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New Journey: Information, Support & Coming Clean



This New Journey blog stream is my attempt of being transparent in the painful area of my life; my weight and my health.

More information is not going to help overcome this life long behavior.  In fact, that has been a great diversion for me.  Perhaps one book I read will give me "THE" answer to my emotional eating and weight issues.

Trust me, I know what I need to do and what happens if I don't.  I've experienced it.  Nothing is more frustrating when well meaning people offer advice as to how to lose weight.  

While I appreciate learning what works for them, it doesn't help me.  We cannot assume that just because someone is flailing, that that person is not trying.

However, just because this is my journey to take and I have to explore, create options, make decisions and act; I still need support and accountability.

Many people in the circles of our life are pursuing change and facing huge obstacles.

I know for me, I would love for those people in my life to ask questions that will help me identify and overcome obstacles.   

A question from Tony Stoltfus, "Tell me about a time when you faced into a fear and beat it.  How'd you do it?"  

Finally, I have to be transparent and real.  Honest.  

If you are facing steps forward in your life, I would encourage you to begin with letting people know about the journey you are on!

 
 


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