Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hi I've only been listening to for about a month. She is awesome and the podcasts have been incredibly helpful. I went through a partial hospitalization frogram for ED (eating disorder) in September of 2007 after driving myself into the ground. I was working two full time jobs, overeating due to the stress of it all, and the extra weight I gained sent me into a depression. What I love about her program is that it truly is about changing from the inside out. It promotes love and forgiveness, self acceptance and gentleness in your weight loss journey. It in no way conflicts or triggers a person who has an ED. I'm feelign much better in ALL areas of my life. I'm eating well, (not starving myself) feeling great, and my depression has lifted. I got accused by a co-worker last week of taking " happy pills " . My outside circumstances have not changed all that much, other than the improvement of my relationships and slowly the weight is starting to drop off, but my attitude and level of Gratitude is improving enormously! Welcome to the group, B On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM, christine_harris@... < christine_harris@...> wrote: > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 HI and welcome!!! I am so glad you joined us! This is an amazing community with the best folks I have met in ages!!! Welcome to the journey!!! I live in Olympia WA and have been listening to since last early spring/late winter! I have as of yesterday morning 2lbs to my goal and it has been easy and fun!! Again welcome and AS my son insists: Merry New Year!!! LE On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:27 AM, christine_harris@... < christine_harris@...> wrote: > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I listened to the first podcast on 2nd January 2008. I will be eternally grateful that I did. The place that I was at that time was not good - my new year's resolution was not be concerned about my weight as I thought that nothing was going to work. The difference the year has made is enormous - I wont bore you with details, but 2008 was a watermark year for me, I believe IOWL was my main source of strength. I will admit that my weight loss was slow, and if I had to pay Weightwatchers or something similar I would have been discouraged and given up- but with encouragement from this group and the Podcasts, I stuck at it all year, and now can boast that I am at the correct BMI - although I'd like to be a little less. So all new comers - welcome and enjoy the journey. Cheers Carol ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 3:27:51 AM Subject: New Day New Beginning I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9.. I am very impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what I have been needing for a long time. I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how you are all doing. Thanks for creating a place to share! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hello! I just started listening to not too long ago...maybe a month? I am slowly working my way through the podcasts, so don't worry, you are not behind. I have decided to begin this new year by following 's advice and taking care of myself. I hope that I can get back to where I want to be (which is eating normally - no more binges - and losing about 5-10 lbs, which doesn't seem like a lot, but the binges don't help). Kirsten > > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 WELCOME ! This is a great community - amazing folks who are learning to walk as naturally slender folks= keep listening and stay connected LE > Hello! > > I just started listening to not too long ago...maybe a month? I > am slowly working my way through the podcasts, so don't worry, you are > not behind. I have decided to begin this new year by following 's > advice and taking care of myself. I hope that I can get back to where I > want to be (which is eating normally - no more binges - and losing > about 5-10 lbs, which doesn't seem like a lot, but the binges don't > help). > > Kirsten > > > > > > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is > what > > I have been needing for a long time. > > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > > you are all doing. > > Thanks for creating a place to share! > > Chris > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 , thank you for sharing your story. it's inspiring to me to hear the stories here of those that have overcome huge obstacles and are now that much better because of it. I do take what I call my 'happy pills' (antidepressants) and while they do seem to help avert depression most of the time, I have realized that they do nothing to give me the natural 'high' and satisfaction that comes with taking care of myself and my body. to have someone accuse me of taking pills to be happy when I wasn't is something I would consider an accomplishment! I hope it made you feel great about what you're doing. keep it up, it seems like you are doing absolutely excellently. audrey On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Bjorkquist <takekyukido@... > wrote: > Hi > I've only been listening to for about a month. She is awesome and the > podcasts have been incredibly helpful. I went through a partial > hospitalization frogram for ED (eating disorder) in September of 2007 after > driving myself into the ground. I was working two full time jobs, > overeating > due to the stress of it all, and the extra weight I gained sent me into a > depression. > > What I love about her program is that it truly is about changing from the > inside out. It promotes love and forgiveness, self acceptance and > gentleness > in your weight loss journey. It in no way conflicts or triggers a person > who > has an ED. I'm feelign much better in ALL areas of my life. I'm eating > well, > (not starving myself) feeling great, and my depression has lifted. I got > accused by a co-worker last week of taking " happy pills " . My outside > circumstances have not changed all that much, other than the improvement of > my relationships and slowly the weight is starting to drop off, but my > attitude and level of Gratitude is improving enormously! > Welcome to the group, > B > > On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM, christine_harris@...