Hi Tigs and Maajby JosannaJava (Login JosannaJava)Wow, how many binges have I had? A lot I am sure. My therapist loaned me a book and it is so good, I am going to get at least one copy for myself, perhaps 2, so I have one to loan out. It is called: The rules of "normal eating"; and is by Karen R Koenig. I am only on page 84 of 235; but I love it and I am once again hopeful of the future. It started out similar to Paul McKenna's I can make you thin, sorta the same 4 golden rules he has but this book is more detailed and goes into the reasoning behind behavior, and the nuts/bolts of us changing our behavior. She listed pages of irritational beliefs on food, eating, body and weight. If this was my own personal book, I would have highlighted how many were me. I have lots more to read in the book, and maybe I am wrong on this author's take but I am getting the message that change is possible, but is long, and not done overnight. And I love her using the term craving, and that is OK. The message I am getting is like the last time I had a container of ice cream in the freezer, even if I wasn't truly hungry when we got back from a meal out. I would take a teaspoon and just have a bite or 2; be totally satisfied and put it away. And from my view of this book. that is OK! A craving is a few bites and normal people do this. I need to get rid of this mentality that normal eaters are perfect! NO WAY! And she changed the saying, practice makes perfect to PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS -------------- Enough weight talk, isn't there so much more important things in life to focus on? I have 3 days off from work and most will be spent with the man I so dearly love. My therapist reminded me to stay in the moment, in the present. I am learning acceptance as post neck surgery and my body is never going to be "normal"; so am learning balance and acceptance on that one. I have shared with hubby one of the most endearing things he can call me is "adorable", and on our laptop there is a note section and he wrote me a note, good morning adorable, love you. Wow, I sure do love that man. Have a great day to whoever is reading this. And don't forget to love yourselves today. Treat yourself as your very best friend. love, Josie from IP address 24.210.130.148 Respond to this message Return to Index
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