Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

> >

January 2, 2012

I hear that. I ask myself over and over, " How did you let this happen? " I know

better, but I get into a funk and overeat and park my butt on the sofa when I'm

not working. So I ignored it when I was gaining a pound a month, and even my MD

saidÂ it was nothing to be concerned about. On one visit I asked her, " So, in

five years, when I am 60 lbs. heavier, is it still 'nothing to be concerned

about?' " That was my last visit to her.

Marcia

________________________________

> > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amelia-ramstead/2b/25b/601

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 1:20 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

Absolutely.

I just really feel awful about what I've allowed to happen when I really

start to think about it. I've worked in healthcare for most of my life, so

I know the consequences of diabetes, strokes, heart attacks. I sneer at

people who smoke, knowing the consequences of that -- how more hypocritical

could I possibly be?

> **

>

> Amelia -

> One of 's podcasts talks about how we got where we are today - a

> little at a time - and the way to become naturally slender is the same way

> - a little at a time.

> The example she gives that I recall is about exercise - we don't think

> " I'm never going to exercise " , but we make plans to exercise, and then

> think " I'm too tired " or I'm too busy " or whatever excuse is handy each

> day, and the end result is never exercising. In this episode, also

> talks about a woman who struggled to get off the couch to clean her house,

> but then did a little vacuumming each day and eventually worked up the

> stamina and energy to get the job done.

> So there is a way to undo it all - a little at a time, a little each day.

> b.

>

> >

> > > **

>

> > >

> > > Happy New Year! I listened to Episode 1 today and wanted to share my

> > > thoughts -

> > > Episode 1 talks about creating a lasting AWAY FROM Motivation base by

> > > asking 5 questions:

> > > 1. What unwanted behaviors do you have? I eat alone, I hide food, I

> hoard

> > > food, I eat secretly.

> > > 2. What unwanted symptoms do you have? My weight creeps up year after

> > > year; I constantly think about where, what and when to eat next.

> > > 3. What are the consequences of the unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > clothes don't fit & I have to buy new ones in larger sizes; I don't

> sleep

> > > well; I have limited interaction with other people.

> > > 4. Who else is affected by these unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > husband, my coworkers, my friends and probably everyone I pass in the

> > > street with a grumpy look on my face.

> > > 5. What will my future look like if I don't change my behaviors today?

> I

> > > am afraid of becoming sedentary and becoming dependent on medication

> due to

> > > lifestyle related disease.

> > >

> > > OMG - just writing this down makes me want to go outside and take a

> walk -

> > > with a smile on my face!

> > > Thank you so much for being here and allowing me to share my thoughts!

> > >

> > > Have a Good Day.

> > > b.

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Amelia Ramstead

> >

January 2, 2012

oh Marcia - I love that last line -- it's hard to find a good Dr. who will be

both honest & supportive of your changes ... good for you!

________________________________

To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss >

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 10:56 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

I hear that. I ask myself over and over, " How did you let this happen? " I know

better, but I get into a funk and overeat and park my butt on the sofa when I'm

not working. So I ignored it when I was gaining a pound a month, and even my MD

saidÂ it was nothing to be concerned about. On one visit I asked her, " So, in

five years, when I am 60 lbs. heavier, is it still 'nothing to be concerned

about?' " That was my last visit to her.

Marcia

________________________________

> > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amelia-ramstead/2b/25b/601

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 1:20 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

Absolutely.

I just really feel awful about what I've allowed to happen when I really

start to think about it. I've worked in healthcare for most of my life, so

I know the consequences of diabetes, strokes, heart attacks. I sneer at

people who smoke, knowing the consequences of that -- how more hypocritical

could I possibly be?

> **

>

> Amelia -

> One of 's podcasts talks about how we got where we are today - a

> little at a time - and the way to become naturally slender is the same way

> - a little at a time.

> The example she gives that I recall is about exercise - we don't think

> " I'm never going to exercise " , but we make plans to exercise, and then

> think " I'm too tired " or I'm too busy " or whatever excuse is handy each

> day, and the end result is never exercising. In this episode, also

> talks about a woman who struggled to get off the couch to clean her house,

> but then did a little vacuumming each day and eventually worked up the

> stamina and energy to get the job done.

> So there is a way to undo it all - a little at a time, a little each day.

> b.

