Re: Just to introduce myself

[Guest guest]

Hi Genie,

Welcome to the group.

I remember Genie from the olden days. Genie is #113 in the Zero Club. I

started STI571 two months before Genie did. We both hit the magic Zero six

months after starting STI571.

Zavie

Zavie (age 69)

67 Shoreham Avenue

Ottawa, Canada, K2G 3X3

dxd AUG/99

INF OCT/99 to FEB/00, CHF

No meds FEB/00 to JAN/01

Gleevec since MAR/27/01 (400 mg)

CCR SEP/01. #102 in Zero Club

2.8 log reduction Sep/05

3.0 log reduction Jan/06

2.9 log reduction Feb/07

3.5 log reduction Jan/08

3.6 log reduction Apr/08

e-mail: zmiller@...

Tel: 613-726-1117

Fax: 309-296-0807

Cell: 613-202-0204

ID: zaviem

YM: zaviemiller

Skype: Zavie

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Genie

Sent: May 14, 2008 8:01 AM

Subject: [ ] Just to introduce myself

Hi all,

My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

groups. I was happy to find you all.

For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000. Gleevec

was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time, so I

was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep me in

control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying bounces in

my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to post. I

am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and information.

I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New orleans

last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such lovely

people.

I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

Thanks ...

Love, Genie

dx 2/2000

[Guest guest]

Hi Genie, good to hear from you, Bobby Doyle

Genie <genie1000@...> wrote: Hi all,

My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

groups. I was happy to find you all.

For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000. Gleevec

was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time, so I

was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep me in

control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying bounces in

my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to post. I

am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and information.

I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New orleans

last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such lovely

people.

I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

Thanks ...

Love, Genie

dx 2/2000

a (Bobby) Doyle

Brecksville, Ohio, USA

DX 05/1995

02/2000 - Gleevec Trial/OHSU

06/2002 - Gleevec/Trisenox Trial/OHSU

06/2003 - Gleevec/Zarnestra Trial/OHSU

04/2004 - Sprycel Trial/MDACC, CCR in 10 months

#840 - Zavie's Zero Club

09/2006 - out of CCR

04/29/08 - XL228 Trial/ U.of Michigan

[Guest guest]

G'day Genie - that is great you have done so well.

Regards,

Downunder

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Genie

Sent: Wednesday, 14 May 2008 10:01 PM

Subject: [ ] Just to introduce myself

Hi all,

My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

groups. I was happy to find you all.

For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000. Gleevec

was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time, so I

was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep me in

control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying bounces in

my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to post. I

am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and information.

I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New orleans

last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such lovely

people.

I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

Thanks ...

Love, Genie

dx 2/2000

[Guest guest]

Hi, Genie, and welcome. This is a nice group -- glad you found us.

Warm regards.

>

> Hi all,

>

> My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> groups. I was happy to find you all.

> For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

Gleevec

> was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

so I

> was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

me in

> control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

bounces in

> my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

post. I

> am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

information.

> I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

orleans

> last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

lovely

> people.

> I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> Thanks ...

> Love, Genie

> dx 2/2000

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Genie,

Welcome to the group:)

Terry

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 8:21 AM, doveh12 <deh12@...> wrote:

> Hi, Genie, and welcome. This is a nice group -- glad you found us.

> Warm regards.

>

>

>

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> > groups. I was happy to find you all.

> > For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

> Gleevec

> > was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

> so I

> > was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

> me in

> > control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> > I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

> bounces in

> > my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> > bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> > I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

> post. I

> > am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

> information.

> > I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

> orleans

> > last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

> lovely

> > people.

> > I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> > Thanks ...

> > Love, Genie

> > dx 2/2000

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

--

Hi Genie, my name is Esther it's nice to meet you, sorry you have

to be here,this is a wonderfull group, it has put me at ease many of

times.

- In , " Genie " <genie1000@...> wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> groups. I was happy to find you all.

> For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

Gleevec

> was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

so I

> was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

me in

> control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

bounces in

> my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

post. I

> am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

information.

> I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

orleans

> last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

lovely

> people.

> I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> Thanks ...

> Love, Genie

> dx 2/2000

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Genie.

