Whew! Last week was wild! I came back from a short vacation with a big goal in front of me – the release of my new audio class on CD.

In the past, an event like this, which brings a certain amount of deadline pressure, has served as an excuse to go unconscious for me. I wouldn’t say I binged over this kind of stress. That hasn’t been an option for a long time.

But, even if binging is an impossible reaction, controlling food and using it to help control stress…

were still available reactions for me. On other big deadlines, I have noticed myself “going unconscious” and getting so focused on stress and emotions that the food excuse slipped in the back door and blindsided me.

But losing weight permanently means taking responsibility for every part of my life. And I move further in this direction all the time.

After all, I chose to do the work I do, so I’m responsible for the type of pressure it involves. I set my own deadlines. I therefore have to willingly take on the stress it creates. Stress is just emotion we make up out of our own inadequacy.

No matter how carefully I plan my timelines, it seems like delays and mistakes happen. A product like this, especially with this much material, needs sound editing with producers, graphic design, review and proofreading. The various pieces of the final package move in and out of the office and need my attention. Then, despite all precaution, something always seems to happen. This time it was, wham… misprinted labels!!

This CD release was the first time I didn’t go to excuses at all. No fast food or delivery. No “I can’t deal with making food decisions right now.” Only one day without exercise. My result? No tight waistbands. No regrets. In fact, due to my focus on work, I ate less.

Hey, maybe this is NORMAL???

Focusing on other things, especially fun and exciting new projects, should take attention AWAY from food.

I love teaching others about permanent weight loss so they can achieve it in their own lives. It’s very fulfilling to me. I had no need to fill up with empty calories.

Yeah… normal. That’s how it feels. I see only possibilities from this space. Publishing my book is next!!!

Read more about the CD set!