tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post290573187110597279..comments2023-10-15T07:03:26.468-07:00Comments on Learning Curves: The Chronic...(dieter)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706421811138776326noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-78253759946647704772011-03-01T16:53:56.359-08:002011-03-01T16:53:56.359-08:00Sheri, I agree that thoughts of food/diet/exercise...Sheri, I agree that thoughts of food/diet/exercise will always be in the fore-front of my mind and I'm okay with it as long as it means I am remaining healthy and using it as a reminder. I just don't want it to become a source of sabotage...by constantly finding something else to deny or control to prove myself worthy. And JT, I know what you mean about just wanting whatever we think is broken to be fixed. The thing is...if you don't have anything to 'work on' then I think it means you're dead.<br /><br />Thanks Almalfi Girl! I love new friends!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706421811138776326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-28354502955720786882011-03-01T12:24:32.263-08:002011-03-01T12:24:32.263-08:00Lynn I know in my case - the desire to control *so...Lynn I know in my case - the desire to control *something* - ANYTHING is a huge driver in my life and something I've had to learn to be careful not allow me to fall into old traps. I feel frustrated sometimes that there's not a finish. C'mon, I want to be "fixed" and close the book!! :) I've always heard that it's the journey that counts, not the destination, and I try every day to acknowledge the good things that are happening along the way, and to just let go of unnecessary hurts/baggage/etc.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03430952741986993360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-45062981201194781202011-02-28T18:07:21.927-08:002011-02-28T18:07:21.927-08:00I only just found your blog from a link from one o...I only just found your blog from a link from one of your comments on Ellen's blog. Glad I did--looking forward to catching up!Amalfi Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078835577530296887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-18321598074191056332011-02-26T13:06:03.613-08:002011-02-26T13:06:03.613-08:00This entire post is well-written, but the last par...This entire post is well-written, but the last paragraph is poignant. It reminds me of the very things I think about most days.Michele Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982882071217806641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-62709367302411924812011-02-25T07:34:36.105-08:002011-02-25T07:34:36.105-08:00I get in these kinds of slumps all the time, then ...I get in these kinds of slumps all the time, then I have to slap myself into reality and think-do I want to feel deprived all the time? Do I want to live a life? If im giving myself wholesome quality food-why do I feel deprived, or restricted? It's such a battle all the time...I try and remind myself "just be you"LifeasKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189451255445654191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-7943083276752520502011-02-24T16:34:17.514-08:002011-02-24T16:34:17.514-08:00What a terrific post Lynn! I loved it!
I am one ...What a terrific post Lynn! I loved it!<br /><br />I am one that eats the NS food, not as much as I use too. I'm cooking and stir frying more and I like it much better.<br /><br />However, I want to address your thoughts regarding "diet challenges". I believe us over-eaters, the ones that obsess about food will ALWAYS think about food in some fashion. That said it could be joining different challenges regarding food in one way or another. I think if we can't eat it, we have to talk about; hence my blog. :)<br /><br />For me, I'll always love to eat, but my goal is to never let it get out of control again. How we do that is different for each of us. Its okay if you want to eliminate certain things as long as you don't slip back into the train of thought that got you anorexic. Be safe! <br /><br />I love that post and I agree with Fatgirlwearingthin you have great insight!Cenandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187440625485666378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-76016697879679515372011-02-24T05:39:10.304-08:002011-02-24T05:39:10.304-08:00What another terrific post, Lynn. You have great ...What another terrific post, Lynn. You have great insight and I was honored to feature your last post on my blog. If you read the comments from that post then you know how strongly people feel about their food habits. However, for those who are recovering from an addiction (like you or I) I'm wondering if the desire to constantly find something else to conquer (zero caffeine, soda, sugar, etc.) is perhaps our need to hang on to that control we use to enjoy - even if it's just a little bit. Maybe it's a security thing. Right now I am literally forcing myself to focus on the word 'moderation' more than ever because that is truly the key to living in peace with food. In a perfect world we do the best we can, trust our instincts, and once in a while, just let go of the guilt. I think it's achievable; it's the 'letting go' that's scary because that means we have to have complete faith in ourselves. Ugh. I could talk about this all day, but I'll spare you any further! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206154638036351459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-665089009267266756.post-55437829850918692872011-02-23T14:57:50.152-08:002011-02-23T14:57:50.152-08:00Since I have been a yo-yo dieter for what seems li...Since I have been a yo-yo dieter for what seems like forever, I find myself thinking these same things. Will I have to deprive myself forever? Will I have to take more and more away to keep losing? I continue to work on myself...slowing learning about moderation and self-control. Two things I knew nothing about before, truthfully.<br /><br />Thank you for the insightful post. It gives me much to think about.<br />JJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02254523298667752066noreply@blogger.com