I made it. I made it 24 hours without binging, exceeding my caloric intake, and without touching the junk food that is brought into my work and strewn on the countertops like a make-you-fat-buffet. I just needed to share this, this past month has been really difficult... but somehow I managed to stay within my calories and be satisfied. I know I can do it now, and it was hard, but there won't be a question if it will be doable again. ^-^ I picked up several candies through out the night! AND PUT THEM BACK! Even infront of my enabler coworkers. It has been done.

That is so great!! You should be so proud of yourself. I work in nursing, and we ALWAYS have food around. Patient's families bring us in "treats" all the time. I work nights and most of the nurses snack all night. I used to eat to keep me awake! Now I've found that eating healthy actually gives me more energy and I don't feel as tired.
Congratulations on your weight loss and staying on your program!

You've given me renewed hope that just maybe I can do this also -- just for today -- even though I've been telling myself "just for today" for so very long.

Way to go! And though some days will be more difficult than others, on the whole, it will get easier. Just take it one day at a time!

awesome news

i have decided that i am going to try to "not eat" when i am not sure if i am hungry. it feels weird to not reach for the food but it is a habit i would like to break. like weaning ourselves off of the food so to speak

Good for you! Keep it up!

well done. thats is a huge success, its the start of somthing great...... keep celebrating your success :-)

AHA, I work in the local ER as an a Tech (support Nurse/Doc staff), I wonder if this plagues other profession as much as ours.

Reddalice - I've been in a few offices, and trust me, the problem of people bringing 'treats' is rampant! Healthcare and office just might be the two professions that are the most food-oriented.

Hi everyone;
I have tried many things to lose weight and I seem to always gain all the weight back and then some. I am really ready to do this. I need to set small goals and visit this site often. I was reading a magazine in my dr office today and it had this website in it. I was thrilled after reading the article and hearing how many people achieve success by doing it with others. I am a binge eater and am out of control. I am on my way up the scale again and feeling so much pain, mentally, physically and emotionally. I want to change my eating habits, my life. I want to be healthy. I don't care if I am ever skinny, I just want my BP to go down and to feel like I am not carrying all this baggage around my hips, thighs, etc. anyway, 240lbs again and I am going to try to get motavated and lose some of this weight. I am going to keep reading and so far must say you have already inspired me and given me hope. I don't feel so alone. I just wanted to put my name out and say hey. Talk to you all later I hope.

Smiles Allie

Hi everyone;
I have tried many things to lose weight and I seem to always gain all the weight back and then some. I am really ready to do this. I need to set small goals and visit this site often. I was reading a magazine in my dr office today and it had this website in it. I was thrilled after reading the article and hearing how many people achieve success by doing it with others. I am a binge eater and am out of control. I am on my way up the scale again and feeling so much pain, mentally, physically and emotionally. I want to change my eating habits, my life. I want to be healthy. I don't care if I am ever skinny, I just want my BP to go down and to feel like I am not carrying all this baggage around my hips, thighs, etc. anyway, 240lbs again and I am going to try to get motavated and lose some of this weight. I am going to keep reading and so far must say you have already inspired me and given me hope. I don't feel so alone. I just wanted to put my name out and say hey. Talk to you all later I hope.

Smiles Allie

Good for you, keep it up you'll be in 199s in no time