Re: Hi everyone! (New here)

[Guest guest]

Welcome ,

With that wonderful attitude you already look fabulous to us.

Warm regards,

Jon and Peggy

Eugene, OR

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Hi everyone! (New here)

Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

attention and intent.

This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

would love to do, see, feel and be.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

fabulous. I can't wait!

Take care!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It's nice to meet you!

I have a radically meticulous notebook too :::grin::: I even carry it in my

purse - and it has EVERYTHING I'm going through. It's amazing how much more

intently I feel as I pay attention to the podcasts, and really, really focus

on what they say, what they mean, and how that resonates within me.

I hope your day is off to an AMAZING start!!

Bright Blessings

Deanna

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It's nice to meet you!

I have a radically meticulous notebook too :::grin::: I even carry it in my

purse - and it has EVERYTHING I'm going through. It's amazing how much more

intently I feel as I pay attention to the podcasts, and really, really focus

on what they say, what they mean, and how that resonates within me.

I hope your day is off to an AMAZING start!!

Bright Blessings

Deanna

[Guest guest]

Hi rachel,

I am Joyce a soon to be 36 year old wife and mother of 4. We live in South

Carolina. I went from being a personal trainer to needing one...lol.. I use to

weigh 236 then I just got tired of being always saying you would be so pretty

If??? If what?? I cut off my nose no if I wasnt so fat so I joined a gym and got

motivated I ended up getting down to 117 and staying there for 3 years. I thught

all my bad habits and insecurities were behind me but when my husband and I

picked up and moved to SC 2 years ago 750 miles from home. I got lonely and food

became my friend.

All my life kids would tese me and my mom to make me feel better would

feed me. I have always associated food with comfort. As I got older I realized

my mom liked that I was fat. She didnt want me to be smaller then her. She is

5ft 7 and 101 I am 5ft 2 and 201 so I will never be smaller just healthier. She

has a severe eating disorder most of the woman in family do and I guess I do to.

Last week my mother sent my present to my house for my birthday. Her and i do

not speak anymore (long story) but she sent me 2 of those full size girdles the

ones that go half way down your legs and wrote on the card it will help you look

better...lol..

Well I am not doing this because of that I am doing this because I do not

want my won daughter to have insecurities with food. To overeat, binge, purdge

or not eat at all. I want her to know people come in all shapes and sizes. I

want to be healthy and happpy. I wish you the best of luck on one of the best

journeys and decisions you will ever make...Joyce

Hi everyone! (New here)

Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

attention and intent.

This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

would love to do, see, feel and be.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

fabulous. I can't wait!

Take care!

[Guest guest]

Hi rachel,

I am Joyce a soon to be 36 year old wife and mother of 4. We live in South

Carolina. I went from being a personal trainer to needing one...lol.. I use to

weigh 236 then I just got tired of being always saying you would be so pretty

If??? If what?? I cut off my nose no if I wasnt so fat so I joined a gym and got

motivated I ended up getting down to 117 and staying there for 3 years. I thught

all my bad habits and insecurities were behind me but when my husband and I

picked up and moved to SC 2 years ago 750 miles from home. I got lonely and food

became my friend.

All my life kids would tese me and my mom to make me feel better would

feed me. I have always associated food with comfort. As I got older I realized

my mom liked that I was fat. She didnt want me to be smaller then her. She is

5ft 7 and 101 I am 5ft 2 and 201 so I will never be smaller just healthier. She

has a severe eating disorder most of the woman in family do and I guess I do to.

Last week my mother sent my present to my house for my birthday. Her and i do

not speak anymore (long story) but she sent me 2 of those full size girdles the

ones that go half way down your legs and wrote on the card it will help you look

better...lol..

Well I am not doing this because of that I am doing this because I do not

want my won daughter to have insecurities with food. To overeat, binge, purdge

or not eat at all. I want her to know people come in all shapes and sizes. I

want to be healthy and happpy. I wish you the best of luck on one of the best

journeys and decisions you will ever make...Joyce

Hi everyone! (New here)

Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

attention and intent.

This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

would love to do, see, feel and be.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

fabulous. I can't wait!

Take care!

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna, thank you for such a warm welcome! I'm in the same boat too, I

carry my notebook everywhere. It's already such a great source of

inspiration when I don't want to or can't listen to a podcast. It helps me

focus so much more on the podcasts, too, it's like I'm back in school taking

notes at times!

