Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I look forward to reading your daily posts. I am here for you. Beverly ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 12:25:03 PM Subject: Excited and scared!!  Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yes, please do post here!!! Jen ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 11:25:03 AM Subject: Excited and scared!! Â Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 oh - I'm exited to hear from you each day! woo hoo!! accountability, courage, laughter - we've got a lot of support to share!  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Monday, May 9, 2011 9:25 AM Subject: Re: Excited and scared!!  Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 wow, i could have written this myself if i was more articulate! Excited and scared!! Â Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Cheers , I'm sure you'll do it ! The biggest limiting belief is that it's impossible, and Renée certainly does her best to eradicate that. May I suggest that you listen to the podcasts as often as possible, it sounds like a good way to conquer that. It's your main obstacle. Otherwise, dynamic as you are, you'll undoubtedly make it. I can't wait to congratulate you on your success ! > > Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! > > But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. > > But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? > > I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks for responding and for the vote of confidence Colleen, Jen, and ! Day 1 was easy. The idea of putting all my meals into separate tupperware containers turned out to be great because I knew exactly what I had to eat. I just opened the container, put it on a plate, and ate. I also listened to podcasts 0-3 while stuck in traffic yesterday. I kept thinking about the podcasts all day. I wanted to keep my away from and towards motivations simple this time. Away from motivation: move away from my obssession with food and feel more relaxed about food and mealtimes and calorie counting. Towards: move towards a more carefree, lighter athlete who eats for nourishment and energy and not for emotional reasons. Yesterday was easy. It was a quiet day and I had an afternoon tennis game which meant the day went by quickly. I did not wake up in the middle of the night to eat so didn't have to battle that either. The first 24 hours were easy! :-) I'm trying to stay in the present. If I start thinking about the weight I need to lose or my jiggly thighs, etc I get discouraged and start thinking " what's the use? " sooooo I'm staying in the present, trying to enjoy life now and letting the diet and exercise take care of my body. How is everyone else doing today??? Â To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Monday, May 9, 2011 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Excited and scared!! Â wow, i could have written this myself if i was more articulate! Excited and scared!! Â Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Awesome!!! Don't undermine that feeling of excitement! It is new and different because it WILL be different this time. And I COMPLETELY understand about the fear!!! I've been binge free for 11 days now and this morning got that terrifying fear of failing again. I remember in one of 's podcasts, I actually think it was the Prologue, that said the more things you've tried and times you've failed, the more likely you will succeed this time! And with IOWL, it truly is DIFFERENT. I would try to focus on taking it one day at a time. Focusing on this moment and what you can do to be healthier and treat your body without the guilt and shame that binging brings later on. sending much hope, kindness, and love your way~! > > Yes, please do post here!!! > > Jen > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: insideoutweightloss > Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 11:25:03 AM > Subject: Excited and scared!! > > Â > Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd > like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for > years!!!! > > But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and > participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me > like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of > course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual > excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going > to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year > and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and > am going to take to the next level. > > But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) > I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. > What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail > again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use > as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it > will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? > > I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here > everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and > ideas from you?? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 that is truly awesome! IOWL helped me tremendously to stop binging. I still overeat a lot but it's like has said in one of her podcasts: one day you wake up and discover that you have gone weeks without binging and you don't even think about it anymore. I can eat 1 chocolate bar and stop. I don't continue with more and more food. I've got to a point now where I want to stop overeating. That is the challenge I am working on now, that and afternoon snacking. Yesterday was a challenge. I had my breakfast and lunch and enjoyed them and felt full but come afternoon I was at home and didn't have any housework so the idea was to relax. Read a bit, play around on my computer, maybe watch a video. And that's when my mind turned to snack foods. I had the snack I had planned but my mind was whirling around with all sorts of things I could eat. Maybe a few almonds or a banana? Maybe both of them and a few dates? Yep that would be ok. Or maybe a biscotti and a cup of coffee? And what about those strawberries in the fridge? Or maybe a cup of tea with honey? I honestly wanted to eat everything!!!! I paced between the kitchen and the living room something like 30 times talking to myself the whole time. This is what I discovered. 