Answer: I have no idea, but I am going to see if the claim is true.
This experiment was born out of two desperate needs, a need to get my ideas on paper and a need to lose the unfortunate downside of pregnancy - baby weight (20 lbs). It all began the weekend after Christmas '09 when my husband found a book in the clearance box at Borders. The title is, "The Writing Diet: Write Yourself Right-Size" by Julia Cameron. The premise of the book is that by using creativity in your life, your overeating will decrease. As the author puts it, "Overeating blocks our creativity: The flip side is also true. We can use creativity to block our overeating (xv)."
I picked it up for a mere $5.99. I am hopeful, but still not convinced it will work. Take this journey with me as I experiment with a diet not many have tried. I am including you in this because without you I might not complete my experiment. You help keep me accountable.
There are two parts of the book: Part One - The Tools and Part Two - Situations and Solutions. I will read a chapter every week and then blog about it. I promise to always be honest about my successes, failures and thoughts about the book. So I invite you to join me on my journey to write more and eat less.
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My competive spirit inspired me to be the first to respond to your blog. Ironically, having just gotten the movie 'Julie/Julia' for Christmas, I was reminded of how Julie blogged. I think this is absolutely the most wonderful idea for you to do. What better way to utilize your creative writing skill than to blog about something. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOh I will help keep you accountable. If I'm following this blog, there better be something to follow...besides, I'll go on a hunger strike and lose my own weight if you don't write!
ReplyDeleteFather, I ask and pray that you would help sissy to not grow weary while she is trying to eat healthy and lose weight. You have promised her a harvest in due season if she keeps her focus in the right place! Galations 6:9
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