March 20 Daily Accountability thread

**elphie** · 03-20-2009, 04:50 PM

WELCOME ALL!

Our creed is simple: No Judgment, just love, support and understanding. Through mutual SUPPORT and understanding as a TEAM, we'll experience a HEALTHIER LIFE together!!

ACCOUNTABILITY to ourselves and our teammates will help each of us to acquire a healthy lifestyle. Lending SUPPORT to others will help us strengthen ourselves.

We all share such precious life stories and maybe for the first time we found a place where we can be HONEST with our feelings and how we act out with food. For most of us it is EMOTIONAL EATING that gets us every time. It has many names; COMPULSIVE EATING, RESTRICTING, BINGEING, OUT OF CONTROL EATING, NUMBING, SELF-MEDICATING, whatever you call it we struggle with food and can't figure out why it is so hard!!

Some of us here are dealing with eating disorder (ED) issues but we all find the accountability to others and ourselves a much-needed resource!!!... COMMUNICATION with each other on a regular basis will keep us strong!

Did I eat mindfully?

Did I take care of and nurture my body?

Did I practice self acceptance and avoid negative self talk?

Did I use my tools of recovery? These may include meal plans, water minimums, journaling, etc.- Whatever works for YOU.

Did I share my experience with food for the day somewhere I feel safe and nurtured? This may be here, in this forum, with a therapist, a close friend, a group such as OA, etc.- Again, whatever works for YOU.

Did I select a word, phrase, and/or quote for the day?

**elphie** · 03-20-2009, 05:04 PM

Good afternoon everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day.

Dobby- I think it's great that you didn't have to think about avoiding negative self talk... that's the ultimate goal!

imagine- have you thought about sharing your concerns with your doctor? Be honest with her about your approach, the success you've had and your fears about WW and the nutritionist. Let her know that you are happy with slow progress if it means lasting results and that you hope she will support you in this decision. If she is supportive that will be so helpful in your journey, if she isn't then maybe you need to find a doctor who is. IMHO your healthcare provider should be your ally, not your disciplinarian.

Did I eat mindfully?

Yes, yes, yes! This is becoming more natural to me every day. We had a party with our homeschool group to celebrate spring and it was potluck. There were lots of good foods to choose from and I took a minute to think about what I really wanted in that moment. I got what I wanted, which included a nice variety of foods and ate it while visiting, remembering to put my fork down between bites. When the plate was empty I was satisfied and full but not stuffed. It was such a great experience.

Did I take care of and nurture my body?

yes

Did I practice self acceptance and avoid negative self talk?

yes

Did I use my tools of recovery? These may include meal plans, water minimums, journaling, etc.- Whatever works for YOU.

putting my food down between bites is my best tool right now and yes I did use it

Did I share my experience with food for the day somewhere I feel safe and nurtured? This may be here, in this forum, with a therapist, a close friend, a group such as OA, etc.- Again, whatever works for YOU.

here, but I was also able to talk about Intuitive Eating with my friends at homeschool group. We are all avid readers and when the topic of "What are you reading now," came up I shared some of the things I've learned. A few months ago I would have been too embarrassed to openly discuss food and weight issues with so many people, many of whom don't have these same issues. It was a nice discussion and I felt so good about it afterward.

Did I select a word, phrase, and/or quote for the day?

be present

**imagine** · 03-20-2009, 06:02 PM

elphie - way to go!

**imagine** · 03-20-2009, 06:13 PM

I think she would probably supportive.

At my fist appointment when she said I needed to lose weight. She asked if I wanted to go to weight watchers or see the nutritionist. When I pulled back turtle like and said I had been to a nutritionist when I was a teenager. She asked if I wanted to try it on my own. She let me but required me to come in for a weight check. Had to go in two weeks and see her again. She then let me continue to do it on my own and I was to come back in six months for a blood pressure check up (and I'm guessing a see how you are doing on weight check up) I can come in as often as I wish to hop in the scale (I get to do this by myself). So I think she would be supportive and just want to prove I can do it on my own. If she does mention concern and suggest weight watcher and nutritionist. I will stand up and voice my opinion. It should be okay. It is proably past Weight watchers/nutritionist diet peoples voices in my head that I might be projecting on her. I think my health is what she has most in mind.

**elphie** · 03-20-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm glad you feel supported- sounds like a good situation for you.

**AdamantEve** · 03-20-2009, 11:52 PM

elphie, glad it is becoming more natural for you

i'm in for a flyby... i'm 1/3 through my trip already. wanted to check in and read.

hello to all!

Nomad and Elphie, thanks for keeping up the thread!

**TheRootedNomad** · 03-21-2009, 09:35 AM

I'm a little behind as yesterday was hectic. But I'm going to try and remeber Thursday.

Did I eat mindfully?yes

Did I take care of and nurture my body?I excersized but I need to get back to focusing on my other pieces as well.

Did I practice self acceptance and avoid negative self talk? yes

Did I use my tools of recovery? These may include meal plans, water minimums, journaling, etc.- Whatever works for YOU. Again here the excersize that I need to have a back up plan for. I know it's my strongest tool as it makes me feel good but I need to really start incorporating other things.

Did I share my experience with food for the day somewhere I feel safe and nurtured? This may be here, in this forum, with a therapist, a close friend, a group such as OA, etc.- Again, whatever works for YOU. I think I posted here Thursday.

Did I select a word, phrase, and/or quote for the day? No