Congratulations on the loss!

And I think it's so great you're trying something new that you feel will work for you. I hope you get what you need out of the OA program, or at the very least, I hope it points you in the direction of where you need to go. It sounds like it's helping already.

You are doing so great! What a wonderful accomplishment, the 20lbs lost and the sugar free days. Way to go Jen!

Welll done - and the fact that you can admit to being an overeater is even bigger. I think many of us are; I know I am. I binged yesterday. It's BS, and I am afraid to go my local OEA because I live in a small town. Your post actually helped me too!

Missunderstood: Try the online meetings.....they are very helpful, and you wont have to worry about anyone recognizing you!

Jen,

I want to congratulate you on saying "Guh-BYE" to that 20 pounds. What an incredible gift you are giving to yourself.

Thank you for such an honest post too. I would also like to find an OA group in my area. How does the online thing work? I find my problems are very similar to your own--sugar addiction and compulsive overeating. I also am honest with myself and 3FC when I say the problem definitely does go beyond the physical for me--it is spiritual, it is emotional. I am trying my best to feed all three parts of me nowadays with things other than just food.


And your 20 pound loss--it is a HuGe ViCtOrY!!!! OMG! You are kickin' obesity's big fat booty! You are rockin'! I can't wait to read about your next success. Mary

Good for you!! Good for you!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! 20 pounds is a big huge deal!!!!!! You are doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations on the weight loss and the insight. Having that insight and tackling the real problem can make the difference between success and failure. Way to go, I am sure that you will succeed!

Congrats on the loss!! I think I may be a sugar addict too. I am going to have to cut out sugar for a bit including fruit.

Jen! I think it's awesome that you are seeing that sometimes the problem is about more than food. I think I too will start looking into the online meetings, I went to a local meeting, but didn't like the group.

WAY TO GO! on the 20 lbs!

*Ever Vigilant* is the perfect phrase, ESPECIALLY for an COE. You did great to realize it and to actually take steps to help beat it too!

Congrats on the double 10!! You are on the road sweetie... well done!

Someone explained it to me this way:

Recovery from overeating (or any addiction) is like a 3 legged stool...every leg on that stool needs to be solid or else you'll fall over! That's why I know diets have never worked for me because I have ignored the emotional and spiritual aspects of my weight.

The reality is....I will never be "cured" or "recovered". This is a process that I will need every single day for the rest of my life. But the payoff? More peace, joy and freedom than I've ever felt!

That's so great!

I am on my first week of no sugar, soda, & binging. I've looked into OA but never had the courage to go. I didn't realize they had online meetings. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for sharing I'd also love to hear if you think the meetings are helping.

The meetings are definitely helping! There are 8 different meetings at all different times of the day....all I have to do is log on and join in!

Sugar and white carbs have always been an issue for me, too, so I totally know where you're coming from! The best part about being sugar-free is that the cravings diminish to almost nothing after a while.