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Steph-       06/21/04 05:47 AM Edit Reply Quote jenX Reged: 08/11/03 Posts: 3252 Loc: Richmond, VA you poor sweetie. i haven't read this whole thread, but please don't beat yourself up about cheating! we all do it and have done it. sometimes we get a little agressive with each other because we're trying to save each other from suffering, but we also all understand that sometimes you fall off the wagon. it's my belief that it's normal, natural and important to fall off the wagon. important??? yes. here's why: i think if you're following a plan of some sort you need to reinforce the importance and efficacy of the plan sometimes. let me explain- for a while, i cheated on this diet (for months!) because i wasn't ready to accept that i needed to change the way i eat forever. then i started following it 'cause i was so miserable- there was no way i could live like i had been. i know you know where i'm coming from there! but even though it was working great, there was a part of me that wasn't totally 100% up with the program. i was telling myself deep down that one day i could eat whatever i wanted and that maybe the diet had nothing to do with it- maybe i was just better! so, when you start feeling better and you're telling yourself stuff like that, even subconsciously, and you find that you can get away with a little cheat here and there, it's normal to cheat a little more. then a little more. 'til you're doing nothing "right!" and maybe you can even go a little way like that.... no symptoms or tolerable symptoms. well, then you start to think "well, see!? it was me getting better! i don't need that diet! maybe i used to, but now i don't!" then you get sick. but while you beat yourself up about it, you have the great "upside" of knowing that yes, the diet works when you follow it. so this is actually the world's most excellent opportunity for you! now you know that despite what your doctor said, the diet helps you! isn't that great news!? so don't feel guilty. and don't worry- we all love you. sometimes we use "tough love" but it's still love! SMOOCHIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! and big huge hugs. -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Dunno what to think Stephie 06/18/04 10:03 AM Re: Dunno what to think littleone24 06/19/04 04:14 AM Re: My BMs are the same Wookie 06/18/04 02:48 PM Re: My BMs are the same littleone24 06/19/04 04:17 AM Re: Dunno what to think barbie 06/18/04 02:16 PM Re: Dunno what to think jasperlovel 06/20/04 07:38 PM Re: Dunno what to think peaches 06/18/04 11:59 AM Yes You Do. Some Tough Love For Steph Bevvy 06/18/04 10:26 AM Re: Yes You Do, I totally agree with Bev !!!!! gigi 06/19/04 07:33 AM Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable Stephie 06/19/04 03:50 AM Steph- jenX 06/21/04 05:47 AM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable fishnets 06/19/04 09:33 PM Pssh.... atomic rose 06/19/04 07:09 PM Don't Worry Steph! Everyone Cheats! Vicam 06/19/04 11:40 AM Yes, they do! BL 06/19/04 02:06 PM Re: Yes, they do! LauraSue 06/19/04 02:13 PM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable Kimmy 06/19/04 08:53 AM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable Dimples 06/19/04 08:38 AM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable LauraSue 06/19/04 08:06 AM come on, Steph, let's have a smile...... barbie 06/19/04 08:02 AM Steph! Honey, No, No, No Bevvy 06/19/04 08:00 AM For Bev Stephie 06/20/04 04:35 AM Backatcha, Steph! Bevvy 06/20/04 06:33 AM Oh, my tummy! Stephie 06/20/04 07:10 AM Info on Celevac barbie 06/20/04 08:24 AM Re: Oh, my tummy! LauraSue 06/20/04 08:16 AM I like your Pizza idea! Vicam 06/19/04 11:48 AM Thanks Kelly; I'll Let Ya Know How It Goes Over - nt Bevvy 06/19/04 12:05 PM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable ibsgrl 06/19/04 07:35 AM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable Dr. Spice Yamin 06/19/04 06:07 AM Re: Feeling so guilty - Can't leave the house I am so miserable JosephC 06/19/04 05:51 AM Re: Yes You Do. Some Tough Love For Steph joanmarie 06/18/04 03:53 PM Re:Steph, I just figured it out....... gigi 06/19/04 10:52 PM For gigi re: the age thing Stephie 06/20/04 04:47 AM Re: For gigi re: the age thing gigi 06/20/04 10:24 PM Hi, Joan!!! -nt- LauraSue 06/19/04 08:01 AM Re: Hi, Joan!!! -nt- joanmarie 06/20/04 05:20 PM Re: Hi, Joan!!! -nt- LauraSue 06/20/04 05:23 PM Re: Hi, Joan!!! -nt- joanmarie 06/20/04 07:21 PM Hey, My Friend JM! Bevvy 06/18/04 07:11 PM Re: Hey, My Friend JM! marjo 06/19/04 08:48 AM I second that! ibsgrl 06/19/04 07:37 PM Thanks.. I may have overreacted just slightly..(long post) Stephie 06/20/04 04:24 AM Re: Thanks.. I may have overreacted just slightly..(long post) Dimples 06/20/04 04:53 AM For Pat Stephie 06/20/04 07:11 AM Re: For Pat (Thanks Steph!! ) ANYTIME!!! nt Dimples 06/20/04 08:40 AM Re: Thanks.. I may have overreacted just slightly..(long post) greeneredhead 06/20/04 05:45 AM Yes it is common, and Welcome ! gigi 06/20/04 10:29 PM Re: Thanks.. I may have overreacted just slightly..(long post) mspaschal259 06/20/04 12:21 PM Re: Thanks.. I may have overreacted just slightly..(long post) LauraSue 06/20/04 08:14 AM Re: Hey, My Friend JM! joanmarie 06/18/04 07:53 PM joan marie - RKT's = Rice Krispie Treats (they're on the recipe index!) ibsgrl 06/18/04 08:53 PM Re: joan marie - RKT's = Rice Krispie Treats (they're on the recipe index!) joanmarie 06/20/04 05:19 PM Re: joan marie - RKT's = Rice Krispie Treats (they're on the recipe index!) ibsgrl 06/20/04 05:50 PM Re: joan marie - RKT's = Rice Krispie Treats (they're on the recipe index!) joanmarie 06/20/04 07:24 PM no prob joan :) -nt- ibsgrl 06/20/04 07:26 PM Re: no prob joan :) -nt- joanmarie 06/20/04 07:28 PM hehe thanks they r cute arent they! :) -nt- ibsgrl 06/20/04 07:35 PM had to laugh at the "sexist luna bars!" hahahahaha -nt- ibsgrl 06/18/04 07:51 PM

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