Comments on: A List and An Epiphany http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/ Putting a Healthy Twist on Life Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:12:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Blondies with Side Notes | Healthy Twists http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Blondies with Side Notes | Healthy Twists Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:42:12 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1997 [...] in my brain this week and I don’t know how to stop it. It’s the kind of stuff I wrote about here and although I wish I could have the healthy relationship with body image that so many others seem [...] [...] in my brain this week and I don’t know how to stop it. It’s the kind of stuff I wrote about here and although I wish I could have the healthy relationship with body image that so many others seem [...]

]]> By: ashley http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1907 ashley Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:10:47 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1907 Hey Hallie!! I just received my prize package in the mail from you :-). Thank you so much! In regards to this post, I like the list - easy way to get lots of info. across in an easy to read format. And I can see how you were trying to put your own worries into perspective by comparing them with bigger things, but I think that's even more depressing! I know it's hard, but try to just forgive yourself for indulging on your date night, and remember that tomorrow is a new day! Just keep trucking along and focus on the positives - ie. what were some good things that you did for yourself and your body that day or even throughout the week. Take care! Hey Hallie!! I just received my prize package in the mail from you :-) . Thank you so much!

In regards to this post, I like the list – easy way to get lots of info. across in an easy to read format. And I can see how you were trying to put your own worries into perspective by comparing them with bigger things, but I think that’s even more depressing! I know it’s hard, but try to just forgive yourself for indulging on your date night, and remember that tomorrow is a new day! Just keep trucking along and focus on the positives – ie. what were some good things that you did for yourself and your body that day or even throughout the week.

Take care!

]]> By: The Candid RD http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1893 The Candid RD Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:56:17 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1893 Well I agree that being mad at yourself is easier than being mad at God, or being in the middle of an Earthquake, HOWEVER, I also have to agree that it's destructive thinking to beat yourself up over something you can't do anything about anyway. What was done was done, you can't go back and change it, you can only do better in the future. Thinking about it and beating yourself up gets you no where, it only creates more stress. Stres leads to over-eating, it's a vicious cycle. I hope you can learn how to handle your food issues, and just relax and live in the moment. I'm still working on it myself, so we can help each other out :) Have a great time at the SuperBowl party! I wash I could come, even though I hate professional sports, haha. Make a plan and try to stick to it, if you don't, no need to worry! Just work extra hard the next week. Well I agree that being mad at yourself is easier than being mad at God, or being in the middle of an Earthquake, HOWEVER, I also have to agree that it’s destructive thinking to beat yourself up over something you can’t do anything about anyway. What was done was done, you can’t go back and change it, you can only do better in the future. Thinking about it and beating yourself up gets you no where, it only creates more stress. Stres leads to over-eating, it’s a vicious cycle.

I hope you can learn how to handle your food issues, and just relax and live in the moment. I’m still working on it myself, so we can help each other out :)

Have a great time at the SuperBowl party! I wash I could come, even though I hate professional sports, haha. Make a plan and try to stick to it, if you don’t, no need to worry! Just work extra hard the next week.

]]> By: Susan http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1892 Susan Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:22:08 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1892 Yes, I think it is definitely MUCH easier to obsess about our food, exercise and weight than to really get to the bottom of what is bothering us. Our last two posts should go hand in hand, because I think these obsessive thoughts have a lot to do with our own dislike for ourselves. It's easier to control our body than to learn how to love and appreciate it. That sounds hokey, but I still believe it! :) Dude, I'd just skip the buns and have straight up beef patties for the sliders, yum!! :P Seriously though, maybe some bbq pulled chicken sliders? Yes, I think it is definitely MUCH easier to obsess about our food, exercise and weight than to really get to the bottom of what is bothering us. Our last two posts should go hand in hand, because I think these obsessive thoughts have a lot to do with our own dislike for ourselves. It’s easier to control our body than to learn how to love and appreciate it. That sounds hokey, but I still believe it! :)

Dude, I’d just skip the buns and have straight up beef patties for the sliders, yum!! :P Seriously though, maybe some bbq pulled chicken sliders?

