when I walk (with my dog) that it helps me walk more. I
listen to them in the car, folding laundry, in the grocery store. I
like Renee, of course, Jillian Michaels, Cut the fat podcast. They
make me WANT to stay on track. I feel like I am literally surrounded
by a support system.
The reason I am taking this journey is because DH leaves in a few
months and will be gone to the Middle East until November. : ( I ate
for comfort last time, and it got me no-where. So, this time, I swear
to keep myself healthy and active and not running for food. Not
hiding a stash of m&m's in my top drawer.
So, that's me. I am typically very positive and try to really help
others if I can.
Thanks for having me!
Heather
Patti L
Jan 2, 2012, 6:30:42 PM1/2/12
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Nice to meet you, Heather. Being a Military wife has to be tough. You deserve all the thanks and praise your husbands get... and more. You have to deal with the loneliness all by yourself.
Anyway, thanks for your story. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Patti
Anyway, thanks for your story. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Patti
KimL
Jan 6, 2012, 9:49:14 AM1/6/12
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Hello,
I want to introduce myself. I'm 39, married, 2 kids (7 and 5 yrs
old), and I work part time as a physical therapist. I've been
listening to IOWL for almost three years when my brother recommended
the podcast to me. I've been part of the yahoo group, but don't
really post anything- just lurk around the edges. I worked one-on-one
with Renee almost 2 years ago, which was a great experience. I
learned so much and came out a changed person on the other end of it.
I do continue to struggle with the power food has over me and I have
yet to move beyond it completely. It's a journey, not a quick
change. I continue to absorb what Renee has to say on deeper and
deeper levels, which is what I'm looking for over the next 6 weeks.
I am reading Full-filled and journaling. Renee stresses the
importance of a support group, so here I am. Part of me doesn't want
to start a support group w/ people I know b/c of the fear that this
won't work. Even though I know it does- one of my fears/limiting
beliefs I need to deal with. And I don't want to get to the end of
the 6 weeks and look back knowing I didn't do everything I could have.
I'm not significantly overweight, but I'm not content with where I'm
at and I turn to food to avoid unpleasant feelings of inadequacy,
discomfort, stress, and to avoid things I don't want to do. Although
I know that in my head, turning it into a daily practice is a
different matter.
I'm on chapter 2 right now and am looking forward to this journey with
all of you.
Take care,
Kim
I want to introduce myself. I'm 39, married, 2 kids (7 and 5 yrs
old), and I work part time as a physical therapist. I've been
listening to IOWL for almost three years when my brother recommended
the podcast to me. I've been part of the yahoo group, but don't
really post anything- just lurk around the edges. I worked one-on-one
with Renee almost 2 years ago, which was a great experience. I
learned so much and came out a changed person on the other end of it.
I do continue to struggle with the power food has over me and I have
yet to move beyond it completely. It's a journey, not a quick
change. I continue to absorb what Renee has to say on deeper and
deeper levels, which is what I'm looking for over the next 6 weeks.
I am reading Full-filled and journaling. Renee stresses the
importance of a support group, so here I am. Part of me doesn't want
to start a support group w/ people I know b/c of the fear that this
won't work. Even though I know it does- one of my fears/limiting
beliefs I need to deal with. And I don't want to get to the end of
the 6 weeks and look back knowing I didn't do everything I could have.
I'm not significantly overweight, but I'm not content with where I'm
at and I turn to food to avoid unpleasant feelings of inadequacy,
discomfort, stress, and to avoid things I don't want to do. Although
I know that in my head, turning it into a daily practice is a
different matter.
I'm on chapter 2 right now and am looking forward to this journey with
all of you.
Take care,
Kim
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