[rockinrobin]

Originally Posted by gmailjunkie

Rockinrobin- Thanks for giving me a preview! But it's kind of interesting I also thought being out was going to be way harder than it is. But wow was I afraid of it and now it seems like one of the best things I have ever done even though it isn't easy.

Yes, exactly!!! The ANTICIPATION of an event is often much more difficult and worse than the ACTUAL event itself.

[Beverlyjoy]

Originally Posted by gmailjunkie

Beverlyjoy- You are SO smart. "We all strive to have sanity with food. When we find willingness to go forward - it is a gift to ourself." is going in my food notebook- along with the rules for eating that you post on the accountability board. Thanks!

I am so glad that something I've said could be helpful.

My 'rules of eating' are partly from a book called: The Beck Diet Solution (I know, a real hokey name for the book - using the word diet - hate that) But, the book is not about what you eat but, how you live with food. It's a cognitive approach to learning the healthy habits around food, cravings, negative emotions, life situations, etc. It's been helpful to me. A lot of these things are what the maintainers here at 3fc seemed to have learned on their own, it seems.

(there is a Beck forum here at 3fc)

Good luck in your journey!

[doingmybest]

I completely identify with how you feel. I have struggled with this my whole life. I lost a brother to obesity. So I want you to know that I am genuinely cheering all of us on every day.

[dragonwoman64]

hey Margie, I'm another Margie in Brooklyn (the heart of NYC)

loved your post, thanks for sharing it. I totally believe you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to.

[losermom]

Margie, you so deserve the very best in life. I would approach this journey as learning to take the very best care of yourself by eating well, moving and nurturing your soul (without food of course). This journey is a gift to yourself! You will not believe how awesome you can and will feel!