Newish to group

[Guest guest]

Hi All!

I am returning to the group after a short hiatus due to computer issues. I have

been listening to 's pod casts for a while and am making progress ... more

within me and some with weight. Mostly I have been amazed how very much I'm

learning about myself.

I too am only through chapter 1 in the book. It's very hard reading. I find

myself having to walk away and process for a while. But I am encouraged because

I am committed to stopping the self hatred that has gone along with my extreme

calorie counting and weight fluctuation over the years. I am ready to be happy

with who I am. To that end, today, I want to declare what I'm leaving behind as

I move forward:

- I'm leaving behind my worry when people notice me. I am tall and a bit shy,

and I've always hated being noticed. From now on I am setting my intent on being

relaxed when people notice me, and deciding for myself what I think of me.

- I am leaving behind my doubt of my inner voice. Instead I intend to listen to

myself; both for what my body needs to feed my hunger, but about what is good

for me emotionally.

-I am leaving behind a fear of loving food. From now on I fully intend to

thoroughly enjoy what I eat. I have spent way too much time in conflict between

my love of food and cooking and my desire to be thin. From now on, I choose joy.

Thanks for listening! I am so, so very happy to finally be on THIS journey.

-Amy