A milestone that I used to think I'd never see.

[Guest guest]

I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

difference.

I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

way.

[Guest guest]

Woo Hoo -- you've hit ONE-derland!

you're right it's more than a feeling!

 

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:34 AM

Subject: A milestone that I used to think I'd never see.

 

I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

difference.

I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

way.

[Guest guest]

that's amazing!! congrats!! i'm at a plateau too (living at a lower weight

that in the past).. went seventeen days without a binge (awesome!) and have

had a few in the last several days... OK.. really trying to move away from

the triggers (calorie counting, exhaustion, other emotions re:family)..

grateful for everything!!

Avie

On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM, wrote:

>

>

> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>

> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>

>

> Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

> certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

> guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

> much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

> Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

> difference.

>

> I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

> here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

> matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

> way.

>

>

>

>

--

Avie Linden

University of Michigan - Anthropology

Program in the Environment, History of Art

[Guest guest]

Avie,

That is all wonderful news! No matter where you're at weight-wise, the

fact that you went so long without a binge is incredible.

Congratulations, too, on living at a lower weight than in the past (I

like that phrasing).

Do you feel better? I'm starting to in a few ways.

Physically, my back feels stronger, yet more loose. It's not a radical

change, but overall I just feel a little more limber and supported,

and I have a lot more energy, all of which really has me excited. I

had been feeling so worn-out, tired, all kinds of things that brought

me down on many levels.

Mentally and emotionally... lots of incredible changes there so far,

though many of my old hang-ups and negativity remain. I think what's

helping me out a lot is coming to terms with the fact that this

journey may very well go on for as long as I live. I don't know that

I'll ever be " done, " and that's all right.

Good for you for working on moving away from those triggers. I have

been trying to do the same, by focusing on what makes me happy and

keeps me feeling good. Sometimes a certain food really does make me

feel better. So I have it! A massive amount of food though... when I

really stop and think about it, that never makes me feel good,

physically or emotionally. So when I can take the time and really

think, lately I can rationalize my way out of a huge binge. I think

when I really want a certain kind of food though, I should have it.

Just not ALL of it.

I'm grateful too and am so proud of you!

> that's amazing!! congrats!!  i'm at a plateau too (living at a lower weight

> that in the past).. went seventeen days without a binge (awesome!) and have

> had a few in the last several days... OK.. really trying to move away from

> the triggers (calorie counting, exhaustion, other emotions re:family)..

>

> grateful for everything!!

> Avie

>

> On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM,

wrote:

>

>>

>>

>> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

>> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>>

>> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

>> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

>> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

>> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

>> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>>

>>

>> Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

>> certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

>> guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

>> much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

>> Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

>> difference.

>>

>> I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

>> here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

>> matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

>> way.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

> --

> Avie Linden

> University of Michigan - Anthropology

> Program in the Environment, History of Art

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

!

Wooohoooo for 199.5!! Isn't it great knowing you can share it with our group and

we totally understand. I love the expression too that it's just a pitstop...

Avie...

Wooo hoooo for you too! I love it that you're positive. 17 days is awesome!! And

recognising the triggers and trying to move away from them is an fantastic step

towards finding your inner calm.

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:22 PM

Subject: Re: A milestone that I used to think I'd never

see.

that's amazing!! congrats!!  i'm at a plateau too (living at a lower weight

that in the past).. went seventeen days without a binge (awesome!) and have

had a few in the last several days... OK.. really trying to move away from

the triggers (calorie counting, exhaustion, other emotions re:family)..

grateful for everything!!

Avie

On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM, wrote:

>

>

> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>

> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>

>

> Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

> certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

> guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

> much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

> Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

> difference.

>

> I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

> here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

> matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

> way.

>

>

> 

>

--

Avie Linden

University of Michigan - Anthropology

Program in the Environment, History of Art

[Guest guest]

reading your post brought a smile to my face...You sound happy :-)

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2011 8:33 PM

Subject: Re: A milestone that I used to think I'd never

see.

