I was watching an episode of "Body of Proof" (medical examiner, crime, drama type show). In the episode, there was a very grouchy man who was struggling as he tried to diet. He was just miserable and was irritable to everyone near him. Finally, his friend/coworker sat next to him and asked him what was wrong. The friend said that he had a college professor who had said something that left an impression on him....
"It's not what you're eating, it's what's eating you."
That was a very insightful quote in my opinion. I googled it and found that there is even a book with that title. In the show, they were able to discuss feelings and gain insights.
Many women (and men) eat for reasons other than hunger. We can eat due to sadness, stress, happiness, nervousness, anxiety, etc. So the next time I find myself reaching for something to nibble when I am not really hungry, I am going to ask myself what's eating at me.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
The 12 Steps Adapted by LDS Church
I am a big believer in the 12 Step Program. I have seen it change people's lives.
The Church has a great Addiction Recovery Program and a workbook available called "Addiction Recovery Program - A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Healing." I personally think that everyone has some sort of addiction/weakness that can be improved by working through this workbook. I have gone through this book and I like to refer to it as an Atonement workbook. After working through this program I came to understand the Atonement so much better.
The Church, through LDS Family Services, offers meetings throughout the world. The meetings are coordinated by couples who are called as part-time LDS Family Services missionaries. A volunteer facilitator runs each meeting. The meetings are confidential and can be attended by anyone 18 or over who is willing to attend, whether you have an addiction or a loved one does. It also doesn't matter what addiction you are working on. They do however have specific pornography addiction support groups (PASG) for men only where they can delve into their specific issue more candidly.
The Addiction Recovery Program can help with any addiction - pornography, alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, anger, codependence, overeating, gambling, caffeine, coffee, smoking, control, hoarding, OCD behavior, or any other addiction or compulsive behavior. It is also a great program to work through if you have a family member, child, spouse, etc. working through an addiction.
I've included links at the bottom for more information. If you have any specific or private questions about the program you can email me at pamthemom@gmail.com.
The 12 Steps as Adapted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1) Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become unmanageable.
2) Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health.
3) Decide to turn your will and your life over to the care of God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
4) Make a searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself.
5) Admit to yourself, to your Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to proper priesthood authority, and to another person the exact nature of your wrongs.
6) Become entirely ready to have God remove all your character weaknesses.
7) Humbly ask Heavenly Father to remove your shortcomings.
8) Make a written list of all persons you have harmed and become willing to make restitution to them.
9) Wherever possible, make direct restitution to all persons you have harmed.
10) Continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong promptly admit it.
11) Seek through prayer and meditation to know the Lord’s will and to have the power to carry it out.
12) Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, share this message with others and practice these principles in all you do.
Article about pornography addiction and Addiction Recovery Program (ARP):
Where to download the Addiction Recovery Program workbook and how to find meetings to attend:
Monday, June 9, 2008
Eating Disorders
Here is some information about eating disorders. 10 million women suffer from an eating disorder and 1 million men and these numbers are growing at an alarming weight. There is hope, but it won't go away on its own. If you or a family member has an eating disorder I encourage you to seek help.
Taken from the article "Eating Disorders: A Deadly State of Mind" by Janet Thomas
Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
If you agree with two or more of these statements, you may have a strong tendency toward eating disorders. Get help now!
1. I try to be thinner than all my friends.
2. I panic if I gain two pounds.
3. I use laxatives for weight control.
4. I go for long periods without eating much as a way to lose weight.
5. My friends tell me I am thin, but I don’t believe them because I feel fat.
6. I like to eat alone. I make excuses so I don’t have to eat with my family.
7. I sometimes eat huge amounts of food and then make myself vomit.
8. I enjoy making treats for others as long as I don’t have to eat any.
9. The thing I fear most is becoming fat.
10. I get upset if I can’t exercise as much as planned.
11. My family makes me angry when they keep pushing food at me.
12. I tend to be a perfectionist.
Red Flags of Anorexia or Bulimia
—Preoccupied with physical appearance.
—Skips meals or tries to avoid meals.
—Disappears after a meal and heads to the bathroom.
—Sensitive to criticism.
—Likes to cook for others, but won’t eat with them.
—Exercises excessively.
—Takes lots of laxatives or diet pills.
—Thinks there is a magical diet that will change everything.
For more information:
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6276-1-3238-1,00.html
For complete article:
http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/NewEra/1993.htm/new%20era%20february%201993.htm/eating%20disorders%20a%20deadly%20state%20of%20mind.htm
The Eating Disorder Foundation:
http://www.icaneat.com/
Taken from the article "Eating Disorders: A Deadly State of Mind" by Janet Thomas
Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
If you agree with two or more of these statements, you may have a strong tendency toward eating disorders. Get help now!
1. I try to be thinner than all my friends.
2. I panic if I gain two pounds.
3. I use laxatives for weight control.
4. I go for long periods without eating much as a way to lose weight.
5. My friends tell me I am thin, but I don’t believe them because I feel fat.
6. I like to eat alone. I make excuses so I don’t have to eat with my family.
7. I sometimes eat huge amounts of food and then make myself vomit.
8. I enjoy making treats for others as long as I don’t have to eat any.
9. The thing I fear most is becoming fat.
10. I get upset if I can’t exercise as much as planned.
11. My family makes me angry when they keep pushing food at me.
12. I tend to be a perfectionist.
Red Flags of Anorexia or Bulimia
—Preoccupied with physical appearance.
—Skips meals or tries to avoid meals.
—Disappears after a meal and heads to the bathroom.
—Sensitive to criticism.
—Likes to cook for others, but won’t eat with them.
—Exercises excessively.
—Takes lots of laxatives or diet pills.
—Thinks there is a magical diet that will change everything.
For more information:
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6276-1-3238-1,00.html
For complete article:
http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/NewEra/1993.htm/new%20era%20february%201993.htm/eating%20disorders%20a%20deadly%20state%20of%20mind.htm
The Eating Disorder Foundation:
http://www.icaneat.com/
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