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| February 26, 2004 |
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| Get Started Now, B.J. Reid R.N. |
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Trust the Program!
Food is
the one substance an addict must use on a daily basis. If you are
a drug addict you know that to be abstinent and in recovery you can't
use you substance of choice. Likewise if you are an alcoholic you
know that to pick up that first drink is to succumb to your
disease. But food addiction is different in an important
way. We must eat to survive and we do it 3-4 times per day seven
days per week. This they say is like taking a tiger by its tail several
times a day. It can be dangerous. We never know if we are
going to get another chance at recovery!
How Can We Do It and Remain Abstinent?
There are certain foods we must avoid
if we are to succeed at recovey. Now what happens so often is that
the food addict looks at the forbidden foods and use rationalization to
find a way to use these foods in their "diet". Let's use bread as
an example since this is usually the food that gives so many of us
problems.
We consult with friends, family, physicians and even dieticians and we
find out from them that they think bread is ok to add to your "diet" and
there's no reason to abstain from this healthy food product. So
with a big smile on our face we add bread to our "diet" and go on
thinking that we are abstinent. Let me argue this with you.
1) For people who are not addicts this line of thinking would be
ok. For an addict this could be the beginning of relapse.
2) We know that "diets" do work for civilians (people who are not
addicts). "Diet" is a term that refers to something that
will eventually end. Food addicts are on food plans which we
understand to mean as a lifestyle change.
3) Also if bread was not an issue for you, as I've heard countless
times from numerous addicts, then why is it such an issue for
you? Thou dost protest too much!
Your best thinking did not help you find recovery before so why do you
trust it now. Some of us define insanity as repeating an action
time after time and getting the same result and then repeating this same
action and expecting a different result. That's like going
to a doctor and getting a prescription and then telling your pharmacist
that instead of that drug you wanted one that your friend recommended.
"Trust the program" is something you will hear in the rooms of
OA. There is good reason for this so why not try it just for today!
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| Guest Columnist: Michael Angier |
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The Playing Field Has Been Leveled--and it??™s Time for
You to Play
by Michael Angier
In today??™s market and with today??™s technology it??™s
never been easier to compete with established companies and well-known
individuals. Never before has opportunity been so universally available.
Every day I see where someone has published their first book, launched
a new company, starred in a new film or partnered with a large corporate
entity. I like to read about people going for their dreams.
What may not be apparent is that these are everyday people. Those who
have been successful in achieving their dreams are usually not any
different than you and me.
Except for one thing--they went out and did it.
All too often, I see people hold back and not go after their dreams
because they don??™t feel special enough. They erroneously believe that
the people out there doing great things are privileged in some way. They
believe them to have more knowledge, more connections or more inside
information than they themselves do.
This is rarely true. With few exceptions, the ones out there making
things happen simply had the courage and the urgency to do so. They
believed in themselves and in what they were doing. Sometimes not a
lot--but at least enough to get started.
They didn??™t wait for permission. They didn??™t wait until everything was
perfect. No stars had to align. They didn??™t have it all figured out, but
they acted nonetheless.
We live in a day and age where speed is of the essence. The product or
service that gets out there first is usually the one to be the most
successful. Wait until the product is perfect and you??™ll likely lose
out. Getting it launched is paramount.
As I consult with individuals and senior executives of corporations, I
find many viable ideas that get launched late or not at all because
they??™re not feeling ready or worthy. There always seems to be something
they??™re waiting for.
What??™s needed is courage. We must give ourselves permission to act. We
don??™t need anyone else??™s permission. Boldness pays off. Initiative rules.
What are YOU waiting for? Where are you holding back? What deep-seated
dream do you have within you? You deserve to fulfill your unique
potential.
Remember that the people out their winning simply believe enough in
themselves and in their dreams to take a chance. They??™re willing to take
calculated risks--to bet on themselves and on their ideas.
What??™s the worst that can happen? There??™s no shame in failing. Failing
is part of success and people forget about your failings in the bright
light of your accomplishment. And they respect your courage.
I believe that everyone has a dream they long to achieve. But I think
most of these dreams lie buried within and are never brought forth. And
the world, as well as the one with the dream are worse off for it.
If you??™re not clear on what your dream is, take some action on any
project that interests you. It doesn??™t matter which one. The process may
very likely expose your true calling.
We find what we??™re looking for. If you??™re intent upon uncovering your
dream you will do so. For some reason the Universe has a way of hanging
on to answers until it knows we are serious.
