tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post1109045625270961261..comments2023-04-28T02:42:49.338-07:00Comments on Words Paint: Stress and OvereatingPeacefulBirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09115778928757133796noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-79935364060269013812011-07-09T02:07:24.731-07:002011-07-09T02:07:24.731-07:00Oh, the idea of a big book of beading by YOU! How ...Oh, the idea of a big book of beading by YOU! How delightful!<br /><br />I believe your strength and determination and honesty will carry you through the anxiety phase of this. Once the book is truly underway and you're into that routine, maybe it will be step by step and day by day, as each part is completed. And of course, you have help to get you through those times, too.<br /><br />And once again, your honesty and courage are inspiring to me.Lois2037https://www.blogger.com/profile/04776736493772592187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-32092496546080939132011-07-08T17:18:52.848-07:002011-07-08T17:18:52.848-07:00Great news - a book deal!
One day- one minute - on...Great news - a book deal!<br />One day- one minute - one bite at a time!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-654059878243666222011-07-08T15:15:01.217-07:002011-07-08T15:15:01.217-07:00Thanks for the support everyone! Your tips and con...Thanks for the support everyone! Your tips and confidence in me help more than anything so far to keep me sane.<br /><br />Thanks also to Loretta and Doreen for the ticker links. I found one that works! Yay!PeacefulBirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115778928757133796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-75246664644377207912011-07-08T11:54:38.352-07:002011-07-08T11:54:38.352-07:00It's weird... we tend to associate abusing the...It's weird... we tend to associate abusing the food with negatives... but I sooo relate to how you are feeling! I do that, too. The pull to eat can come with any stress, even from good and exciting stuff! <br /><br />These old habits are sooo ingrained. But you are aware, and dealing with it with self-honesty and determination. I know you will make progress. We do NOT have to be slaves to our past. We can choose to change. And you are doing just that!<br /><br />And I was totally excited for you about the book! :-D<br /><br />About the ticker... here is another place to get one: Ticker Factory.<br />http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php?type=3<br /><br />When you make it up, it will give you the codes. Just copy and paste that into blogger, under Add A Gadget, then pick the gadget called HTML/JavaScript.<br /><br />I add mine at the end of each post just by pasting that code at the end. But you can also use it in the sidebar.<br /><br />Exciting times for you. I have a big smile for you. If I were a beader, I would be first in line for your book, since I love love love your artful beading!!Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-60080586048362459362011-07-08T09:22:30.519-07:002011-07-08T09:22:30.519-07:00I think you're doing fantastic, PB. Congratul...I think you're doing fantastic, PB. Congratulations on the book author - that is truly a dream of mine! Clearly you write beautifully - I can only imagine that your beading is as beautiful and that you're an accomplished artist.<br /><br />I'm working up the nerve to email you because I'm struggling a lot with deciding to really get serious about establishing an abstinence that is a realistic and good fit for me, while my ego is screeching about rigidity and how dysfunctional it can be! I just found your blog last week and have been reading your archive when I can - I'm up to 5/16/10.<br /><br />I'm already a 12 step gal, having 19 11/12 years sober in AA. I love reading of your experience with a sponsor, and just your honest thoughts and lists. I'll be back. Check out my blog if you get a chance: willswimagain.blogspot.com.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-50616795903231821542011-07-08T07:16:53.499-07:002011-07-08T07:16:53.499-07:00Although I find food to be an excellent accompanim...Although I find food to be an excellent accompaniment for ANY emotion or event, anxiety is at the top of my "need to feed" list. Very hard to resist & most annoying.<br /><br />I have no doubt that you'll beat it, tho. You already have options listed. :)<br /><br />As I read this post,I recognized the feelings all too well. Happens to me all of the time. <br /><br />I've let anxiety and self-doubt cause me to shoot myself in the foot more than once. When I opened my own business, it was almost unbearable.<br /><br />BUT you are doing excactly the right things to be successful with the book. You've even started before the contract is signed! <br /><br />You've developed a master plan, are breaking it down into steps, are gathering the people and tools you'll need to accomplish those steps..and more!<br /><br />After the initial 'big picture' panic, you'll be able to take one piece of the project at a time. The felt accomplishment will help with the anxiety.<br /><br />Very exciting.<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-81946626407239754242011-07-08T07:02:55.143-07:002011-07-08T07:02:55.143-07:00Here are some tickers you can get to chart your pr...Here are some tickers you can get to chart your progress.<br /><br />http://lilyslim.com/Diet_days.php<br /><br />I am following your journey. Your posts remind me so much of me. I am not a member of OA (but should be). There was a large but short term stress in my life yesterday. After which I ate a half box of Cheese Its and two ice cream bars. Aaaargh. I admire your ability to be so forthright about this topic. It's even hard for me to write a comment about it. Best wishes on your book.Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547061196358823744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-24072192438839914782011-07-08T05:49:39.381-07:002011-07-08T05:49:39.381-07:00How exciting! I get it. Wish I had the perfect s...How exciting! I get it. Wish I had the perfect suggestion for how to avoid it but that is just one of many things I still haven't figured out:)Karenhttp://www.waistingtimeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-15809164466258013262011-07-08T04:37:08.437-07:002011-07-08T04:37:08.437-07:00first of all how great to be asked to write a book...first of all how great to be asked to write a book and then the joy of doing the work! fantastic!...enjoy that!...everyone's dream or at least mine.<br /><br />Ok, well my thoughts about food are not exactly in line with the strict OA abstinence concept but I respect the need to do that. But there isn't much 'complete' enjoyment and satisfaction from eating carrots,celery, apples. Food in normal everyday life is savored and used for celebration as well as nutrition. So maybe finding the way to do that compliantly so all the extra eating, over eating, grazing isn't needed because you feel satisfaction from what you choose to eat. <br /><br />Thank you as always for your support on my blog. ehat a good husband working on the wood pile.PJ Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550278783075004470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071839274179654926.post-43198057755644354552011-07-08T03:25:02.122-07:002011-07-08T03:25:02.122-07:00First of all congratulations and, on a very selfis...First of all congratulations and, on a very selfish level, woohoo, I can't wait for the book :-D<br /><br />I wish I had some good advice to offer. The only thing I can suggest is a glass of water to hand while you work and a fridge stocked with pre cut carrots, celery and apple slices and walks instead of meals out. All stuff you know and easy for me to say, I know!<br /><br />I'm sending good vibes to help you through and can't tell you how thrilled I am for you to have this opportunity.<br /><br />Be strong. I KNOW you can get through this, you have shown in the past how much will power you have.coral-seashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876196936807771078noreply@blogger.com