Life-long binge eater here, in addition to leaning on alcohol. It had been my way of addressing depression, disappointments. Then hormonal changes. And my dad’s death. I really leaned into food. Worked on switching ways to cope. My brain and its sadness said no. I was almost 200 lbs and my blood pressure was concerning. Found my new doc when we moved back to Colorado and she told me about a semaglutide compound. I know it can be controversial but it’s been life changing. I don’t lean on food nor alcohol. Being a bit grossed out by alcohol was the most surprising. I love my strength workouts and walks with the dog. And I make better food choices. I am also hoping to slow any progression to dementia.
I'm so happy to hear you've found something that works for you, Marisol! I don't personally find it controversial. Whatever helps people live happier, healthier lives. ❤️
So relatable - as an elder millennial raising children who I want to learn to have a real, genuine relationship with their bodies, I still struggle daily to ward off self negative talk, and continue to instinctively focus on clothing size and scale numbers. I definitely get what you’re saying! Thank you for sharing ♡.
Thank you for cosigning the millennial experience, Helen! I think we're all a work in progress, and hopefully our children will grow up with much healthier mindsets! ❤️
I am in my mid 40s and also spent time in NZ and Australia in my 20s. Whenever I passed a Subway, I said to myself “smells like America!” 😂 also, I was a Lean Cuisine consumer in college and my 20s…the ravioli was my fav! Thanks for taking me down memory lane with this post. Your writing, as always, is superb!!
The way I did that Cindy Crawford workout almost daily!!!! I also stole my Mom's slimfast but this was before they had the cans, just in a glass with ice! And I swear her and I have tried every single diet under the sun. I think you're doing wonderful with your eating and exercising now but I know it's a struggle for us all. I'm sadly currently at my heaviest ever and it just seems like no matter what I do, I can't get the scale to move in the right direction. It's very daunting and annoying.
The first section is so relatable - I remember being 18 and living away from home for the first time, slathering Anzac biscuits with butter and eating TimTams like it was my job. Then anticipating the return to home by doing a “soup diet” which just made me hungry and miserable. Weight Watchers later, following my mom’s diary from the late 80s. It wasn’t until I started strength training that I developed a respect for my body and what it can do in space and time!
Life-long binge eater here, in addition to leaning on alcohol. It had been my way of addressing depression, disappointments. Then hormonal changes. And my dad’s death. I really leaned into food. Worked on switching ways to cope. My brain and its sadness said no. I was almost 200 lbs and my blood pressure was concerning. Found my new doc when we moved back to Colorado and she told me about a semaglutide compound. I know it can be controversial but it’s been life changing. I don’t lean on food nor alcohol. Being a bit grossed out by alcohol was the most surprising. I love my strength workouts and walks with the dog. And I make better food choices. I am also hoping to slow any progression to dementia.
I'm so happy to hear you've found something that works for you, Marisol! I don't personally find it controversial. Whatever helps people live happier, healthier lives. ❤️
So relatable - as an elder millennial raising children who I want to learn to have a real, genuine relationship with their bodies, I still struggle daily to ward off self negative talk, and continue to instinctively focus on clothing size and scale numbers. I definitely get what you’re saying! Thank you for sharing ♡.
Thank you for cosigning the millennial experience, Helen! I think we're all a work in progress, and hopefully our children will grow up with much healthier mindsets! ❤️
I am in my mid 40s and also spent time in NZ and Australia in my 20s. Whenever I passed a Subway, I said to myself “smells like America!” 😂 also, I was a Lean Cuisine consumer in college and my 20s…the ravioli was my fav! Thanks for taking me down memory lane with this post. Your writing, as always, is superb!!
That Subway smell!! Classic. Thank you so much!
The way I did that Cindy Crawford workout almost daily!!!! I also stole my Mom's slimfast but this was before they had the cans, just in a glass with ice! And I swear her and I have tried every single diet under the sun. I think you're doing wonderful with your eating and exercising now but I know it's a struggle for us all. I'm sadly currently at my heaviest ever and it just seems like no matter what I do, I can't get the scale to move in the right direction. It's very daunting and annoying.
I love that it's on YouTube! Brings back so many memories. I need to actually do it someday and see how good of a workout it is. 😆
The first section is so relatable - I remember being 18 and living away from home for the first time, slathering Anzac biscuits with butter and eating TimTams like it was my job. Then anticipating the return to home by doing a “soup diet” which just made me hungry and miserable. Weight Watchers later, following my mom’s diary from the late 80s. It wasn’t until I started strength training that I developed a respect for my body and what it can do in space and time!
That's such a good point about strength training helping to build respect for your body! Totally agree.