Oh, and my list of dreams (which is getting quite long, haha) is almost

fully illustrated. hehe

I hope you and everyone else had a wonderful day!

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna, thank you for such a warm welcome! I'm in the same boat too, I

carry my notebook everywhere. It's already such a great source of

inspiration when I don't want to or can't listen to a podcast. It helps me

focus so much more on the podcasts, too, it's like I'm back in school taking

notes at times!

Oh, and my list of dreams (which is getting quite long, haha) is almost

fully illustrated. hehe

I hope you and everyone else had a wonderful day!

[Guest guest]

Hey Joyce! Thank you for sharing so much of your story. I can relate to a

lot of what you said.

It's incredible that you were able to lose and keep off so much weight, and

for such a long time. That just goes to show you're totally capable of

reaching your goals. The difference this time will be instead of 3 years, it

will be the rest of your life. That gives me such hope too, knowing that

after I work through all my issues, I won't have to worry about when I'll

gain it all back again.

750 miles away, wow that's a big change. Man I definitely know what you're

talking about with the teasing, the mom feeding you as a form of comfort and

love. I grew up in a very similar situation, and to this day it's painfully

obvious that my mom relishes the fact that I'm almost as large as her. It

was so hard to hold in the tears the first time she gave me some of her old

clothes. She means well, we get along fine, but this will always be my

secret fear: that I'll end up just as fat and miserable as her.

Whoa... girdles for a birthday present? That's just cruel, I can't believe

that! Well despite her attempt to make you feel worse about yourself, I do

hope you had a nice birthday...

I think it's wonderful that you are doing this for your daughter. If only

our mothers had done something similar for us, eh? But we are stronger for

it. What a wonderful motivation, to change your life for your little girl,

so she can grow up without issues about food, body image, etc. And even

though it's for her, I bet you will feel sooo much better too! I'm

rooting for you!

[Guest guest]

Ack, I just realized I double-posted. Sorry about that! haha, also I got my own

age wrong the first time round. Wow... yeah I've obviously been feeling older

than I am. For the record, I'm 27.

>

> Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 28 years

> old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

> I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

> two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

> attention and intent.

>

> This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

> meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

> past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

> want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

> favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

> would love to do, see, feel and be.

>

> I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

> amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

> support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

> changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

> always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

> fabulous. I can't wait!

>

> Take care!

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ack, I just realized I double-posted. Sorry about that! haha, also I got my own

age wrong the first time round. Wow... yeah I've obviously been feeling older

than I am. For the record, I'm 27.

>

> Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 28 years

> old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

> I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

> two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

> attention and intent.

>

> This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

> meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

> past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

> want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

> favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

> would love to do, see, feel and be.

>

> I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

> amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

> support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

> changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

> always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

> fabulous. I can't wait!

>

> Take care!

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI Joyce and ,

It strikes me how many of us are well into our adulthood and still struggling

with issues with our parents- mom and/ or dad.

It made me realize that I needed to work on forgiving my mom for a couple of

things that went on in my childhood. She suffered (and still does) from severe

depression, mood swings, and severe insecurities that led her to not being able

to allow anybody to get too close- including her children. Now that I am in my

30s I know that she did the best she could, but food was always there- as a way

of caring for us. So, I appreciate the intent she had and that she really did

the best she could. And I forgave her for the things she did to me (we also had

a period of not talking- because I remind her too much of my dad, they are

divorced). Now, although we still have conflicts, I am past the hurt and pain of

my childhood and ready to look forward to becoming the best version of myself!

Jantje

>

>

> Hi rachel,

> I am Joyce a soon to be 36 year old wife and mother of 4. We live in

South Carolina. I went from being a personal trainer to needing one...lol.. I

use to weigh 236 then I just got tired of being always saying you would be so

pretty If??? If what?? I cut off my nose no if I wasnt so fat so I joined a gym

and got motivated I ended up getting down to 117 and staying there for 3 years.

I thught all my bad habits and insecurities were behind me but when my husband

and I picked up and moved to SC 2 years ago 750 miles from home. I got lonely

and food became my friend.

>

> All my life kids would tese me and my mom to make me feel better would

feed me. I have always associated food with comfort. As I got older I realized

my mom liked that I was fat. She didnt want me to be smaller then her. She is

5ft 7 and 101 I am 5ft 2 and 201 so I will never be smaller just healthier. She

has a severe eating disorder most of the woman in family do and I guess I do to.

