Thank you for your wonderful words of advice

Date:   9/30/2006 10:55:55 PM ( 18 y ago)

Babsbiltmore--
the universe. Do not play small by defining your wonderfulself by food

Food is not good or bad
eating too much and purging is not bad in itself
The thoughts are the only thing that trap you,
and they are yours
You hold the key by not directing your attention in such a manner
to your eating or purging
By the time you are writing this blog it is in the past
and you are not
It is Ok to to feel loving
about food, release of food
body shape, seemingly shameful or guilty
activities
It is only the you of 1 hr ago, 10 hours ago

You are so beautiful

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Reply from gotcha86

Thank you very much for your support. I understand in the world today, females have a push and pull problem when it comes to food. Push being the basal evolutionary mechanism in us to pack on food, compounded by the huge availability of food(good and bad) and gaudy food advertisements. Pull being the desire to keep fit and look beautiful--and by beautiful, an outrageous crave to be runway-model-stickthin.

I love good food. I love the delicate nature of chinese cuisine, the romance of italian gourmet, exoticness of turkish delights, sophistication of english fare, even the audacity-teasing wonders of african dishes. My boyfriend is a food-lover and adores the idea of whipping up a lover's playful "invention" in the kitchen with me. My issue with food is that I have seen the dangers of modern food production, method of advertisement and consumption and the trappings of food with both developed and underdeveloped countries. Our diet is in fact the major causes of numerous diseases and aging. And growing up, I have had an unhealthy relationship with food.

Yes, you are absolutely right to correct me on rectifying any hatred for food, because the hate is in fact directed back at myself rather than at the object. But to find pleasure in the goodness and richness of food. Am I following your train of thought?

I miss the joy of taking a bite off an apple. I miss the sweetness of greens in a colourful salad. I miss the feeling of hunger(not craving). This is one of my relishes after I complete this fast--to taste God's gifts in the most supreme yet unbelievable simplistic manner. To savour life.

That's why I titled the blog "Breaking free from the chains of my past". Fasting may be the most liberating experience of my life, because it changes me and the relationships I shall have with all around me.

Thank you for penning your thoughts. Hope to see you around.

 

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