Is it possible that your extra layer of fat protects you in some way? Is there a part of you that wants to be fat?

Your Unconscious Mind and your Conscious Mind may be at battle.  While your Conscious Mind is telling you (more like screaming) that you want to lose weight, get in shape, be fabulous; your Unconscious Mind is ordering you to eat and for good reason.   

Good Reasons to Stay Fat
The primary objective of your Unconscious Mind is to protect you; keep you safe.  Therefore, if your Unconscious Mind received any information early on in life that indicates that keeping that layer of fat might protect you, or that eating could take away your pain, it will come forth and tell you to eat.  Your Unconscious Mind has quite a bit of control over your eating behavior.

You may want to keep your extra layer of fat if you…

Help! I’m stuck under a layer of fat! And I can’t get up!

Most of us who have a significant amount of excess weight to remove have invested years and years into being stuck in and under our fat.  

As soon as you fill in the blank …
I want to be fat because ____________________ and make a serious commitment to explore your reasons, your Unconscious Mind will be able to let go and allow you to move on without that extra layer of protection.

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Dear OLofWL ~ Thank you, thank you, thank you for printing the information about Alli (Orlistat). (In last week's KICK.) I was very tempted to try it. I already have IBS and the "Treatment Effects" would have been awful.  I enjoy your weekly emails and your wonderful attitude about weight loss. ~ Ina W.

Dear Ina ~ Happy to pass along information from one KITT Club member to another.  I think, once again, it is a lesson regarding the desire, the pull of the elusive magic bullet. Hope your IBS is under control.  Sending soothing thoughts your way. ~ OLofWL

Dear OLofWL ~ I've heard and read so much about Hoodia's appetite killing attributes. However, I just can't bring myself to buy that $30+ bottle of Hoodia pills in fear of falling victim to yet another dietary Snake Oil product marketed to the weak of mind and fat of belly.   Even if Hoodia works, how do I know what I'm buying is really the stuff?

It makes sense that effective appetite suppressants exist.  A friend working in Paraguay for Peace Corp was required by the locals to chew coca leaves during a long mountain trek.  He said he had to force himself to eat for a week feeling no hunger pangs.  To heck with Hoodia, know anybody with a burlap sack of coca leaves? Signed, Needs Lesson in Suppression (hold the rehab) Chicago, IL  U.S.A

Dear NLinS ~ You may well create a run on burlap sacks of coca leaves.  I like your style. Thanks for writing. ~ OLofWL

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Dear OLofWL ~ I’m 60 yrs young, all of 5 feet tall.  I’ve been attempting to do Weight Watchers & have not yet been successful.  I continue to sabotage myself.  I haven’t a clue what the problem is, other then I love eating SWEETS!  I binged over the weekend & was sick the entire next day.  Please, do you have any encouraging words as to what I can do to assist in losing weight. I’d be thrilled with a 20 lb weight loss.  With that success, I’d be quite slim. Thank you very much & I’m so happy your web site greeted me this Monday morning. Best regards, Sharon J.

Dear Sharon J. ~  Please be sure to read the above Motivational Musing. Perhaps it will shed some 'lite' on your reason for sabotage.  My advice:  read the above and think about your reasons.  If none of the above resonate, come up with your own list of possible reasons. Commit to eating heathfully for a length of time.  It's a more doable goal than a certain number of pounds lost in a certain amount of time.  You could hit a plateau, and set yourseful up for failure.  And ... get rid of the sweets now. We are here, rootin' for you! ~ OLofWL with you every inch of the weigh...

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Dear OLofWL ~ I am interested in the online group.  I have tried this approach before and found members in some groups to be negative about their weight loss journey.  I know the Our Lady of Weight Loss group will be positive and simply uplifting :)  I would love to participate in this exciting healthful lifestyle change :) Thanks so much for keeping me posted :) ~ Linda

Dear Linda ~ If we collectively sit around complaining and whining about how difficult a journey this is, we create it that way.  Yes, let's create a community of people who are excited about the possibilities - who are excited about positive change - who will travel the upward spiral together.  I whole-heartedly agree.  When I encounter a negative soul, I smile, change the subject and move on.  Don't get pulled into a negative force field, about food, weight loss, or life.  It can't possibly help.  ~ OLofWL

Dear OLofWL ~ I had to write and let you know just how much I love your book. I keep it by my nightstand and leaf through it before I go to sleep.  No more late night news; just positive pictures, thoughts and feelings that I pull from your very special book.  I appreciate your unique spin on weight loss and life.  Thank you. ~ Nancy M.G.

Dear Nancy ~ I'm glad that you are getting so much from Our Lady of Weight Loss, the book.  You are utilizing it just as it was intended to be utilized - a companion book that lifts the spirit, inspires and motivates - as well as provide a good hearty laugh.  Thanks for writing. ~ OLofWL

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