<christine_harris%40att.net>< > christine_harris@... <christine_harris%40att.net>> wrote: > > > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > > I have been needing for a long time. > > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > > you are all doing. > > Thanks for creating a place to share! > > Chris > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks ! Wow, sounds like you are doing great. Thanks so much for sharing. I agree totally with you that 's program is totally about changing from the inside out. I have felt like this is what I have been looking for, for a very long time. The more I listen to her the more it makes sense. It has just clicked with me. I am really looking forward to continuing the process of getting to know myself in a kind and loving way. Thanks again! Chris ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2009 12:48:18 PM Subject: Re: New Day New Beginning Hi I've only been listening to for about a month. She is awesome and the podcasts have been incredibly helpful. I went through a partial hospitalization frogram for ED (eating disorder) in September of 2007 after driving myself into the ground. I was working two full time jobs, overeating due to the stress of it all, and the extra weight I gained sent me into a depression. What I love about her program is that it truly is about changing from the inside out. It promotes love and forgiveness, self acceptance and gentleness in your weight loss journey. It in no way conflicts or triggers a person who has an ED. I'm feelign much better in ALL areas of my life. I'm eating well, (not starving myself) feeling great, and my depression has lifted. I got accused by a co-worker last week of taking " happy pills " . My outside circumstances have not changed all that much, other than the improvement of my relationships and slowly the weight is starting to drop off, but my attitude and level of Gratitude is improving enormously! Welcome to the group, B On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM, christine_harris@ att.net < christine_harris@ att.net> wrote: > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I am so excited for you to be so close to your goal!! So far in listening to it does feel very easy and almost like coming home. What she says just makes sense to me. I live in Michigan and those cold winters do make for large butts and thighs. (Like I could blame it on Michigan). But I am gladly looking forward to incorporating this new life style into who I am and who I want to become. Thanks, Chris ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2009 1:10:59 PM Subject: Re: New Day New Beginning HI and welcome!!! I am so glad you joined us! This is an amazing community with the best folks I have met in ages!!! Welcome to the journey!!! I live in Olympia WA and have been listening to since last early spring/late winter! I have as of yesterday morning 2lbs to my goal and it has been easy and fun!! Again welcome and AS my son insists: Merry New Year!!! LE On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:27 AM, christine_harris@ att.net < christine_harris@ att.net> wrote: > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Carol, Wow that's is great to hear and very inspiring. Speaking for someone that is just beginning this journey, I am very grateful to hear how well you are doing. It is reassuring that others see, and hear, and feel the same way that I do about this experience. Thanks and congratulations! Chris ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2009 3:42:16 PM Subject: Re: New Day New Beginning I listened to the first podcast on 2nd January 2008. I will be eternally grateful that I did. The place that I was at that time was not good - my new year's resolution was not be concerned about my weight as I thought that nothing was going to work. The difference the year has made is enormous - I wont bore you with details, but 2008 was a watermark year for me, I believe IOWL was my main source of strength. I will admit that my weight loss was slow, and if I had to pay Weightwatchers or something similar I would have been discouraged and given up- but with encouragement from this group and the Podcasts, I stuck at it all year, and now can boast that I am at the correct BMI - although I'd like to be a little less. So all new comers - welcome and enjoy the journey. Cheers Carol ____________ _________ _________ __ From: " christine_harris@ att.net " <christine_harris@ att.net> To: insideoutweightloss @yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 3:27:51 AM Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] New Day New Beginning I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9.. I am very impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what I have been needing for a long time. I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how you are all doing. Thanks for creating a place to share! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi Kirsten, I have been listening to for about a week and like you, am slowly making my way through the podcasts. I find that each podcast has another jewel of information for me to wrap my arms around. I have struggled with my weight all my life and have tried different diets, but this is so different. I feel so different. I love it! Thanks, Chris ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 12:03:51 AM Subject: Re: New Day New Beginning Hello! I just started listening to not too long ago...maybe a month? I am slowly working my way through the podcasts, so don't worry, you are not behind. I have decided to begin this new year by following 's advice and taking care of myself. I hope that I can get back to where I want to be (which is eating normally - no more binges - and losing about 5-10 lbs, which doesn't seem like a lot, but the binges don't help). Kirsten > > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hi, You