How am I keeping 185 unwanted pounds off of me? Hint: Clean Eating and DDPYOGA are key, but they're only two-thirds of the equation. Here's the truth the corrupt and clueless diet industry doesn't want you to know. The last thing they want is for a food addict to make a full recovery.
Stacey, I don't really have words for this post. It is honest, real, and what many people need to see and hear. You are brave to post this. But, more than that just know watching you filled my heart with a great deal of love and I am sending it your way. Gabrielle
Thanks for sharing this personal and painful moment with you. I'm an emotional eater too, and when I start to get food, I have to ask myself, "What just happened? How am I feeling?" And sure enough, I recognize a thought process,a painful memory,or a worry ran through my mind that mad me sad--I didn't even realize it at the time. It's very sneaky. But in learning how to recognize those feelings--I can stop myself from running for the first fattening food I can find.
I admire you for sharing such a real and heartfelt video and how you deal with life's struggles. There's no doubt about it, life is hard. You're right, everyone thinks that once the weight is gone things become easier but they don't. Life is life ans struggles still appear. Some harder than others. We just have to decide how to deal with them. It's much easier to sedate yourself from the pain and not deal with it but then the pain just goes deeper and harder to deal with later in life. It's ok to hurt and it's ok to cry. It shows that you love your Dad dearly and that's something wonderful. Here's a big virtual hug to let you know you're not alone and people care. I don't even know you but I feel encouraged to move forward with my life and accept it instead of burying it. I too carry burdens from the past, excess weight, low self esteem, much body pain and have basically given up. You give me hope. I want to thank you for that. God bless you! Barb
You took me back to so many memories of my time with my father and his Alzheimer's journey. Helping others accept that allowing pain in is as important as is feeling joy. Masking either emotion is unhealthy. Not processing our feelings is when we turn to other substances to mask the pain. You have been learning much about Stacey on this journey. I am proud of you......Athena
I came across your site from the DDP Yoga site! I have been searching and searching for something, ANYTHING to help with my weight issues. I am 32 years old, I'm 5'9 and weigh 345lbs. I need to get this weight off of me, I need to be around for my children and I also have Multiple Sclerosis and I'm afraid that someday I'll be unable to walk and I'll be too heavy for people to move me. I just ordered the DDP Yoga set and my husband (who is not overweight) wants to do them with me! I just feel like I can't do this alone but I don't have any support either. Finding your site and the DDP Yoga site I'm hoping is a step in the right direction!
That's so great you ordered the DDPYOGA DVD's and are ready to make some changes...just make the food changes gradual ones you can live with and you'll be ahead of the game :)
Alison - You might be interested in this TED talk by a woman with severe MS. It's a stunning inspiration for all of us to transform our eating. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc Good luck!
I found your site after watching a news story and finding the DDP Yoga Site. I am 32 years old, 5'9 and weight 340lbs. I need something, ANYTHING to help get this weight off. I just ordered the DDP Yoga Set and I'm looking forward to starting a new journey. I've tried everything and while I'm still skeptical I'm hopeful. I also have Multiple Sclerosis and I need to get this weight off, its hindering my mobility. I also need to be here for my children who are 6 and 3. My husband and my children are active and healthy and my kids are actually underweight so I need to get my butt in gear! I want to take my daughter to Disney World in two years and I want to not have to think about "Will I Fit" on the plane or on the rides. I'm missing way too much and its putting me into a serious depression. Hopefully this will be a turning point for me.
You can do it Alison! Congratulations on taking charge and moving in a healthier direction. It can be done - and you can even enjoy it :) Check out the recipes on the blog under the "Hips" category and let me know how you're doing.
It's true we all bury our REAL feelings and what can manifest underneath is sickness and dis-ease. I've been bitter towards my father for past hurts and disappointments I've felt concerning our relationship but seeing you has not only help me let go of bitterness but also to try to bridge the gap between us with the time we do have together. I cannot keep feeling bitter if I want to get better. Thank you and god bless you and your family.
Thank you for the willingness to be so vulnerable, so courageous, for the sake of truth. I feel encouraged to be honest with myself, and deeply moved that you want so much to help me -- all of us. I feel humbled in a good way. Gratefully yours, K
Thank you so much for sharing this.. I feel it too and I've been an emotional eater my whole life (50 years). I just discovered DDPYOGA today, about 2 hours ago and placed my order. Reading your story and Arthur's was the push I needed. Thank you !
Hi Stacey, I came across your videos, website & blog a few weeks ago. I have been suffering from chronic pain for almost 3 decades. In 4/12, I contacted a doctor that wrote the book,"Unlearn Your Pain". Something that I needed so many years ago. The program does exactly what you have been doing~ feeling. He makes you deal with the trauma's in your life so you can move on. Most women that are overweight have been abused in one way or another. Until a person deals with the past, it is most likely they won't be able to keep their weight off long term. Tomorrow is my starting day with DDPyoga & the clean eating. How fast did you advance from phase 1 to 3? You have done a remarkable transformation! I just need someone to coach me that has been in my own shoes! ~Tammy
Thanks for speaking the truth. I love how you know that when I embrace (good or bad - I guess a better word is "own it") WHY I am eating - it helps to get over the hump. I don't have to be happy all the time - it's OK to feel, and we should because we're all humans. Thank you for sharing this - it was so meaningful and a good reminder to me. <3 Staci Cannady
Sure sorry you're living with that right now. I know exactly how it feels...and how it can just beat you down. I stopped turning to food and instead turned to stone---and that's not any better. You have to just hang on and weather the storm sometimes...it's hard, but it's best. I find you such a brave person. You're inspiring.
Stacey, I don't really have words for this post. It is honest, real, and what many people need to see and hear. You are brave to post this. But, more than that just know watching you filled my heart with a great deal of love and I am sending it your way.
