Finally...
...the second 10 pounds are gone! :carrot:
I wanted to share that victory with you all--a small victory for some, but a big victory for me. I also wanted to share something else that is going on with me. Last week, as I was eating my way through a whole box of sugar free ice cream bars, I finally admitted that I am a compulsive overeater and sugar addict. My problem is not solely a physical problem, but a spiritual and emotional problem. No matter what food plan I go on, unless I get to the root of my problem, I will never be free. I have been attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings online and reading everything I can get my hands on. I also have a friend who is a 12 stepper for a different addiction who is supporting me. I am planning to attend a face to face meeting in my area soon, and am keeping my eyes and heart open for a sponsor who has the kind of recovery I want. I have not binged in five days, and I have not had sugar since 4/27. I am grateful for every abstinent day. I wanted to share this here because I consider the 100 lb Club to be my home, and its members to be my family. Thank you for being on this journey with me. Much love to you all! |
That's so awesome!! 20 lbs is HUGE victory!!! I've found that having support is SO important to my weight loss. & congrats to you for realizing and getting the support you need as well :) ... and not having sugar since 4/27.. Man! I can't even imagine that! You go girl! hehe The best of luck to you... You can do it!!! Keep it up :D
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Congratulations on 20lbs!! I bet that felt wonderful! And even bigger congratulations on your realization because it will surely ultimately lead to more and more 10lbs weight losses. WTG!!
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:congrat: on the loss! That is a huge accomplishment you should be very proud of. :)
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Awesome job!! Glad to hear about it!
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Congratulations on your 20 pound weightloss! That is incredible, don't doubt that! :D
As for the overeating and binging, it is VERY common. I get like that and I know plenty of people who have. You've recognized the problem and that is definitely the first step. Good luck! |
Congratulations :) You should be proud of yourself.
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20 lbs GONE. History. Over and out. Done with. FOREVER. Oh Jen, this is FANTASTIC. What a great accomplishment. You are well on your way.
I too am/was/am a compulsive over eater. It's a lifelong condition, but it is a manageable one. With the proper tools and habits in place my "condition" is kept in check. So know that there is most definitely a way to live a healthy life with this "disease". :hug: |
That's a great accomplishment! Keep up the awesome work... :)
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Congratulations, the second 10 is mega!!
I too am a recovering overeater ~ it is possible but it is also lifelong. Here's something I never thought I'd do: had one of the bosses for a coffee-time meeting today, so bought some goooood cookies. He ate none, neither did I . After he left I ate 1, that was budgetted for the day. Not only did I wrap up the others and freeze them (I still need to have them out of sight) I was able to enjoy the cookie, really savour it - and observe that was one enough. No kidding, I meant it. I'm not boasting, I'm saying there's hope! |
OMG my friend. You can do it! You ARE doing it!!!! That many days sugar free is HUGE. I too am a sugar addict so I know exactly how hard it is. I am so proud of you. This is a huge accomplishment and you should be shouting it from the rooftops :)
I can't WAIT for the next 10 lbs lost announcement from you. I have a feeling it will be soon :) |
Oh Jen, that's so wonderful! It is a big victory.
That's how it comes off. 10 lbs here. Another 10 lbs there. That stuff adds up! Exploring help with the overeating problem -- that is a victory, too. You're doing the right thing. You can and you will overcome it. |
Congrats Jen! You're doing so well.
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Thanks, y'all! I feel really good about my accomplishment so far, but I cannot rest on my laurels....that's when I get myself in trouble. I have to be ever vigilant.
I just love the support here! Thanks so much! |
Congratulations, Jen! That is a huge accomplishment.
I'm also a sugar-a-holic and have emotional and spiritual baggage. I must constantly remind myself that this journey is not only about my physical health. My mental and spiritual health are also important. |
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