What I learned at the OH Conference

I attended the obesity help conference this weekend and learned a lot about my journey. I think the most important thing I learned was that I have reached my goal and that I need to relax now and take care of being healthy rather than dropping the last 2 pounds that would make my bmi say I am normal. I took a bmr profile and discovered I am well within the normal range and then I met with Laurlyn Bellamy for a free one on one coaching. She allowed me to realize that most of my adult life has been dieting or just getting off a diet or just beginning a diet. Now that I am a size 8 (my goal) I need to relax and live in the moment of being and keeping healthy. This was a true enlightenment for me. Lauralyn likened my obsession of worrying about those last 2 pounds, that would make my bmi say normal, to empty nest syndrome. That if I didn't have that 2 pounds to obsess on then what would I do with myself. In order to prevent self sabbatoge (sp?) I now I need to enjoy this wonderful new figure and improved health. Oh and let me say this out loud...I'M AT GOAL!

HI Sherri, Congratulations! on reaching goal, on your enlightenment! Enjoy the moment, enjoy your life. Wishing you contiued success & much happiness Pam rny 5/13/04 268/153 below goal & maintaining

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your valuable lessons. I have about 10lbs to be in the normal range on the BMI scale and have kind of been obsessing about it. Thanks for the kick in the pants. Melissa Today is my one year anniversary! Melissa