Food for Thought

Years ago I belonged to OA (OverEaters Anonymous). I purchased a Daily Meditations book for Overeaters by Hazelden Meditation Series. I still read them daily and thought I might start posting one each day. I want to start w/one from Aug.11 because it reminded me of the the posts about the woman having a mini sized candy bar a few weeks out. This is not for everyone but if it helps you than I will accomplish what I am setting out to do. Which is to give support and encouragement. Jeannie Sloppy Thinking If we begin to entertain thoughts of slight deviations from our food plan, thoughts of former binge foods, thoughts that maybe once in a while we could eat "mormally", we put ourselves on shaky ground. Our disease is never cured, and sloppy thinking can lead to a weakening or loss of control. "Normal" eating for us is abstinence. Our food plan is what saves us from bizarre eating behavior. There is no such thing as taking a vacation from abstinence. The less we think about food, the better off we are. To remember the so-called pleasure we once associated with certain foods may cause us to forget the inevitable pain and anguish which eating them eventually produced. We do not want to ever return to the misery of compulsive overeating. Giving our minds to our Higher Power insures positive, healthy thinking. Take my thoughts, Lord, and straighten them out.

This is great. Would you post one daily meditation for us strugglers. It can keep us focused. Raven

That is my plan Raven. I'm sure not everyone is going to get something from each and every one of them, but I am positive there will be at least one, that we all can relate to. I will be honored to post them daily. Jeannie

Hi Jeannie!! I would certainly appreciate your posting this for us. I have been struggling lately and I am trying to find SOMETHING that gets me back on the right track. Maybe this will be that one thing. Have a super night and take good care of yourself...Cap'n K-Man

Hiya Cap'n K-Man, I'm excited to get this started. I know it will bring some sanity to us all. Quite a few of us have been struggling lately and need some kind of support. I sure hope this is one avenue of many out there. Hang in there! You have a good night too. Jeannie

Jeannie, thanks for posting this. This kind of support is what I come to this board for. I was getting pretty disappointed in the direction the posts were taking the last couple of days. This board seems to be for WLS "survivors" that have been through the initial surgery, recovery and weight loss and now are trying to maintain or lose the last of the pounds to goal. I was enjoying the support and positive posts, until it seems way too much time was being devoted to posts from the main message board. I was hoping we could rise above the ridicule and personal attacks against the inexperienced WLS newbies. I researched this surgery for 10 years prior to getting insurance approval, I swore I was going to be the ideal patient.....I was not perfect during my initial weight loss, I sampled things I shouldn't have, I didn't dump on anything, I had no complications...but I did lose my weight inspite of myself. I didn't learn how to eat correctly but I have been able to keep most of the weight off, I have rebounded about 15 pounds and am trying to get back on track and lose them again. Posting these thoughts each day will certainly be helpful for me. I am sorry I rambled....keep up the positive support...I for one appreciate it greatly. carla

Carla, You did not ramble, you stated your feelings. You say whatever you want. You and I both have made some poor choices along the way, but we still pick ourselves back up and get back in the game. This surgery saved our lives and we must continue to do our part to stay healthy. I know you will get the extra 15lbs. off. Just keep working your program and in time you will see results again. I thank you for supporting me in this post. I look forward to doing it everyday. Take care! Jeannie

No body is ever really perfect, we have to love our selves imperfections and all, and just try to live our lives the best we can day by day.

That is so true. Far from perfect here. But I strive to do what I know will bring me peace. Jeannie

DITTO those sentiments! I could sure use this myself!