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Originally Posted by Just keep swimming
How'd it go? I like the idea of just hopping on the treadmill and doing a quick walk. Are you sure it's self-pity and not just plain sad or something else? I know that my instant reaction is to be hard on myself sometimes. I read something that said that people do better with food when they're better at recognizing emotions than if they were taught nutrition and exercise info. For me it goes so much better with food when I'm feeling kind to myself and patient.
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Well, I haven't been on the treadmill so far this week. It's almost like I'm resisting doing what I want to do. I don't get it. It feels like there's a second person inside me trying to sabotage me.
I think I’m trying to psych myself into a good mood and not just weight loss (been mildly depressed for months). Also, I am more sensitive to feelings of self-pity this time of year due to the seasonal ads for charitable giving to those less fortunate. Those commercials really tug at my heart strings.
One thing I noticed after my last post was my black and white thinking – all or nothing. I think I have found a new therapist who can help with eating disorders among other things so maybe I can work on my emotional responses – I know I need to.