Comments on: Being Comfortable in Your Skin

By: XUP

XUP — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:06:08 +0000

DP – With age comes wisdom. You’ve been through so much. Something like shedding a few pounds should be a piece of cake for you…er…I mean, not cake…something else that’s healthy. I read something just yesterday that said everyone is an emotional eater. Whether that emotion is joy or despair some degree of either is always involved in eating and the motive for eating. There are very few people who only eat unemotionally — to stay alive. So, I don’t know if that makes you feel better or not. Food is irrecoverably tied to our emotions. We’re human. One other trick I read about is to think about every mouthful you eat. Just for an instant try to think of a word to describe the mouthful. It’s the first step toward mindful eating. To be conscious and appreciative of everything you eat, rather than eating mindlessly.

By: dailypiglet

dailypiglet — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:45:08 +0000

i’m more comfortable with my body at 39 than i ever have been. i think back to being a senoir and thinking i was fat then. i’ve tried to use that as a barometer, and started rebuilding my inner self. it’s worked pretty well. the first step is admitting there was a problem of course, so i could deal with it. i’m an emotional eater, so when my head is crazy i eat crazy. when i’m balanced it’s not a problem.

i’ve not been balanced for a few years but i’m working on it (again)

By: XUP

XUP — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:52:01 +0000

Nat – When do you guys actually run? Between conversations about soup and being sexy and lunch, I should think this all cuts seriously into your running time. And hey if you think you’re perfect and the Man thinks you’re perfect and your doctor is happy with your fitness level then you ARE smokin’ hot. It’s all in the attitude, anyway, right. (See Jobthingy)

By: Nat

Nat — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:37:09 +0000

Again, the running ladies and I were discussing this at lunch today. I have been a lot thinner than I am now. (Think two sizes.) Funny thing is The Man seems to find me sexier at this shape.

It’s one of those things. I feel better when I eat better. I just need to accept that it’s never going to be that media driven image of perfection… for the most part that’s ok, but once in a while I’d like to be a bit more smokin’ hot. Thing is if you asked him… he thinks I am.

Good luck with it.

By: XUP

XUP — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:46:03 +0000

I know a lot of people who swear by WW. And I have heard that it’s the best thing going for losing weight and keeping it off. Congratulations on getting to know yourself a bit better and making it work for your health and well-being

By: Momma, The Casual Perfectionist

Momma, The Casual Perfectionist — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:17:14 +0000

Sorry, I’m a little late to the comment party.

I, for one, love WW. I lost 40 lbs in that plan and kept it off for a few years before having Claire. And, it wasn’t too hard to get back on track after her arrival.

For me, the emotional eating was a huge deal. Weight Watchers really worked with me to get me to see the whys behind my cravings and eating habits, and then healthy ways to go forward. I’m not necessarily promoting WW as the end-all-be-all; it just really worked for me.

A freeing moment for me was donating all of my larger clothes, after I’d reached my goal-weight. No excuses for going back was a positive thing for me.

By: andrea from the fishbowl

andrea from the fishbowl — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:04:35 +0000

XUP – sorry, it’s me. Andrea from the fishbowl. I have issues when commenting on WordPress blogs for some reason. I think the linkage will work this time.

By: XUP

XUP — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:01:40 +0000

Andrea – Ya, it’s good to stay on top of things like you are. As soon as those first 5 pounds creep on, get rid of them otherwise before you know it, there are 10 and then 15…I love your avatar. Do you have a blog? Can you link it?

By: andrea

andrea — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:25:09 +0000

I like Conor’s comment too. I think it pays to be body-positive.

I’ve gained about 5 lbs since the fall mostly because of holiday snacking. There was a sudden influx of cookies and sweets in our household and I have been eating them between meals. *sigh*

If I didn’t snack I would (er, WILL!) lose the extra poundage fairly easily. It doesn’t seem like a lot but I feel it. I’m bustin’ out all over, and not in very good places.

What works for me (besides not snacking of course) is making myself priority one. It’s hard to do, and it’s made more difficult by this frickin’ Ottawa weather. When it’s cold outside I’m not exactly motivated to pick myself up and go for a long walk. Anyway, I am trying to get more sleep, drink more water and green tea, and eat more fruit and veg. Like a previous commenter mentioned, I’ve become selective in my snacking. I’ve cut out things I don’t care for: donuts, for example. When I see them I easily give them a pass. If I’m going to snack at least I’m going to make it a good one!

By: XUP

XUP — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:22:40 +0000

Violetsky – That’s my motto with chocolate. If I’m going to eat it, I want only the best. Once you get used to that a little of the best is very satisfying and going back to a Kit Kat after that is just unpalatable.

Conor – Thank you very much for the comment. It’s an excellent point to make. The challenge, I think, judging from the other comments, is to get to that mindset. Part of feeling comfortable in your skin is to not see your body as something hateful and ugly. The problem with most “weight loss” plans and programs is that they do feel like a battle; you are deprived of things you enjoy eating; you are made to undergo unnatural and unpleasant workout regimes. The are not about “working with yourself”, so they can’t be sustained. I’m going to be interested to read through your blog. This is a topic I’d like to revisit and/or discuss more.