asked, " I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how you are all doing. " I have been listening to 's podcast's for over 4 months. I've listened to every episode 3-4 times. I think I learn something new every time I listen; sometimes it's just re-learning ideas that I have let slip away. Today I listened to some of the podcasts on self-acceptance throughout the day, and idea of self-acceptance spoke me to me in a different way than it did the other times I had listened. I had been feeling down about my slow progress for the past two days, and it inspired me to be thankful for the current state of my body. I've lost 37 pounds in 36 weeks (almost 8 months), which is I know is a healthy rate of loss. What I find frustrating is how long it will take me to reach my goal (8 more months?). I'm exactly 37 pounds above what a healthy BMI is for my height. That means I'm only half-way there. I know, the " myth of arrival " is my problem, but I wish I could fast forward my life sometimes. I know it's silly and riduculous, but it's like when I was a child, waiting to open up my Christmas presents on X-mas Eve (We weren't allowed to open them until Christmas morning). If it weren't for 's podcasts, I don't think I would be motivated enough to continue. She makes me feel great after listening. In the past, I lose about 30-35 pounds within 6 months and I give up. I believe that IOWL is what will keep me going this time. I'm just as motivated now as I was on day 1. And it has been easy...all except for the impatience that I felt for 2 days this week! lol Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hi I am also new to the group. I'd say I've been listening for about a week. I'm near episode 20, its hard to keep track because I load them onto my iPod and listen as I work out or ride in the car back to back. I'm probably not following the program the way I'm " supposed to, " but I know that it motivates me during my workouts to hear talk about the things I need to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Jarrod, I think that one of the things I love most about the IOWL podcasts is that it really isn't a 'program'. I have been listening for about 3 months now, and while I actually gained a couple pounds over the holidays, I have also been noticing behavior changes within myself that I know are going to make it so much easier to get them off again. these podcasts aren't just another weight loss program that you have to stick to forever or you'll regain all of the weight you lost. everything that suggests is a way to live a healthier life, making new habits that will become such a part of what you do that you don't even notice them anymore, and therefore become naturally slender. I remember from your introduction post that you said something regarding others being 'serious' about weight loss. I have been in the same boat recently... a friend has agreed to start a fitness program together on two different occasions, and has backed out of each one at the start, claiming that she wasn't feeling well, then just 'forgetting' about the program when she felt better. I have persisted, because 's podcasts have helped me learn that I am in control of no one but myself. I have a huge tendency to feel like I am failing because I can't make other people healthy on top of not being able to make myself healthy... but I have really been focusing the past couple of weeks on being responsible for -me- and only me. it has helped not only with my health, but with my job satisfaction and relationship satisfaction as well. I'm so glad you've found this group. even in the short time I have been listening & reading & involved, I have gotten more support here than from anywhere else. I'm sure you will get the same! audrey > Hi > > I am also new to the group. I'd say I've been listening for about a > week. I'm near episode 20, its hard to keep track because I load them > onto my iPod and listen as I work out or ride in the car back to back. > I'm probably not following the program the way I'm " supposed to, " but I > know that it motivates me during my workouts to hear talk about > the things I need to hear. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 This makes me wonder, what does being " serious " about this means? I have to admit when I first read that I found myself cringing, because the old self-critical voice began, " oh no, you are not going to be SERIOUS enough to make progress. you won't be DEDICATED enough and have enough WILLPOWER...: " Which is a really bad head-spiral for me. But I think what we mean by this is what always says, that you have to put in to get out, etc. I'm really trying not to white-knuckle my way through this process, and if it means it takes longer I'm ok with that. I have noticed that some of my clothes are a little looser around the middle! Could it be that I've lost a few pounds! I don't weight myself so this is how I track on things. And also I wanted to put a " shout out " to Zumba - does anyone else do this? It's an amazing latin fitness dancing class/DVD that kicks your core's butt! (If that were posible :-)) Love you guys. I feel so much positive energy from you all. -------------- Original message -------------- Jarrod, I think that one of the things I love most about the IOWL podcasts is that it really isn't a 'program'. I have been listening for about 3 months now, and while I actually gained a couple pounds over the holidays, I have also been noticing behavior changes within myself that I know are going to make it so much easier to get them off again. these podcasts aren't just another weight loss program that you have to stick to forever or you'll regain all of the weight you lost. everything that suggests is a way to live a healthier life, making new habits that will become such a part of what you do that you don't even notice them anymore, and therefore become naturally slender. I remember from your introduction post that you said something regarding others being 'serious' about weight loss. I have been in the same boat recently... a friend has agreed to start a fitness program together on two different