tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576318789655982930.post5516944822309488268..comments2023-05-21T09:42:16.146-06:00Comments on Believe In Yourself: Peace Brings Power!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13002949544678789625noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576318789655982930.post-65995413750711427792010-11-22T13:46:20.348-07:002010-11-22T13:46:20.348-07:00I totally get what you were saying about it not re...I totally get what you were saying about it not really being the food you disliked but rather the restrictions. So true!!<br />Also how when you're not on your game you feel that lack of energy. Who wants that?<br />What a great idea to look through pictures of your journey - what an encouragement to see all these happy healthy pictures to keep you (and us) inspired!<br />You're doing great - keep it up!<br /><br />diane :)ladyofthehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965035999460664686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576318789655982930.post-71730630452642428702010-11-22T07:58:41.274-07:002010-11-22T07:58:41.274-07:00Hey Sam! Love the pic and the paragraph after it!...Hey Sam! Love the pic and the paragraph after it! Very true!! :)Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999334781498930101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576318789655982930.post-18251663735257526312010-11-22T02:07:12.568-07:002010-11-22T02:07:12.568-07:00this is one unique great post..congrats...keep it ...this is one unique great post..congrats...keep it up!<br /><br />"Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." <br />-Oprah Winfrey ~<a href="http://www.zbsports.com/Store/Store_Products.aspx?ManufacturerID=17" rel="nofollow">saucony running shoes</a>kizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436018327536771356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576318789655982930.post-81603901879155438892010-11-22T00:10:09.868-07:002010-11-22T00:10:09.868-07:00I am so happy for you Sam and to see how far you&#...I am so happy for you Sam and to see how far you've come and what you've learned. You are an inspiration! You are an amazing and strong woman. I think you posts really give hope and insight to so many people.<br /><br />I wonder if food addiction can be compared to other addictions. When you are obese, I think sometimes drastic measures are needed. I don't know if the intuitive eating would work for many situations. Like someone trying to quit smoking, sometimes you do have to avoid what you want and what's not good for you. Yet we all have to find a balance we can live with so that we don't go back into bad habits and feel deprived. It's different for each of us, I think. You seem to have come across something that is quite unique and tailored to what you've needed.<br /><br />I've come to the realization that I am not depriving myself. I'm choosing to not eat some of the foods I used to. Once my cravings have subsided, it helps me make better choices. It wouldn't be good for me to give in to my little urges here and there to satisfy me... I just have to tell myself "no". And that works for me. I feel so much better eating healthier and I know if I gave in to an urge to down a few slices of pizza, I would most likely end up vomiting it up later on because my body is no longer use to that many carbs, fat and oils at once. Thankfully, I haven't had to find that out. What amazes me is that for the most part - I don't feel deprived, and that's what it really comes down to.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your insightful posts!!<br />Happy Thanksgiving week girl!<br /><br />Blessings your way...<br />~MargeneMom to the Fourth Powerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091089683550035826noreply@blogger.com