Glad to have you aboard. I just recently joined this group also

and I love it. You will definitely enjoy the exchange here, less

technical stuff and more living stuff. LOL

NYC

>

> Hi all,

>

> My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> groups. I was happy to find you all.

> For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

Gleevec

> was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

so I

> was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

me in

> control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

bounces in

> my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

post. I

> am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

information.

> I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

orleans

> last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

lovely

> people.

> I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> Thanks ...

> Love, Genie

> dx 2/2000

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Genie, Welcome to the group. Eva Brown

From: snipandtip

Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:05 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Just to introduce myself

--

Hi Genie, my name is Esther it's nice to meet you, sorry you have

to be here,this is a wonderfull group, it has put me at ease many of

times.

- In , " Genie " <genie1000@...> wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> groups. I was happy to find you all.

> For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

Gleevec

> was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

so I

> was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

me in

> control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

bounces in

> my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

post. I

> am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

information.

> I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

orleans

> last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

lovely

> people.

> I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> Thanks ...

> Love, Genie

> dx 2/2000

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Genie

Welcome to our world

Ceil NYC

dx June 06

Gleevec 400mgs.

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[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Genie. I think the majority of us bounce around

to some degree with the PCR's so you're certainly not alone.

Tracey

>

> Hi all,

>

> My name is Genie and I recognize some of you from other Leukemia

> groups. I was happy to find you all.

> For those who don't know me, I was diagnosed in Feb of 2000.

Gleevec

> was still STI571 and I didn't qualify for any trials at the time,

so I

> was placed on Interferon. Nasty stuff, but it did the job to keep

me in

> control until I could hop onto Gleevec on May 26, 2001.

> I have been in remission now since Sept of 2001 with varying

bounces in

> my pcr levels. Most recent pcr was quite low at 0.015%. I tend to

> bounce though, but learning not to panic when I do.

> I have two girls aged 13 and 11 so I don't get alot of time to

post. I

> am pleased to have another place to come to comradery and

information.

> I had the pleasure of meeting Lottie and Jimmy in person in New

orleans

> last month. I will post pictures later on. They are both such

lovely

> people.

> I hope to get a chance to pop into your chat as well.

> Thanks ...

> Love, Genie

> dx 2/2000

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I keep all my listmates from

this and past groups in my thoughts and prayers. I hope one day we'll

all be getting together and chatting about our cures....for now we can

share stories and info here! LOL!

Hugs and love, Genie

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce,

Welcome to the group!  I am more of a lurker than a poster, but wanted to say

hi and offer some encouragement.  I have been listening to since

September and one of the best things I am finding is that you do not have to do

this perfectly to reap the benefits.  I have beat myself up many times for not

doing the homework, but I have listened to almost every podcast and feel some

fundamental shifts happening.  When I started listening I was 40 pounds above

my ideal weight.  I have lost twelve pounds listening to the podcasts and even

more importantly, I am finding some inner peace.

I am 40 and I have two boys-- one is three and one is eleven, and I was seeing

the  11 year old start to pick up on my habits of nervous eating, over eating,

etc.  Like you said, I did not want him to go through this cycle, and

thankfully, he is also mirroring the new and improved eating habits.  I really

was skeptical that this would work, but it has been profound and very healing

for me and subsequently, my family.  

In my humble opinion, if you are listening to the podcasts, you are already

doing the program.  I wish you lots of comfort and ease on your journey.   

Hugs,Alix

From: Joyce <joyander37@...>

Subject: Just to introduce myself

" Group Email " <weightloss >

Date: Friday, May 28, 2010, 2:08 AM

 

Hi,

My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the age

of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

[Guest guest]

Welcome Joyce!!

This is a great community. I've been listening to the podcasts and reading this

board for a while now and I've recently started posting more frequently and it

really helps! So I suggest you continue to get support here, its definitely made

the difference for me! And the podcasts material is really great so keep working

through them and the homework. We look forward to seeing the difference it can

make for you!

In the spirit of introductions, I've been posting with no name so far and its

starting to feel pretty impersonal and I don't like it. I feel bad that all of

you post your names and I just end my messages with no name! I haven't put my

name because I actually help treat people with binge eating and weight problems.

I was actually not binging much at all anymore when I started to help others!