occasions, and has backed out of each one at the start, claiming that she wasn't feeling well, then just 'forgetting' about the program when she felt better. I have persisted, because 's podcasts have helped me learn that I am in control of no one but myself. I have a huge tendency to feel like I am failing because I can't make other people healthy on top of not being able to make myself healthy... but I have really been focusing the past couple of weeks on being responsible for -me- and only me. it has helped not only with my health, but with my job satisfaction and relationship satisfaction as well. I'm so glad you've found this group. even in the short time I have been listening & reading & involved, I have gotten more support here than from anywhere else. I'm sure you will get the same! audrey > Hi > > I am also new to the group. I'd say I've been listening for about a > week. I'm near episode 20, its hard to keep track because I load them > onto my iPod and listen as I work out or ride in the car back to back. > I'm probably not following the program the way I'm " supposed to, " but I > know that it motivates me during my workouts to hear talk about > the things I need to hear. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 zumba ROCKS!!!! iT IS DEFINATELY CORE WORKOUT! LE > This makes me wonder, what does being " serious " about this means? I have > to admit when I first read that I found myself cringing, because the old > self-critical voice began, " oh no, you are not going to be SERIOUS enough to > make progress. you won't be DEDICATED enough and have enough WILLPOWER...: " > Which is a really bad head-spiral for me. But I think what we mean by this > is what always says, that you have to put in to get out, etc. > > I'm really trying not to white-knuckle my way through this process, and if > it means it takes longer I'm ok with that. I have noticed that some of my > clothes are a little looser around the middle! Could it be that I've lost a > few pounds! I don't weight myself so this is how I track on things. > > And also I wanted to put a " shout out " to Zumba - does anyone else do this? > It's an amazing latin fitness dancing class/DVD that kicks your core's butt! > (If that were posible :-)) > > Love you guys. I feel so much positive energy from you all. > > > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " Audrey " <cresent24@... <cresent24%40gmail.com>> > Jarrod, > I think that one of the things I love most about the IOWL podcasts is that > it really isn't a 'program'. I have been listening for about 3 months now, > and while I actually gained a couple pounds over the holidays, I have also > been noticing behavior changes within myself that I know are going to make > it so much easier to get them off again. these podcasts aren't just another > weight loss program that you have to stick to forever or you'll regain all > of the weight you lost. everything that suggests is a way to live a > healthier life, making new habits that will become such a part of what you > do that you don't even notice them anymore, and therefore become naturally > slender. > I remember from your introduction post that you said something regarding > others being 'serious' about weight loss. I have been in the same boat > recently... a friend has agreed to start a fitness program together on two > different occasions, and has backed out of each one at the start, claiming > that she wasn't feeling well, then just 'forgetting' about the program when > she felt better. I have persisted, because 's podcasts have helped me > learn that I am in control of no one but myself. I have a huge tendency to > feel like I am failing because I can't make other people healthy on top of > not being able to make myself healthy... but I have really been focusing > the > past couple of weeks on being responsible for -me- and only me. it has > helped not only with my health, but with my job satisfaction and > relationship satisfaction as well. > I'm so glad you've found this group. even in the short time I have been > listening & reading & involved, I have gotten more support here than from > anywhere else. I'm sure you will get the same! > > audrey > > On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM, jarrod.dumas <jarrod.dumas@...<jarrod.dumas%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > Hi > > > > I am also new to the group. I'd say I've been listening for about a > > week. I'm near episode 20, its hard to keep track because I load them > > onto my iPod and listen as I work out or ride in the car back to back. > > I'm probably not following the program the way I'm " supposed to, " but I > > know that it motivates me during my workouts to hear talk about > > the things I need to hear. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 , it's a good point to bring up what being 'serious' about this means. to me, it is not about 'white-knuckling' it as likes to say, just buckling down and sucking it up and 'walking it off' until I have lost the weight and am happy and get over myself. I suppose instead of using the word 'serious' I should use the word 'realistic'. for example, a co-worker of mine exclaims to quite a few people every month or so about the new diet she's trying, or that she's going to start walking again, only to not follow through with anything that she says. I think she really -wants- to do these things for herself, but when I or anyone try to talk to her about 'fad' diets, or give her good places to gather information, she always goes back to the 'well I'm going to try it, and if it doesn't work, I'll do what you suggested'. to me, being serious about anything in your life means not giving up on it just because I've not taken steps when I should have, or because I'm having to do something that I don't know how to do or that I don't feel comfortable doing. I just listened to the IOWL podcast that talks about us being 'our own worst oppressors'. this struck a chord with me, because deep down I know that if I hadn't given in to my feelings and let them override my good sense all of these times, I -would- be a naturally slender