Comments on: Ordained Compulsive Overeaters, Unite! Announcing The Online Ministry Posse

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:09:15 +0000

I would like in too.

I need some help with self-control and this sounds like the perfect motivation.

By: Flo

Flo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:43:27 +0000

Can I join in if I’m not a minister? If so, I’m totally in!

By: karlassi

karlassi — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:48:20 +0000

I just started ww, too. I’m in.

By: Siobhan

Siobhan — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:23:34 +0000

I’d like to be in too! Been there, done that– now trying to embrace the opportunity to learn these self-care lessons again. And, as my good sister/friend tells me, ‘practicing imperfection’.

By: Miss JoJo St. Purl

Miss JoJo St. Purl — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:03:46 +0000

So when PeaceBang calls Weight Watchers “brainless” that’s not hostile, but when Ann responds thoughtfully with her needs and offerings, she’s considered hostile? Jeez people! [JoJo — figure it out. Sharing honest insights about one’s experience with an organization is hardly equivalent to slapping someone across the face in the middle of a conversation. Thanks for the Norma Rae efforts, though, however misguided. - PB]

I know many folks, myself included who have found Weight Watchers to be helpful, supportive and highly effective (including easy to use cognitive behavioral techniques for changing habits and patterns). Using that program is also most likely to help you keep the weight off for the long haul and for that reason is the one recommended by most health care providers. [Yea, that’s why I joined a few weeks ago. I was saying that the cheerleadery tone used at their meetings is brainless. I guess you didn’t really get that distinction — but it’s hard to read carefully when you’re in a self-righteous fog. -PB]

Nothing works for everyone, but that is no reason to disrespect options that work for other people.
I wish you all well in making positive changes in your health and lives no matter what you find works well for you.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:56:30 +0000

I just wanted to let you know about a blog you should check out, called http://www.pastaqueen.com. The amazingly inspirational author lost 200 pounds, and was perfectly normal and funny and snarky and non-pathological about it. I found it really refreshing, and I’m guessing you might as well.

By: Andie

Andie — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:49:26 +0000

PB, I’m so proud of you for taking a very difficult step. I couldn’t make it work with Weight Watchers (even though, God love me, I tried seven times). So now I’m just focusing on working out several times a week and that’s working for me. Now I’m battling with my natural urge to grab a cookie if they’re sitting out, even if I know I’m already too full.

One of my “overly perky” Weight Watchers leaders used this quip and I love it so much. “If you want a little behind, you have to leave a little behind.”

By: EmJay

EmJay — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:47:00 +0000

Not ordained and don’t plan to be, but would love to participate.

By: madgebaby

madgebaby — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:21:24 +0000

I’m in–and I just gave up on Weight Watchers (way too perky for me right now, and too many options for snacking, but that is just me). I’m glad it’s working for you!

By: Linda T

Linda T — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:49:45 +0000

I’ve been doing WW on-line for about 6 weeks now. It’s happening, slowly…which is the idea. I do the flex plan. this is a path I’ve been on before and one I realize I really need to be on. You know when I’m there, I love the way I feel in control of my food choices and myself. I begin to feel more fully myself. A good (and godly) thing. I find managing my food means I’m more motivated to move and exercise too. I figure at my age, I need to do this or I’ll soon find my mobility and health compromised.

Yours on the journey - Linda (not a minister, but an M. Div. student)