But I've gone back to old habits and I've been really ashamed that I help people

with a problem I actually have not overcome just yet. I definitely think I'd be

looked down upon if people in my field found out. So, given that I'm still

concerned with stigma of this fact, I'd be more comfortable just sharing my

middle name right now (my first name is very uncommon and fairly identifiable).

So I hope you can all understand that.

I look forward to posting with an actual identity, if not my usual one.

~

>

> Hi,

> My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the

age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos. I have

also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.  It is

refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I listen to

a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to do this

for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up on what I

do. I don't want daughters

> to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

>

> I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Joyce!

Hi, . :-) I for one find it easier to accept diet/eating disorder feedback

from someone who truly understands.... Like, when casually mentions

picking food out of the garbage, I know she GETS IT, that I've had to resort to

coating the garbage with dish soap or other cleaning fluids after I dumped a

trigger food....

Do you have a professional mentor you can discuss this with, who might be able

to help you find ways to bring it up with your patients/clients?

________________________________

From: iowliowl <iowliowl@...>

weightloss

Sent: Wed, June 2, 2010 3:34:32 AM

Subject: Re: Just to introduce myself

Welcome Joyce!!

....

In the spirit of introductions, I've been posting with no name so far and its

starting to feel pretty impersonal and I don't like it. I feel bad that all of

you post your names and I just end my messages with no name! I haven't put my

name because I actually help treat people with binge eating and weight problems.

I was actually not binging much at all anymore when I started to help others!

But I've gone back to old habits and I've been really ashamed that I help people

with a problem I actually have not overcome just yet. I definitely think I'd be

looked down upon if people in my field found out.

....

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Joyce!

Hi, . :-) I for one find it easier to accept diet/eating disorder feedback

from someone who truly understands.... Like, when casually mentions

picking food out of the garbage, I know she GETS IT, that I've had to resort to

coating the garbage with dish soap or other cleaning fluids after I dumped a

trigger food....

Do you have a professional mentor you can discuss this with, who might be able

to help you find ways to bring it up with your patients/clients?

________________________________

From: iowliowl <iowliowl@...>

weightloss

Sent: Wed, June 2, 2010 3:34:32 AM

Subject: Re: Just to introduce myself

Welcome Joyce!!

....

In the spirit of introductions, I've been posting with no name so far and its

starting to feel pretty impersonal and I don't like it. I feel bad that all of

you post your names and I just end my messages with no name! I haven't put my

name because I actually help treat people with binge eating and weight problems.

I was actually not binging much at all anymore when I started to help others!

But I've gone back to old habits and I've been really ashamed that I help people

with a problem I actually have not overcome just yet. I definitely think I'd be

looked down upon if people in my field found out.

....

[Guest guest]

, my heart goes out to you. I hope that we can be of some help to you just

as maybe you can be of some help to us.

 

It is not easy overcoming lifelong habits!  I imagine that you are very good at

what you do and must definitely be understanding! :-)

 

Is there a certain time of the day that is worst for you? Or is it stressful

situations? How did you manage to stop binging and what triggered you to begin

again? Have you tried anything now to decrease the binges? Has listening to

helped you at all?

 

Let us know how we can help.

 

Hugs,

From: iowliowl <iowliowl@...>

Subject: Re: Just to introduce myself

weightloss

Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 7:34 AM

 

Welcome Joyce!!

This is a great community. I've been listening to the podcasts and reading this

board for a while now and I've recently started posting more frequently and it

really helps! So I suggest you continue to get support here, its definitely made

the difference for me! And the podcasts material is really great so keep working

through them and the homework. We look forward to seeing the difference it can

make for you!

In the spirit of introductions, I've been posting with no name so far and its

starting to feel pretty impersonal and I don't like it. I feel bad that all of

you post your names and I just end my messages with no name! I haven't put my

name because I actually help treat people with binge eating and weight problems.

I was actually not binging much at all anymore when I started to help others!

But I've gone back to old habits and I've been really ashamed that I help people

with a problem I actually have not overcome just yet. I definitely think I'd be

looked down upon if people in my field found out. So, given that I'm still

concerned with stigma of this fact, I'd be more comfortable just sharing my

middle name right now (my first name is very uncommon and fairly identifiable).

So I hope you can all understand that.

