Laughing at myself

I realize that as I get healthier emotionally I can laugh more at my issues.  In the past, I took everything so seriously, was so afraid for people to see the real me so I covered me up with fat.  What would they think if they really knew me?  I hid my deepest fears, feelings, [...]

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Price of success

I lost seventy pounds in nine months six years ago.  People would come in my office at work, close the door, and say, “Okay, exactly what are you doing to lose your weight?”  I would tell them, they would say okay and leave.  My commitment to lose weight at that time was extreme, OCD.  My [...]

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My body was telling me

Last week I struggled with my food and exercise.  I really was not sure what was going on, but it did not feel good.       I was      tired      moody      craved carbs      just wanted to sleep (very unlike me)      energy levels very low      felt mildly depressed Today I went to see [...]

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In the past

My favorite Gold’s Gym t-shirt says, CHANGE YOUR MIND CHANGE YOUR BODY.   If you have had body image issues and/or weight problems you have probably tried to diet over and over again.  I never understood why I would be doing good on a program and then all of a sudden would start sliding back. I really believe [...]

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