"I was out on my own the first time (in my early 20's) and started to meet men and whatever; I didn't handle it very well. I didn't have the tools to cope on a daily basis. So...I found my comforter again, which was food. What happened is this kind of chubby girl grew into a kind of chubby, borderline fattish person, (I was about 50 pounds overweight
Through belief in a Higher Power, Helene saw a way greater than herself; a solution bigger than her self-destructive feelings. That Higher Power she relied on was what helped her lose and keep the 50 pounds off.
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I have read the article based on the Helene's hint.I like the post very much as it contain informative knowledge.I agree with the point that Helene saw a way greater than herself; a solution bigger than her self-destructive feelings. That Higher Power she relied on was what helped her lose and keep the 50 pounds off. I want to know suggestion from other user.Energies are flowing in each direction but to gain energy it is our responsibilities.
I prefer to say that God is helping me to lose the weight. I depend on Him
to keep my mindset as it should be when choosing the things I should and
should not eat. It is not JUST a higher power
Nelda,
The beauty of 12 step programs' use of the term "Higher Power" is that those of us who believe in God can have God as our higher power--but there are other forms of "higher power" for people who may have had a negative religious experience in their past... In Helene's case, we don't know whether she believes in God but we do know that her desire to live was able to overcome her self-destructiveness and keep off that weight for many years.
So please don't denigrate "just" a Higher Power. When we surrender our addictive eating to something larger, something beyond our ego whether it is God or something else beyond ourselves, it still has positive effect.
Nelda, I happen to give God the glory also. I'm losing about a pound a week, give or take, & I'm not doing anything myself to make it happen. As for other's having a Higher Power, it's their prerogative to use any name they choose. The name used in the beginning hopefully will lead to an understanding & a relationship, which is the important thing. God doesn’t force Himself on anyone, neither should I. I can only introduce Him to others. If one chooses to not believe that is their God-given choice. The Bible tells us that there will come a day when everyone will know Who that Higher Power truly is. It is my belief that we are among those who already know. Until then remember, “ a rose by any other name”.
Nelda,
I must apologize. I re-read my post & realized it sounds as if I’m accusing you of being what we are usually accused of being -- narrow minded. That was never my intention! I only meant let you know I am with you, & to respond to the post regarding not denigrating one’s Higher Power. Please forgive my inadequate language skill?
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