December 26th 2004 - LIFE AS A FAT CHILD – BEING A SLIM ADULT
I was born into a family that had one top priority – FOOD! Both of my parents were overweight. How do you trim down in the midst of a family whose home is stocked with every kind of exotic food just waiting to be eaten? I can never remember a time during childhood when I didn’t feel fat. At the age of 5, I watched a home movie of myself and my brother and saw myself as an “ugly fat girl” in the movie.
My most traumatic memory of being fat came at age 6. Tom, a nine year old boy was teaching me and my new friend Sue, to bat. “Step up to the plate Fatso” he said to me. I was so embarrassed in front of Sue that I said nothing and hoped it would go away. Then, to make things worse, Sue said “Don’t call her Fatso, that’s not her name.” I wanted to disappear when Tom replied: “That’s what you’re supposed to call fat people.”
From that day on I knew I was fat. I cried myself to sleep the next few nights and that memory stayed with me through adult hood. Of course when I went to college I majored in food, seeking to find something familiar away from home. As an adult, I intentionally began to lose the fat. My new trim body brought on a whole new life and (because I could no longer hide behind the fat) new adjustments. Interestingly enough, Tom became my first true love. Years later when I mentioned the Fatso incident, he had no memory of it and apologized profusely.
Today more than 60% of adults and 20% of children are overweight. Overweight children are twice as likely to become overweight adults. Physical inactivity and poor eating habits cause 400,000 deaths each year in the U.S. Enough regular soda is produced to supply every American with 14 ounces everyday. Today’s kid’s meal at fast food restaurants was the regular adult meal in the 1050’s. In today's “inactive”, “super-sized” world, how do we prevent obesity and maintain a healthy body weight?
A successful weight management program addresses emotional, mental and spiritual health in addition to physical health. The American Medical Association recognizes the correlation of regular meditation with diet and exercise modification in preventing chronic conditions such as heart disease and obesity. It is well know that our weight is linked to our emotions. Most clients come to me to lose weight and leave beginning to realize their true identity. When we make the decision to take responsibility for our health and bodies, we are also saying “I’m ready to get to know myself.” In my case, when I lost the weight in early adulthood, I was forced to face myself and my emotions. At that time, I had very little outside support. It is my hope that when you decide to make the move to a slim lifestyle, you will have the support you need. I offer that support in person and as well as through telephone sessions.
My clients and I use a variety of healing modalities to achieve and maintain desired body weight through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance:
• Individualized Life Style Plans – The food intake, activity level, life style, and desires of each client are assessed; goals are agreed upon and an obtainable life style plan (including nutrition and activity recommendations) is negotiated.
• Hypnotherapy – The life style plan is reinforced through hypnosis. Individual goals and methods of achieving the goals are introduced into the subconscious mind to facilitate plan adherence. For example, one suggestion might be: “you really enjoy planning and preparing your food in advance.”
• Flower Essence Therapy – Flower essences contain the healing vibration of plants. The flower essence remedy promotes mental, emotional and spiritual healing. For example, a flower essence remedy may address the need for more energy, relaxation, fun and self-confidence The individualized spring water flower essence remedy is taken orally from a dropper bottle.
• Energy Healing – Reiki, universal life force energy, is joyfully channeled to each client to assist with personal healing. During or after Reiki, many clients report: relaxation, pain management, increased self-esteem, enhanced ability to achieve goals, and/or a clear connection with their source of support. Reiki compliments hypnotherapy and flower essence therapy to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Emotional Healing Sessions – Emotional healing assists in identifying the source of a weight imbalance through recognizing and harmonizing emotions. Sessions to promote emotional healing may include: identifying and addressing unresolved issues and emotional pain through shadow work, regression, and/or energy work.
• Manifestation Tools – To attain your desire you must become that desire. Manifestation tools assist in transforming personal desires (such as the desire to be slim and trim) into reality.
• Group Support – A weekly weight management/spiritual support group is held in Asheville North Carolina. Clients have the opportunity to experience team support and enjoy group healing sessions. Body weight is confidentially charted and progress made on goals is discussed. Participants share experiences and support each other in manifesting individual and team goals.
If you resonate with being and maintaining your desired weight through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balancing (or if you have an overweight child), I invite you to join our program as an individual and/or team participant. Knowing your ultimate, balanced self and aligning with universal support is a joyful experience and one that I would be honored to facilitate.
