Winning.

So I came across a quote on a friend's facebook page yesterday, which I immediately applied to my own recovery, and which I then also posted as my facebook status.  The quote says this:

"I always win. Because I come out of every situation still whole, still new, and still capable of moving forward. Every experience of my life moves me on to my next experience. All my experiences teach me wisdom, give me courage, and set me free to go on living." -- Kenny Shultz

While I don't always necessarily feel like a winner (and I'm not talking about Charlie Sheen-type winning), based on what this quote says, about coming out of every situation still whole, still new, and still capable of moving forward, I am always a winner, whether I feel like it or not.  I definitely believe all of my experiences have taught me wisdom of some kind, have given me courage, and have allowed me to go on living....after all, I'm still here, writing this blog post.

I think this quote can be applied to anyone's life, but I think it can be applied directly to ANY time of recovery anyone has ever experienced.  I'd love to hear thoughts from both individuals who consider themselves "in recovery" or "recovered" (however you define those terms is up to you) AND individuals who just apply this to their normal, everyday lives.

I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!

God bless,

How do YOU define Recovery??

Here I have another post inspired by a news article in the New York Times. The article is entitled, "In Fighting Anorexia, Recovery is Elusive" and can be read in its entirety here.  If you want to read a more "Reader's Digest" version of the article, you can do so here.

The article starts by discussing a physician, Dr. Suzanne Dooley-Hash, and her views on Recovery (she has struggled with an eating disorder since she was 15).

The article caused me to ask myself a question I have thought about countless times in my own Recovery process:  "Becca, how do YOU define Recovery??"

So I would like to pose the question to you readers, as well.  How do YOU define Recovery??  This could be Recovery from an eating disorder or any other type of addiction.  In the case of an Ed, do you define Recovery as "maintaining a stable, healthy weight for X amount of days/weeks/months/years"??  In the case of any addiction, (although my primary focus is Ed) do you define Recovery as being symptom-free for a certain amount of time??  Do you define Recovery as being free from the thoughts/urges that go along with you disorder??

What factors do you use in determining what "Recovery" truly is??  Also, something else on which I'd like to hear your thoughts....Do you think a "full Recovery" is possible??  And if so, do you think it's possible for YOU??

Comment away!!  And, as always, remember:  RECOVERY ROCKS!!

God bless

Standardizing Size

Good evening, all!

This is not going to be a super long post this time, I promise!!

I just came across an article in the New York Times that was published yesterday, and I think it is definitely worthy of attention.

The article deals with the women's clothing market, and how sizes are so arbitrary from store to store.  A quote from the beginning of the article states:  "In one store, you’re a Size 4, in another a Size 8, and in another a Size 10 — all without gaining an ounce."

I couldn't have said it better, myself....the ridiculous variance among designers/manufacturers for what constitutes any one particular clothing size.  You can read the article in its entirety here.

I have my own thoughts/opinions on the matter of arbitrary sizes, but I'd love to hear your thoughts!!  For now, I will just say that (this once, at least) women's clothing manufacturers and designers should take a tip from the designers and manufacturers of men's clothes (which are sometimes even the same, another reason women's sizes are ridiculous) and have a universal sizing system.

So....if you feel up to it, take it away.

As always, remember....RECOVERY ROCKS!!

God bless