Last week my mother sent my present to my house for my birthday. Her and i do

not speak anymore (long story) but she sent me 2 of those full size girdles the

ones that go half way down your legs and wrote on the card it will help you look

better...lol..

>

> Well I am not doing this because of that I am doing this because I do

not want my won daughter to have insecurities with food. To overeat, binge,

purdge or not eat at all. I want her to know people come in all shapes and

sizes. I want to be healthy and happpy. I wish you the best of luck on one of

the best journeys and decisions you will ever make...Joyce

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi everyone! (New here)

>

>

>

>

> Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

> old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

> I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

> two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

> attention and intent.

>

> This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

> meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

> past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

> want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

> favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

> would love to do, see, feel and be.

>

> I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

> amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

> support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

> changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

> always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

> fabulous. I can't wait!

>

> Take care!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

HI Joyce and ,

It strikes me how many of us are well into our adulthood and still struggling

with issues with our parents- mom and/ or dad.

It made me realize that I needed to work on forgiving my mom for a couple of

things that went on in my childhood. She suffered (and still does) from severe

depression, mood swings, and severe insecurities that led her to not being able

to allow anybody to get too close- including her children. Now that I am in my

30s I know that she did the best she could, but food was always there- as a way

of caring for us. So, I appreciate the intent she had and that she really did

the best she could. And I forgave her for the things she did to me (we also had

a period of not talking- because I remind her too much of my dad, they are

divorced). Now, although we still have conflicts, I am past the hurt and pain of

my childhood and ready to look forward to becoming the best version of myself!

Jantje

>

>

> Hi rachel,

> I am Joyce a soon to be 36 year old wife and mother of 4. We live in

South Carolina. I went from being a personal trainer to needing one...lol.. I

use to weigh 236 then I just got tired of being always saying you would be so

pretty If??? If what?? I cut off my nose no if I wasnt so fat so I joined a gym

and got motivated I ended up getting down to 117 and staying there for 3 years.

I thught all my bad habits and insecurities were behind me but when my husband

and I picked up and moved to SC 2 years ago 750 miles from home. I got lonely

and food became my friend.

>

> All my life kids would tese me and my mom to make me feel better would

feed me. I have always associated food with comfort. As I got older I realized

my mom liked that I was fat. She didnt want me to be smaller then her. She is

5ft 7 and 101 I am 5ft 2 and 201 so I will never be smaller just healthier. She

has a severe eating disorder most of the woman in family do and I guess I do to.

Last week my mother sent my present to my house for my birthday. Her and i do

not speak anymore (long story) but she sent me 2 of those full size girdles the

ones that go half way down your legs and wrote on the card it will help you look

better...lol..

>

> Well I am not doing this because of that I am doing this because I do

not want my won daughter to have insecurities with food. To overeat, binge,

purdge or not eat at all. I want her to know people come in all shapes and

sizes. I want to be healthy and happpy. I wish you the best of luck on one of

the best journeys and decisions you will ever make...Joyce

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi everyone! (New here)

>

>

>

>

> Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

> old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

> I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

> two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

> attention and intent.

>

> This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

> meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

> past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

> want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

> favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

> would love to do, see, feel and be.

>

> I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

> amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

> support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

> changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

> always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

> fabulous. I can't wait!

>

> Take care!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

(((Joyce))) I'm sorry you're mom has made how you look such a central point in

your relationship.

Hi everyone! (New here)

Hey guys, I wanted to hop on in and introduce myself. I'm , 27 years

old, living with my boyfriend, our chihuahua, and our two cats in Tennessee.

I found the podcasts a few months ago, but never really got past the first

two. My mistake was listening casually and not giving it my undivided

attention and intent.

This time is radically different. I have a notebook in which I've

meticulously laid out some very helpful things that I've uncovered about my

past, present and future self thanks to . Things like behaivors that I

want to change, symptoms, how my world will be if I *don't* change, and my

favourite part so far: my dreams. I have so many wonderful things that I

would love to do, see, feel and be.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing support

amongst each other. I think is definitely right, having a social

support system can make a huge difference. I truly believe that this is

changing my life, already. That this is finally the way to getting what I've

always wanted. My intent in following this program is to feel and look

fabulous. I can't wait!

Take care!