[Everyday Miracles]

Hi, my name is Becki and I'm a Food Addict.

I'm at the point where pretty much any time I introduce myself, I do it in this way. It took me several years of struggling to come to terms with my identity to reach the conclusion that I was addicted, and it is a very big deal for me to be able to admit it. I am not currently participating in an overeater's anonymous group because I cannot find one with which I am comfortable. There is a group at a local church, but my husband and I left that church for some very good reasons and frankly, I don't want to go back.

I began a lifestyle change two weeks ago. I have decided that instead of trying to go "cold turkey" I am going to use the same method that I used to quit smoking. That is to say, I'm going to gradually use habit replacement to replace the bad habits with healthy ones. For example, if I would normally eat dessert after a meal, I will go for a walk instead. Instead of eating one large meal every day, I will eat several small meals. The habits are being changed gradually and one at a time so that the process never becomes overwhelming, and for that reason I haven't had great weight loss results. But they are coming.

My goal is to lose 153 lbs. I will be happy to reach 140 but I would really like to get to my ultimate goal of 125. In the meantime, I am also working on growing my hair. A fun fact is that I hope to reach my goal weight and my first major goal length in the same month. This is very, very possible if I am eating right and exercising, since hair growth depends on these two things as well. I would like to reach classic length (on my way to knee) along with losing the weight because I really want to participate in some reenactments and to begin wearing historical clothing on a daily, casual basis. I guess that makes me weird, but that doesn't bother me.

Anyway, I tend to write very long posts, so I will close in saying that it will be good to have a community to come to when I'm feeling discouraged. I've already been feeling discouraged quite a bit.

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[islandchick1]

Hi Becki & to 3fc!
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey
Our height is the same and our starting weight is similiar. Trust me, if I can do this ANYONE can

Judy

[DhaniCauldwell]

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

[KenzideRhae]

Welcome Becki! Good luck with reaching your goals, I know you can do it. Making small changes really helps a lot, and also makes it easier to make overall, lifelong changes when it comes to diet.

[Everyday Miracles]

Thank you everyone! The good news is that I will celebrate two years as a non smoker on the 29th of next month. The small changes worked for an overall lifestyle change. I *think* I can do the same thing with weight loss, but we will have to see. If not, I'll try something different!

[EvilGidget]

I'm starting all over again too Becki... good luck to you! The road is hard and lonesome, but we can do it!

[Losing It 2010]

Welcome Becki to 3FC, we are glad you are here!