[Catya]

Hi Everyone,

Earlier this morning, I felt the need to join a weight loss forum. They've helped me immensely in the past, but I need support more than ever right now. My weight is at an all time high, and although my blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol are fine, I've developed lots of mechanical problems (hips, knee, back, spinal alignment) as well as sleep apnea.

I'm surrounded by junk food junkies at home, and baked goods are available to me at work. I'd love to learn how others have learned to cope with access to junk food.

I look forward to meeting you!
Catya

[blithe]

Hey Catya!
I'm brand new, too, after lurking here for awhile staying away from the treats is really hard! For me if I really want it, I'll have a little bit and then quickly remove myself from the vicinity. Otherwise, I take the agonizing out of it and decide right then and there that I won't have any. That might sound crazy but truly just telling myself "oh I'm not eating that" makes it easier than "should I? I shouldn't. Should I?"