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How I Won My Battle with Food Addiction: A Journey of Recovery and Hope
Hey there!
I was mid-way through recording a podcast when I said something that really resonated with me. "Food addiction is debilitating emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. It encompasses everything. It lights up my brain and causes me to eat more and more. It is absolutely mental anguish, and I don't want to live that way today, and I don't."
Could you relate? Does it feel like you're stuck in a never-ending struggle to stop, but just can't seem to get there?
Well, let's div…
Show Up For Yourself NMW
Life can throw some crazy curveballs, but guess what? You've got what it takes to bounce back and keep on living your best life.
No matter what challenges come your way, remember that recovery is possible. It may not always be easy, but it's essential to keep moving forward. Each day presents an opportunity for growth and renewal.
And that's why I've created this short video just for you. It's a reminder that no matter how chaotic life gets, you have the power to persevere. So take a deep breath, …
Disease To Please
Do you have the urge to help others, even when it costs you your time, your energy, your money...?
Have you heard of 'opportunity cost'?
Opportunity cost is defined as what you'll lose out on... what it'll cost you to pursue something... e.g. time, money, relationships... etc.
It's a very important thing to consider when you're deciding if you're willing to please someone... because you also need to know if you're willing to pay the price.
Plan Prepare Protect
If you want to be succesful in your recovery, you have to learn how to stop, think and take decisive action.
Slowing ourselves down can be really difficult... but it can be done.
And it's so much easier when you have tricks or switches that you can flip in your mind...
That where these 3 Ps come in:
Plan... Prepare... Protect...
What You Resist, Persists!
The Consequences of Avoidance...
Ignoring a problem only makes it worse.
We can avoid such issues by addressing threats as soon as they arise, or as soon as we're aware of them.
Once you know... DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT... or it will get worse!
The OG 3 P's
Here are the original 3 Ps... it's powerful, which is why it's one third of our Recovery Protection™ System...
This how I got clean 18 plus years ago, and it's how I've stayed clean and out of the food all that time.
It's a simple way to change your life... so simple that you could start with it right now...
Plan - Prepare - Protect
Nervous? Do It Anyway!
Do any of these sound familiar?
What if I fail?
What if this doesn't work?
What will they think of me?
What will I do if ________ happens...?
These thoughts lead us nowhere...
It's said that the difference between those that achieve massive success and those that do not is one more attempt...
If you're nervous... you're afraid you might fail... try anyway...
Don't be afraid of failure - failure is in the past - but rather be on watch for fear of failure. That will drastically affect your f…
Sit On Your Hands
I sat on my hands... it was the only way I could keep the food out of my mouth when I started this journey.
My daughter kept a bucket in her bedroom to pee in... because she knew if she left her room, she would binge.
If you do whatever it takes, you will always have success.
Don't give up six feet before gold!
You CAN do this...
Listen to this to plug into the power of the No Matter What message.
Can You Commit To This One Thing?
The first bite is the only one you have control over; after that, all bets are off. It's crucial to remember that if you don't pick up, you can't get high.
It might seem obvious... but it's really important!