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Originally Posted by glomor
I think you might be making too much about my use of the word "simply" or perhaps I need to clarify. By "simply" I meant that there is only one ingredient to avoid--alcohol. I'm very cognizant of the fact that alcoholics have intense struggles because I have traveled this journey with my friend for many years.
With overeating it is complicated in this way--there is so much information out there about various diets that I avoided even trying anything for a long time because I was clueless about what I needed to avoid. I'm very grateful that I discovered IP. It's the first and only program in many many years that has worked for me. I hope and pray that I will reach my goal and hold onto it. Thank you all for your support and suggestions!
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Thought I would chime in Since I am a recovering alcoholic.
It is as you say, to stop using alcohol...but it is more, and I think it correlates some to weight loss.
When a person is "using" their development stops, and they cannot deal with emotions well. Their social life is all wacked out as well.
When I was in Counseling for alcoholism, I had to really examine my entire life...my values (active alcoholics are really good at lying!), how I dealt with emotions, both good and bad, and how I relate to people on a social level.
It took a lot of work and change for me on several dimensions. It has been 3 years since I had a drink.
I see a lot of similarities...there is a lot of emotional work that has to go into weight loss too. Socially, things are different...friends may change, and the way you socialize many times must change. I have to stop sneaking food...and lying about it...to myself especially.
So maybe these insights might help. It actually helps me to type it all out
Thanks