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Approval and Acceptance
I accept myself – fully and unconditionally, as I am, in this moment The second part of my Emily Program journey started this week – therapy. Every eating disorder has roots, some are obvious, but...
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H.A.L.T
I’ve done a lot of work over the last couple of months on removing the taboos of food rules, food restrictions, and food labels…..which helps remove “some” of the emotion from eating….and has helped...
View ArticleMoving forward
Not to say that I will never have a bout with emotional compulsive eating again, but I have truly moved past them as a regular occurrence in my life. I started at the Emily Program back in March with...
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Moderation, Self-Acceptance, Healing
My friend Robby, Fat Girl vs. World asked on Facebook this morning: “What makes people choose elimination diets (i.e., “no carbs” or “no solid food” or “nothing that rhymes with orange”) over...
View ArticleHealing with a Weight Loss Goal
Two weeks ago I couldn’t fall asleep, I was distraught, uncomfortable and crying. I knew that the Emily Program and overcoming an eating disorder would be a long process. A process that had to start...
View ArticleThe Great, the Beautiful and the Ugly
I realized that I have only blogged 5 times since the last Fitbloggin’ in June. I always have a lot to say, but it never comes to mind when I have time to sit down at my computer, or once I do those...
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Vacation musings
Its late on my first full day here in Cancun and you might wonder why the heck am I blogging? Well, its not like I’m a daily or even weekly blogger anymore, I blog when I’m inspired by something to...
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What friends are for….trusting, sharing, helping and loving
I had this conversation with a good friend via instant message over the weekend. I was inspired to blog about it, I was so moved by her reaching out to me and trusting my answers. I want everyone with...
View Article*When* I eat dessert is important; Tasty Food vs. Emotional Eating
I was surprised yesterday when my dietitian at the Emily Program asked me if I was eating dessert right after dinner…like basically with dinner, or if it was a separate snack/meal later in the evening....
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Immobilized
First, I want to say THANK YOU to the outpouring of support, encouragement and thought provoking ideas shared with me on my last post in comments, Facebook chats and in person hugs. You guys are the...
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