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Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
10/27 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
The Program's Fourth Step suggests that we make a fearless moral inventory of ourselves. For so many of us, especially newcomers, the task seems impossible. Each time we take pencil in hand and try to look inward, Pride says scoffingly, "You don't have to bother to look." And Fear cautions, "You'd better NOT look." We find eventually that this sort of pride and fear are mere wisps of smoke, the cloudy strands from which were woven the mythology of our old ideas. When we push pride and fear aside and finally make a fearless inventory, we experience relief and a new sense of confidence beyond description. HAVE I MADE AN INVENTORY? HAVE I SHARED ITS REWARDS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS?
TODAY I PRAY
May I not be stalled by my inhibitions when it comes to making a moral inventory of myself. May I not get to the Fourth Step and then screech to a stop because the task seems overwhelming. May I know that my inventory today, even though I try to make it "thorough" and honest, may not be as complete as it will be if I repeat it again, for the process of self-discovery goes on and on.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Praise God for progress.
The Program's Fourth Step suggests that we make a fearless moral inventory of ourselves. For so many of us, especially newcomers, the task seems impossible. Each time we take pencil in hand and try to look inward, Pride says scoffingly, "You don't have to bother to look." And Fear cautions, "You'd better NOT look." We find eventually that this sort of pride and fear are mere wisps of smoke, the cloudy strands from which were woven the mythology of our old ideas. When we push pride and fear aside and finally make a fearless inventory, we experience relief and a new sense of confidence beyond description. HAVE I MADE AN INVENTORY? HAVE I SHARED ITS REWARDS SO AS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS?
TODAY I PRAY
May I not be stalled by my inhibitions when it comes to making a moral inventory of myself. May I not get to the Fourth Step and then screech to a stop because the task seems overwhelming. May I know that my inventory today, even though I try to make it "thorough" and honest, may not be as complete as it will be if I repeat it again, for the process of self-discovery goes on and on.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Praise God for progress.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: trying to get pregnant off meds and feeling upset...
Hiya..Sorry you are having a hard time. I agree that you should keep in contact with your dr (if you havent already). There are some medications you can take when you are pregnant. You have to ask for what meds you can take in class C. You can have a baby while taking meds. I hope you get some relief soon..Good luck!
Love always, Jennifer
I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. ~ Susan B. Anthony
Topic: Grateful Post..
Today I am grateful..
For people that come to me when they have a question..
For the things in life that make you think..
For being me..
That I will always be me.. I just wished I knew who I was..
For my Sonic breakfast..
For starting day three.. I hate fu@king up..
For people that come to me when they have a question..
For the things in life that make you think..
For being me..
That I will always be me.. I just wished I knew who I was..
For my Sonic breakfast..
For starting day three.. I hate fu@king up..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: Grateful Post..
BSW 365 / SW 340 / GW 199 OR LESS!!
SORRY IT IS A TOUGH DAY.. BE GRATEFUL FOR THE SUN SHINING AND HOW IT REFLECTS YOUR GOOD HEART AND SOUL!!
HOPE YOUR DAY IS GETTING BETTER.
((HUGS)) LORRIE
BSW 365 / SW 340 / GW 199 OR LESS!!
Topic: Grateful Post..
Good Monday Morning..
Today is a tough day I am just grateful to be alive..
Today is a tough day I am just grateful to be alive..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Grateful Post..
Good Morning OH'ers.. IT'S FRIDAY! !
Today I am grateful..
That I have peace in my life..
For control..
For smiles and winks..
That I have a wonderful person in my life that loves and accepts me..
For CB who I absolutely adore.. Thanks for the laughs..
SONG OF THE WEEK
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM BY THE EVERLY BROTHERS
EVERLY BROTHERS - ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM (1958)
Dream, dream dream dream, dream, dream dream dream
When I want you in my arms, when I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream
When I feel blue in the night, and I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, any time, night or day
Only trouble is, gee wiz, I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die, I love you so, and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream, dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, any time, night or day
Only trouble is, gee wiz, I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die, I love you so, and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream (repeats out)
MOVIE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Another qualude and she will love me in the morning.. Tony Montana in Scarface..
Today I am grateful..
That I have peace in my life..
For control..
For smiles and winks..
That I have a wonderful person in my life that loves and accepts me..
For CB who I absolutely adore.. Thanks for the laughs..
SONG OF THE WEEK
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM BY THE EVERLY BROTHERS
EVERLY BROTHERS - ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM (1958)
Dream, dream dream dream, dream, dream dream dream
When I want you in my arms, when I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream
When I feel blue in the night, and I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, any time, night or day
Only trouble is, gee wiz, I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die, I love you so, and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream, dream
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, any time, night or day
Only trouble is, gee wiz, I'm dreamin' my life away
I need you so that I could die, I love you so, and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do, is
Dream, dream dream dream (repeats out)
MOVIE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Another qualude and she will love me in the morning.. Tony Montana in Scarface..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Grateful Post..
