Tricks (& Tools) That Work For Me

“Bad” Habits I Choose To Keep

During the past 4 years I have discovered that, for me, being too strict with my food and my food-related behaviors can be just as bad as not being strict enough. For today, I am able to incorporate the following guidelines into my daily food plan without experiencing any adverse effects whatsoever. I am not suggesting that …Continue reading →

Jan

“STOP IT!!”

I used to view my negative thought patterns in much the same way I viewed my eating disorder: as something that was beyond my control. Now, for the first time in my life, I am realizing that there are no “good” or “bad” thoughts/feelings, just as there are no “good” or “bad” foods – – there …Continue reading →

Jun

“Hat-Blat”

One of the phrases you will hear if you go to a few AA meetings is “H.A.L.T.” It is a mental reminder designed to help alcoholics kill the urge to drink by asking themselves if they have let themselves become too Hungry, too Angry, too Lonely, or too Tired. I’ve added a couple of things to …Continue reading →

Mar

Be Prepared!

One of the best things you can do for yourself as you begin your new abstinent life is to make sure that your cupboards and your fridge are stocked with plenty of abstinent food. Following your food plan involves a lot more than just resisting you binge foods. It also requires that you be pro-active …Continue reading →

Mar

May The Force Be With You!

One of my favorite tricks that just “came to me” one day is the idea of picturing a force field around myself that protects me from grabbing extra food. (I put the words came to me in quotes because I know I didn’t come up with this on my own – – I really believe …Continue reading →

Mar

Find Your Passion Through Healthy Distractions

One of the greatest gifts I have received as a result of doing the 12 Steps is the gift of a clear mind. This has enabled me to finally be able to just “be,” at least most of the times. There are still moments when I have that feeling that I am “supposed” to be …Continue reading →

Mar