Posted by Dinah on October 16, 2009, at 8:29:42
In reply to Re: My therapist acknowledges that I am ugly » Dinah, posted by rskontos on October 14, 2009, at 13:48:37
It sounds interesting, the exercise retreat. I am very very bad at exercise, and I suspect if I want to lose weight, that is the key. Over the years I've begun to eat less and less, and at this point I don't think my eating really justifies my weight. Although what I do eat is probably mainly carbs. Fitting in exercise is so hard, though. If I have extra time and energy, I think I ought to use it on the doggies or household stuff. Although it might be turning cool soon, and my dog would appreciate some walks. Actually, both would.
I do think, to a large extent, it is the disconnect. I think it would bother anyone to look in the mirror and see someone they don't recognize as themselves, even if they *liked* what they saw, never mind if they don't. That's why I spend what is for me an outrageous sum getting my hair colored to an approximation of what it was when I was younger. And why I was a real sucker for last summer's clothes that were so much what I wore when I was younger. My therapist got a bit irritated last session because I ask him so often if he sees the me that I really am as well as the physical body in front of him.
I'm glad you guys see the inner me here. I think that's one reason I like Babble so much, and feel so comfortable here.
How have you been doing lately? I don't think I'm up to date with you.
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