WendyBusse
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Does anyone have other suggestions to bring in some self-compassion on those difficult days?
Hi Melissa – That is a great question that I am sure we can all relate to.😤 I mention this in the resources (sorry for the repetition), but I often remind myself of “Mood Dependent Memory.” When we feel “unpleasant” (whether physical or emotional), we tend to recall memories of similar experiences. So, we may think, “I have always felt like this, and “I will probably continue to feel this way. I remind myself that “this too shall pass.”
The other essential piece is Self-Compassion. We tend to blame ourselves and feel that our bodies have let us down. When I am feeling this way, I hug myself or sit with my “compassion” blanket around my shoulders.
Hi Clare – The download option must not be showing up on your end (see below). I’ll have to do some troubleshooting. Meanwhile, let me know what visualizations you are interested in, and I will email them to you (support@fastfreedomprogram.com).
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Yes, you have come to the right place.❤️
Yes, you are on a positive road to a more peaceful relationship with food and your body. It can be a long road with ups and downs, but just as you described a “rabbit hole” going down – you are seeing the light.
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Wow – you have made some great changes.🌷 How are you adjusting your language? Rather than saying, ” I can’t eat that,” what are some statements that you can replace it with?
When our nervous systems have been in a reactive pattern for a long time, it takes time for new patterns to develop! You are doing amazing work!
That’s great! Recently, I’ve been experimenting with “not changing my breath,” but just noticing it and trusting that my wise place knows what type of breathing pattern my body needs in the moment. And then let the change naturally happen.
Interestingly, several past participants have worked in the health “wellness” industry. Thank you for joining!
Thanks for sharing, Clare. I can identify with what you are saying about feeling overwhelmed in reactive mode. My work is primarily project-based, so from day-to-day, my workload does not vary. However, I feel overwhelmed on some days and confident on others. For me, the “overwhelmed feeling” is not how much work I have, but my mental health on that day.
Honestly, I think being uptight these days is the “norm,” which is unfortunate.
Checking in with your body is a great idea! Yes, I also get caught up in the busyness of the present moment and forget to BREATHE. In fact, I am feeling a little uptight right now, so thanks for the reminder to take a “reset” break.
Thanks for sharing. I want to add a few more visualizations. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
With so much misinformation about food in our media, it can be hard to decide what to eat.😤 In Week 2, I have an article directly related to what you are talking about. If you would like to read it before next week, email me, and I’ll send it to you.
Elimination diets (like the low FODMAP) are one of the primary factors that draw people into the C-FAST. AS you wait for Week 4 to start introducing new foods, try incorporating a little creativity with the foods you are currently eating.