person and I -wouldn't- have so many of the issues that I do with food. but, ever so slowly (and surely!) I am learning to be serious and realistic, I am learning to take those small steps and to not just completely give up when I feel like I have missed one. I just get frustrated when I can't get the people I love to learn the same things with me!! audrey > This makes me wonder, what does being " serious " about this means? I have > to admit when I first read that I found myself cringing, because the old > self-critical voice began, " oh no, you are not going to be SERIOUS enough to > make progress. you won't be DEDICATED enough and have enough WILLPOWER...: " > Which is a really bad head-spiral for me. But I think what we mean by this > is what always says, that you have to put in to get out, etc. > > I'm really trying not to white-knuckle my way through this process, and if > it means it takes longer I'm ok with that. I have noticed that some of my > clothes are a little looser around the middle! Could it be that I've lost a > few pounds! I don't weight myself so this is how I track on things. > > And also I wanted to put a " shout out " to Zumba - does anyone else do > this? It's an amazing latin fitness dancing class/DVD that kicks your > core's butt! (If that were posible :-)) > > Love you guys. I feel so much positive energy from you all. > > > > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > Jarrod, > I think that one of the things I love most about the IOWL podcasts is that > it really isn't a 'program'. I have been listening for about 3 months now, > and while I actually gained a couple pounds over the holidays, I have also > been noticing behavior changes within myself that I know are going to make > it so much easier to get them off again. these podcasts aren't just another > weight loss program that you have to stick to forever or you'll regain all > of the weight you lost. everything that suggests is a way to live a > healthier life, making new habits that will become such a part of what you > do that you don't even notice them anymore, and therefore become naturally > slender. > I remember from your introduction post that you said something regarding > others being 'serious' about weight loss. I have been in the same boat > recently... a friend has agreed to start a fitness program together on two > different occasions, and has backed out of each one at the start, claiming > that she wasn't feeling well, then just 'forgetting' about the program when > she felt better. I have persisted, because 's podcasts have helped me > learn that I am in control of no one but myself. I have a huge tendency to > feel like I am failing because I can't make other people healthy on top of > not being able to make myself healthy... but I have really been focusing > the > past couple of weeks on being responsible for -me- and only me. it has > helped not only with my health, but with my job satisfaction and > relationship satisfaction as well. > I'm so glad you've found this group. even in the short time I have been > listening & reading & involved, I have gotten more support here than from > anywhere else. I'm sure you will get the same! > > audrey > > On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM, jarrod.dumas <jarrod.dumas@...<jarrod.dumas%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > Hi > *> > > > I am also new to the group. I'd say I've been listening for about a > > week. I'm near episode 20, its hard to keep track because I load them > > onto my iPod and listen as I work out or ride in the car back to back. > > I'm probably not following the program the way I'm " supposed to, " but I > > know that it motivates me during my workouts to hear talk about > > the things I need to hear. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi Audrey, Yes, you make a good point about the fact that IOWL is not programmatic. That might be what is so freeing and great about it! In fact, if anything, the podcasts seem to help you understand that it isn't the programs, the diets, the tricks that help you become healthier, its YOURSELF--those other things are, at best, tools that can help us but they aren't magic cure-alls... Thanks for making that point and reminding me. Thanks for the affirmation about " being serious about getting in shape. " It sounds like your friend wasn't really ready. As points out, you seem to realize that you have to put yourself first, especially when it comes to something as " big " (sorry for the pun) as this. Then again, as another contributor pointed out through a wonderful quote the other day, maybe its our just getting out there and doing it that will lead others to do it for themselves. At the end of the day, it seems good to talk to other folks who are in the same place I am. Jarrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi , Thank you for making the point that you did. It's a valid point, and the word " serious " probably sounds very loaded, especially from someone that you're just getting to know. Sorry if I raised your anxiety with the use of the *S* word!! :-) I guess what I meant by it was that I was hoping to surround myself with people who have moved past self-defeating behavior that might impact my own ability to achieve my goals. I hope this makes more sense... I do want to thank you though, because your point made me examine more closely what I mean and its made me feel comfortable enough to share one of my challenges when it comes to food. I might be doing really good, eating right, trying to be healthy, but if a family member or friend or someone close to me in my life suggests going out to eat fast food or something unhealthy, which is a weakness of mine, I would find it almost impossible to say " not tonight, " or " you can, but I'm going to get something healthy. " I guess I'm describing a difficulty dealing with social pressure when it comes to food. In addition, I don't find a lot of people around me who are either 1) interested in getting healthy or 2) able to avoid the pitfalls that can sabotage success. I am hoping the folks in this group understand what I