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TRIUMPHANT JOURNEY:
A CYBERGUIDE TO STOP OVEREATING AND RECOVER FROM EATING DISORDERS

by Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C

Part Two (Continued)

Personal Rewards in Freedom From Food Tyranny

Your journey to freedom from overeating is not easy. Looking at the rewards you will reap can help sustain you when the going gets tough. As your emotional dependency on food diminishes you will discover these changes in your life.

 

yellow arrow You improve relationships.
yellow arrow You are more sensitive and attentive to yourself and others.
yellow arrow You enjoy others more and they enjoy you.
yellow arrow You become physically more attractive.
yellow arrow For example:
 
yellow arrow Swollen glands shrink.
yellow arrow Glazed eyes become clear and alert.
yellow arrow Hair develops a healthy sheen.
yellow arrow Physical movements become more coordinated and graceful.
yellow arrow You may be safer.
 
yellow arrow You reduce or end your late night trips to grocery stores or fast food places which may put you in a vulnerable position.
yellow arrow You reduce the chances of being in car accidents, from fender benders to major accidents. Such accidents can result when you, the driver, are distracted by food thoughts or by bingeing in the car.
yellow arrow You have more time for people and activities when you use the energy you previously put into food and eating toward something else.
yellow arrow You are more creative and productive.
yellow arrow You are able to think more clearly.
yellow arrow You have more energy for projects you may have considered unreachable dreams.
yellow arrow You save money. You spend less on food.
yellow arrow Emotionally you have more experiences of self confidence, peace and joy.
yellow arrow You feel more alive.

 

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5/28/98

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Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C., licensed by the State of California in 1980, is a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor (License #15563). She has a private practice in Los Angeles where she works with adult individuals and couples. She specializes in working with people with eating disorders and with people who are trying to understand and help a loved on who has an eating disorder.

Contact Information:
10573 West Pico Blvd. Suite 20
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 474-4165 phone
(310) 474-7248 fax

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