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May 26, 2008, 4:55 pm PDT
YEA!!!! FOR PAM!!!!
Quote From: spstarfishHi, it's Pam again! I'm not sure which one of the three wrote that last letter, but "hi" again! It was fantastic to get to meet all the people on the show. You three are the most amazing women... the epitomy of what one can do if they are ready to make a change. It's so hard to lose weight because it's a habit and it's what we know how to do. I tell you, I panic if I think I'm going to miss one meal. .. food is just so damn important to me... it's my best friend. It's always around when I'm feeling crappy or mad or happy, whenever. What I've been trying to do lately, and because I have a fantastic relationship with Jesus, is ask Him to fill that void in my life, instead of the food. I know a lot of people won't agree w/ this, and that's ok. We're all entitled to our beliefs. As I mentioned before, I've been able to drop 90 lbs in the past 4 years on my own... w/o Dr. Phil or anyone else's help. I'm so blessed my health is intact still, because it woudn't have been for much longer. I was 250 and I gave the pix to Phil's staff to prove it, but they didn't show them. I didn't go on any special diet, I just did what I could and it took a long time, but all I know is I don't have to take HBP meds anymore. Hey Pam it is Kay, again. I am so proud of you for doing it on your own. I struggled to do it on my own but never could. I received Dr. Phil's book as a Christmas gift, of all things. I kept it almost 2 years before reading it. I was and am a happy person with a happy life and couldn't believe, as a loved one told me, that I might be an emotional eater. I read the book, seriously, that time and was completely shocked by what I discovered about myself and what was causing me to emotionally eat. From that point on, I began to lose weight. I agree with you that others may not agree but I will say it with pride and conviction. I give Dr. Phil the credit because he wrote a wonderful "life style manual" for me to follow, but I give God the glory because every time I threw the book to the side he would redirect my path back to this book. Like you, in my moments of feeling weak, I pray instead of eat. I resolve two issues at one time. I spend time with God and I take control of my eating. I had tried soooooo many things, most of which were not healthy and not long term. Once I discovered why I was eating, the major part of the battle was won. You look so young and I'm so proud of you for taking charge. Don't wait until you are in your 40's like I did, get healthy now and stay healthy. Yea, too, for getting off of the HBP meds. I would love to keep in touch with you. It was so hectic that day of taping. I got some email addresses but didn't get yours. My family and friends have been so impressed with your honesty and your accomplishments. I have made a point to tell them how much you have lost. I wish it had been made public because you are also an inspiration as is your honesty. Keep up the good work and I will be praying for you!
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