There is no reason to feel shallow at all! I have struggled with weight most of my life. I've been as thin as a model and once bought a pair of size 9 pants when I was in high school (and had no hips). (I was 128 pounds and 5'11 but a) didn't stay that thin for long and b) had no hips and small bones so it wasn't anorexia or bulimia). I've also been a size 28. I've spent years coming to terms with loving myself no matter what my weight (although I admit that one reason I'm back on weight watchers is that I'm skirting the dangerous edge of hating the way I look). I've come to terms with the idea that I have a problem with food the way some people have a problem with alcohol or any other addiction. I'm not in a 12 step program but hey, I know I eat for stress, sometimes for boredom, and definitely for consolation.
SO - is it shallow to rejoice in having the comittment to stick to a plan to take care of yourself and get healthier? I sure hope not!
Gotta run but wanted to say "YAY! for you!" WIsh me luck back on Weight Watchers. (btw - I don't care what "religion" you use to lose weight! ;-) (grin)
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Date: 2003-03-17 05:52 pm (UTC)I've also been a size 28. I've spent years coming to terms with loving myself no matter what my weight (although I admit that one reason I'm back on weight watchers is that I'm skirting the dangerous edge of hating the way I look). I've come to terms with the idea that I have a problem with food the way some people have a problem with alcohol or any other addiction. I'm not in a 12 step program but hey, I know I eat for stress, sometimes for boredom, and definitely for consolation.
SO - is it shallow to rejoice in having the comittment to stick to a plan to take care of yourself and get healthier? I sure hope not!
Gotta run but wanted to say "YAY! for you!" WIsh me luck back on Weight Watchers. (btw - I don't care what "religion" you use to lose weight! ;-) (grin)