tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20595227.post5445628378751130475..comments2024-03-27T16:59:27.366-05:00Comments on Belief in myself!: Habits, Traditions and just the way it isMaryFranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20595227.post-58503529803290886642009-11-11T21:11:33.964-05:002009-11-11T21:11:33.964-05:00I don't think I have all the answers by any me...I don't think I have all the answers by any means. I'm in the same boat as everyone else. BUT I've been doing A LOT of work on myself around this very topic, not just learning about myself but taking actions to correct the problems. I think the underlying problems are all different for each of us so one size definitely doesn't fit all. The things I'm doing, I've been doing for 6 weeks or so and I have to say, it's like a light popped on my head. Finally, I'm seeing things clearly, I feel like I've got a different way of looking at myself, my past, my thoughts, my EMOTIONS, and I've been able to make different decisions. And in doing so, I'm feeling better about all the above. And for maybe the first time, I don't know, ever, I feel...happy. I'm not going to preach the answers that are working for me (so far :)) but I can offer you something that was able to help me wake up a little and start to find the answers that I was seeking for myself. It's a book that I recently learned about and read. It's called Shrink Yourself and it's written by a therapist who specializes in emotional eating. It's yours if you want it.<br /><br />You are a powerful person and you don't have to feel victimized by your "friend". You CAN stand up and put that friend in it's place. You can still enjoy it's company but not let it run your life. I don't know about you but when I have a "friend" that treats me like that, I either put them in their place or kick their sorry ass to the curb. You deserve to be happy and proud of yourself.Salina Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07723178452690612896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20595227.post-6852921270223145782009-11-11T10:52:20.927-05:002009-11-11T10:52:20.927-05:00Very insightful post. If someone comes up with an...Very insightful post. If someone comes up with an answer to your question, please share it with us all. The food addiction is a struggle for many, if not all, of us. With the holidays coming, I'm particularly aware of all the events that center around food and family. The two seem to go hand in hand. The warmth of the family and the enjoyment of a meal together are hard for me to separate. Good luck to you in your quest to change your habits. I'm still a work in progress, and I'm much older (but not wiser) than you.VRaz60https://www.blogger.com/profile/02458018758313863664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20595227.post-35718725930013553232009-11-11T10:17:23.710-05:002009-11-11T10:17:23.710-05:00When you find the answers to that question, you be...When you find the answers to that question, you be sure to let me know. I am with Dawn, it's an ongoing struggle. <br /><br />This time of year is especially hard. Just keep on keeping on. Even if you get discouraged, don't give up!<br /><br />Enjoy your day off, no matter what you do.F. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20595227.post-41465088406870905712009-11-11T10:10:06.959-05:002009-11-11T10:10:06.959-05:00These are all tough questions, a tough situation, ...These are all tough questions, a tough situation, but it is life for us food addicts. I don't know that the feelings will ever totally go away. I still find the family and I wanting to celebrate or spend time through eating. For Mike and I now we often times choose going to the gym instead of out to eat. With Winter setting in too it's tougher finding things to do that aren't about food. Anyway, hang in there, it sounds like you really give a lot of thought to how you're feeling and what you're doing and really that's a big part of things. One of these times we'll have to meet up somewhere for dinner the 4 of us, would be fun I think *smile*.bbubblybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.com