Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hi Cat: Welcome to the group! :-) My name is Cat, also! Just to avoid confusion, is there another name you go by? Cat >^-.-^< > Hi everyone_i just joined the group today! I own my own Aromatherapy > Products from my home! I just wanted you all to know im looking forward > to meeting everyone here! Hugs~Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 hi Cat ----ty for the welcome.....since you were here first you can be Cat1 & ill be Cat2-----or ill be Kat! let me know!!!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 In a message dated 8/26/02 7:06:43 PM Central Daylight Time, Catwalk6442@... writes: > -----or ill be Kat! let me know I like Kat!! Barbara p.s. welcome Kat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Cool! :-) I have had people ask me whay my " real " name is, and I tell them that it has been " Cat " for so long, I don't even recognize when somone asks for me by my " real " name of ! Hope you enjoy it here! Cat >^-.-^< > hi Cat ----ty for the welcome.....since you were here first you can be > Cat1 & ill be Cat2-----or ill be Kat! let me know!!!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 And I'll be Cat3? Hugs, Marilyn > hi Cat ----ty for the welcome.....since you were here first you can be > Cat1 & ill be Cat2-----or ill be Kat! let me know!!!! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 or how about ^ ^ >Cat< ~~Sorry I couldn't resist;^)~~ ~Lucinda, headed back to her cleaning~ Re: intro! In a message dated 8/26/02 7:06:43 PM Central Daylight Time, Catwalk6442@... writes: > -----or ill be Kat! let me know I like Kat!! Barbara p.s. welcome Kat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 thank you Barbara------for the welcome-----ok ill go by the name of Kat so we dont get confused here!!! Hugs KAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL http://community.webtv.net/Catwalk6442/doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 omg-another Cat lin ????? ok ill go back to Cat2 -----nix the Kat one!!!!! lmao!!!! anymore Cats here? speak now or forever hold your peace!!!!!!!!!! lol-hugs Cat2 http://community.webtv.net/Catwalk6442/doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 just a cat lover:-) dianne Re: Re: intro! omg-another Cat lin ????? ok ill go back to Cat2 -----nix the Kat one!!!!! lmao!!!! anymore Cats here? speak now or forever hold your peace!!!!!!!!!! lol-hugs Cat2 http://community.webtv.net/Catwalk6442/doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi Linzey! I'm Amy, 25 & I have type 2. Welcome. Amy Wife to Will 11/3/95 Mother to Olivia Isabelle 9/18/03 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/o/oliviathegreat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 hello linzey, i`m patie, 24, sma II from poland. good to see u here take care patie Intro! Hey everyone, So I have a ton of topics I want to start but I feel the need for a decent inroduction first! My name is Linzey, and i've got type II. It hasn't been bad so far in my 20 years. I went to public school the whole way til 10th grade when I was sick and tired (no pun intended) of having piles of makeup work on my desk from boughts of pneumonia. So, after taking the advice of an older, wiser friend with SMA (whom I met at md camp) I decided to go " homebound " It was a great decision!! My grades and health went sky high! Around this time I also applied for an got my Susquehanna Service Dog - he changed my l i f e! Okay so what else needs to be in an intro? This is a photo of my ex and I http:// img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/LinzeyZ/Camp_002.jpg Um...oh, after recovery from this stupid surgery (i'll explain in another post) I will be starting an internship at Susquehanna Service Dogs as a trainer and I CAN'T WAIT!! Okay so that's all. I'm super excited about this group! - Linzey A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi Linzey and welcome to the group! I can't help but wonder where you are from. Can't be too far from me, I'm in Lancaster, PA. I haven't heard of Susquehanna Service Dogs but I'm in the Susquehanna Valley. Take care, Tom -------------- Original message -------------- Hey everyone, So I have a ton of topics I want to start but I feel the need for a decent inroduction first! My name is Linzey, and i've got type II. It hasn't been bad so far in my 20 years. I went to public school the whole way til 10th grade when I was sick and tired (no pun intended) of having piles of makeup work on my desk from boughts of pneumonia. So, after taking the advice of an older, wiser friend with SMA (whom I met at md camp) I decided to go " homebound " It was a great decision!! My grades and health went sky high! Around this time I also applied for an got my Susquehanna Service Dog - he changed my l i f e! Okay so what else needs to be in an intro? This is a photo of my ex and I http:// img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/LinzeyZ/Camp_002.jpg Um...oh, after recovery from this stupid surgery (i'll explain in another post) I will be starting an internship at Susquehanna Service Dogs as a trainer and I CAN'T WAIT!! Okay so that's all. I'm super excited about this group! - Linzey A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hey Tom, I'm in the