[Marianna]

I haven't been on 3FC for ages.. I decided to stop dieting and work on the underlying reasons for my compulsive eating this year. I have been using the Overcoming Overeating program and have been feeling far more in control of my eating than I have for many years.

I have decided however to go and do a medically supervised weight clinic... sort of sounds counter intuitive after deciding not to diet anymore... but I just haven't been feeling that healthy and for the first time ever the desire for weight loss was a genuine health issue and not because I wanted to be a *better* or *different* me.

So while I go and see a dietician each week - I really feel like I need some additional support and 3FC has always been such a supportive board... I had my first binge this weekend for about 3 months and realised tonight that I am way from cured.. my healthier than I have ever been about eating but in need of some support that gets it.

So I look forward to getting reacquainted with everyone

[callystia]

Welcome back!

[ellis]

Welcome back, Marianna! It's great that you're working with a dietician... good luck with it!

[littlebumblebee]

Look forward to sharing support with you.

[Marianna]

Thanks for the welcomes

[Phoenix Song]

It's nice to meet you Marianna! Good luck with the dietician!

Barb

[Marianna]

Well... today I had to cancel my program with the weight management clinic. My husband and I are separating and I just can't afford it as the program is really expensive.

I feel kinda odd about the whole thing... but interestingly I don't want this upheaval to side track my eating - I have just worked so hard over the past few months to be semi ok with food.

[callystia]

Gosh, Marianna, I'm so sorry to hear about your separation.

But how wonderful, that you're not letting it distract you from doing what's best for your health! That is a hugely positive attitude to have, and I salute you for it.

[ellis]

Oh, Marianna, I'm so sorry about the separation.
But as Cally said, it's great that you're continuing to look out for what is best for you. Hang in there, sweetie.

[Marianna]

Thanks to you both.. I appreciate the kind words

[Phoenix Song]

I'm sorry Marianna. A divorce/separation must be a very stressful and heart-rending thing. I'm glad that you're not going to allow it to side-track your health and goals. Please come to me for any support and encouragement that you need! You can PM or e-mail me at any time!

Barb

[Marianna]

Thanks Phoenix.. that is a very generous offer... I am actually watching Harry Potter at the moment too I am feeling ok... my eating isn't superb.. lets just say I am treating myself.. but no binges.. so hooray for that... there is more than my weight to be concerned with at the moment.