tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11125999893780432.post838281976059736085..comments2023-06-15T07:32:48.443-04:00Comments on Jen's Journey From PHAT to PHABULOUS: Obsession, vigilance, and quality of life...Jennifer Hudson Mosherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634524809826975316noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11125999893780432.post-1058785126584205392013-08-13T14:37:43.238-04:002013-08-13T14:37:43.238-04:00Love my Stephen King, as well! I'm listening ...Love my Stephen King, as well! I'm listening to one of his audio books while running right now - definitely helps pass the time!<br /><br />Sounds like you are doing it right this time and are being successful! CONGRATS!!! That's the way to do it!<br /><br />Glad you enjoy my blog!<br /><br />JenJennifer Hudson Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634524809826975316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11125999893780432.post-10542188115617019452013-08-13T13:21:20.286-04:002013-08-13T13:21:20.286-04:00First of all, kudos on the Stephen King reference!...First of all, kudos on the Stephen King reference!! He's my favorite author. Second, I would have to say that I totally agree with you about vigilance vs. obsession. In the past, when I tried to "diet" I would become obsessed. I would eliminate foods from my diet and severely restrict my calories. I would obsess about working out and would become very upset/agitated when I had to change my schedule. Of course that never worked long-term and I always regained the weight. I could not sustain my obsession. I decided last year to stop that craziness and to take control of my health. I've made changes to the way I eat and live that I can sustain. I eat consistently and I do enjoy treats from time to time. I track my calories but only to stay vigilant. If I happen to go over a little bit one day I know I need to compensate for that the next day. I exercise to feel good and healthy, not to vomit or pass out. I've lost 40 lbs and while it has been a slow process, I know that I can continue this course and maintain this loss as I go forward. BTW, congrats on your amazing success and I really love your blog!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11125999893780432.post-62553801592301949082013-08-12T16:32:15.106-04:002013-08-12T16:32:15.106-04:00I'll check that book out - thanks Gayle!!I'll check that book out - thanks Gayle!!Jennifer Hudson Mosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634524809826975316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11125999893780432.post-80571360495048520492013-08-12T15:25:01.469-04:002013-08-12T15:25:01.469-04:00WELL......I had to look them up to see what the ex...WELL......I had to look them up to see what the experts thought or should I say what the meanings were.<br />Vigilance:attention &alertness over prolonged periods.<br />Obsessive:Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or unwanted feeling or emotion often accompanied by anxiety.<br /><br />I would have to say I am Vigilance over maintence and was pretty obsessive about being overweight and thinking about trying to lose!!!<br />I am reading a book right now which has a lot of the dark feelings I use to harbor and also the highs of losing weight. It is called "Diary of a Fat Housewife". It is an interesting read and very insightful on being overweight.{although somewhat depressing also very funny}<br />GayleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com