weight loss is the side effect

trishthedish · 05-12-2004, 11:51 AM

i have been having a lot of thoughts about this new journey. i feel like i am growing as a person and becoming (one day at a time) the person i was born to be. this started out as a 'weight loss journey' but the more time that goes by, the loss actually seems secondary to the lifestyle and emotional changes. its as though i am making better choices everyday, putting the needs of myself first (physically, emotionally) for the first time in my life and i started being honest with myself, started keeping promises to myself, started loving myself. along with these changes, low and behold, my weight has been coming off.... but thats the cherry on top.

i am sharing this only because i think some people may benefit from looking at changing thier bodies from the inside out instead of vice versa. anyone else having thoughts like these?

tricia

doodles · 05-14-2004, 05:09 PM

So true!

jayme · 05-14-2004, 05:28 PM

Wow have you ever done great! Iam only on day 4 and I hope that I do as well as you. Good luck with your b-day goal!

MaryMary · 05-16-2004, 05:14 AM

Trish, I know what you mean about working on the inside. But when I was 376 lbs, the most important inside work was to chop, weight and measure my food, so that my insides would know they were going to be fed 3 times a day and not have to work. As they became more faithful and believing that I wasn't going to fast, or pull some other crazy food stunt, they started to trust me and give me the feeling that I am a good person who is worthy of this good food. As I started to feel like a good person, I started wanting to work on other issues in my life that had become unmanageable as a result of my food addicition. I am starting to work on principles that I know are part of every ethical person I know, which perhaps I was lacking in in some departments. Anyway, it is a good thing that the steps come in small pieces because they would be overwhelming if I thought I had to do them all at once. I don't have to be perfect anymore. I am just progressing along at life, learning as I go, but because my mind is clearer, I am remembering more of my journey and learning from my past. I feel like life is worth living today. Thank you God.

CaroleKI61 · 06-15-2004, 06:00 AM

My gosh, I'm so proud of you Trish, Best wishes, love Carole

loves2sing · 06-15-2004, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by trishthedish
i have been having a lot of thoughts about this new journey. i feel like i am growing as a person and becoming (one day at a time) the person i was born to be. this started out as a 'weight loss journey' but the more time that goes by, the loss actually seems secondary to the lifestyle and emotional changes.

Thanks, Trish! Well said.

In the AA Big Book, they talk about freedom from addiction as just the beginning.

Recovery offers a spiritual transformation, and a wonderful new life of freedom, happiness, peace, and usefulness.

I've been slender and still miserable before...

You're right, the personal growth and changes matter more than the weight loss.

Thanks for being here.
Cindy

amadeus4313 · 06-15-2004, 11:17 AM

Hey Gang, I read on another board that Carole has hit the 150 pound club!

for Carole

05-12-2004, 11:51 AM	#1
trishthedish Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: FL Posts: 3,062 Gallery: trishthedish Stats: 265/264.5/215 WOE: Healthy LC Start Date: December 27, 2008	weight loss is the side effect i have been having a lot of thoughts about this new journey. i feel like i am growing as a person and becoming (one day at a time) the person i was born to be. this started out as a 'weight loss journey' but the more time that goes by, the loss actually seems secondary to the lifestyle and emotional changes. its as though i am making better choices everyday, putting the needs of myself first (physically, emotionally) for the first time in my life and i started being honest with myself, started keeping promises to myself, started loving myself. along with these changes, low and behold, my weight has been coming off.... but thats the cherry on top. i am sharing this only because i think some people may benefit from looking at changing thier bodies from the inside out instead of vice versa. anyone else having thoughts like these? tricia __________________ Tricia’s Cap and Gown Weight Loss Challenge Graduating May 9, 2009 with my B.S. in Special Education Starting 12/27/08 (265lbs) ~ Current (260lbs) ~ Goal 5/9/09 (215lbs) ~5 pounds down, 45 pounds to go~

05-16-2004, 05:14 AM	#4
MaryMary Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Hampshire BMI:57/24-Maintaining Posts: 4,839 Gallery: MaryMary Stats: 376 lbs/155 lbs//Age 60// 5'7" BF%:47+%/28.4%/25% WOE: GSA Cambridge Greysheet "www.greysheet.org" Start Date: Atkins 1/22/01; GSA 12/23/03 - Total Loss 221 lbs.	Trish, I know what you mean about working on the inside. But when I was 376 lbs, the most important inside work was to chop, weight and measure my food, so that my insides would know they were going to be fed 3 times a day and not have to work. As they became more faithful and believing that I wasn't going to fast, or pull some other crazy food stunt, they started to trust me and give me the feeling that I am a good person who is worthy of this good food. As I started to feel like a good person, I started wanting to work on other issues in my life that had become unmanageable as a result of my food addicition. I am starting to work on principles that I know are part of every ethical person I know, which perhaps I was lacking in in some departments. Anyway, it is a good thing that the steps come in small pieces because they would be overwhelming if I thought I had to do them all at once. I don't have to be perfect anymore. I am just progressing along at life, learning as I go, but because my mind is clearer, I am remembering more of my journey and learning from my past. I feel like life is worth living today. Thank you God. __________________ 2001/2002/2003 - Lost 105 lbs. on Atkins & exercise 2004/2005/2006 - Lost 116 lbs. on the Cambridge Greysheet & GSA (www.greysheet.org) - A 12 Step Program for Carb Sensitive Folks 2006- Panniculectomy - Surgically removed 6 lbs. hanging skin 2007/2008 - Maintaining Free from Compulsive Eating Abstinent since 6/21/2004 by the grace of a Power greater than myself My Journey in Pics from Jan 2001 to June 2006 --LOST 221 LBS. - PEACE !!!--

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05-14-2004, 05:09 PM	#2
doodles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colts Country! Posts: 14,045 Gallery: doodles WOE: I don't even know at this point. Start Date: hmmm, what time is it now?	So true!

05-14-2004, 05:28 PM	#3
jayme Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1 Gallery: jayme	Wow have you ever done great! Iam only on day 4 and I hope that I do as well as you. Good luck with your b-day goal!

06-15-2004, 06:00 AM	#5
CaroleKI61 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,719 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: CaroleKI61 Stats: 414/now 280 /goal weight 199 WOE: Dr. Atkins- I love you! Start Date: February 14 2003	My gosh, I'm so proud of you Trish, Best wishes, love Carole

06-15-2004, 11:17 AM	#7
amadeus4313 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Beautiful mid-Michigan Posts: 3,195 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: amadeus4313 WOE: One Day At A Time	Hey Gang, I read on another board that Carole has hit the 150 pound club! for Carole