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Any ideas on how to get a picky toddler to eat meat?

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RollerCoaster commented on RollerCoaster's blog post '80/20 rule - Applying it to my life!'
Thank you for the good wishes! It went really well, when I started to get my overwhelmed feeling I reminded myself that there is enough time in the day to get the stuff on my list done and that was all that was required for the day. It will take pra…
yesterday
Lynette S commented on RollerCoaster's blog post '80/20 rule - Applying it to my life!'
Sounds like a really good plan, I always try and have a list of things to accomplish, since I stay at home, sometimes i lack the motivation if I don't have my list in hand, especially during those cherished child free hours! Can't wait to see how th…
on Tuesday
Paula commented on RollerCoaster's blog post '80/20 rule - Applying it to my life!'
I am also trying to eliminte the stress and stop worrying and feeling bad about things that I can not control and frankly don't matter in the scope of things. Time is our most valuable asset and I am working on spending more of it doing what I want…
on Tuesday
RollerCoaster added a blog post
Anyone heard of this rule? It means that 80% of your results comes from 20% of your efforts. You can read all about the statistical background on Wikipedia. The point is that we spend a lot of time doing things that don't matter! I defintely see it…
on Tuesday
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Shannon H. commented on RollerCoaster's blog post 'Choose your own ending...'
I like it! I'd say my "reasons why" list changed throughout the process as well. It's almost as if I didn't need reasons why anymore...the attitude of do it because you love yourself, you're worth it, and you love it kicked in I guess.
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A while ago I made a list of the advantages of this process of "normal eating". They included: Prove to myself I can accomplish this goal Have a wash and wear body Enjoy having my picture taken Enjoy shopping for clothes Etc. etc. Reading through…
August 27
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And it's going to be pretty hard-core but I am excited about it. I really think it will be a great creative outlet for me and even if I don't stick with it after this class, I know I will learn a lot and maybe even see the world in a different way.…
August 24

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About Me:
I am attempting to become a normal eater. You know the people, who eat when they are hungry but don't overeat and stay slim consistently? That's what I want to be! It's been about 10 years since I approached food this way and I am excited to get back there.

Websites I am using for support:

www.lindamoran.net/blog/
www.eatingdisordersblogs.com/healthy/
www.normaleating.com

Books I am usin for support:
Breaking Free from Emotional Overeating by Geneen Roth

PROGRESS:
Month ~ Date ~ Waist Measurement

Jan 08 ~ 01/22/08 ~ 39 7/8 inches
Mar 08 ~ 03/25/08 ~ 40 inches
Apr 08 ~ 04/30/08 ~ 38 3/4 inches
May 08 ~ 05/29/08 ~ 39 inches
June 08 ~ 06/26/08 ~ 39 3/4 inches

What I've Learned So Far...

~Eating without distractions allows for feelings to rise. If I listen to those feelings, I will be empowered.
~I know when I am done eating because I all of a sudden I start thinking about whether or not I am full. Sometimes I will continue eating anyway. :)
~Depriving myself of food I want and need only makes me want to rebel by eating as much of it as I can get my hands on.
~All the things I don’t like about myself were born from the need to survive and the need to protect myself. They are not bad.
~Emotions can be strong and make me want to eat, but if I let myself feel them, they will fade with time.
~For me, dieting is not the answer. Deprivation only makes me want to eat.
~I eat when I am procrastinating. Better to do something about it than eat!
~I crave carbs but it’s not always what I need.
~Food tastes better when I am hungry.
~It feels good not to constantly have to write down what I eat.
~I like eating what I want to eat.

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80/20 rule - Applying it to my life!

Anyone heard of this rule? It means that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. You can read all about the statistical background on Wikipedia. The point is that we spend a lot of time doing things that don't matter! I defintely see it in my work life. I think I feel the results of it in my neck and shoulders at the end of the day. I feel like I spend the better part of my day doing stuff that doesn't get recognized and does… Continue

Posted on August 30, 2010 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

RollerCoaster

Choose your own ending...

A while ago I made a list of the advantages of this process of "normal eating". They included:



  • Prove to myself I can accomplish this goal

  • Have a wash and wear body

  • Enjoy having my picture taken

  • Enjoy shopping for clothes


Etc. etc. Reading through them now they started to fall flat. Imagining these scenarios didn't feel motivating which I thought was curious. At one time they seemed like everything! I realized I might need to make another l

… Continue

Posted on August 27, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

RollerCoaster

I'm taking a drawing class!

And it's going to be pretty hard-core but I am excited about it. I really think it will be a great creative outlet for me and even if I don't stick with it after this class, I know I will learn a lot and maybe even see the world in a different way.

The teacher said she feels like drawing can be a type of meditation, that we can lose ourselves in it. That's just what I am looking for, something that can take me to new places and doesn't involve cake!

Posted on August 24, 2010 at 10:40pm —

RollerCoaster

Much needed mental health day

I had a couple of appointments today so I decided to just take the day off and can I just say, it was WONDERFUL. I called a friend and met her for lunch which was unexpected and nice, I think she really appreciated the break in her week. Everyone was being super nice for some reason and I just did whatever I pleased. It's amazing how much clarity can come from so little time spent on myself. Priceless.

And the best part is, I didn't feel one iota of guilt for doing it.

Posted on August 18, 2010 at 10:57pm — 2 Comments

RollerCoaster

Staying in my lane - It will set me free

I've had a few meltdowns over the last few days. My boss was fired a while ago and there have been a lot of adjustments going on. It's taking some getting used to for me. I was doing a lot of things outside my job duties but it allowed me to avoid the things about my job I didn't feel I was good at and not develop the skills I needed to do my job. So I am really having to flex some serious mental muscles. First, I have to come to terms with what my job truly is and stop focusing on things outsid… Continue

Posted on August 16, 2010 at 11:20pm — 2 Comments

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At 9:46am on May 5, 2010, Christine said…
I read Health at Every Size over the weekend--I think you would really like it! hope all is well...
At 10:26pm on March 22, 2010, Dazie said…
Now now...your photo is so much better! Thanks though. Hope you're having an AWESOME night.
At 4:39pm on May 30, 2008, Melissa said…
I may have to try the water idea. Thanks! I think the bland taste is what gets me as well. Otherwise I have to have it super cold.
At 1:50pm on May 22, 2008, Lori said…
HI, I'm doing the same approach. For me, its the only way! Ive done the "diets" and lost, but here I am fat again.... It doesn't work... GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
Lori
 
 
 


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