Tuesday, 20 October 2009

I am powerless but I am not helpless



I am powerless over my food.  I am powerless over my compulsion and my desire for food to numb my feelings.  I am powerless over my dishonesty with my food, especially my dishonesty to myself about how much I have eaten. 
I am powerless over my weight and my body image.  I am powerless over my sexuality.  I am powerless over my lack of self-care, my self-abuse at what I look like.

I am completely powerless but I am not completely helpless.  In the food I can not love myself, I can not the sparkle in my eyes and the joy in my smile that makes me beautiful.  When I am strong I know sugar has no answers for me.  When I work my program I can take the action I need to be healthy and happy.

I can ask for help with my food, my compulsion and my weight.  Writing a food plan and sharing it with someone will help me see clearly what I am eating and why.  I can dress as well as I can, take care with my appearance and generally love myself as I try to love others.

I can not take the first compulsive bite.  I can have a loving contact with a higher power and I can take responsibility for my behaviour.

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