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Thanks for sharing this personal and painful moment with you. I'm an emotional eater too, and when I start to get food, I have to ask myself, "What just happened? How am I feeling?" And sure enough, I recognize a thought process,a painful memory,or a worry ran through my mind that mad me sad--I didn't even realize it at the time. It's very sneaky. But in learning how to recognize those feelings--I can stop myself from running for the first fattening food I can find.
ReplyDeleteI admire you for sharing such a real and heartfelt video and how you deal with life's struggles. There's no doubt about it, life is hard. You're right, everyone thinks that once the weight is gone things become easier but they don't. Life is life ans struggles still appear. Some harder than others. We just have to decide how to deal with them. It's much easier to sedate yourself from the pain and not deal with it but then the pain just goes deeper and harder to deal with later in life. It's ok to hurt and it's ok to cry. It shows that you love your Dad dearly and that's something wonderful. Here's a big virtual hug to let you know you're not alone and people care.
ReplyDeleteI don't even know you but I feel encouraged to move forward with my life and accept it instead of burying it. I too carry burdens from the past, excess weight, low self esteem, much body pain and have basically given up. You give me hope. I want to thank you for that. God bless you!
Barb
Thank You so much, Barb. I'm honored that I can encourage you. We all learn from each other - one of life's lovely upsides.
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You took me back to so many memories of my time with my father and his Alzheimer's journey. Helping others accept that allowing pain in is as important as is feeling joy. Masking either emotion is unhealthy. Not processing our feelings is when we turn to other substances to mask the pain. You have been learning much about Stacey on this journey. I am proud of you......Athena
ReplyDeleteThank You Athena - you continue to teach me so much!
DeleteRare. Raw. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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DeleteI couldn't have said it better. Thanks for putting yourself out there. The stories of inspiration really help.
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Thank you, Stacey. You are an inspiration
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DeleteI came across your site from the DDP Yoga site! I have been searching and searching for something, ANYTHING to help with my weight issues. I am 32 years old, I'm 5'9 and weigh 345lbs. I need to get this weight off of me, I need to be around for my children and I also have Multiple Sclerosis and I'm afraid that someday I'll be unable to walk and I'll be too heavy for people to move me. I just ordered the DDP Yoga set and my husband (who is not overweight) wants to do them with me! I just feel like I can't do this alone but I don't have any support either. Finding your site and the DDP Yoga site I'm hoping is a step in the right direction!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great you ordered the DDPYOGA DVD's and are ready to make some changes...just make the food changes gradual ones you can live with and you'll be ahead of the game :)
DeleteAlison - You might be interested in this TED talk by a woman with severe MS. It's a stunning inspiration for all of us to transform our eating. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc
DeleteGood luck!
I found your site after watching a news story and finding the DDP Yoga Site. I am 32 years old, 5'9 and weight 340lbs. I need something, ANYTHING to help get this weight off. I just ordered the DDP Yoga Set and I'm looking forward to starting a new journey. I've tried everything and while I'm still skeptical I'm hopeful. I also have Multiple Sclerosis and I need to get this weight off, its hindering my mobility. I also need to be here for my children who are 6 and 3. My husband and my children are active and healthy and my kids are actually underweight so I need to get my butt in gear! I want to take my daughter to Disney World in two years and I want to not have to think about "Will I Fit" on the plane or on the rides. I'm missing way too much and its putting me into a serious depression. Hopefully this will be a turning point for me.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it Alison! Congratulations on taking charge and moving in a healthier direction. It can be done - and you can even enjoy it :) Check out the recipes on the blog under the "Hips" category and let me know how you're doing.
DeleteIt's true we all bury our REAL feelings and what can manifest underneath is sickness and dis-ease. I've been bitter towards my father for past hurts and disappointments I've felt concerning our relationship but seeing you has not only help me let go of bitterness but also to try to bridge the gap between us with the time we do have together. I cannot keep feeling bitter if I want to get better. Thank you and god bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the willingness to be so vulnerable, so courageous, for the sake of truth. I feel encouraged to be honest with myself, and deeply moved that you want so much to help me -- all of us. I feel humbled in a good way. Gratefully yours, K
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome K...I'm glad you're encouraged :) Truth is where it's AT!
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this.. I feel it too and I've been an emotional eater my whole life (50 years). I just discovered DDPYOGA today, about 2 hours ago and placed my order. Reading your story and Arthur's was the push I needed. Thank you !
ReplyDeleteHi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI came across your videos, website & blog a few weeks ago. I have been suffering from chronic pain for almost 3 decades. In 4/12, I contacted a doctor that wrote the book,"Unlearn Your Pain". Something that I needed so many years ago. The program does exactly what you have been doing~ feeling. He makes you deal with the trauma's in your life so you can move on. Most women that are overweight have been abused in one way or another. Until a person deals with the past, it is most likely they won't be able to keep their weight off long term.
Tomorrow is my starting day with DDPyoga & the clean eating. How fast did you advance from phase 1 to 3? You have done a remarkable transformation! I just need someone to coach me that has been in my own shoes!
~Tammy
Thanks for speaking the truth. I love how you know that when I embrace (good or bad - I guess a better word is "own it") WHY I am eating - it helps to get over the hump. I don't have to be happy all the time - it's OK to feel, and we should because we're all humans. Thank you for sharing this - it was so meaningful and a good reminder to me. <3 Staci Cannady
ReplyDeleteSure sorry you're living with that right now. I know exactly how it feels...and how it can just beat you down. I stopped turning to food and instead turned to stone---and that's not any better. You have to just hang on and weather the storm sometimes...it's hard, but it's best. I find you such a brave person. You're inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this link in the DDP Radio Chat yesterday, Stacey. Such a brave post and it definitely has helped me.
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