Sometimes I feel like we just don't have enough time in the meeting to cover everything that needs be covered. I hope that what we do talk about is helpful for YOU. I also hope that you don't feel slighted at all, because of this. I try to allow for freedoms without straying too much for those who want to hear the message.
JUST one of the many things I love about this job is that people come up to me after the meeting to talk. I love being there for you. I hope that it helps. Today one very "on track" woman came up to me after the meeting to tell me a very powerful story. (So don't get mad if I repeat this next week, OK?)
A very caring woman was working with a group of overweight teenagers. These were not just "average" overweight teens, they were hundreds of pounds overweight. (Side note: I cannot relate with being THAT overweight, because I have not been there. However, I CAN relate to being so overweight that I was depressed. I was disgusted with myself. I had low self-esteem. I was just not happy. You know what I am talking about, right?!)
At the beginning of this very powerful, moving journey that this woman spent with the teens, she asked in her most caring voice, "What are you hungry FOR?" Make sure to put emphasis on the 'for'. Think about this.
This is kind of what we were talking about today. Is it really food? Or is it companionship? is it the "feel good" feeling? is it happiness? is it comfort? is it dreamy (you know as if you are someone else somewhere else)? Perhaps it is another feeling or emotion you are wanting to feed.
Is food the answer?
WOW!!!!! THAT is some powerful stuff right there. That is so powerful, it could leave a mark.
I will let you ponder that for a bit as I need to do some additional research on the points question from this morning. I have part of my answer from my manager, but need to find the rest of the answer in our manual. I will have good stuff to share with you Saturday. I hope you are there. We could all use some good information.
In the meantime, today's diddy is:
"What are you willing to do this week in order to lose weight? DO IT!!" --Dorothy Young, Receptionist
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It isn't the cordial cherry hersheys kisses that i have been eating for the past two days....and have blown my flex points.....
great blog..todays thought is really giving me something to think about... why AM I doing this...
Yes [duck my head for throwing objects], those were the ones. And they were yummy. I blew my points too. Perhaps that is why I was only down .2 that week. Or was it "not at all"? I can't remember.
I am not sure why YOU are doing this, but I know why I do it. I do it to feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually (I hope you don't mind me saying that, but it is true.). I also do it to teach my kids how to eat. And it dawned on me today, that I am affecting LOTS of people in my everyday life....to help them learn good healthy eating habits.
You'll find your reason. Let it come to you. Listen for it. Thanks for sharing, Magaret.
Oh no... I think you misunderstood my comment... sorry!!! I loved the
question you posted... And it really made me think!!! Think before I reached for something to snack on.... I stop and ask myself ...why AM I doing this....
thank you for your postings!! They really help me focus!!
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