Comments on: Real Talk: Emma’s Weight & Health Journey

By: Kathy Howard

Kathy Howard — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:50:46 +0000

What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing and as you can see by all the comments, you’re going to have lots of support throughout your journey.
I’ve been a yo-yo dieter my entire adult life. The one thing I wish I had learned about when I first started having weight problems was the concept of emotional eating. I can’t stress how important it is to get to the bottom of why we eat when we’re not hungry. There can be so many reasons: stress, boredom, depression, sadness, low self-esteem…the list is endless. I think that the key to overcoming emotional eating is to be self-aware of what’s causing it in the first place. It was a game changer once I began looking at my weight problem in that light. Everyone can lose weight (I’m not saying it’s easy) but keeping it off is the hard part, imo. Most people regain the weight they lost within a short period of time because they never discovered why they gained it in the first place. It’s all about emotional eating!
I know there are several authors who have delved into this subject, but my all-time favorite is Geneen Roth. She’s written several bestsellers on compulsive eating and our relationship with food; she is a true inspiration. You might want to check her out.
Good luck and please know that we’re all cheering you on!

By: Akira

Akira — Thu, 31 May 2018 01:17:51 +0000

Hi! Emma, you are a true gangster for taking to the internet and sharing your struggles. It’s so very down to earth and brave. I don’t know you but you’re beautiful and I wish you all the best. Your mama and daddy raised an awesome young woman! I know they are proud! Can’t wait to hear more from you! Love and light from the Magnolia State! ?

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 31 May 2018 00:09:17 +0000

I’m 23 and have gained about 20 lbs also since freshman year and my college graduation. It’s a battle. Either my eating is on point and I’m lazy or I’m working out but eating crap. I just made a promise to myself to commit to a 12 week very manageable program to hopefully create some good habits-I’m on week 1! I also happened to read your post as I was laying in bed debating a workout… this post was the kick I needed to get up and just go! Half the battle is just getting to the gym or wherever you get active. You’re gonna kick ass Emma, thanks for posting!! xx

By: Drennen

Drennen — Fri, 25 May 2018 13:25:26 +0000

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
You and your family are adorable. What a fun challenge you have set up for yourself. I love to workout and I am always looking for inspiration on new ways to challenge myself, both in fitness and nutrition. So, I thought I would pass along a blog that I came across http://pinkpeonies.com by Rachel Parcell. She is a blogger and has her own clothing line. You can read about her fitness and nutrition journey on her blog under her Lifestyle link. Rachel and a group of friends/sisters do the BBG (Beach Body Girl by Kayla Itsines) program which has come out with an amazing and affordable app ($20/month) called the Sweat.com app. Kayla is constantly adding new content and offers several varieties of workouts (each workout is 27 minutes – about 35 minutes total). The transformation pictures are amazing. I am in week 5 of BBG and can’t wait to see my progress at week 12. I will definitely continue onto BBG 2.0.
Enjoy your journey in whatever you choose to do. Keep us posted so we can all motivate each other.
Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend. :)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 25 May 2018 03:12:34 +0000

Emma-
What a brave girl for sharing! So inspirational! Crazy enough Yesterday I began working with a nutritionist/dietician after years of up and down weight, mostly up after having kids. It’s so easy to just plug along and forget about yourself. Good for you!! Looking forward to hearing about your journey!
?Dawn