Who I write to and for: my sister, my friend

This blog is for all the people I love who want to sustain right relationship with food, with eating and with their bodies.

I am one of those people.

For the past four and a half years, it's been easier for me to eat healthy and keep the weight within a good range than ever before. I wish I could share whatever equipoise (on the other side of self-control) has led to this blissful liberation from shame and obesity.

What I can do is to hold the space and be present for others who want to share their journey with me. I am going to follow someone else I love who has started her blog using the guidelines developed by Geneen Roth. I commit to following these guidelines myself in solidarity with her while she is on this journey.

Here are the eating guidelines:

• Eat when you are hungry
• Eat sitting down in a calm environment.  This does not include the car.
• Eat without distractions.  Distractions include radio, television, newspapers, books, intense or anxiety-producing conversations or music.
•  Eat what your body wants
• Eat until you are satisfied
• Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
• Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.

My beloved friend is also taking Roth's online retreat program. I will join her in that too, just because.