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MY YEARS AS A FOOD ADDICT

I was a heavy eater by the time I was 5 years old, only it was called a "healthy appetite" in those days, and they called me cute and chubby. By the time I was 18 I was a compulsive overeater. At 5'6", my weight ranged between 125 to 149, but only because I spent part of almost every month on some diet or another. I must have gained and lost more than 500 pounds on various crash diets before I turned 40.I could eat 3 half gallons of ice cream a week and 3 candy bars at the movies. At my favorite Oriental buffet I would start with 6 egg rolls and fill my plate (and myself) so much that the owners lost money. No matter what diet I tried, I dreamed of my next “fix”… boxes of cookies, bags of potato chips or maybe a whole pizza.I’ve always been an upbeat person with a good marriage, two children, and close friends, but on my 40th birthday I was feeling depressed. I took a walk on the beach and realized that my compulsive eating had to stop. I decided that I wanted peace more than pizza and vowed to put my extensive dieting knowledge to work. I re-read all of my material on the subject and designed a way of eating that would satisfy me and finally curb my appetite. My determination paid off in spades and changed my life. The numbers on the scale remained below 130 and before I knew it, I was helping curious friends and neighbors. That was the beginning of a long and exciting career founding and directing Diet Masters, teaching dieting classes and low calorie cooking and even self publishing 6 dieting books. Best of all, my weight has been stable between 124 and 129 for 39 years while I eat food that I enjoy.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

A SAD DAY

My sister Louise Lawhon, your Diet Master and friend, died quietly yesterday afternoon from complications following a heart attack. She has devoted most of her adult life to helping people to reach and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.


The loss of someone so seemingly youthful and vibrant should make us especially aware of how precious each day is, and how important it is for us to appreciate life and our love for each other.
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3 comments:

  1. ProjectHope7November 12, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I am so sorry for all of your loss... the Coshun family, the Lawhon family, and the Sharins... Please know my prayers will be with you all in the days ahead as well. God grant you peace that passes all understanding, and comfort that only a loving Father can give.
    graciously,
    Cathy B Palm Beach, FL

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  2. eternally thinNovember 25, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    A sad day indeed. Louise was a wonderful cousin--full of love and warmth and energy and good fun. I've managed to stay on the skinny side for decades but I've never tired of Louise's amazing feats of calorie juggling and creative food-choosing to fit every occasion, from eating at restaurants to nighttime noshing. And while she reined in the calories, she was boundless when it came to kindness and eagerness to help. What a wonderful woman! I'll miss her so much.

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  3. eternally thinNovember 25, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    A wonderful cousin who dazzled me with her calorie-juggling talents--and delighted me with her high spirits, infectious energy, and many kindnesses.

    She liked to call me "Cuz," so I'll return the favor and say, "Dearest Cuz Louise, Your spirit will live on for innumerable sensible meals to come."

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