>

> >

> > > **

>

> > >

> > > Happy New Year! I listened to Episode 1 today and wanted to share my

> > > thoughts -

> > > Episode 1 talks about creating a lasting AWAY FROM Motivation base by

> > > asking 5 questions:

> > > 1. What unwanted behaviors do you have? I eat alone, I hide food, I

> hoard

> > > food, I eat secretly.

> > > 2. What unwanted symptoms do you have? My weight creeps up year after

> > > year; I constantly think about where, what and when to eat next.

> > > 3. What are the consequences of the unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > clothes don't fit & I have to buy new ones in larger sizes; I don't

> sleep

> > > well; I have limited interaction with other people.

> > > 4. Who else is affected by these unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > husband, my coworkers, my friends and probably everyone I pass in the

> > > street with a grumpy look on my face.

> > > 5. What will my future look like if I don't change my behaviors today?

> I

> > > am afraid of becoming sedentary and becoming dependent on medication

> due to

> > > lifestyle related disease.

> > >

> > > OMG - just writing this down makes me want to go outside and take a

> walk -

> > > with a smile on my face!

> > > Thank you so much for being here and allowing me to share my thoughts!

> > >

> > > Have a Good Day.

> > > b.

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Amelia Ramstead

> >

January 2, 2012

Thanks for your support, Colleen--

I was lucky enough to find an MD who studied with Dr. Weil. She's

wonderful! On our first visit, she took two hours getting to know all my issues,

and we worked out a plan to add healthier foods and find exercise that I enjoy.

I was doing really well, releasing a pound or two a week, then my son moved in

with us when he got a job near us in August and I can't stop behaving like he's

here for a school break--cooking favorite family foods, buying extra snacks,

sitting around talking, etc. So, now I'm using the podcasts and the book

Full-Filled to get back on track.

________________________________

To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss >

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 4:16 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

oh Marcia - I love that last line -- it's hard to find a good Dr. who will be

both honest & supportive of your changes ... good for you!

________________________________

To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss >

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 10:56 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

I hear that. I ask myself over and over, " How did you let this happen? " I know

better, but I get into a funk and overeat and park my butt on the sofa when I'm

not working. So I ignored it when I was gaining a pound a month, and even my MD

saidÂ it was nothing to be concerned about. On one visit I asked her, " So, in

five years, when I am 60 lbs. heavier, is it still 'nothing to be concerned

about?' " That was my last visit to her.

Marcia

________________________________

> > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amelia-ramstead/2b/25b/601

Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 1:20 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

Â

Absolutely.

I just really feel awful about what I've allowed to happen when I really

start to think about it. I've worked in healthcare for most of my life, so

I know the consequences of diabetes, strokes, heart attacks. I sneer at

people who smoke, knowing the consequences of that -- how more hypocritical

could I possibly be?

> **

>

> Amelia -

> One of 's podcasts talks about how we got where we are today - a

> little at a time - and the way to become naturally slender is the same way

> - a little at a time.

> The example she gives that I recall is about exercise - we don't think

> " I'm never going to exercise " , but we make plans to exercise, and then

> think " I'm too tired " or I'm too busy " or whatever excuse is handy each

> day, and the end result is never exercising. In this episode, also

> talks about a woman who struggled to get off the couch to clean her house,

> but then did a little vacuumming each day and eventually worked up the

> stamina and energy to get the job done.

> So there is a way to undo it all - a little at a time, a little each day.

> b.

>

> >

> > > **

>

> > >

> > > Happy New Year! I listened to Episode 1 today and wanted to share my

> > > thoughts -

> > > Episode 1 talks about creating a lasting AWAY FROM Motivation base by

> > > asking 5 questions:

> > > 1. What unwanted behaviors do you have? I eat alone, I hide food, I

> hoard

> > > food, I eat secretly.

> > > 2. What unwanted symptoms do you have? My weight creeps up year after

> > > year; I constantly think about where, what and when to eat next.

> > > 3. What are the consequences of the unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > clothes don't fit & I have to buy new ones in larger sizes; I don't

> sleep

> > > well; I have limited interaction with other people.

> > > 4. Who else is affected by these unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > husband, my coworkers, my friends and probably everyone I pass in the

> > > street with a grumpy look on my face.

> > > 5. What will my future look like if I don't change my behaviors today?

> I

> > > am afraid of becoming sedentary and becoming dependent on medication

> due to

> > > lifestyle related disease.

> > >

> > > OMG - just writing this down makes me want to go outside and take a

> walk -

> > > with a smile on my face!

> > > Thank you so much for being here and allowing me to share my thoughts!

