It took me awhile to actually start believing this because ED would tell me that if I was really strong or progressing in recovery, I wouldn't be tempted at all. But I'm past that now and when the temptations come, I am able to acknowledge it with “oh, I see that's still hanging around me.” My biggest temptations come around when it gets close to weigh in time but I ask myself, “what is it that I am trying to tell my treatment team by losing weight?” Both these things have been very helpful and I believe you're right about building up strength because this approach felt awkward at first but is pretty much second nature now!! Thanks Joanna!! Nice to see a new blog from you!! I know you've been busy with your book....I just miss them!!