peaceful old town of Lititz! Small world, eh? SSD is located off of the fishing creek exit in burg. Quite the hike! - Linz > Hi Linzey and welcome to the group! I can't help but wonder where you are from. Can't be too far from me, I'm in Lancaster, PA. I haven't heard of Susquehanna Service Dogs but I'm in the Susquehanna Valley. Take care, > Tom > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > Hey everyone, > So I have a ton of topics I want to start but I feel the need for a decent inroduction first! > My name is Linzey, and i've got type II. It hasn't been bad so far in my 20 years. I went to > public school the whole way til 10th grade when I was sick and tired (no pun intended) of > having piles of makeup work on my desk from boughts of pneumonia. So, after taking the > advice of an older, wiser friend with SMA (whom I met at md camp) I decided to go > " homebound " It was a great decision!! My grades and health went sky high! Around this > time I also applied for an got my Susquehanna Service Dog - he changed my l i f e! Okay > so what else needs to be in an intro? This is a photo of my ex and I http:// > img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/LinzeyZ/Camp_002.jpg Um...oh, after recovery from > this stupid surgery (i'll explain in another post) I will be starting an internship at > Susquehanna Service Dogs as a trainer and I CAN'T WAIT!! Okay so that's all. I'm super > excited about this group! > - > Linzey > > > > > > A FEW RULES > > * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all > members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. > > * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may > occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will > not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you > join the list. > > * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of > spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. > > Post message: > Subscribe: -subscribe > Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > oogroups.com > > List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@a... > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi all, My name is Tina and I'm a SAHM of 3 boys (10, 3, and 1.5). I started homeschooling and CDing in Oct. While researching that I came across some articles about Vaccinating and my eyes were opened. I have always had my kids on the " normal " vax schedule. But now I'm not so sure I want to vax anymore, I'm so overwhelmed by all the info and scared what my family will think if I decide agaings vaxing. So I joined this group in hopes that you all will be able to help with my research (there is so so so much info on the web). Thanks, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi Tina, Welcome! First, read EVERYTHING in the files and if anything doesn't make sense -- terms, explanations, etc. -- ASK! Second, don't worry at all what your family will think. These are YOUR kids and you must do what's best for them. Most all of us on this list have family members or friends who think we are crazy, who wouldn't dream of not vaxing and even tell us from time to time that we should. But it's not their choice, it's yours. You'll find lots of support here though if you run into negative people who don't get your research and decisions! Feel free to ask whatever you think of. I'll say that I thought vax was great about three years ago, then thought maybe I would do so selectively/delayed about 1.5 years ago, then realized through further research that I could never do it. Luckily this was before my daughter was born and she has never had any shots and is very healthy! You'll find most people who vax do it for these reasons: 1) Fear (of what could happen otherwise, which, if you're healthy, is not much), 2) Because everyone else is doing it/public health, and 3) Because " we were vaxed and we're fine. " None of which are good reasons, as everyone here will explain! --Kate Mommy to Rebekah, 1-26-08 Baby #2 due 7-26-09 > > Hi all, > > My name is Tina and I'm a SAHM of 3 boys (10, 3, and 1.5). I started > homeschooling and CDing in Oct. While researching that I came across > some articles about Vaccinating and my eyes were opened. I have always > had my kids on the " normal " vax schedule. But now I'm not so sure I > want to vax anymore, I'm so overwhelmed by all the info and scared what > my family will think if I decide agaings vaxing. So I joined this > group in hopes that you all will be able to help with my research > (there is so so so much info on the web). > > Thanks, > Tina > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Beth,  I am really sorry to hear of all that you are going through with your son. I am also so glad to hear that he is on the mend.  I relate to a lot of what you are saying.  