> > >

> > > Have a Good Day.

> > > b.

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Amelia Ramstead

> > > http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amelia-ramstead/2b/25b/601

> >

January 2, 2012

I need to find a doctor like that. I hate being so limited by my

insurance!!

> **

>

> Thanks for your support, Colleen--

> I was lucky enough to find an MD who studied with Dr. Weil. She's

> wonderful! On our first visit, she took two hours getting to know all my

> issues, and we worked out a plan to add healthier foods and find exercise

> that I enjoy. I was doing really well, releasing a pound or two a week,

> then my son moved in with us when he got a job near us in August and I

> can't stop behaving like he's here for a school break--cooking favorite

> family foods, buying extra snacks, sitting around talking, etc. So, now I'm

> using the podcasts and the book Full-Filled to get back on track.

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: " insideoutweightloss " <

> insideoutweightloss >

> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 4:16 PM

>

> Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

>

> oh Marcia - I love that last line -- it's hard to find a good Dr. who will

> be both honest & supportive of your changes ... good for you!

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: " insideoutweightloss " <

> insideoutweightloss >

> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 10:56 AM

> Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

>

> I hear that. I ask myself over and over, " How did you let this happen? " I

> know better, but I get into a funk and overeat and park my butt on the sofa

> when I'm not working. So I ignored it when I was gaining a pound a month,

> and even my MD said it was nothing to be concerned about. On one visit I

> asked her, " So, in five years, when I am 60 lbs. heavier, is it still

> 'nothing to be concerned about?' " That was my last visit to her.

>

> Marcia

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: insideoutweightloss

> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 1:20 PM

> Subject: Re: Re: Reflections on Episode 1

>

> Absolutely.

>

> I just really feel awful about what I've allowed to happen when I really

> start to think about it. I've worked in healthcare for most of my life, so

> I know the consequences of diabetes, strokes, heart attacks. I sneer at

> people who smoke, knowing the consequences of that -- how more hypocritical

> could I possibly be?

>

> > **

> >

> > Amelia -

> > One of 's podcasts talks about how we got where we are today - a

> > little at a time - and the way to become naturally slender is the same

> way

> > - a little at a time.

> > The example she gives that I recall is about exercise - we don't think

> > " I'm never going to exercise " , but we make plans to exercise, and then

> > think " I'm too tired " or I'm too busy " or whatever excuse is handy each

> > day, and the end result is never exercising. In this episode, also

> > talks about a woman who struggled to get off the couch to clean her

> house,

> > but then did a little vacuumming each day and eventually worked up the

> > stamina and energy to get the job done.

> > So there is a way to undo it all - a little at a time, a little each day.

> > b.

> >

> > >

> > > > **

> >

> > > >

> > > > Happy New Year! I listened to Episode 1 today and wanted to share my

> > > > thoughts -

> > > > Episode 1 talks about creating a lasting AWAY FROM Motivation base by

> > > > asking 5 questions:

> > > > 1. What unwanted behaviors do you have? I eat alone, I hide food, I

> > hoard

> > > > food, I eat secretly.

> > > > 2. What unwanted symptoms do you have? My weight creeps up year after

> > > > year; I constantly think about where, what and when to eat next.

> > > > 3. What are the consequences of the unwanted behaviors and symptoms?

> My

> > > > clothes don't fit & I have to buy new ones in larger sizes; I don't

> > sleep

> > > > well; I have limited interaction with other people.

> > > > 4. Who else is affected by these unwanted behaviors and symptoms? My

> > > > husband, my coworkers, my friends and probably everyone I pass in the

> > > > street with a grumpy look on my face.

> > > > 5. What will my future look like if I don't change my behaviors

> today?

> > I

> > > > am afraid of becoming sedentary and becoming dependent on medication

> > due to

> > > > lifestyle related disease.

> > > >

> > > > OMG - just writing this down makes me want to go outside and take a

> > walk -

> > > > with a smile on my face!

> > > > Thank you so much for being here and allowing me to share my

> thoughts!

> > > >

> > > > Have a Good Day.

> > > > b.

> > > >

> > >

> > > --

> > > Amelia Ramstead

> > > http://www.ameeramstead.com

> > > http://ameliaramstead.blogspot.com

> > > www.twitter.com/ameliaramstead

> > >

January 2, 2012

I was surprised that little old SC had an Integrative Medicine

practicioner. Another surprise was that my insurance covered the IM

consultation.

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