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In reply to the discussion: Spectrum of eating disorders and society (Warning a couple possibly graphic photos) [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)25. in the universal law area, i really do not believe it is so much about willpower. i have found
not in obesity but other issues, that the willpower is pretty damn easy. go without eating a thing for 7 days. it is not about the willpower, but control and power over self. for other reasons.
from what i have learned, seen and experience, when depriving self, self works that much harder to get.
letting go of the battle, no more fighting, hugging the fat child that you are, not trying to get rid of him/her, loving that part of self, allowing along for the ride but not have control.... all those are factors to letting go of the struggle
it is not a simple thing for a lot of people for many different reasons when weight is being used to shield, protect, comfort.
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Spectrum of eating disorders and society (Warning a couple possibly graphic photos) [View all]
nadinbrzezinski
May 2012
OP
I know someone who is going through this. It all seems evidence that something profoundly
patrice
May 2012
#1
in the universal law area, i really do not believe it is so much about willpower. i have found
seabeyond
May 2012
#25
i will have to disagree with you. and could argue that it is NOT that simple because of all
seabeyond
May 2012
#23
This is so full of half-truths and inaccuracies that it borders on the irresponsible.
Brickbat
May 2012
#27