FollowYesterday I wrote about peer pressure. Today I want to talk about the scary things that happen to a food addict when they are alone. Standing in line at the grocery store, you are surrounded. In front of you and behind you, more miserable people like yourself that just want to complete their purchases and…
Read moreThe Power of Friendship
Good and bad, friends hold a lot of power over us. Peer pressure doesn’t magically end when high school is over and socializing often includes food and drinks. It’s one of my biggest struggles. I’ve heard it all: “You’ve been working so hard, one little piece of cake won’t hurt.” “Oh, you’re still sticking to…
Read moreInterested or committed?
A good friend of mine–and a fellow bootcamper–posted a great quote on Facebook today. “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you only do it when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something you accept no excuses; only results.” – Kenneth Blanchard That pretty much sums up the…
Read moreStarting in the middle with the beginning…
Because this blog is starting in the middle of my story, I need to go back to the beginning… I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Literally. I don’t just mean high school and adulthood. Pictures of a 7-year-old me show the beginnings of what would turn out to be a path to…
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