Very good points, now I have to reach back into the recesses of my mind and remember what was in Chapter 1! I started Chapter 3 last night, so I will chill out and let others catch up, re-read and mark stuff - you ladies are so thorough here, no wonder everyone is losing weight! "Highlight and read like I am going to be tested" that is a good way to ABSORB more. I tend to devour books (like food) and then afterwards I am asking myself what happened!
Am I the only one that loves the way Dr. Phil writes the way he talks on TV? LOL I feel like he is right there on the bed next to me as I read (okay sitting in the chair across from the bed) No Dr. Phil fantasies here!
Hubby really does not like Dr. Phil cuz he is jealous of his wit! I try to read him the good quotes and he tells me "I have heard that before". Oh, I don't care, a bit of jealously is good for a marriage.
So where was I going?....
Yes - urgency and panic over losing weight! Hm... I have that, but then I have panic and anxiety all the time, that is kinda how I am, but I get his message. You have to do it with a clear head. Sarah is right - you can't "scare" yourself into changing something like an eating pattern or a messed up relationship to food that you have established over a life time in some cases? Definately in my case! I remember reading that part now and yes, I was in a tiz at first, due to medical issues, but now - I just look at that as a signal to start the change. Some people need motivating factors that might not be pleasant, no? Sarah made a decision on her own, time to change and she is working towards that - I have made that decision a million and one times and it was not until one million and one with an AMEN from my doctor, that it stuck?
Angela you are so on target about self image and "the get real" weight. I don't know how old you are but when I tried dieting in the past (in my 20's) - my expectations were so whacked! I was not thinking super model, but praying to par down to a 10/12, which was never gonna happen! But that is okay - a 1X is fine with me, as long as I am healthy, that is SUPER and will suit me just fine. I am the only one that has to be happy in my body. I am sure a stealth version of me would make others happy too, but I am in this for me - this is for my health and welfare, the rest of the riders...in the backseat!
Okay ladies, it has been real, but my cable modem is down and I type way to fast for this old dail up stuff, so I will catch up with you all in the mornin!
Take Care ~ Lose BIG!
Abbie:-)