tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post116126549827552294..comments2023-10-24T03:48:17.089-04:00Comments on Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: Stories: Part Idrstaceynyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11698974154886393241noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-49344248814299620162009-11-24T00:53:20.880-05:002009-11-24T00:53:20.880-05:00Somewhat of a blognewbie myself, I'm excited t...Somewhat of a blognewbie myself, I'm excited to take this moment and leave my comment virginity behind and commend you on what a well-written post you've authored. Throughout the entire piece, I felt like your words clothed my emotions and so perfectly described many of my very own emotions. While I was not totally able to relate to all the actual occurrences in your story, I totally connected with the feelings you were left with. I really appreciate and applaud your work. Come check out my blog if you're ever interested. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts ;)erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190488465246406382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161725001883186282006-10-24T17:23:00.000-04:002006-10-24T17:23:00.000-04:00I can SO identify with this great post! Having won...I can SO identify with this great post! Having won a baby contest 60 years ago in GB because the British then liked "fat babies," I had a lot of fat cells from the beginning. <BR/><BR/>When my mother took me to a doctor in this country as a young girl because of my weight, he declared it was because I had been denied food during World War II, and I was making up for lost time! My mother was incensed, because during the War, parents made sure their children were fed even if they themselves weren't. 'Course, what I was fed would fatten one up quickly: Carnation Condensed milk!<BR/><BR/>On top of that, half of me comes from hearty southwestern Virginia mountain stock -- so in the eighth grade I was already 5' 8", and nary a boy wanted to dance with me during our enforced PhysEd square dance classes. I heard all the outloud whispers about "It's a shame she's so fat, as she has such a pretty face." <BR/><BR/>Relatives would say, "Oh, you're not fat, you're just big boned. You'll grow out of it." My mother would say, "I can't get your brother to start eating, nor you to stop."<BR/><BR/>I got a late start (no high school dates), yet I did eventually slim down somewhat after I left home and was out on my own -- but my self image was irrevocably scarred. <BR/><BR/>At age 27, tall, striking, and "normal" in size, I married a gentleman who felt his family was a reflection of himself, so he was particularly nasty when first his wife, then his two sons in their pre-teens, became pudgy and un- svelte. His own problem with alcohol didn't seem as much a concern to him though ...<BR/><BR/>Now, at age 60, after having divorced finally after 24 years ten years ago, and having tried every diet under the sun, I'm having another go at it. Like the strong lady that posted the above message, it has FINALLY hit home ... same message! I never had success with all my many diets (and there were MANY!) because my head wasn't in the right place! <BR/><BR/>I resented my loved ones for not accepting me for being me, for not being good enough because I didn't think that I fit their image of what I should be, and, in my mind, forcing me to be "nice" because, afterall, if you're overweight, you have to try extra hard to be liked, don't you?<BR/><BR/>Please, those of you who are overweight, don't wait until you're 60 years of age to understand that you don't need anyone's approval but your own to be successful in changing your habits and your lifestyle! Your head HAS to be in the right place!I'm losing weight (with Weight Watchers -- hey, it's sensible and it works)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161639096550917682006-10-23T17:31:00.000-04:002006-10-23T17:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing this w/us. I think the comment...Thanks for sharing this w/us. I think the comments above speak for themselves. : )drstaceynyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698974154886393241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161570569812144992006-10-22T22:29:00.000-04:002006-10-22T22:29:00.000-04:00that was awesome. the author is awesome. i was def...that was awesome. the author is awesome. i was definitely a little teary by the end. i wish i could meet her. she seems like the poster woman for powerful positive role models. yay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161560645152566652006-10-22T19:44:00.000-04:002006-10-22T19:44:00.000-04:00All I can say is Wow and give u a hug :)All I can say is Wow and give u a hug :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611373626846060991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161532905366902062006-10-22T12:01:00.000-04:002006-10-22T12:01:00.000-04:00whoever you are.....I LOVE YOU AND WANT TO BE YOUR...whoever you are.....I LOVE YOU AND WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND!!!! i am right there with you when you want to stand on the table and scream, "for the love of all the gods....etc, etc."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161341484531947572006-10-20T06:51:00.000-04:002006-10-20T06:51:00.000-04:00Thank God there are wonderful, intelligent women l...Thank God there are wonderful, intelligent women like this one. You keep me sane. May your strength and power just keep on growing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27277534.post-1161272254952214752006-10-19T11:37:00.000-04:002006-10-19T11:37:00.000-04:00Wow, what a strong woman. Thanks for sharing.Wow, what a strong woman. Thanks for sharing.PTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377666179155825301noreply@blogger.com