 

Avie,

That is all wonderful news! No matter where you're at weight-wise, the

fact that you went so long without a binge is incredible.

Congratulations, too, on living at a lower weight than in the past (I

like that phrasing).

Do you feel better? I'm starting to in a few ways.

Physically, my back feels stronger, yet more loose. It's not a radical

change, but overall I just feel a little more limber and supported,

and I have a lot more energy, all of which really has me excited. I

had been feeling so worn-out, tired, all kinds of things that brought

me down on many levels.

Mentally and emotionally... lots of incredible changes there so far,

though many of my old hang-ups and negativity remain. I think what's

helping me out a lot is coming to terms with the fact that this

journey may very well go on for as long as I live. I don't know that

I'll ever be " done, " and that's all right.

Good for you for working on moving away from those triggers. I have

been trying to do the same, by focusing on what makes me happy and

keeps me feeling good. Sometimes a certain food really does make me

feel better. So I have it! A massive amount of food though... when I

really stop and think about it, that never makes me feel good,

physically or emotionally. So when I can take the time and really

think, lately I can rationalize my way out of a huge binge. I think

when I really want a certain kind of food though, I should have it.

Just not ALL of it.

I'm grateful too and am so proud of you!

> that's amazing!! congrats!!  i'm at a plateau too (living at a lower weight

> that in the past).. went seventeen days without a binge (awesome!) and have

> had a few in the last several days... OK.. really trying to move away from

> the triggers (calorie counting, exhaustion, other emotions re:family)..

>

> grateful for everything!!

> Avie

>

> On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM,

wrote:

>

>>

>>

>> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

>> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>>

>> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

>> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

>> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

>> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

>> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>>

>>

>> Although I haven't exactly been active in the IOWL group, and I

>> certainly haven't listened to every podcast, I definitely have you

>> guys and to thank for a lot of my inspiration. Thank you guys so

>> much for listening, understanding, sharing, and just being there.

>> Knowing we aren't alone on all our journeys makes a really big

>> difference.

>>

>> I hope you guys are having a wonderful morning. The weekend's almost

>> here, woohoo! If you work weekends, sorry, I know that sucks. No

>> matter what you're doing, just know there are people sending love your

>> way.

>>

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

> --

> Avie Linden

> University of Michigan - Anthropology

> Program in the Environment, History of Art

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

You're right; the number on the scale isn't everything, BUT it can also

be a great encourager such as in your situation. I know how awesome it can

feel to get on a scale and see something lower than what you're used to

seeing.

A big CONGRATS to you! Now let's just think of other ways to celebrate

besides food

You have a great weekend yourself!

-

[Guest guest]

Welcome to One-derland!!

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 7:34:52 PM

Subject: A milestone that I used to think I'd never see.

I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

[Guest guest]

one-derland.. nice

>

>

> Welcome to One-derland!!

>

> ________________________________

>

>

> To: insideoutweightloss

> Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 7:34:52 PM

> Subject: A milestone that I used to think I'd never

> see.

>

>

> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>

> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

awesome Congrats!

>________________________________

>

>To: insideoutweightloss

>Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 7:23 AM

>Subject: Re: A milestone that I used to think I'd never

see.

>

>one-derland.. nice

>

>

>

>>

>>

>> Welcome to One-derland!!

>>

>> ________________________________

>>

>>

>> To: insideoutweightloss

>> Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 7:34:52 PM

>> Subject: A milestone that I used to think I'd never

>> see.

>>

>>

>> I know weight is just a number. I don't let that number dictate how I

>> feel anymore, but right now it's difficult to contain my excitement.

>>

>> After spending years in the 200+ zone, becoming so sure that I'd stay

>> there forever, forgetting when I'd even gained that much weight in the

>> first place... after all this, to see 199.5... it's a feeling I'll

>> never forget. Sure, it's only a half pound difference. It's only a

>> little pitstop on this journey. But this is a huge milestone for me.

>>

>>

>>