Happy Friday Eve..
Today I am grateful..
For the liquid sunshine.. It is enough though.. LOL
For my tough skin..
For OH.. I have no idea where I would be without it..
That some people listen to my advise..
For things that make me smile..
Today I am grateful..
For the liquid sunshine.. It is enough though.. LOL
For my tough skin..
For OH.. I have no idea where I would be without it..
That some people listen to my advise..
For things that make me smile..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Abusing my tool -- crosspost
Post Date: 10/21/09 9:54 am
I'm here to confess and to renew my dedication. Two years out and my pants are getting tight. I've been abusing alcohol, and my food addiction has reared its ugly head again. I like to think I was in remission at least for a little while. As I stay sober and my head clears, I realize that I have been abusing the gift I was given. This week I recorded my food and realized how much grazing I was doing. I pulled out the old Barix Bible and re-read Eating for Your New Life. It seems I've not been following so much of the suggested protocol. I do get my protein in, but also have indulged in sweets (even though I dump) and in more carbohydrates than necessary or helpful. I stopped going to meetings (Barix support; Harleysville; Celebrate Recovery) over a year ago. I won't make it to the Barix meeting tonight because I'm headed to AA, which is where I most seem to need to be right now. They warn us about this stuff right? I'm so sorry I didn't keep up with support groups and keep in touch with surgery buddies (except one who I love dearly -- you know who you are).
That's my confession. Now for my re-dedication. I promise that just for today I will respect my pouch. I will not drink alcohol. I will not eat sugar. I will get in my protein and water. I will follow the 5/30 rule. That's all I can promise for today.
My future plan is to keep in touch more here and in person. I'll put next month's meeting on my calendar and commit to being there. I'll attend the pre-op meeting as well, and stay quiet, to remind myself where I came from. I'll listen to and accept advice and encouragement. I'll keep reading "Anatomy of a Food Addiction" and working a 12-step recovery program.
I'm posting here because I trust you all and know that keeping quiet is the worst thing I could do right now. I hope my struggles don't cause anyone any grief of their own. I want everyone to know that life can get off track sometimes, but we have the tools to get it regain ground. I know several people here are inspirations to me and I look forward to sharing my recovery process.
I'm here to confess and to renew my dedication. Two years out and my pants are getting tight. I've been abusing alcohol, and my food addiction has reared its ugly head again. I like to think I was in remission at least for a little while. As I stay sober and my head clears, I realize that I have been abusing the gift I was given. This week I recorded my food and realized how much grazing I was doing. I pulled out the old Barix Bible and re-read Eating for Your New Life. It seems I've not been following so much of the suggested protocol. I do get my protein in, but also have indulged in sweets (even though I dump) and in more carbohydrates than necessary or helpful. I stopped going to meetings (Barix support; Harleysville; Celebrate Recovery) over a year ago. I won't make it to the Barix meeting tonight because I'm headed to AA, which is where I most seem to need to be right now. They warn us about this stuff right? I'm so sorry I didn't keep up with support groups and keep in touch with surgery buddies (except one who I love dearly -- you know who you are).
That's my confession. Now for my re-dedication. I promise that just for today I will respect my pouch. I will not drink alcohol. I will not eat sugar. I will get in my protein and water. I will follow the 5/30 rule. That's all I can promise for today.
My future plan is to keep in touch more here and in person. I'll put next month's meeting on my calendar and commit to being there. I'll attend the pre-op meeting as well, and stay quiet, to remind myself where I came from. I'll listen to and accept advice and encouragement. I'll keep reading "Anatomy of a Food Addiction" and working a 12-step recovery program.
I'm posting here because I trust you all and know that keeping quiet is the worst thing I could do right now. I hope my struggles don't cause anyone any grief of their own. I want everyone to know that life can get off track sometimes, but we have the tools to get it regain ground. I know several people here are inspirations to me and I look forward to sharing my recovery process.
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
Topic: Grateful Post..
Happy Hump day..
Today I am grateful..
For songs that make you think and inspire you.. Please look up the words to the song STAND BACK UP by Sugarland.. Do you want to talk about a powerful song?? Thanks Joni for introducing me to that song..
For knowing that I can stand back up..
For control..
For being smart enough to leave home early so I don't have to drive like the other idiots..
For my Pretty Girl.. I love you..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Grateful Post..
Today I am grateful..
For NO tickets..
For REAL friends.. Not the type that will turn thier back on you in a time a need, talk behind your back but the kind that will have your back no matter what.. If you are wondering if I am talking about you than I probably am..
That I know I am not perfect I have never claimed to be or will be.. I just want to be me..
For the things that make smile..
For my job..
For NO tickets..
For REAL friends.. Not the type that will turn thier back on you in a time a need, talk behind your back but the kind that will have your back no matter what.. If you are wondering if I am talking about you than I probably am..
That I know I am not perfect I have never claimed to be or will be.. I just want to be me..
For the things that make smile..
For my job..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
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