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It’s either been almost 6 or almost 7 weeks, I’m losing track as time passes. But I know I’m 11 pounds down. The first was me at 225 and the other is me at 214 pounds. Can you see any difference? I think it’s subtle, but I feel great!
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Podcast Recap
I decide that my listeners, callers and commenters are my ‘Brave Companions”. I ponder an idea by new Brave Companion, Gato, about ‘What IS the cost of food compulsion and obsession. I have fun letting you know I am open here 24-7 for you. Did you know you can listen to Compulsive Overeating Diary with your TV? I was astounded!
Mentioned
Our new Brave Companion Gato’s comment
My famous “I’m pathetic” episode
Bravery Hotline
Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.
Credits
Host: Laurie Weaver
Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1
Resource of the day
Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating
This is an Amazon.com link to the book I mentioned. It has stories filled with folks like us. If you purchase from this link, I will get a small commission, but you can also try libraries or elsewhere. It is a comforting read and has some good ideas.
You might also like Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
This is an Amazon.com link to the book I mentioned. It has stories filled with folks like us. If you purchase from this link, I will get a small commission, but you can also try libraries or elsewhere. It is a comforting read and has some good ideas.
You might also like Breaking Free from Emotional Eating
Hey Laurie, one of the key issues that was like a turning point for me was realizing the additional money spent on satisfying my “cravings”. It was like an awakening when I realized just how much additional money I spend at the grocery store on things that are just unnecessary. Every extra ten dollars spent on cookies or chocolate or junk food is wasted money. I hate to waste anything. This realization contributed greatly in my search for recovery and I was glad when you talked about it in your podcast. Thanks for sharing.
Ava, you are so right. Until I started this latest podcast venture I think I was in total denial about how much moola I was throwing away on my habit – and THEN literally throwing out food when I decided to “get back on the wagon”. Double whammy to the wallet. I think I’ll bring this up again in future.
What wise words! I particularly liked the part about when you are out for a meal with friends. It is so difficult to walk that relaxed, considered, non-obsessional middle path. Focussing on our companions more than the food, but not going down the line of “I’ve had a little more than I should so I have blown it and might as well finish everything in sight.” I also like the part where you talk about others in the house not being as dominated by food as you, and how you cope with it.
Lots to think about, as always! Well done!
Thanks Sue, I think learning how to integrate my real life into my food attitude and choices is going to be key to my longterm success. Too early to say, but I’m starting to become hopeful.
Hi Laurie!
1- You have a great voice!
2- Thank you for being so “real”
🙂
xoxoxoxoxo