I have been listening to IOWL for a couple of months, and proceeded to gain 7 pounds in protest. I have lost 5 again, and have been realizing that it is the compulsion the eat, not what I eat, that is the issue. Awareness, consciousness, really seems to be the key with this as it is with everything. We share a lot of interests. I love yoga, writing, holistic healing, and am intrigued by EFT. The raw food diet appealed to me, too, but it just seemed too much because my husband is Italian, and I enjoy the food as much as he does. I turned 40 in September and I have two boys-- 11 and 2 (almost 3). We live in a suburb of Atlanta. I gained 40 pounds taking a sales job that did not suit me, and the weight has gone up and down most of my life. I think when I found 's podcasts, I just thought, " I don't think I can get my hopes up again about being thin. "  It just seemed overwhelmingly hard. Now it seems doable if I keep present in the moment, and try to look at the bigger picture of how those impulse choices affect me in the long term.  My heart goes out to you and what you and your family have been going through. I am so glad that things are looking better for your son. You sound like you are on the path to caring for yourself better, too.  I would like to offer my support and encouragement to you. You sound like a great person and a great mom.  Best, Alix   From: Beth <beth_@...> Subject: Intro! weightloss Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM  Hi everyone, My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging myself with food. My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my disposal, so why am I not using them? I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to dive into the conversation. Cheers! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Beth,  I am really sorry to hear of all that you are going through with your son. I am also so glad to hear that he is on the mend.  I relate to a lot of what you are saying.  I have been listening to IOWL for a couple of months, and proceeded to gain 7 pounds in protest. I have lost 5 again, and have been realizing that it is the compulsion the eat, not what I eat, that is the issue. Awareness, consciousness, really seems to be the key with this as it is with everything. We share a lot of interests. I love yoga, writing, holistic healing, and am intrigued by EFT. The raw food diet appealed to me, too, but it just seemed too much because my husband is Italian, and I enjoy the food as much as he does. I turned 40 in September and I have two boys-- 11 and 2 (almost 3). We live in a suburb of Atlanta. I gained 40 pounds taking a sales job that did not suit me, and the weight has gone up and down most of my life. I think when I found 's podcasts, I just thought, " I don't think I can get my hopes up again about being thin. "  It just seemed overwhelmingly hard. Now it seems doable if I keep present in the moment, and try to look at the bigger picture of how those impulse choices affect me in the long term.  My heart goes out to you and what you and your family have been going through. I am so glad that things are looking better for your son. You sound like you are on the path to caring for yourself better, too.  I would like to offer my support and encouragement to you. You sound like a great person and a great mom.  Best, Alix   From: Beth <beth_@...> Subject: Intro! weightloss Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM  Hi everyone, My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging myself with food. My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my disposal, so why am I not using them? I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to dive into the conversation. Cheers! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks so much for the letter of encouragement, it's really sweet! Years ago, when I went to a therapist to help end my binge eating, it got worse at first. My psyche was a clear pool- it seemed all clear and serene on the top, but all of the nasty stuff had settled at the bottom. Starting to work on myself was like stirring up the pool- all the junk came up and I felt all muddy! But finally, started getting rid of the gack. That's what I felt like a month ago when I first started trying to move away from eating-as-comfort. I was ten times worse! But at least this time I knew what it was and was able to step away from it. I was just listening to the podcasts in my car today. It helps to keep listening. The reinforcement is what I need right now. I look forward to getting to know you better, and everyone else here. Cheers! Beth On Nov 5, 2009, at 4:48 PM, Alix Parson wrote: > Hi Beth, > > I am really sorry to hear of all that you are going through with > your son. I am also so glad to hear that he is on the mend. I > relate to a lot of what you are saying. I have been listening to > IOWL for a couple of months, and proceeded to gain 7 pounds in > protest. I have lost 5 again, and have been realizing that it is > the compulsion the eat, not what I eat, that is the issue. > Awareness, consciousness, really seems to be the key with this as > it is with everything. We share a lot of interests. I love yoga, > writing, holistic healing, and am intrigued by EFT. The raw food > diet appealed to me, too, but it just seemed too much because my > husband is Italian, and I enjoy the food as much as he does. I > turned 40 in September and I have two boys-- 11 and 2 (almost 3). > We live in a suburb of Atlanta. I gained 40 pounds taking a sales > job that did not suit me, and the weight has gone up and down most > of my life. I think when I found > 's podcasts, I just thought, " I don't think I can get my hopes > up again about being thin. " It just seemed overwhelmingly hard. > Now it seems doable if I keep present in the