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maureen5
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Posted: Sun Sep 21st, 2008 08:41 pm |
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| Dear Friends, I've been trying for quite awhile to be rid of 50 pounds .It has begun to cause health problems. .I have been through several weight loss programs...Then I began reading Doreen Virtue's book ...I believe it's called "Letting Go of Your Pounds of Pain." I realized this weight was put on because of very painful experiences-childhood...abusive marriage....divorce.,letting myself be hurt by other people...needing to feel in control and .medicating myself.. I am not being critical of all men--just being honest. I have begun to bring these feeling to the surface and deal with them. I am working with AA Michael to cut the cords of pain...I know will be victorious over all these painful things..put them to rest at last. .I know when this is done, I will return to the right weight for me...Pray for me to be able to do this.
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Multisingularity
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Posted: Sun Sep 21st, 2008 10:20 pm |
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| We all know you can do it!! One trick that really helps to manage pain is to learn to accept sadness a sthe beautiful emotion it is, even though often times it isn't fun to experience. Let it out and find outlets for the emotion. Dance, painting, writing, drawing, playing, singing, feeling, be-ing. Really anything that lets the emotion out in a productive way tends to help. I know when I am hurt, if I write somethign I tend to feel better afterward. I prefer dance as my creative outlet, but sometimes the pain is too strong for me to even do that. Writing tends to always help. Lots of love,
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Ellie
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Posted: Mon Sep 22nd, 2008 01:36 pm |
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Maureen,
I have a twin sister who ia very obese.She has always struggled with her weight and until recent years I have not.Now I dont say this too brag.I am making the point,that my sister has always internalized her emotions and turned to food for comfort.I however am much more out spoken and wear my heart on my sleeve.When we were children and would get in a tussle I was the one who got in trouble because I was the loudest.I think people who hold things in are alot more likely to have weight problems and the health issues that go with it.I say if someone hurts you or pisses you off tell them.If you can, try not to be confrontational.Sometimes you have to though.Hopefully they will care enough to listen.I do agree about finding outlets for your emotions.I write. It really helps to talk to people when I am ready.Before last week I wasent ready to talk to anyone about my situation with Joe.I started to discuss it here and got lots of support and it really helped.I know you all understand.I am praying that you will find the way.Its funny I went to weight watchers and lost 30 lbs or so.I feel its not just the new way of eating they teach you.You sort of fellowsip with people who have had the same struggles as you and many have weight issues because of emotional baggage such as child hood trauma or divorce and much more.At weight watchers I made some good freinds who I later was able to confide in and they in turn confided in me.I got alot of support in that group and not just for weight issues.Its not for everyone.I also liked it because I didnt have to buy any different food then I was eating.I was saving money because I was consuming less food.I just think you have to find what works best for you and stick with that.Good luck.
Ellie
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atomic33
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Posted: Mon Sep 22nd, 2008 01:42 pm |
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well done mauree for even realising and accepting what the cause is well done its a hard process as sometimes the feelings come back but you just have to tell yourself they r not real feelings and it is not how u feel at present
I struggled with my weight after having the boys and it was very depressing on top of which I had postnatal depression so I comfort ate at all the wrong times
You will succeed Maureen Im sure of it be strong and have faith in yourself and all our helpers up above
Much love Emma xxxx
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Posted: Mon Sep 22nd, 2008 02:35 pm |
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Sending prayers your way.
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