This is it! Finally, I am “outing myself”! I have decided to let my readers know a lot more about me and my journey through the avenue of my new blog. Many of you have been loyal followers of mine on FB, twitter, Instagram, etc. and have been enjoying my monthly newsletters. I will be continuing with those newsletters which have lots of great themes, content, recipes, info and related articles that focus on health and well-being through body, mind and spirit. I hope to keep those always fresh, current and relatable to my wider audience.
My blog will be a bit different. I have a long history with what is termed “disordered eating” and my relationship with food has taken many turns. In some ways I can honestly say that I have been through hell and back when it comes to food and eating issues. I plan on candidly sharing this part of my life that has gratefully and miraculously evolved into something so much better. That is why I say I am “outing myself.” It takes some courage to talk about this stuff. No one wants to share their demons when it comes to food. No one wants to admit to eating behind closed doors, in cars, alone and in secret.
I want to share my stories with you because one, two or perhaps many of you will relate. If you do, I hope you find comfort and strength in knowing that you can change. We live in a world that has encouraged our disruptive and unhealthful eating styles. Mostly, our bad habits are just not our fault. Unfortunately, we can’t see that. We always point the finger of blame right to ourselves. That angst and blame leads us back to the food….a vicious cycle that is perpetuated by guilt, stress, the media, and our busy lifestyles.
So, I invite you to join me on my road to a better place. I have learned to ‘fall in love with food that loves me back’ and I hope to encourage you to do the same.
Enjoy my blogs and share your own stories with me. I welcome your comments
Big hugs,
Edie
I know my food problem is not like yours, but maybe learning your path will also help me. I am so proud of the courage you are showing.
Thanks for your comments, Christine. It’s interesting how our relationship with food manifests so differently for each of us and yet, we can share and have compassion for each other. Keep reading and keep in touch. Thank you!
Edie, you look so beautiful & you are beautiful. I am so proud of you as you have done so much,great husband & kids & you are so bright & accomplished. I would love to read your blogs, as for me I am just an undisciplined eater & at my age, I’ll never change. I’m overweight, but not enough to bother me. I am just grateful for relatively good health. Love & miss you.xoxo Janet
Thanks so much, Janet! You are a dear and wonderful lady and I am honored to have you reading my blogs. I am happy that you are happy with where you are at in your life. Enjoy every moment of it! Be well. Love and miss you too.
Edie, I have so much to say & don’t know where to start…. you, your support, & the work we have done together are the reasons I am in the place I am today. My relationship with you is invaluable & I am truly blessed to have you in my life and to consider you one of my dear friends. XO
PS The new site is wonderful, your blog is going to be inspirational for so many.
My dear Maria. Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and know that I am honored and also blessed to share in your amazing journey!
Your courage in truth is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for being so willing to share your struggles and your whole journey!
Thank you so much, dear Mel! I am feeling so good about sharing my stuff.