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Mary Regina is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Registered Karuna Reiki Master/teacher practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. She holds a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Science and a M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition. She provides group and individual nutritional counseling and support on site and by telephone. www.asrielhealing.com phone: 828-684-9204
LIFE AS A FAT CHILD – BEING A SLIM ADULT
I was born into a family that had one top priority – FOOD! Both of my parents were overweight. How do you trim down in the midst of a family whose home is stocked with every kind of exotic food just waiting to be eaten? I can never remember a time during childhood when I didn’t feel fat. At the age of 5, I watched a home movie of myself and my brother and saw myself as an “ugly fat girl” in the movie.
My most traumatic memory of being fat came at age 6. Tom, a nine year old boy was teaching me and my new friend Sue, to bat. “Step up to the plate Fatso” he said to me. I was so embarrassed in front of Sue that I said nothing and hoped it would go away. Then, to make things worse, Sue said “Don’t call her Fatso, that’s not her name.” I wanted to disappear when Tom replied: “That’s what you’re supposed to call fat people.”
From that day on I knew I was fat. I cried myself to sleep the next few nights and that memory stayed with me through adult hood. Of course when I went to college I majored in food, seeking to find something familiar away from home. As an adult, I intentionally began to lose the fat. My new trim body brought on a whole new life and (because I could no longer hide behind the fat) new adjustments. Interestingly enough, Tom became my first true love. Years later when I mentioned the Fatso incident, he had no memory of it and apologized profusely.
Today more than 60% of adults and 20% of children are overweight. Overweight children are twice as likely to become overweight adults. Physical inactivity and poor eating habits cause 400,000 deaths each year in the U.S. Enough regular soda is produced to supply every American with 14 ounces everyday. Today’s kid’s meal at fast food restaurants was the regular adult meal in the 1050’s. In today's “inactive”, “super-sized” world, how do we prevent obesity and maintain a healthy body weight?
A successful weight management program addresses emotional, mental and spiritual health in addition to physical health. The American Medical Association recognizes the correlation of regular meditation with diet and exercise modification in preventing chronic conditions such as heart disease and obesity. It is well know that our weight is linked to our emotions. Most clients come to me to lose weight and leave beginning to realize their true identity. When we make the decision to take responsibility for our health and bodies, we are also saying “I’m ready to get to know myself.” In my case, when I lost the weight in early adulthood, I was forced to face myself and my emotions. At that time, I had very little outside support. It is my hope that when you decide to make the move to a slim lifestyle, you will have the support you need. I offer that support in person and as well as through telephone sessions.
My clients and I use a variety of healing modalities to achieve and maintain desired body weight through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance:
• Individualized Life Style Plans – The food intake, activity level, life style, and desires of each client are assessed; goals are agreed upon and an obtainable life style plan (including nutrition and activity recommendations) is negotiated.
• Hypnotherapy – The life style plan is reinforced through hypnosis. Individual goals and methods of achieving the goals are introduced into the subconscious mind to facilitate plan adherence. For example, one suggestion might be: “you really enjoy planning and preparing your food in advance.”
• Flower Essence Therapy – Flower essences contain the healing vibration of plants. The flower essence remedy promotes mental, emotional and spiritual healing. For example, a flower essence remedy may address the need for more energy, relaxation, fun and self-confidence The individualized spring water flower essence remedy is taken orally from a dropper bottle.
• Energy Healing – Reiki, universal life force energy, is joyfully channeled to each client to assist with personal healing. During or after Reiki, many clients report: relaxation, pain management, increased self-esteem, enhanced ability to achieve goals, and/or a clear connection with their source of support. Reiki compliments hypnotherapy and flower essence therapy to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
• Emotional Healing Sessions – Emotional healing assists in identifying the source of a weight imbalance through recognizing and harmonizing emotions. Sessions to promote emotional healing may include: identifying and addressing unresolved issues and emotional pain through shadow work, regression, and/or energy work.
• Manifestation Tools – To attain your desire you must become that desire. Manifestation tools assist in transforming personal desires (such as the desire to be slim and trim) into reality.
• Group Support – A weekly weight management/spiritual support group is held in Asheville North Carolina. Clients have the opportunity to experience team support and enjoy group healing sessions. Body weight is confidentially charted and progress made on goals is discussed. Participants share experiences and support each other in manifesting individual and team goals.
If you resonate with being and maintaining your desired weight through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balancing (or if you have an overweight child), I invite you to join our program as an individual and/or team participant. Knowing your ultimate, balanced self and aligning with universal support is a joyful experience and one that I would be honored to facilitate.
______________________________________________________________________
Mary Regina is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Registered Karuna Reiki Master/teacher practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. She holds a B.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Science and a M.S. degree in Clinical Nutrition. She provides group and individual nutritional counseling and support on site and by telephone. www.asrielhealing.com phone: 828-684-9204.
Mary Regina Asriel
10 Crestbrook Drive
Arden, NC 28704
United States