48 and Starting Again
 

Well day 1 of let's hope for not another failure. I think at 48 yoa I should know this is a lifestyle change and not a diet. I have reevaluated things and feel my food addiction is no different than an alcoholic or a drug addict. The main difference is that you can see my addiction on the outside and know that I am a food addict. The other difference is that you don't need nicotine or alcohol or heroin to live...but you do need food. If this post sounds like it's extreme I feel that it is. I have been heavy...no I have been heavy then fat then obese and now morbidly obese over the course of almost my entire life. The only time I was thin was when I was born at 2 lb 8 oz...lol So here I am to take one moment at a time and I will look to others in my situation for support. Thank you ;)

welcome nikki. i've just recently joined the forum and have to say it really works. reading other experiences is helpful and encouraging. good luck!

Nikki,
I agree 100%. I have always said the same thing about "food addiction". Some people smoke, some do drugs, some drink. I do food and it is hard to control, because like you said you do need it to survive. Take one day at a time and come to the board for support. Welcome!

48 and starting again???? Now I'm 50 and determined....that post 2 years ago only showed me that my mind hasn't changed only my willpower. I need to stick with this!!! I have to! I promised myself I would be healthier in my 50's...so here goes nothing (Again, yet, still...) :)

:welcome: !!

Hi Nikki! Welcome back!!! I'm 52 and just started over again, and I'm losing weight and so will you! Your first post was not extreme. It's something we all understand here. I'm glad you returned! Get as involved here as you can, and you'll get so much from it! You can do this! Good luck!

You can do it!

I'm a terrible repeat offender.:D

It took me until 51 years old to figure it out!

Take a breath, it will work!:carrot::hug: