See Sara Shrink December update
December 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Inside You, See Sara Shrink
Women’s Magazine is following Sara Sullivan, of Boulder, as she aims to healthily lose 100 pounds. Here’s her latest progress.
For more information about Sullivan’s journey, visit www.seesarashrink.com.
December weight update: 227
Total weight lost to date: 47 pounds
November’s lesson: As you can see from my lack luster weight loss (5 pounds), this month was hard for me. Although I’m almost halfway to my goal, I’m only now beginning to really tackle the emotional issues that drive my food addiction. Cycles of overeating followed by starving myself sabotage my efforts, so shifting these behaviors will be critical in the long run.
I’ve had to take a fresh look at when, why and what I eat and try to find balance. I’m realizing that my need to be on the “perfect” diet with no bad days has lead to fluctuations between bingeing and deprivation. Until I deal with the real issues that lead me to overeat, any weight loss I achieve will only be temporary. In essence, I am redefining my relationship with food; learning to eat foods I love in moderation and not feel guilty about enjoying them.
This process is far slower than I hoped it would be, but getting to the root of my weight problem is worth the effort, and will pave the way for a healthy happy life long-term.
December’s obstacle: This Christmas I’ll be changing my family’s holiday traditions from a two-week contest to see who can fit the most cookies in their mouth to celebrating the real meaning of the season. I’ll be passing on more to my children than just a bunch of recipes: a new way to look at life.
Reader’s challenge: In America, we tend to turn every occasion into a “food fest.” Socializing, holidays and celebrations are all inextricably linked to eating, and that makes November and December a collective period of weight gain for the entire nation. This year I’d like you to ask yourself, “How can I celebrate without overeating?” And if you’re a parent, “What traditions am I passing on to my children?” Will your holiday season revolve around food — or something more profound?