moment, and try to > look at the bigger picture of how those impulse choices affect me > in the long term. > > My heart goes out to you and what you and your family have been > going through. I am so glad that things are looking better for > your son. You sound like you are on the path to caring for > yourself better, too. I would like to offer my support and > encouragement to you. You sound like a great person and a great mom. > > Best, > Alix > > > > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: Intro! > weightloss > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks so much for the letter of encouragement, it's really sweet! Years ago, when I went to a therapist to help end my binge eating, it got worse at first. My psyche was a clear pool- it seemed all clear and serene on the top, but all of the nasty stuff had settled at the bottom. Starting to work on myself was like stirring up the pool- all the junk came up and I felt all muddy! But finally, started getting rid of the gack. That's what I felt like a month ago when I first started trying to move away from eating-as-comfort. I was ten times worse! But at least this time I knew what it was and was able to step away from it. I was just listening to the podcasts in my car today. It helps to keep listening. The reinforcement is what I need right now. I look forward to getting to know you better, and everyone else here. Cheers! Beth On Nov 5, 2009, at 4:48 PM, Alix Parson wrote: > Hi Beth, > > I am really sorry to hear of all that you are going through with > your son. I am also so glad to hear that he is on the mend. I > relate to a lot of what you are saying. I have been listening to > IOWL for a couple of months, and proceeded to gain 7 pounds in > protest. I have lost 5 again, and have been realizing that it is > the compulsion the eat, not what I eat, that is the issue. > Awareness, consciousness, really seems to be the key with this as > it is with everything. We share a lot of interests. I love yoga, > writing, holistic healing, and am intrigued by EFT. The raw food > diet appealed to me, too, but it just seemed too much because my > husband is Italian, and I enjoy the food as much as he does. I > turned 40 in September and I have two boys-- 11 and 2 (almost 3). > We live in a suburb of Atlanta. I gained 40 pounds taking a sales > job that did not suit me, and the weight has gone up and down most > of my life. I think when I found > 's podcasts, I just thought, " I don't think I can get my hopes > up again about being thin. " It just seemed overwhelmingly hard. > Now it seems doable if I keep present in the moment, and try to > look at the bigger picture of how those impulse choices affect me > in the long term. > > My heart goes out to you and what you and your family have been > going through. I am so glad that things are looking better for > your son. You sound like you are on the path to caring for > yourself better, too. I would like to offer my support and > encouragement to you. You sound like a great person and a great mom. > > Best, > Alix > > > > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: Intro! > weightloss > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 It is interesting what you say about everything seeming calm and serene on top because all the yucky stuff had settled to the bottom.  That is how I have been feeling since listening to this podcast.  I came upon IOWL casually, not sure that I even wanted to revisit this eating issue.  I have felt reasonably happy and had kind of settled with being two sizes bigger than what I consider ideal.  But I liked the approach of looking at the why instead of just prescribing another eating and exercise regimen.  When I started listening, I recognized so much of myself in what she described, and I was/am truly amazed that has turned around her whole approach to food so completely-- and sustained it!  It gave me hope and then the beginning podcasts also made me scared.  There were so many things I didn't have answers to -- what do you want your life to be like?  What would make you really happy?  What are you getting out of staying like this?  I think my reaction was very similar to what you described-- it has gotten worse, but I am okay with that because I feel the changes happening.  Just to not binge every day or every other day has been a big change for me.  I am listening to the podcasts every morning on the train and again when I return home.  I don't feel like I am doing the program perfectly, by any stretch, but I do find her thoughts very helpful in changing my perspective and thought patterns about food and lots of other things.  It is an interesting journey, albeit uncomfortable at times.  But I find a tremendous amount of encouragement, forgiveness and balance to it.  She has a way of reigning me back in when I think I am going to start getting weird about it.  I don't know where you all are with this, but I am viewing exercise with trepidation.  It has always been the atonement for the sin of overeating.  I have managed to be in the zone of truly enjoying exercise for all the reasons beyond weight loss, but life always seems to throw me a curve ball and I fall out of the exercise routine. I have to begin again at that awkward and uncomfortable place of not feeling strong and not loving it.  