Guest guest Posted April 30, 1999 Report Share Posted April 30, 1999 Debie: I see that I gave you food for thought. It is very low calorie though. I think we when sabotage our weight loss plan it is because we are not ready to be thinner. This is a big and scarey change. One of the psychologists can probably explain it better. I also admit to practicing some self-destructive behaviors on occasion. However I have been able to catch myself and make myself stop (most of the time). I think this is a big change for family members too. They are vested in keeping you the way you are. If you change it may mean that they will have to change too or that your relationship with them will change. I have some chubby girlfriends at work that say the same sorts of things to me. They buy me chocolates and suggest we go out to lunch to grease bars. I just say that I want to be a normal size (and 160 is not normal by society's standards). I give the chocolates away to the first person that crosses my doorstep - or I leave them in the coffee room for anybody to take. I go to the grease bars and I have a cup of soup or a diet soft drink or juice. I say sure, I will go to lunch with you because I ENJOY YOUR COMPANY. It does seem as if it is a constant battle and some days are certainly more difficult than others. Debie and I went out and drowned our sorrows in some rich and creamy clam chowder yesterday but I am back on the wagon today. The band wagon. People are not either sabotours or supportive -- they are a little bit of both (most of them anyway). Ultimately I have to say I believe we are each responsible for our own choices. It sure is easier to make the right choice when you have help and the temptations are removed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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