I posted a poll because I wanted to see if anyone was fat as a child and basically has had this weight food struggle all their lives and finally made it to maintenance. The reason for that is I wanted to ask what changed? I mean aside from the food.

For those of us who may be like me, overweight the majority of my life with brief intervals of weight loss only to start that same abusive relationship over with food. What changed?

Many people lose weight low carbing and then put it back on or for some reason come close to goal but don't get there.

Growing up overweight, I know that I may be used to being an overweight person despite the pain that this causes me. I also use food to cope with many feelings. What do you do now that the food is not an option to cope with?

Hey Ms

I have been overweight since I hit puberty, maybe around 9 years old. I think it was from eating alot at night. My mom and siblings and I used to watch TV and eat nuts, chips, fruit, candy, etc. in front of the tube. When my mom died when I was 15, I used to eat alot for comfort. Then I became much more inactive in University.

m, I guess I take baths or showers to relax. I sit in the sun (since we get about 42 hours in total here in Canada!). You know, my sister said that I should focus on the things in my life that bring me true joy (ie cottage dock, reading by the fire) and spend my time trying to reach those goals. So, when I am busy, I work harder so I can get home and curl up with a good book. I save my money so I can rent a car to drive to my cottage in the summer. BTW, it took me about two months of list-making to realize the things that make my truly happy.

Good luck with your battle!
Mary