tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post7689924286806135511..comments2023-10-20T01:45:56.058-07:00Comments on Something Brilliant is Brewing: If not now, when?Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-2768449558950658652011-02-15T15:11:58.284-08:002011-02-15T15:11:58.284-08:00I believe the best program is the one YOU choose a...I believe the best program is the one YOU choose and design for yourself. And that sounds like what you are doing. I like the direction you are going, and am glad about the Peace... and the loss. :-)Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-84581103521000673112011-02-14T08:44:38.605-08:002011-02-14T08:44:38.605-08:00Nice loss, Leslie, and even nicer comprehension of...Nice loss, Leslie, and even nicer comprehension of how we older folk need to get it together before our time runs out. I refer to this sometimes on my blog. This has to be the last time for me, 'cause I just don't have the time, energy, or stamina to keep starting over every Monday.MARSIAL2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/07930679479174146656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-48782818975250984432011-02-14T03:58:57.403-08:002011-02-14T03:58:57.403-08:00Great post, Leslie. Reflects many of the same thi...Great post, Leslie. Reflects many of the same things I've been feeling and writing about. I also agree with Roxie. For me, it's often more about quantity and can be controlled by what I choose or choose NOT to make available to myself. Keep up the good work - both physical and mental! Two pounds is a great loss!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-51300342674537620192011-02-13T21:41:12.009-08:002011-02-13T21:41:12.009-08:00Well, here I am, feeling like an eavesdropper on t...Well, here I am, feeling like an eavesdropper on this post! Here's what I have to say as a 12-stepper: if you can still diet and not obsess, then you aren't a compulsive overeater and you don't need OA! Look at Jennifer Hudson! But if you can't and if eating whatever your trigger foods are sends you back for more trigger foods, then remember the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results!<br /><br />The new WW program sounds incredible and scary. I use a 10-year-old version for my food plan and can't even imagine eating 49 extra points ever! I think that if you don't ever want to go back to 12 step then you should take what you heard in the rooms and use it within WW - like avoid the foods that clearly make you nuts, even if you have 49 extra points. Does that make sense?<br /><br />I'm rooting for you!Linda Pressmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809808676659629555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-1056462994005980802011-02-13T17:57:52.508-08:002011-02-13T17:57:52.508-08:00I believe you are 100% correct on that 80% thing. ...I believe you are 100% correct on that 80% thing. Definitely. I'm starting to obsess less, too. It feels nice, and a couple of lbs actually fell off last week. That's encouraging, and hooray for your 2 lb loss also...love you girl. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-68477167646313330672011-02-13T17:47:26.000-08:002011-02-13T17:47:26.000-08:00I love that you are finding a balance Leslie. I to...I love that you are finding a balance Leslie. I too had that black and white thinking for most of my adult life.<br /><br />The 80/20 works for me without sending me into an all out binge. It takes time to adjust the thinking and of course I have to be aware of what I am eating.<br /><br /> Some foods just trigger the desire to eat more of them so it isn't all about will power or the right mind set. <br /><br />Peace - isn't that a wonderful feeling.Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-72773363381999180842011-02-13T16:37:02.534-08:002011-02-13T16:37:02.534-08:00Wow, 2 lbs, that's great. From one not so spr...Wow, 2 lbs, that's great. From one not so spring chicken to another, I believe that one day I will get more comfortable with food...little by little. I find that I am better when I eat mindfully and keep out the bad sugars and work on keeping a positive mind-set. Peace...it's a beautiful thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-44470226617481752162011-02-13T15:48:28.996-08:002011-02-13T15:48:28.996-08:00Yay for another 2 pounds!
I LOVE that you'r...Yay for another 2 pounds! <br /><br />I LOVE that you're finding your way and making peace with food. So inspirational to me my friend.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-66979998723024683692011-02-13T15:24:10.472-08:002011-02-13T15:24:10.472-08:00Hooray for your loss of two pounds! And it sounds...Hooray for your loss of two pounds! And it sounds like you are working out what works for you, which is the most important part, I would think. If you can't follow the program, you can't keep up with the weight loss... At least that is what I have found. <br /><br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085463730809297977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-4291935888671702392011-02-13T14:49:52.254-08:002011-02-13T14:49:52.254-08:00And I feel peace when I read this! For you. For ...And I feel peace when I read this! For you. For me - I'm still figuring it out. But I like the picture you paint. And I'm thrilled you are doing so well:)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086719828916510651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-73000112552283328892011-02-13T13:34:06.062-08:002011-02-13T13:34:06.062-08:00Leslie, it sounds like you have found something th...Leslie, it sounds like you have found something that will work for you on the long haul. If it doesn't feel particularly restrictive and you are dropping the pounds you want to, then you've already won. <br /><br />Do your trigger foods trigger you in all situations? Just curious as to how this works for you. For me, it's not so much the food as it is the quantity. When a lot of food is available, then that is where I stumble. I can order and eat pretty much anything at a restaurant or in someone's home and be just fine. It's only when I have control of the whole bowl, bag or vat that I get into trouble. <br />So when I talk about trigger foods, it's primarily foods that I will not bring into my house. <br /><br />Again, it is so nice to see you being optimistic, successful and experiencing some peace. Awesome.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440676304336222503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-19568862823222780552011-02-13T11:12:49.042-08:002011-02-13T11:12:49.042-08:00Well. First, Congratulations on the loss! AND I&...Well. First, Congratulations on the loss! AND I'm glad you're feeling more optimistic and hopeful.<br /><br />As for me--well you were able to write what has been going on in my head for some time. <br /><br />I have the reluctance to do a rigid program for all of the reasons you listed and the fear and the questions. None of the hope or optimism.<br /><br />Shrug. It is what it is. <br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com