]]> By: Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1888 Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:18:37 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1888 I meant "obsess" not "obsese". :) I meant “obsess” not “obsese”. :)

]]> By: Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1887 Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:18:02 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1887 Crab cake sliders! I, too, obsese about food and my weight but you're right....it's better than more depressing/upsetting things. At least we can control our food intake! I like being in control! Crab cake sliders!

I, too, obsese about food and my weight but you’re right….it’s better than more depressing/upsetting things. At least we can control our food intake! I like being in control!

]]> By: Annabel @ www.feedmeimcreanky.com http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1886 Annabel @ www.feedmeimcreanky.com Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:42:12 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1886 Hallie -- i love your list and your epiphany. I hear ya. I wish my own fixation with weight and beauty could be chalked up to me being compassionate and stressed about big problems. unfortunately, i'm just a little OCD and a lot selfish. ;) As you can see, I, too, have a lot of thinking to do! xoxo Hallie — i love your list and your epiphany. I hear ya. I wish my own fixation with weight and beauty could be chalked up to me being compassionate and stressed about big problems. unfortunately, i’m just a little OCD and a lot selfish. ;) As you can see, I, too, have a lot of thinking to do!

xoxo

]]> By: Kelly http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1884 Kelly Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:18:34 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1884 I think what is most important is that you figured it out. Half the battle if figuring out our behavior is actually coming to terms with what is behind it. The other half is making the necessary changes to correct it. Be proud of yourself for actually accepting what is really going on behind the scenes! :) I think what is most important is that you figured it out. Half the battle if figuring out our behavior is actually coming to terms with what is behind it. The other half is making the necessary changes to correct it. Be proud of yourself for actually accepting what is really going on behind the scenes! :)

]]> By: Hallie http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1883 Hallie Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:21:47 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1883 Hi Tina, thanks for your comment. I didn't mean "angry at G-d" in the literal sense (even though I know, that's what I wrote!), so I really hope I didn't offend you or anyone else by it. Maybe I should have said "the universe" or something like that. I just meant, something bigger than myself, I guess. I am blessed with many wonderful things and wonderful people in my life and I know that. Last week I got some sad news, on several fronts, about friends and family who mean a lot to me. I have been so lucky so far in my life that when bad things do happen, I don't aways handle the news as well as I probably should. Hi Tina, thanks for your comment. I didn’t mean “angry at G-d” in the literal sense (even though I know, that’s what I wrote!), so I really hope I didn’t offend you or anyone else by it. Maybe I should have said “the universe” or something like that. I just meant, something bigger than myself, I guess. I am blessed with many wonderful things and wonderful people in my life and I know that. Last week I got some sad news, on several fronts, about friends and family who mean a lot to me. I have been so lucky so far in my life that when bad things do happen, I don’t aways handle the news as well as I probably should.

]]> By: Tina http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 Tina Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:46:51 +0000 http://www.healthytwists.com/a-list-and-an-epiphany/#comment-1882 I pray that you grow to realize there is so much more to think about that is good in this world....and to not be angry with God but recognize all the blessings he gives you. Health, loved ones, living in a country that has lots of things taken for granted, etc. It is a practice, but trying to think of all you have to be thankful for regularly is so worth it. It doesn't have to be think about death or think about feeling badly about yourself. I fully understand desiring control and turning to weight loss as a means for that. But it really is not worth it! Try to turn that frown upside down :) I pray that you grow to realize there is so much more to think about that is good in this world….and to not be angry with God but recognize all the blessings he gives you. Health, loved ones, living in a country that has lots of things taken for granted, etc. It is a practice, but trying to think of all you have to be thankful for regularly is so worth it. It doesn’t have to be think about death or think about feeling badly about yourself. I fully understand desiring control and turning to weight loss as a means for that. But it really is not worth it! Try to turn that frown upside down :)

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