tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post8401329145909918220..comments2013-03-27T17:28:20.814-05:00Comments on for those who have young...: my new favorite bookJen Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956885577046454155noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-34411358884065662172011-04-12T16:21:45.632-05:002011-04-12T16:21:45.632-05:00I may be the only woman in the continental US who ...I may be the only woman in the continental US who has NO desire to return to her body from her 20s. But then, I was unhealthy, and unhappy, and un...so many things.<br /><br />As a trainer and AdvoCare distributor, I have been teaching the concepts discussed in "Made to Crave" from day one. Maybe it's the psych major in me, but until you know the "WHY" behind your behavior, real change cannot occur. <br /><br />Great book, glad you recommended it for all the wonderful ladies here :)Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640506837259918157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-90086798236864007242011-04-12T15:48:08.858-05:002011-04-12T15:48:08.858-05:00Jennifer,
First of all...I love you! You are such ...Jennifer,<br />First of all...I love you! You are such an inspiration to me and your heart and soul just pour over your posts. So transparent and vulnerable. I recently read the book by Candice Cameron called, Reshaping it all. It is awesome. Her christian perspective really translates to how our minds should think about food through God's eyes. How we glorify God in all aspects of our lives. Another good read. <br /><br />Love ya bunches friend-<br />ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384946304977693050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-64391391178281271942011-04-12T14:57:00.106-05:002011-04-12T14:57:00.106-05:00Jen,
They've recently plugged this on KSBJ (ba...Jen,<br />They've recently plugged this on KSBJ (back here in good ole' Houston)...after reading your post, I'm buying it now. Why, oh why, did I meet you only right before you guys moved? Sniff. I love these honest pourings from your Godly heart, sweet friend! Keep 'em coming.<br /><br />~JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608147190268524076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-87197510985274902832011-04-12T14:23:55.767-05:002011-04-12T14:23:55.767-05:00I struggled for a long time with an eating disorde...I struggled for a long time with an eating disorder. Now as a 30 something mom of four, I would like to think that my mind is on my family instead of the body I would love to have...or the cookies I would love to have. For me personally, when things are going great it is easy to not focus on food for comfort, or anything else. When things get tough ( car accident, sick kids, busyness of life) I get stressed. Normally running is how I deal with it, but that is not always possible. When I don't run, I get more stressed. Then I get cranky. Then I get unsatisfied. Then I get down on myself. Then I look at other ways to feel good. Food is the easiest choice. Then after pigging out on the cookie, or whatever, comes the guilt. Then the whole cycle starts all over again. <br /><br />I can say this year has been extremely difficult for me. Everything seems to be up in the air, or has already crashed to the ground. For a while I was starting to think I was cursed, and God was throwing every imaginable dart he could think of at me. I know that is not the case, but it doesn't change those feelings. I had a wonderful woman point out some of the good things that have come out of the bad. I have clung to the fact that God is using every single dart that has been thrown at me for HIS glory, even if I don't actually see it yet. This is actually the first crisis event in my life that I haven't turned to food to fill me up. It is totally freeing! Our bodies are temples. We are supposed to show Christ's love to the world, but how can we if we don't love ourselves? Our body should not define who we are, Christ should. <br /><br />I am loving your blog. Thank you so much for blogging about the hard stuff.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17660898161134762991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-25714448002124747622011-04-12T11:35:27.847-05:002011-04-12T11:35:27.847-05:00Now you know i struggled with bulemia for 12 years...Now you know i struggled with bulemia for 12 years in my 20-30's...but it's only been in the past 3 years (& I'll be 60 next month) that I realized that what I needed was a lifestyle change and refocus my mind. My body is a temple of the holy spirit and I need to take care of it. You can be sure I'll check out this website. thank you, sweet jen, for being transparent!debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00147610635672290219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-64221498472857255022011-04-12T11:35:10.187-05:002011-04-12T11:35:10.187-05:00the book is available as a free download for nook!...the book is available as a free download for nook!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869155192148053136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5287164671697142345.post-26341558086010646682011-04-12T11:00:40.965-05:002011-04-12T11:00:40.965-05:00As with all of your posts, this one really hit hom...As with all of your posts, this one really hit home with me too! Since losing weight has been somewhat impossible for me since I turned 40 (5 years ago), I now just seem to give up & eat what I want (like that will help?). Lately I indulge in "self-esteem" self help books, but think I need to try some of yours, since my self-esteem will not get better until I truly feel good about myself! Thanks for sharing!jillkeiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225789154718695976noreply@blogger.com