There IS a way to accomplish your dreams. Find out what you need to
learn. Who can help you? What??™s your biggest roadblock? What one thing
can you do today to move you closer to your objective?
Take some action every day and you??™ll begin to see your dream unfold.
In doing so, you??™ll find yourself among those you admire and respect
for pursuing their heart??™s desire. We??™ll be reading about YOU.
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Copyright 2002 Michael Angier
& Success Networks International. Success Net's mission is to
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-- InfoPlease@SuccessNet.org
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A
Prayer for the Stressed
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Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to
change the things I cannot accept,
and the wisdom to
hide the bodies of those people I had
to kill today
because they pissed me off.
And also, help me to
be careful of the toes I step on
today as they may be
connected to the ass that I may have
to kiss tomorrow.
Help me always to
give 100% at work....
12% on Monday
23% on Tuesday
40% on Wednesday
20% on Thursday
5% on Friday
And help me to
remember.....
when I'm having a
really bad day,
and it seems that
people are really trying to piss me off,
that it takes 42
muscles to frown and
only 4 to extend my
middle finger and tell them to bite me!
Amen!
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| Body Image |
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Body image issues for women
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Your body image is how you perceive,
think and feel about your body. This may have no bearing at all on your
actual appearance. For instance, it is common in Western nations for
women to believe they are larger and fatter than they really are. Only
one in five women are satisfied with their body weight. Nearly half of
all normal weight women overestimate their size and shape. A distorted
body image can lead to self-destructive behaviour, like dieting or binge
eating. Approximately nine out of 10 young women have dieted at least
once in their lives.
Self-destructive behaviour
A poor body image can promote an unhealthy lifestyle. The urge to diet
or use other potentially dangerous weight loss methods (such as fasting,
smoking or laxatives) is almost always prompted by feeling unhappy with
body shape or size. It is well documented that even 'moderate' dieting
increases the risk of developing an eating disorder amongst girls. If a
woman feels self-conscious about her appearance, she may avoid
exercising because it might mean exposing her body shape to the public
eye. Alternatively, she might over exercise in a bid to lose weight
quickly. Some studies indicate that a young woman's body image is the
single largest influence on her self-esteem. If she thinks she looks
unattractive or fat, her self-confidence drops and this can impact on
other areas of her life.
A range of causes
Some of the factors that contribute to a negative body image include:
- Being teased about appearance in
childhood
- Growing up with dieting parents, or
one who was unhappy with their body shape
- A cultural tendency to judge people
by their appearance
- Peer pressure among teenage girls
to be slim, go on diets and compare themselves with others
- Media and advertising images
promoting thinness as the ideal
- A tendency in women's media to push
fad diets and weight loss programs
- Well-meaning public health
campaigns that urge people to lose weight.
Healthier choices
A negative body image develops over the course of your life, so
changing it can take time and effort. Suggestions for improving your
body image include:
- Reflect on your experiences and try
to unravel the development of your body image from childhood.
- Talk about feelings and experiences
with other women who have similar concerns.
- Make a pact with yourself to treat
your body with respect, which includes giving it enough food and rest.
- Give yourself a break from women's
magazines and the mass media for a while.
- Try some form of physical activity
purely for the fun of it, not as a means of weight loss.
- Stop weighing yourself.
- Change your goal from weight loss
to improving your health.
- Get informed by reading up on body
image issues.
Type of help available
If you feel depressed about your body, or if you start bingeing or
fasting, then professional help is a good idea. There are counsellors
and psychologists trained in the areas of body image who can guide you
in changing negative beliefs and behaviours. A chronic crash dieter
might need assistance from a dietician or psychologist to introduce
healthier ways of eating and of relating to and caring for your body.
Where to get help
- Your doctor
- Dietician
- Counsellor
- Anorexia & Bulimia Nervosa
Foundation
Things to remember
- Your body image is how you
perceive, think and feel about your body.
- Most women think they are larger
and fatter than they actually are.
- A negative body image is formed
over a lifetime from many different influences, including family, peer
group, media and social pressures.
Article publication date: 31/05/2000
Better Health
Channel
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Quick Chili Recipe
1 cup diced tomatoes
1-2 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp. dried minced onions or 1/4 cup fresh chopped onion
1/4 cup kidney beans
3 oz. brick cheese or cut up chicken or beef
Place ingredients (except if using cheese) in microwaveable bowl, stir
and then nuke for 3-4 minutes. Add cheese after heating.
Serve with cup of salad and a piece of fresh fruit. Don't forget
your water!
Serves one.
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