I had an amazing idea for a post tonight for you guys. I had notes, was ready to write it… and then life happened. I’m sitting in Salt Lake City in a wonderful hotel… and my eyes can barely stay open.
Rather than not share with you tonight, I decided to reflect on today’s post and my thoughts about it. But I’m super-tired, so bear with me on this one…
Wow… I am always amazed by you guys. When I write something I’m a little uncertain about… something a little gritty, you guys always have lots to say.
I guess the grittiness is real. The dirty truth is something many of us can relate to. Afterall, it’s sometimes what keeps us from reaching our goals.
Thank you for understanding and supporting what I’m going through. And, moreso… for expressing your own dirty truth.
I related to Angela’s comments about eating when she’s bored. I know I do that too. I saw strength in Deb’s comments about waiting a while before indulging, and I’m hopeful that some day I can lose interest in whatever might be tempting me. And, I can SO relate to Robin and Marion’s comments on retail therapy. Oh, retail therapy and I meet up quite often… I do love that. Oh, and Alecia… we should DEFINITELY get out and enjoy a walk some time soon! Stacy – - who’s been reading for a year and felt compelled to comment for the first time…. HELLLLLOOOOOOO! Jennifer who reads every day: I’ll give you something more solid tomorrow… and Bailey, who is my Twitter friend and well on her way to Onederland… you’ve got this! Literally, what every single one of you wrote gave me pause and an opportunity to reflect. Thank you. I needed that.
A Few Resources: I recently read Women, Food, and God which discussed our relationship with food, and I need to review it on here soon. I took so many notes about the book that I want to make sure that I have enough time to do it justice in its review. Stay tuned. It was a great read. I also read another book a while back called Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating… and frankly, that I’m going to have to re-read it, and SOON.
Tonight, I sit in a hotel room in Salt Lake City… honored that so many of you shared your comments today, and that excited that you’re looking at your relationship with food. I really think that’s the first step for all of us (Thanks, Julie.)
My advice: Don’t allow that doughnut to win. Seriously, even if it’s a maple doughnut… it’s so not worth it. Nothing is worth as much as we are…. and it’s time we started fighting back. We just need to create new habits, and we need to start today!
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I once had a Weight Watchers leader who had a sign that said “Nothing Tastes as Good as Being Slim Feels”. If I could only remember that every time I reach for that cake or cookie or chips! So true but so hard when you think you NEED something sweet (or salty) or you’re just sick of eating normal portions! This journey is a hard one but it does make it much easier when you realize how many of us out there are fighting it. Your blog is such an inspirational resouce for us. Thank you for baring your soul. I know how hard it is but you can tell by the comments yesterday how many you touched. We’re here for you, just like you are here for us!
Nancy… thanks for saying hello! I appreciate your kind words more than you know. And, I love that Weight Watchers phrase… they used to use it at my meetings way back when as well. Sticks with you!
Welcome to the SLC! You are in my town now!
And kicking cravings is a good thing. I always have a backup treat, just in case.
Also, my best friend is a binge eater and she saw a hypnotherapist. She said it really really helped her. Here’s the link to her blog post about it. http://believeinyourself1.blogspot.com/2012/03/peace-ive-found-some.html
SLC has been my home away from home for some time! Although, I don’t ever seen to take time to get out and enjoy it enough… a lot of work, and a lot of time at the workout room when I’m here! Any parks near the city (or outside) that you’d recommend for a walk?
I just posted on your WOW post about parks before even reading this.
If you are going to be alone, I think your safest bet is Sugar House Park. It is on 2100 S and 1500 E. It’s a big park in a good neighborhood. Liberty Park is on 700 E and 900 S. It’s huge and pretty. During the day there are tons of people running, playing, walking…Memory Grove park is on the east side of the Capitol. There are some really pretty memorials and a wooded trail that goes up City Creek canyon. I would be careful about going up the trail alone though. I have heard there are some not so good people that hang out there. Someday, when we are best blogging buddies and you come here again, I will take you on the Salt Lake overlook hike. 