Comments on: Avoidance

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:09:25 +0000

(((Christie))))

Let’s see…you know exactly what I had been avoiding. Certain truths that I just couldn’t see until recently. And now that I know i’m better off, things are slowly starting to turn around. It’s hard to face facts sometimes, but I think that our ability to do so is just evidentiary support for the fact that we are strong. We are capable. We are WORTHY.
Jenny´s last blog ..Popeye, I am not.

By: brandi

brandi — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:14:42 +0000

(((Christie))) Even though you’re not sharing the specifics, I’m glad to hear you know what it is you’ve been avoiding and what you need to do to work on it! Figuring out the “plan” for things like that is always the hardest part.

and the scale is such a tricky thing. My mindset can change what it is to me so easily, you know?
brandi´s last blog ..Well Rounded

By: Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac)

Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:51:39 +0000

I actually have the opposite reaction to the scale. If I weigh myself once a day, same time of day, I’m OK – I don’t obsess and over time, I’ve seen the weight fluctuate enough from day to day to know that I didn’t suddenly gain 3 lbs overnight. But if I try to weigh myself occasionally and there are big differences, I definitely get upset because I don’t know how much is fluctuation and how much is actual gain.

But I can see how it can become an obsession either way and you have to do what works for you.

I’m sorry you’re still struggling with the “stuck” feeling and I completely understand why there are some things that need to be kept private. I really hope that things get better soon. Email me if you want to talk.
Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac)´s last blog ..Veggiewich

By: Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg

Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:10:53 +0000

Ugh– I can so relate to this post. I have tried again and again to ditch the scale, but it always finds its way back into my life. Oh, to be free

By: Melodie

Melodie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:49:51 +0000

I have had my fair share of eating issues, from buhlemia, binging, starving myself, obsession. I have come to realize that I am worth so much more than a number… what I look like and what I weigh IS NOT WHO I AM!! Why have I let this define me? I am still answering that question today, but the battle is so much less than it was a few years ago. My self worth is no longer tied to a number on the scale, or whether I ate well one day, or got my work out in, it is based on who I am Praying for you girl!

By: Michelle@Eatingjourney

Michelle@Eatingjourney — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:06:02 +0000

This is at the CORE of eating/dieting/binging/scale obession/over exercising….it is what causes so much of this vicious cycle.

You have to get to the bottom of the issue and really REALLY work through and accept whatever it is that is troubling you. No need to process that on the blog. The most important thing is to stop trying to avoid it and ‘get down with it’

Hugs and thank you for sharing. I can SO relate to his post.
Michelle@Eatingjourney´s last blog ..Ready for Combat

By: laura dishes

laura dishes — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:07:44 +0000

Oh, avoidance. I can think of almost a handful of “situations” that I’m avoiding, and honestly, I feel that I avoid them b/c I view them as potential setbacks. But, what you said is true- we’re going to where we need to go, even if it does feel like one big circle at times.
laura dishes´s last blog ..Pilates & Chocolate

By: Melissa S.

Melissa S. — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:46:26 +0000

I have traveled many roads on my journey towards recovery, but with everyone I go down, I come out that much stronger and more aware of what I can do next time to make sure I get through it successfully! Keep your chin up wonderful, you know I’m always here if you need to chat!
Melissa S.´s last blog ..Getting My Sweat On: Strength Training

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:24:08 +0000

I have had so many ups and downs in my recovery over the past two years, but looking back, there was ALWAYS a valuable life lesson to be learned. And I truly have not made the exact same mistakes more than once. I might find other ways to hit a “bump” in the road, but then I just learn ways to work through them, and move on. I thought about measuring myself recently, and didn’t think it would bother me, but I realize that it still would.

Stay strong, sounds like you’re on the right track!
Jenny´s last blog ..Good Things Come in Two’s

By: Heather (Heather's Dish)

Heather (Heather's Dish) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:33:53 +0000

girl, i totally feel you on the scale thing. i can’t even take my measurements or else i’ll become obsessed with the number again. i totally understand about not wanting to share the highly personal stuff on here, but just know you are in my thoughts and prayers! you can get through this, and we’re all with you
Heather (Heather’s Dish)´s last blog ..$10 Lunch for Two