Diario de jadenc, 24 sep. 07

Yeah, it's strange how we use food as a tranquilizer sometimes (It's the worst thing you can do, but it happens to all of us. It seems we are food addicts after all). Just climb back on board and in a couple of days of strong will-power you will be lower than before. 

Thank you very much for your encouragement and kind words. 

Hey, don't be so hard on yourself, look how far you've come! You're doing great and food gives us solace when things are bleak in our lives. If you fall off the wagon once in a while, you'll just get back on and keep on truckin'. No harm done. Hang in there buddy. Besides, you've already recognized that you need better coping skills so that's a step in the right direction, right? Just grab yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. We're here for you. Take care and God Bless. 

Well said YShibata. 

Thank you very much, it's been a hard week for me and it's starting to get a better now. I find coming here tonight and just looking at my profile and reading peoples post such a positive environment and find it motivating. 

I don't know, but it looks like you are certainly on a downward spiral weight wize-In spite of your anxieties and 'emotional' baggage. Perhaps you handle them better than you think you do. When your emotiones overcome you, try to slow down and be by yourself for a few minutes, meditating - by deep breathing and shutting out all thoughts to get yourself into a calm state.......... 

Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary Because it means you’ve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. ~ Author Unknown ~  

Keep your head up! Five lbs. is nothing. You can have it off in no time. You have down so well the last couple months. You should be very proud of yourself. We've missed you on here so come on back!! Sometimes taking a break is great for jumpstarting your weight loss too. And I agree, reading other peoples journals is so encouraging. That is what gets me out and walking when I would much rather sit on my butt all day.