Mount Everest is the highest point in the world while the lowest point is Bentley Subglacial Trench.........my emotions went from one point to the other is just a 24 hour period. How do I feel after that ungodly extreme.....like HELL. What did I do during that time....EAT that extreme....oh yes that is what I did. I ate 2 whole box of 100 calorie oreo cookies packets (12 total) and a whole can of unsalted, natural almonds (9 ounces).
Do you see the irony in my eating all those bags of "100 calorie" cookies. I actually found myself thinking "it's only 100 calories"...well, yes it is only 100 calories per pack but total it is 1200 total calories when you eat two boxes!!
My "Everest" yesterday was the birth of my Great Granddaughter" and my Bently was the loss of a little stray dog that I had been nuturing back to health for several days. No, it was not a death loss but a loss of the innocent one into the hands of someone that I thought would care for it only to find out that they did not have the same plans.
I can almost hear the laughter coming from some people that don't know the first thing about the love of an animal from God's kingdom. Pet animals are the first to love you unconditionally.....we as humans could learn a lot from them.
What does this have to do with weightloss???? everything....as everything about us is controlled by our emotions. We over eat because of emotions, we under eat because of emotions, we abuse ourselves because of emotions and we abuse others because of emotions. EMOTIONS....they control everything we do.
My Tuesday 9/24/08 was filled with laughter, tears, happiness, hatred, self loathing, anger at my fellow man, anger at myself but worst of all anger at God. My repentance must begin.
Blessings to each of you for HAPPINESS, health, wealth and peace in this vapor that we call our life. Chargail
Posted By: Chargail
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09/25/2008 07:00
Prayers
Oh my dear friend,
I can only imagine how you must be feeling.
Yes, we are all controled by emotions. You are such a loving, kind, caring person who loves deeply with the Heart that is why you suffered so much over the doggie,. I am one of the biggest dog lovers there could be and I have to tell you that I would have been just as upset over it or even worse than eating a few extra cookies, and cals.
Is there any way for you to get the dog back? Is there someone you can call if you think the dog is being abused, or mistreated? These are steps that can make you feel better about the situation and also get help for the dog.
I would never laugh at a person who cares for animals. I have 4 of my own dogs and they are like my children.
Don't be mad at God. Ask God to help you. God loves his animals too and people will have to answer to him someday if they hurt any of his beloved children, animals or anything that he created.
I will be praying for you, for the dog, and asking God to help you in this struggle.
We picked out a kitten from the local RSPCA earlier this year. I would be heartbroken to lose her! Pets give affection and comfort. Just this morning she snuggled up close while I was in bed. It made waking up so much more pleasant.
Oh, and by the way... I don't argue with 'emotion man' cos he is mute... but I sure argue with myself! Sometimes out loud!
Days like yours yesterday are such trying times. And in those trying times, it's SO hard to avoid turning to food for comfort. But forgive yourself for the lapse - it happens. And hopefully the next time, you will learn from the experience and turn to something other than 100 calorie snack packs for comfort.
My heart hurts to hear about the stray dog . . . . I hope there is a good resolution. There is no love on earth like the love a dog has for you!