I look forward to posting with an actual identity, if not my usual one.

~

>

> Hi,

> My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the

age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

> to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

>

> I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, my heart goes out to you. I hope that we can be of some help to you just

as maybe you can be of some help to us.

 

It is not easy overcoming lifelong habits!  I imagine that you are very good at

what you do and must definitely be understanding! :-)

 

Is there a certain time of the day that is worst for you? Or is it stressful

situations? How did you manage to stop binging and what triggered you to begin

again? Have you tried anything now to decrease the binges? Has listening to

helped you at all?

 

Let us know how we can help.

 

Hugs,

From: iowliowl <iowliowl@...>

Subject: Re: Just to introduce myself

weightloss

Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 7:34 AM

 

Welcome Joyce!!

This is a great community. I've been listening to the podcasts and reading this

board for a while now and I've recently started posting more frequently and it

really helps! So I suggest you continue to get support here, its definitely made

the difference for me! And the podcasts material is really great so keep working

through them and the homework. We look forward to seeing the difference it can

make for you!

In the spirit of introductions, I've been posting with no name so far and its

starting to feel pretty impersonal and I don't like it. I feel bad that all of

you post your names and I just end my messages with no name! I haven't put my

name because I actually help treat people with binge eating and weight problems.

I was actually not binging much at all anymore when I started to help others!

But I've gone back to old habits and I've been really ashamed that I help people

with a problem I actually have not overcome just yet. I definitely think I'd be

looked down upon if people in my field found out. So, given that I'm still

concerned with stigma of this fact, I'd be more comfortable just sharing my

middle name right now (my first name is very uncommon and fairly identifiable).

So I hope you can all understand that.

I look forward to posting with an actual identity, if not my usual one.

~

>

> Hi,

> My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the

age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

> to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

>

> I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Joyce and !

This is a big step one the way to your naturally slender selfs, posting and then

signing with your name. In the beginning, I sometimes posted with my nickname,

sometimes with my real name. Originally it was because I thought nobody would

know how to pronounce it anyways so it's a little meaningless. But then I

realized that signing my posts was just as important for myself in terms of

being true to myself.

And please, do not be ashamed of your eating behaviors/ problems. Recognizing

their positive intent begins with acknowledging them. Time for forgiveness

especially towards yourselves!

I open my heart to you on your IOWL journey.

Jantje

> >

> > Hi,

> > My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the

age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

> > to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

> >

> > I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello Joyce and !

This is a big step one the way to your naturally slender selfs, posting and then

signing with your name. In the beginning, I sometimes posted with my nickname,

sometimes with my real name. Originally it was because I thought nobody would

know how to pronounce it anyways so it's a little meaningless. But then I

realized that signing my posts was just as important for myself in terms of

being true to myself.

And please, do not be ashamed of your eating behaviors/ problems. Recognizing

their positive intent begins with acknowledging them. Time for forgiveness

especially towards yourselves!

I open my heart to you on your IOWL journey.

Jantje

> >

> > Hi,

> > My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since the

age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and self

injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the bulimia

and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40# overweight. I

not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

> > to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

> >

> > I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

, , Jantje, thank you all so much for your great messages! It really

made my night coming home to them.

You all had really good questions/suggestions.

, with regards to a mentor I could talk to, its a great idea, and I've

thought about it, but I'm actually in the field of research primarily and mostly

work with male mentors. They are great, but I do think it would be unlikely I'd

get a whole lot of benefit from that disclosure at this point in my career.

However, its a good suggestion and something I may be able to do in the future

for sure. I'll keep an eye out. Luckily, I do have a classmate who I can chat

with about it whos in the field and she is great about it, so that helps a lot.

Jantje, you are right that I shouldn't be ashamed. Today I actually really

thought more about the positive intent as I listened to the " gift of the flab "

on my walk to work. I think part of the gift might be allowing me to really

understand where people are coming from who I'm trying to help through research

and clinical practice. Thank you all for your kind words regarding me as a

professional. I really appreciate it!

, I think I stopped for a while because I had lost weight and wasn't

concerned about regaining it, but slowly over time and lots of nights out with

lots of beer, it crept back on. I'm also in a long distance relationship which

makes night somewhat lonely, so thats my main trigger. I'm definitely seeing and

feeling overall progress lately though, which is exciting!