mean by " serious " now. It merely means that I want to surround myself with people who, like me, know what they want, know how to get there, and are *truly interested* in getting there. I respect your interest, , in taking the time it takes to get there. I've tried to lose weight fast, and have had success, but have not kept it off long-term, so I think I want the same thing you do, regardless of how long it takes. I just want to avoid sabotage and enjoy support from the people I share this journey with. It seems like there might be a fine line between being naturally slender and avoiding certain types of food altogether. Does anyone have an opinion on the question of " if I refuse to eat certain kinds of foods because I know that they are triggers in and of themsevles for me personally, does that mean I am white-knuckling through this process? " Because, for me, I think avoiding certain foods (fast food in particular) is really important for me to be successful... Thoughts? Jarrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Jarrod -- I have great ideas about " triggers " versus eating naturally slenderly. I was an ALL ELIMINATION OF TRIGGERS girl for a while -- which lasted about 3 years, but eventually I couldn't hang on to it and gained back 50 of eighty pounds I had lost. Since finding -- I have lost 11.5 pounds and have found several ways I deal with " triggers " -- (1) I " box them in " -- if you've ever read Gullos " the Thin Commandments " -- he talks about this. I've interpreted it for myself to say that if a food makes me FEEL like I'm going to binge, or not eat in a naturally slender way, I simply create some REASONABLE parameters around that food. (2) Specific to your elimnation of fast food. I would hypothesize that " elminating fast foods " is actually NOT really eliminating a particular FOOD (with an exception, which I'll discuss in a second), but rather eliminating a type of cooking which you can easily replace. For example -- I love burgers and fries, but I know that burgers and fries from a fast food joint is not going to be as healthy for me as burgers I cook myself, a burger from a reputable restaurant that grills and serves with whole grains and veggies, etc. So I may say " I eliminate fast food joints. " And then I haven't eliminated a food (DANGER for me, causes me to want that food a bunch), but I've said " I'll make a reasoned, better choice about that kind of food and have it another way " (3) The exception (for me), may be McNasty's french fries. Yep -- love em. But I " box those in " as well. I tell myself that I can have one ANYTIME I WANT, but I must examine if I really want those or if I am looking for something else (comfort, convenience, am overhungry so those sound most appealing, etc.) . If, upon that examination, I determine I really am hungry FOR THOSE, I go and get them -- a small order. I eat them thoughtfully and with enjoyment. I may even have a small burger with them. The key there, is portion control. I also log it (rather than hiding the fact that I did it), and make it a PART of my food plan. Make Sense? Your exception may be a Taco or something else -- but " box it in " in a way you can manage. Now the irony of this is, since I've made that decision, I've had ONE small McNasty fry -- and haven't even thought about them until today -- which is so new to me! And feels great! You can create " boxing in " ways to better handle foods all around. Like maybe " I won't eat fast food in my car " So if you do go to a fast food joint, you're forced to go in, sit down, have a meal and eat thoughtfully. You may say, I won't have fast food unless I make it a special occasion for me and a friend. We meet, we have a pig-out, we enjoy each other's company, I think about what I really want (maybe that 's burger would taste great with a side salad or maybe if I want the fries, I'll have a grilled chicken without the bun to go with it). You can say " i'll only have fast food if I've had a few balanced days before hand " and check in. Not as a REWARD (wrong mind set), but as a balance of eating healthfully and not always eating healthfully. Anyway " the boxing in " keeps you MINDFUL of eating -- but doesn't put anything totally off limits. And eventually, the mindful thing may become (I'm getting there!) second nature. Just my thoughts, hope they help. Ang > > Hi , > > Thank you for making the point that you did. It's a valid point, and > the word " serious " probably sounds very loaded, especially from > someone that you're just getting to know. Sorry if I raised your > anxiety with the use of the *S* word!! :-) I guess what I meant by > it was that I was hoping to surround myself with people who have > moved past self-defeating behavior that might impact my own ability > to achieve my goals. I hope this makes more sense... I do want to > thank you though, because your point made me examine more closely > what I mean and its made me feel comfortable enough to share one of > my challenges when it comes to food. > I might be doing really good, eating right, trying to be healthy, but > if a family member or friend or someone close to me in my life > suggests going out to eat fast food or something unhealthy, which is > a weakness of mine, I would find it almost impossible to say " not > tonight, " or " you can, but I'm going to get something healthy. " I > guess I'm describing a difficulty dealing with social pressure when > it comes to food. In addition, I don't find a lot of people around > me who are either 1) interested in getting healthy or 2) able to > avoid the pitfalls that can sabotage success. I am hoping the folks > in this group understand what I mean by " serious " now. It merely > means that I want to surround myself with people who, like me, know > what they want, know how to get there, and are *truly interested* in > getting there. I respect your interest, , in taking the time it > takes to get there. I've tried to lose weight fast, and have had > success, but have not kept it off long-term, so I think I want the > same thing you do, regardless of how long it takes. I just want to > avoid sabotage and enjoy support from the people I share this journey > with. > > It seems like there might be a fine line between being naturally > slender and avoiding certain types of food altogether. Does anyone > have an opinion on the question of " if I refuse to eat certain kinds > of foods because I know that they are triggers in and of themsevles > for me personally, does that mean I am white-knuckling through this > process? " Because, for me, I think avoiding certain foods (fast food > in particular) is really important for me to be successful... > Thoughts? > > Jarrod > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ang, thank you for this post, it was extremely informative and beneficial to me! I have a huge issue with completely eliminating foods too. I try to catch myself, and remind myself that I -don't- have to eliminate anything, just pay attention to portion control, but then my head automatically starts nagging 'but you shouldn't have it, it's a -bad- food' and then the guilt feelings start because I still want it so it's a huge vicious circle. I'm am going to be extra mindful of this and try your 'boxing in' method, refusing to believe that -anything- is bad, but focusing more on my behavior that is not 'bad' either but is not beneficial to my health and well-being. my spirituality follows the creed that 'your body is your temple, and to harm yourself is to harm a living being'. I have been reminding myself that when I feed my body food it doesn't need, I'm harming my temple. I think that focusing on the boxing in methods that you described can really help. thanks again, audrey > > Jarrod -- I have great ideas about " triggers " versus eating naturally > slenderly. > > I was an ALL ELIMINATION OF TRIGGERS girl for a while -- which lasted > about 3 years, but eventually I couldn't hang on to it and gained > back 50 of eighty pounds I had lost. > > Since finding -- I have lost 11.5 pounds and have found several > ways I deal with " triggers " -- > > (1) I " box them in " -- if you've ever read Gullos " the Thin > Commandments " -- he talks about this. I've interpreted it for myself > to say that if a food makes me FEEL like I'm going to binge, or not > eat in a naturally slender way, I simply create some REASONABLE > parameters around that food. > > (2) Specific to your elimnation of fast food. I would hypothesize > that " elminating fast foods " is actually NOT really eliminating a > particular FOOD (with an exception, which I'll discuss in a second), > but rather eliminating a type of cooking which you can easily > replace. For example -- I love burgers and fries, but I know that > burgers and fries from a fast food joint is not going to be as > healthy for me as burgers I cook myself, a burger from a reputable > restaurant that grills and serves with whole grains and veggies, etc. > So I may say " I eliminate fast food joints. " And then I haven't > eliminated a food (DANGER for me, causes me to want that food a > bunch), but I've said " I'll make a reasoned, better choice about that > kind of food and have it another way " > > (3) The exception (for me), may be McNasty's french fries. Yep -- > love em. But I " box those in " as well. I tell myself that I can have > one ANYTIME I WANT, but I must examine if I really want those or if I > am looking for something else (comfort, convenience, am overhungry so > those sound most appealing, etc.) . If, upon that examination, I > determine I really am hungry FOR THOSE, I go and get them -- a small > order. I eat them thoughtfully and with enjoyment. I may even have a > small burger with them. The key there, is portion control. I also log > it (rather than hiding the fact that I did it), and make it a PART of > my food plan. Make Sense? Your exception may be a Taco or something > else -- but " box it in " in a way you can manage. Now the irony of > this is, since I've made that decision, I've had ONE small McNasty > fry -- and haven't even thought about them until today -- which is so > new to me! And feels great! > > You can create " boxing in " ways to better handle foods all around. > Like maybe " I won't eat fast food in my car " So if you do go to a > fast food joint, you're forced to go in, sit down, have a meal and > eat thoughtfully. > > You may say, I won't have fast food unless I make it a special > occasion for me and a friend. We meet, we have a pig-out, we enjoy > each other's company, I think about what I really want (maybe that > 's burger would taste great with a side salad or maybe if I want > the fries, I'll have a grilled chicken without the bun to go with it). > > You can say " i'll only have fast food if I've had a few balanced days > before hand " and check in. Not as a REWARD (wrong mind set), but as a > balance of eating healthfully and not always eating healthfully. > > Anyway " the boxing in " keeps you MINDFUL of eating -- but doesn't put > anything totally off limits. And eventually, the mindful thing may > become (I'm getting there!) second nature. > > Just my thoughts, hope they help. > > Ang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Jarrod, In regards to your last paragraph, I think that ridding yourself of trigger foods is not at all white-knuckling it. In fact, in one fo her early episodes even talks about this. She gives an example of a client who binges on chips, and he is well aware of his problem, yet continues to purchase bags of them. And when he stopped buying the bags of chips, he stopped eating them! I find the same thing works for me. I stopped buying granola (one of my binge foods) and now when I attempt to binge, there is nothing that appeals to me in my cupboard, so I just give up. I will admit that since I am still trying to rid myself of the habit, I do end up eating, but it is often fruit or somehting else not quite as calorie laden as granola. For the fast food thing, I really suggest just keeping at that. I haven't eaten Mc's or anything along those lines in 4 months and I don't miss it. Every once in a while I want a burger, but I don't even necessarily get around to it and by the next day I am happy again. Maybe you could suggest Subway or a similar type fast food restaurant when friends want to go out? There are also many healthier choices in the traditional fast food rstaurants, although that is hard to do when watching everyone else eat burgers and fries. Kirsten > > Hi , > > Thank you for making the point that you did. It's a valid point, and > the word " serious " probably sounds very loaded, especially from > someone that you're just getting to know. Sorry if I raised your > anxiety with the use of the *S* word!! :-) I guess what I meant by > it was that I was hoping to surround myself with people who have > moved past self-defeating behavior that might impact my own ability > to achieve my goals. I hope this makes more sense... I do want to > thank you though, because your point made me examine more closely > what I mean and its made me feel comfortable enough to share one of > my challenges when it comes to food. > I might be doing really good, eating right, trying to be healthy, but > if a family member or friend or someone close to me in my life > suggests going out to eat fast food or something unhealthy, which is > a weakness of mine, I would find it almost impossible to say " not > tonight, " or " you can, but I'm going to get something healthy. " I > guess I'm describing a difficulty dealing with social pressure when > it comes to food. In addition, I don't find a lot of people around > me who are either 1) interested in getting healthy or 2) able to > avoid the pitfalls that can sabotage success. I am hoping the folks > in this group understand what I mean by " serious " now. It merely > means that I want to surround myself with people who, like me, know > what they want, know how to get there, and are *truly interested* in > getting there. I respect your interest, , in taking the time it > takes to get there. I've tried to lose weight fast, and have had > success, but have not kept it off long-term, so I think I want the > same thing you do, regardless of how long it takes. I just want to > avoid sabotage and enjoy support from the people I share this journey > with. > > It seems like there might be a fine line between being naturally > slender and avoiding certain types of food altogether. Does anyone > have an opinion on the question of " if I refuse to eat certain kinds > of foods because I know that they are triggers in and of themsevles > for me personally, does that mean I am white-knuckling through this > process? " Because, for me, I think avoiding certain foods (fast food > in particular) is really important for me to be successful... > Thoughts? > > Jarrod > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thank you, Kirsten, for your support and thoughts on trigger foods. I'm pretty good at saying no flat-out when offered unhealthy choices, but if I accept thinking (well, a little bit won't hurt), that's when I get in trouble. I agree, also, with the healthy alternatives option when it comes to fast food. I have successfully steered my girlfriend to Subway instead of unhealthy Americanized Asian food a few times these last few weeks. It's not easy, that's for sure! :-) Ahh... *sigh* we make it one step at a time, right? Thanks again, Jarrod P.S. Imagine the challenge *successfully passed by the way* when I went to my girlfriend's house for dinner last night, and was asked to " stop on the way and pick up something for desert... " Seriously. She got canoli (her favorite) and I got Weight Watchers chocolate chip sundaes... Two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Congratulations on the healthy choices! It sounds like you don't give yourself enough credit for the work you do. Keep it up! Kirsten > > Thank you, Kirsten, for your support and thoughts on trigger foods. > I'm pretty good at saying no flat-out when offered unhealthy choices, > but if I accept thinking (well, a little bit won't hurt), that's when I > get in trouble. > I agree, also, with the healthy alternatives option when it comes to > fast food. I have successfully steered my girlfriend to Subway instead > of unhealthy Americanized Asian food a few times these last few weeks. > It's not easy, that's for sure! :-) Ahh... *sigh* we make it one > step at a time, right? > > Thanks again, > > Jarrod > > P.S. Imagine the challenge *successfully passed by the way* when I > went to my girlfriend's house for dinner last night, and was asked > to " stop on the way and pick up something for desert... " Seriously. > She got canoli (her favorite) and I got Weight Watchers chocolate chip > sundaes... Two thumbs up! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 > > I am new to this group. I have been listening to for a week or > and am behind most of you as I am only on podcast 9. I am very > impressed with e and the information she has to share, it is what > I have been needing for a long time. > I am curious how long all of you have been listening to and how > you are all doing. > Thanks for creating a place to share! > Chris > I am new to 's podcast too. I think I'm on 15? Anyway, I just love it. I've been trying to make some changes for awhile now, and I've lost 30 lbs so far. But I'm starting to look at things in a new way now, because of the things teaches. Especially about self correcting and a gray scale of thinking. It's so true what she says about this being the thing that can clinch it for you. Last night I had 2 squares of chocolate (after I had already had about 3 earlier in the day)... and the thought came into my head that since I already overdid it, I might as well just finish off the bar- but then I remembered that it doesn't have to be that way, that everything else I did as far as food yesterday was great, and I didn't eat anymore chocolate! My weight loss was stalled for awhile, but it's going back down again because of this new way of thinking. It's really amazing. Has anyone tried any of 's guided journeys that you pay extra for? I'm curious if they have helped anyone even more than just the podcast. Thanks! Karilee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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