I want to change my perspective on it, and find the joy in it again.  It is good hearing your thoughts, and I am very glad to have joined this group. Thanks to you and everyone for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Best,Alix > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] Intro! > weightloss @groups. com > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 It is interesting what you say about everything seeming calm and serene on top because all the yucky stuff had settled to the bottom.  That is how I have been feeling since listening to this podcast.  I came upon IOWL casually, not sure that I even wanted to revisit this eating issue.  I have felt reasonably happy and had kind of settled with being two sizes bigger than what I consider ideal.  But I liked the approach of looking at the why instead of just prescribing another eating and exercise regimen.  When I started listening, I recognized so much of myself in what she described, and I was/am truly amazed that has turned around her whole approach to food so completely-- and sustained it!  It gave me hope and then the beginning podcasts also made me scared.  There were so many things I didn't have answers to -- what do you want your life to be like?  What would make you really happy?  What are you getting out of staying like this?  I think my reaction was very similar to what you described-- it has gotten worse, but I am okay with that because I feel the changes happening.  Just to not binge every day or every other day has been a big change for me.  I am listening to the podcasts every morning on the train and again when I return home.  I don't feel like I am doing the program perfectly, by any stretch, but I do find her thoughts very helpful in changing my perspective and thought patterns about food and lots of other things.  It is an interesting journey, albeit uncomfortable at times.  But I find a tremendous amount of encouragement, forgiveness and balance to it.  She has a way of reigning me back in when I think I am going to start getting weird about it.  I don't know where you all are with this, but I am viewing exercise with trepidation.  It has always been the atonement for the sin of overeating.  I have managed to be in the zone of truly enjoying exercise for all the reasons beyond weight loss, but life always seems to throw me a curve ball and I fall out of the exercise routine. I have to begin again at that awkward and uncomfortable place of not feeling strong and not loving it.  I want to change my perspective on it, and find the joy in it again.  It is good hearing your thoughts, and I am very glad to have joined this group. Thanks to you and everyone for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Best,Alix > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] Intro! > weightloss @groups. com > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Great to meet you Alix!  Lori Amazing day > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] Intro! > weightloss @groups. com > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Great to meet you Alix!  Lori Amazing day > > From: Beth <beth_@...> > Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] Intro! > weightloss @groups. com > Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 1:18 AM > > > > Hi everyone, > > My name is Beth, I'm 34, live in NJ and have been on the weight loss > adventure before. I'm a mom, wife and massage therapist. I'm also an > emotional eater. I lost 100 pounds several years ago. I've always > been an emotional eater (italian family, all about food), but once I > went raw (eating unprocessed fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds > exclusively) I figured it didn't matter if I stuffed my face, because > the calories didn't add up to much. I never said " Oh no, I binged on > carrots. " I know now, that I've put much of the weight back on, that > I need to get at the root cause of my overeating-- an inability or > unwillingness to manage my stress with tools other than drugging > myself with food. > > My 4 year old son has been on a course of chemo since June. He was > diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which thankfully, is just > about gone. Between the stress and anxiety and keeping a ton of high > calorie foods in the house for him, I've gained approximately 40 > pounds in the past 5 months. When I've tried to talk about it, to > start to ask for help, people have said its understandable, it's ok, > I'll be able to focus on myself when he's healed. But I'm making > myself ill, unable to care for my family as well as I could. I've > practiced hypnosis, EFT, am trained in acupressure, and have > practiced yoga for years. I have all of these wonderful tools at my > disposal, so why am I not using them? > > I've started back on the road to health, and part of that has been > listening to the wonderful podcast, reaching out to the community > here, and chronicling my journey in a blog. The podcast has been a > great reminder and motivator to work my path and to stay centered and > focused. I hope to be an asset to the community and can't wait to > dive into the conversation. > > Cheers! > > Beth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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