tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post184545490096649904..comments2023-07-01T17:08:25.413+02:00Comments on Weighing in with my .02: I'm almost afraid to post this *putting on brave pants*Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09168217921003908005noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-46726872208459044262007-03-26T19:53:00.000+02:002007-03-26T19:53:00.000+02:00Thanks for that response, Sarah. I guess the reas...Thanks for that response, Sarah. I guess the reason I see him as harsh is the very first thing I ever heard him say was "People are fat because they choose to be fat. Period." Never liked him since. That's not exactly addressing those with medical issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-35475018697228138752007-03-21T23:05:00.000+01:002007-03-21T23:05:00.000+01:00For the person who said:I am tempted to read "the ...For the person who said:<BR/><BR/>I am tempted to read "the book" but Dr. Phil seems so harsh to me. I've never heard him address that minority of us who are overweight because of a medical issue and honestly do try to lose weight but don't or if we do, it's super slow (think .5 lbs a week.) Is he really like this? Does he ever show any sympathy?"<BR/><BR/>I wanted to tell you that there is a difference in being overweight because of your own life choices and being over weight because of health reasons. "The BOOK"is definately geared more towards people who are fat by choice. <BR/><BR/>Why don't you go to your local library and check out the book. Then you haven't invested any money in it but you can see if it's something that you feel can help you. <BR/><BR/>I've never thought of Dr. Phil as harsh or unsympathetic. He doesn't sugar coat things that's for sure but I like his honesty, it's something that drew me to his book over others out there. He shows compassion for his patients in the little snippets and stories he shares throughout the book. I think if I ever find something he says to rub me wrong it's usually because it's speaking to me in a way that makes me ask myself the hard questions which can lead to unfomfortableness.<BR/><BR/>Anyway... feel free to e mail me if you have further questions at sarahaarssen at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-55032169786255285202007-03-20T16:56:00.000+01:002007-03-20T16:56:00.000+01:00I felt exactly the same way on my wedding day! An...I felt exactly the same way on my wedding day! And I just realized why I sabatage myself during the last couple of weeks. <BR/><BR/>Mine is because food is a comfort to me. I've had some really bad medical problems that left me feeling like an old woman for the last few years as opposed to young, twenty-something I am. And when I feel bad, sugar can always make me feel good (at least for a while, but by the time I crashed, I was was usually asleep.) I loved BBQ, sweet and sour chicken, honey BBQ chicken wings, cakes, and anything with tons of sugar. Now when I feel badly and, in a daze, consider ordering delivery (because I usually don't even feel like stumbling to the kitchen to microwave that healthy meal from the fridge) I remind myself WHY I'm wanting delivery and somehow force myself to get up and heat up the meal. Although I don't get that initial extreme energy rush, I do regain a normal amount of energy and feel like a healthy human being.<BR/><BR/>Whew! This got long. Sorry, I just had to let it all out. Also, I need some advice. I am tempted to read "the book" but Dr. Phil seems so harsh to me. I've never heard him address that minority of us who are overweight because of a medical issue and honestly do try to lose weight but don't or if we do, it's super slow (think .5 lbs a week.) Is he really like this? Does he ever show any sympathy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-42093877814509552372007-03-19T18:32:00.000+01:002007-03-19T18:32:00.000+01:00How very insightful of you! Acknowledging your fe...How very insightful of you! Acknowledging your fears are the first step towards overcoming them. I'm a lot like you with this fear of failure and I'm still trying to overcome it, but I think the more we acknowledge it the weaker it gets? That's my theory anyways.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your internal struggles! Here's hope that good wins.Lily Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800549065824946323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-66530473745570968672007-03-19T17:20:00.000+01:002007-03-19T17:20:00.000+01:00How much does it suck to have little wars with you...How much does it suck to have little wars with your own mind? You don't sound stupid or wacko or crazy. You are in the midst of changing something that has been with you longer than the new habits. IT'S A DAILY BATTLE SARAH!! A daily struggle between yourself. And you often wonder, 'Why am I fighting with myself?' Because you are fighting against the urge to do what you have been doing for YEARS. And the new habits aren't as big and strong yet to kick the old habits ass! But they'll get there. And they will take over and [big announcer voice] RULE THE WORLD!! [/bav].<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great work and keep fighting the good fight. I am right there with you, and still haven't found out completely why I sabotage myself sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Have fun back home. :)<BR/><BR/>-Your fellow Nestie (who happened to feel the same way on her wedding day ;) )<BR/><BR/>jacodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-90791153916995231772007-03-19T04:28:00.000+01:002007-03-19T04:28:00.000+01:00Sarah,I'm also a "lurker" but I've never posted, s...Sarah,<BR/>I'm also a "lurker" but I've never posted, so here goes.<BR/>I love your posts- I feel like I'm often reading my own thoughts. Just a few weeks ago I read 'the book' you did with Dr. Phil (or I can assume it was the same one) but I haven't really made all the changes I should. Why haven't I used all the important info to benefit my health and lifestyle- I have all this knowledge but I'm not using it. What you said about not wanting to fail- bingo. Hit the spot! I got married last year-and I felt like a fat white cow as well. Wouldn't the happiest day of my life push me to lose weight? No, I think I gained a few pounds as well. I still had a wonderful day. I know my husband loves me no matter what- but I wish I had felt healthier that day. <BR/>I'm sure there are so many other readers out there rooting for you as I am- know that we are behind you every step of the way, and we are here to walk with you through this! Not to scare you- but you're not just doing this for you, you're doing this for all of us as well. <BR/>God Bless!<BR/>KariKari582https://www.blogger.com/profile/11261474556247956476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473868.post-45043789061879563922007-03-18T15:17:00.000+01:002007-03-18T15:17:00.000+01:00Sarah,I'm one of those who reads your blog religio...Sarah,<BR/>I'm one of those who reads your blog religiously but rarely comments, but since you asked, I'll comment now.<BR/>Your journey has been an inspiration in so many ways. I totally know what you mean about not trying so as not to avoid failing. I haven't yet mastered how to overcome that one, so I'm not going to try to offer you any pearls of wisdom on that one. But I sincerely hope you keep trying, and pushing forward, and succeeding.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to where your journey will take you,<BR/><BR/>AlmitraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com