1) I was not hungry (I had had a nice lunch a few hours before and had eaten a big snack 1/2 hour before) 2)thus I did not know what I really wanted to eat 3) Not allowing myself to eat mindlessly was uncomfortable and made me irritable 4) I went between wanting to give up (and eat everything in the kitchen/or go and buy a big bar of   chocolate) and wanting to continue on this journey to see where it will lead me... I ate a few almonds and a banana and then got up and left (I had a tennis game to play!)  This afternoon same thing happened again. I had my lunch...enjoyed it, felt full. 1 hour later I was still full but just had to have my snack...ate that and then started thinking about what else I could eat. But I was not hungry. So afternoons+relaxing=trigger for overeating/snacking on sweets...  Hello challenge!  To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 2:16 AM Subject: Re: Excited and scared!!  Awesome!!! Don't undermine that feeling of excitement! It is new and different because it WILL be different this time. And I COMPLETELY understand about the fear!!! I've been binge free for 11 days now and this morning got that terrifying fear of failing again. I remember in one of 's podcasts, I actually think it was the Prologue, that said the more things you've tried and times you've failed, the more likely you will succeed this time! And with IOWL, it truly is DIFFERENT. I would try to focus on taking it one day at a time. Focusing on this moment and what you can do to be healthier and treat your body without the guilt and shame that binging brings later on. sending much hope, kindness, and love your way~! > > Yes, please do post here!!! > > Jen > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: insideoutweightloss > Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 11:25:03 AM > Subject: Excited and scared!! > >  > Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd > like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for > years!!!! > > But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and > participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me > like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of > course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual > excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going > to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year > and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and > am going to take to the next level. > > But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) > I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. > What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail > again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use > as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it > will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? > > I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here > everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and > ideas from you?? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Awesome work. I have been floundering. I am a teacher and the past couple of weeks have been crazy busy and i find that I have been using food in unhealthy ways, even more than usual! But I am going to start again and get back on track with purpose and hope. Jen ________________________________ To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss > Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 4:46:10 AM Subject: Re: Excited and scared!!  Thanks for responding and for the vote of confidence Colleen, Jen, and ! Day 1 was easy. The idea of putting all my meals into separate tupperware containers turned out to be great because I knew exactly what I had to eat. I just opened the container, put it on a plate, and ate. I also listened to podcasts 0-3 while stuck in traffic yesterday. I kept thinking about the podcasts all day. I wanted to keep my away from and towards motivations simple this time. Away from motivation: move away from my obssession with food and feel more relaxed about food and mealtimes and calorie counting. Towards: move towards a more carefree, lighter athlete who eats for nourishment and energy and not for emotional reasons. Yesterday was easy. It was a quiet day and I had an afternoon tennis game which meant the day went by quickly. I did not wake up in the middle of the night to eat so didn't have to battle that either. The first 24 hours were easy! :-) I'm trying to stay in the present. If I start thinking about the weight I need to lose or my jiggly thighs, etc I get discouraged and start thinking " what's the use? " sooooo I'm staying in the present, trying to enjoy life now and letting the diet and exercise take care of my body. How is everyone else doing today???  To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Monday, May 9, 2011 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Excited and scared!!  wow, i could have written this myself if i was more articulate! Excited and scared!!  Over the last month I have been thinking about these last 10-15 pounds that I'd like to release. Not anything new...It's something that's been on my mind for years!!!! But as I have thought about it and listened to some of 's podcasts and participated in our group I have felt this excitement building up inside of me like I am ready to actually do this. I've said this dozens of times before, of course, (that I'm starting on my diet again tomorrow) but this is actual excitement. I can feel the anticipation in the pit of my stomach, like I'm going to do something really exciting. It's like I've been studying something all year and now I'm going to put it into practice!It's a lifestyle that I have begun and am going to take to the next level. But the FEAR....(a tiny green monster who is throwing all sorts of tantrums!!!) I can feel the fear right there in the pit of my stomach next to the excitement. What is this fear? I can't figure out if I am just plain scared that I will fail again and once again disappoint myself or fear because I won't have food to use as a crutch when I need comfort and entertainment. Or am I scared because it will be hard to give up the food that I use for comfort...?? I have planned everything and am starting tomorrow...Is it ok if I post here everyday to let you guys know how I'm doing and maybe get some feedback and ideas from you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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