tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post8541852373038389424..comments2023-04-29T03:39:48.437-04:00Comments on Too Much Input: More on legalizing junk foodHuman In Progresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14141421581818137190noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-78549193558281740132012-12-19T15:44:46.764-05:002012-12-19T15:44:46.764-05:00VERY cool, glad to hear about these developments. ...VERY cool, glad to hear about these developments. <br /><br />I am very inconsistent when it comes to meditating. I just started this year and have found I enjoy dharma study, reading about mindfulness and neuroscience, etc. much more than I enjoy meditating. Because it's easier, of course! But I know full well that I won't reap the benefits until I put in the time meditating.<br /><br />Hats off to you! Keep it up!Human In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141421581818137190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-85466823505169842392012-12-19T14:40:21.401-05:002012-12-19T14:40:21.401-05:00Wow, thanks for remembering! I didn't actually...Wow, thanks for remembering! I didn't actually do the Kabat-Zinn program. I did an 8-week meditation course for women that was based on the Kabat-Zinn approach. It was good, though very basic. I was probably the most experienced meditator there. I did learn a few things, however, that I do put into practice.<br /><br />I think the most important thing for me is that for the past year I have meditated almost every day (I sometimes skip Saturdays), usually for 30 minutes. I started at 10 minutes and find that 30 is now about right for me. Sometimes, I can do it all in one sitting and sometimes I have to split it up, depending on what my work schedule is.<br /><br />I am feeling much, much better than I was a year ago. This is definitely due to the thyroid medication for hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) that I am still taking, though at the lowest possible dose. Though the medication has been essential to my recovery, I feel that the meditation is also extremely important. This is something I am working hard to continue doing. It's a lifetime commitment. <br /><br />Hope you are well. I look forward to hearing how you're doing.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-45952866474281663552012-12-14T11:37:45.982-05:002012-12-14T11:37:45.982-05:00It's nice to know someone cares. Thank you, N...It's nice to know someone cares. Thank you, NewMe. I hope you're doing okay too--how was the Kabat-Zinn MBSR program? Did it help?Human In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141421581818137190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-71822237595381700802012-12-11T22:36:12.644-05:002012-12-11T22:36:12.644-05:00I really hope that you successfully navigate whate...I really hope that you successfully navigate whatever is going on. Life can be truly difficult. <br /><br />Have a safe delivery and a healthy baby. I'm thinking of you and wish you all the best.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-40510059710175311112012-12-11T12:32:42.597-05:002012-12-11T12:32:42.597-05:00Thanks for your well wishes, SFG. I know you'...Thanks for your well wishes, SFG. I know you're going through quite a transition too. Has your eating evened out since your last blog post? Been thinking about you.Human In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141421581818137190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181948577071103793.post-56743938005768265942012-12-10T20:57:33.898-05:002012-12-10T20:57:33.898-05:00I'm glad that you're still healthy in your...I'm glad that you're still healthy in your pregnancy and doing well on the eating front, but sorry to hear that things are not going as planned otherwise. I know that feeling all to well. Things are not going as I'd planned on my end either. I hope that it all sorts itself out for the best in the end, or at least is not too bad.<br /><br />Take care!screaming fatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556199963917842135noreply@blogger.com