The Dog Ate My Food Journals
Well, I thought I would try that!
Was on the Food Addiction discussion board and saw a post "My Metabolism Is Shot" about a 25 year old woman who is pissed she can no longer eat everything she wants and stay at 130 lbs.
She said it isn't fair. Yeah, we know.
Anyhow, I copied my response to her and here it is:
Your post made me say YES, YES, YES! because you touched on so many of my own issues and feelings. I come from a "big boned" German family and with excess fat on those bones, it is difficult to feel feminine. I agree that food should (sometimes anyway) be fun. It should be one of life's pleasures. Personally, I rarely enjoy it. I feel guilty and resentful when I put something in my mouth. Sometimes I feel I don't deserve to eat at all! Such is the guilt trip society places on us. It sure as hell ISN'T FAIR, but we've got to play the cards we were dealt. It's also true that celebrities and super-models starve themselves. Have you seen pictures of Demi Moore lately? She looks downright anorexic since the marriage with Ashton went downhill. Here's a little joke (not that funny, but smile anyhow). "What does Cindy Crawford eat for dinner?" Answer: A breadstick and two steamed baby carrots.
Was on the Food Addiction discussion board and saw a post "My Metabolism Is Shot" about a 25 year old woman who is pissed she can no longer eat everything she wants and stay at 130 lbs.
She said it isn't fair. Yeah, we know.
Anyhow, I copied my response to her and here it is:
Your post made me say YES, YES, YES! because you touched on so many of my own issues and feelings. I come from a "big boned" German family and with excess fat on those bones, it is difficult to feel feminine. I agree that food should (sometimes anyway) be fun. It should be one of life's pleasures. Personally, I rarely enjoy it. I feel guilty and resentful when I put something in my mouth. Sometimes I feel I don't deserve to eat at all! Such is the guilt trip society places on us. It sure as hell ISN'T FAIR, but we've got to play the cards we were dealt. It's also true that celebrities and super-models starve themselves. Have you seen pictures of Demi Moore lately? She looks downright anorexic since the marriage with Ashton went downhill. Here's a little joke (not that funny, but smile anyhow). "What does Cindy Crawford eat for dinner?" Answer: A breadstick and two steamed baby carrots.
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Hi Judy... that joke kills me :) Actually they both do, the dog title AND the Cindy Crawford funny! I too come from a \"big boned\" family and have always struggled. The guilt never ends... But you made me laugh about it. Kudos!! Take care, love and hugs, RB XX
Darn Dog! I could beleive DS ate your journals!
It is nice to read a bit of cheeriness in your journal. I hope life issues are gettng sorted out and put to rest.
Love & Hugs!
It seems all medications that we have to take as we get older cause weight gain too; so we have a lower metabolism, and pills that cause weight gain, no wonder it\'s a struggle.
Sometimes you just gotta say this is me, I want better and I\'m Damn well trying . If I make it great, if I don\'t them love me anyway. Like I tell the Lord \"I\'m a work in progress and always will be.\"
Your journals have been helpful for me too. I learned recently from you to weight my rice. I\'m trying to limit my carbs. I thought that 1/2 a cup was too much--AT THIS POINT, I need calories to keep my metablism going. also, I feel that every morsel will make me gain and no longer enjoy food because all it does is add pounds. Maybe when I finally get to my ideal weight, I can enjoy food again. I am not denying any type of food, just putting a--strict limit to it. I used to look like a super-model BEFORE this thyroid problem hit me so i\'m trying to see if i can get close. I got the jump rope out last week--I actually used it--so I lost 2pds that weeks.
You can be a real inspiration AND coach to a lot of ppl wanting to lose pds.
Keep up the good progress.
Your journals have been helpful for me too. I learned recently from you to weight my rice. I\'m trying to limit my carbs. I thought that 1/2 a cup was too much--AT THIS POINT, I need calories to keep my metablism going. also, I feel that every morsel will make me gain and no longer enjoy food because all it does is add pounds. Maybe when I finally get to my ideal weight, I can enjoy food again. I am not denying any type of food, just putting a--strict limit to it. I used to look like a super-model BEFORE this thyroid problem hit me so i\'m trying to see if i can get close. I got the jump rope out last week--I actually used it--so I lost 2pds that weeks.
You can be a real inspiration AND coach to a lot of ppl wanting to lose pds.
Keep up the good progress.
Your journals have been helpful for me too. I learned recently from you to weight my rice. I\'m trying to limit my carbs. I thought that 1/2 a cup was too much--AT THIS POINT, I need calories to keep my metablism going. also, I feel that every morsel will make me gain and no longer enjoy food because all it does is add pounds. Maybe when I finally get to my ideal weight, I can enjoy food again. I am not denying any type of food, just putting a--strict limit to it. I used to look like a super-model BEFORE this thyroid problem hit me so i\'m trying to see if i can get close. I got the jump rope out last week--I actually used it--so I lost 2pds that weeks.
You can be a real inspiration AND coach to a lot of ppl wanting to lose pds.
Keep up the good progress.
Your journals have been helpful for me too. I learned recently from you to weight my rice. I\'m trying to limit my carbs. I thought that 1/2 a cup was too much--AT THIS POINT, I need calories to keep my metablism going. also, I feel that every morsel will make me gain and no longer enjoy food because all it does is add pounds. Maybe when I finally get to my ideal weight, I can enjoy food again. I am not denying any type of food, just putting a--strict limit to it. I used to look like a super-model BEFORE this thyroid problem hit me so i\'m trying to see if i can get close. I got the jump rope out last week--I actually used it--so I lost 2pds that weeks.
You can be a real inspiration AND coach to a lot of ppl wanting to lose pds.
Keep up the good progress.
What a great response you wrote! Sometimes we do just need to deal with the facts and just press on with what we have and what we know, right? Great thinking on all of that.
Hope you have a great weekend!
~Lorrie