Savin' From The Cravin'


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Savin' From The Cravin'

By Heidi

This poem was written by a class participant who had attended two series of the 12-week classes that I teach. She describes the inner changes that she had experienced from her ongoing commitment to a healthier style of living.

Day by day, I’m becoming more free,

From all the abuse I’ve done to me,

I’m learning food is not my enemy, nor my friend,

It’s either a healthier relationship with food,

Or my life will end,

It’s like being re-born as I begin to grow,

Into the person beneath, each day more shows,

The very first step was reaching out

For that helping hand,

I don’t have to stay trapped – sinking in quick sand,

I love myself more now, I sure I always did,

I’m embracing many feelings, even way back

From when I was a kid,

Sure, relapse is expected, before my journey is through,

I’ll just keep learning and practicing,

That’s what I deserve to do!

Heidi Also wrote:

Today is a totally new day!

If you fell off the wagon

Yesterday—or even for the

Last three days—it doesn’t

Matter. Today is the day

You make a fresh start.

What wonderful thing will

You do for your mind,

Heart, and body today?

Make a list, pick one, then

GO FOR IT!