In conclusion (am I writing a paper!?), hah, you guys are awesome. Thanks for

making me feel so welcome and thanks for letting me share. Truly, it made my

night!

~

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > > My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since

the age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and

self injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the

bulimia and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40#

overweight. I not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger and

frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books and videos.

I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I just can't do it.

 It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we eat. Even-though I

listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the homework. I need to

do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and starting to pick-up

on what I do. I don't want daughters

> > > to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

> > >

> > > I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

i can relate about losing the weight and not being concerned for awhile.

I too lost most of my excess weight 3 years ago. I was working with a trainer at

the time and having so much fun that I didn't even realise how it happened. I

completely stopped overeating and for awhile was truly a naturally slender

person and didn't really think about it.

 

But then some old triggers came into play and I started binging again and gained

a few pounds back and then tried to starve myself and then overate....etc etc.

And have gained about 10 pounds back.

 

I'd love to find that peaceful place again when I was normal around food! That

is what i am working on these last few months. 

 

evelyn

From: <iowliowl@...>

Subject: Re: Just to introduce myself

weightloss

Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 9:39 AM

 

, , Jantje, thank you all so much for your great messages! It really

made my night coming home to them.

You all had really good questions/suggestions.

, with regards to a mentor I could talk to, its a great idea, and I've

thought about it, but I'm actually in the field of research primarily and mostly

work with male mentors. They are great, but I do think it would be unlikely I'd

get a whole lot of benefit from that disclosure at this point in my career.

However, its a good suggestion and something I may be able to do in the future

for sure. I'll keep an eye out. Luckily, I do have a classmate who I can chat

with about it whos in the field and she is great about it, so that helps a lot.

Jantje, you are right that I shouldn't be ashamed. Today I actually really

thought more about the positive intent as I listened to the " gift of the flab "

on my walk to work. I think part of the gift might be allowing me to really

understand where people are coming from who I'm trying to help through research

and clinical practice. Thank you all for your kind words regarding me as a

professional. I really appreciate it!

, I think I stopped for a while because I had lost weight and wasn't

concerned about regaining it, but slowly over time and lots of nights out with

lots of beer, it crept back on. I'm also in a long distance relationship which

makes night somewhat lonely, so thats my main trigger. I'm definitely seeing and

feeling overall progress lately though, which is exciting!

In conclusion (am I writing a paper!?), hah, you guys are awesome. Thanks for

making me feel so welcome and thanks for letting me share. Truly, it made my

night!

~

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > > My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since

the age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and

self injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the

bulimia and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40#

overweight. I not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger

and frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books

and videos. I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I

just can't do it.  It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we

eat. Even-though I listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the

homework. I need to do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and

starting to pick-up on what I do. I

don't want daughters

> > > to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

> > >

> > > I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Definitely. Its easier to be naturally slender when you are burning more because

you get to eat more and in our world today theres certainly enough

opportunities! I've gained about 10 lbs back too. Lately I've definitely felt

more at peace though and it feels great! Focusing on the law of attraction stuff

and feeling good in my body as much as possible is really helping me lately. And

self correcting more quickly.

I am feeling like we will get there again. I'm hoping this positive attitude

and feeling good in my body will last through the weekend!

~

> > > >

> > > > Hi,

> > > > My name is Joyce and I am looking forward to 's IOWL program. Since

the age of 15 I have been struggling with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and

self injury. Now I am 37 years old and still compulsively overeat, and the

bulimia and self injury behaviors are still there to some degree. I am 40#

overweight. I not only have depression and OCD, I also have hypothyroidism, and

hypoparathyroidism. I used to be a slim and active person. Now I am just tired.

I use food as comfort, solution to boredom, and to numb feelings. Anger

and frustration mostly. I know how and what to eat. I have books

and videos. I have also taken classes. The information is there, but I

just can't do it.  It is refreshing to find a program that deals with why we

eat. Even-though I listen to a number of podcasts, I still haven't started the

homework. I need to do this for me and my young daughters. The oldest is 3 and

starting to pick-up on what I do. I

> don't want daughters

> > > > to learn my destructive habits. I need to do this program.

> > > >

> > > > I look forward to chatting with all of you! J

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >