On Sundays recently I have shared a story of inspiration. Someone who has impressed me with their journey to health. As I began contemplating today's I wandered over to my sister-in-law Annette's blog, just to check-up on her. I found a post that not only represented me but made me realize - one of my greatest inspirations is right under my nose.
Annette has lost over 100 pounds now. She has done it slowly, painstakingly and the right way - changing food habits and adding exercise. But like me, she is also human. She has faced all of the foibles anyone faces as they try to lose 40% or more of their body weight.
Her latest post, here, sums up some of my concerns.
Only it also made me finally put in writing my biggest one - I am spiraling. I am beginning to justify and even sneak food again. My food addiction is controlling me again and that is not o.k.
It also brings to mind what I tell people all the time - being a food addict is the worst addiction. Unlike alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, gambling - you can't just go cold turkey. You have to eat to live, literally.
I keep talking about going back to basics. Food wise I have, except that stupid food table at the back of my office building - it has become the bane of my existence. I seem to lose control when I get near it. I don't blame the people who bring in the food, they don't make me eat it.
I have to get back to repeating my mantra - "I don't believe in willpower, I believe in self-respect; I respect myself too much to eat that." I refuse to lose my self-respect, that's how I ended up weighing 260 pounds. So, it's time to lose the food.
And I will use Annette as my inspiration.
Yours in health, Kate
I have the same issues with food as you do (though I currently have the extra 100 lbs still on me or maybe I should say back on me). I know how hard it is. Your blog has been an inspiration to me and I want to thank you for that. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad this is helpful to you. Helping others by being brutally honest about my own journey has become one of my passions.
ReplyDeleteI spent 20 years yo-yoing (not an actual word) and now I am doing it. But it is literally a daily struggle. I seek inspiration and support anywhere I can get it. Your input is so welcome.
Thanks for including me in the Sunday inspiration column!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm battling the addiction and past behaviors with every meal and snack. Losing the weight didn't end the war. And although I may lose a battle on occassion I will never surrender.
And it's so nice to not fight alone! Thank you!
You're welcome Net and I am glad to have someone else in the trenches as well!
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