1. Dawny January 3, 2019 at 8:19 am

   Thanks Laurie. I appreciate you…. a lovely episode with amazing compassion. I’m glad you took your trip even tho you weren’t at your best. Says she who’s couch/housebound 2 weeks now lol.

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   1. Laurie@CompulsiveOvereatingDiary Post authorJanuary 3, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Ahhh big hugs Dawny, and fingers crossed we BOTH get off our respective couches soon. Xoxoxo

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2. Dave January 4, 2019 at 9:09 am

   Santamental…..LOL…Good one Dawny.

   Dawny you have amazing strength and sense of humor, I doubt I could have survived the year you have had.

   Welcome back Kaydence . I admire your strength in taking the next step in your journey, to being whole. I send you prayers and karma of peace and comfort. I can not imagine the emotional struggles you are going through, but know there are those of us out there who think about you and care for you.

   Laurie I can sympathize with the frustrations that come with physical challenges due to the damage we have done to our bodies. The emotional struggle is real and I know you are strong enough to overcome, you have been winning for 4+ years now. You have a great big heart and are such a big giver. Thanks for still making this podcast.

   Welcome to Jenifer and Melinda.

   I use food to numb, the same way some people use drugs and alcohol, with professional help I have discovered the issues (deep dark down issues) that are the root cause. The biggest struggle I have is still lack of faith in myself, which triggers some massive mood swings. I weigh now more than I did at the beginning of 2018 and I am in constant pain. I had a lot of good things happen in 2018 and I’m doing my damnedest to start 2019 positively. I just caught up on the last 3 podcast and I am really grateful for the idea of doing stuff because I love me instead of having to do something. (I am exercising because I love me, instead of I am exercising because I have to lose weight.)

   I admit that I have troubles loving the man in the mirror, and certainly don’t love the image I see either, however my focus on healthy eating and exercising is not to be “pretty” but to do the things I love with those I love.

   Thanks to all BC’s new and old, your stories keep me going.

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   1. Laurie@CompulsiveOvereatingDiary Post authorJanuary 4, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Hi Dave it’s wonderful to hear from you! I’m glad you are trying out some of the self-love tips I’ve been talking about and trying myself. I relate to how hard it is to start to love the you in the mirror. Years of conditioning have fed our critical self disgust and sometimes, even hatred. But I know you are a spiritual man. So I will tell you how I got through my initial resistance to the mirror exercise. I looked until I saw myself as a soul doing its best in this world. A soul who was learning and striving to add love – even if making mistakes and missteps along the way. I could love my soul and in time, I saw the rest as window dressing. I see my eyes have more sparkle now, despite my recent weight gain and despite my physical challenges. I still gripe and worry and wish some things were otherwise, but overall, I have found comfort in viewing my inside out and loving how I was created to be. I hope this is comforting, my dear friend, because in addition to the darkness you face, you have provided light to me and to many other BCs here and we love you! xoxoxox

      PS, I will be away and unplugged for a week for a voice-over learning event. Fingers crossed it goes well. xoxo

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