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Old Fri, Mar-10-06, 19:20
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Plan: On my own
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Hi
I made it to 90 days of abstinance!!
I am so great full to everyone


Annie
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Old Fri, Mar-10-06, 19:43
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Plan: Whey Protein & Skim Milk
Stats: 240/150/160 Male 66 inches
BF:No Thanks!
Progress: 113%
Location: Los Angeles County
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I'm in OA and consider it a benefit
to help me stay thin, but no one in
that program offered me any food
program. I suppose because I was
a bit arrogant in explaining that I
knew how to lose the weight, but
just not keep it off.

In OA I have a support group to
'report' to when OR IF I screw up
food wise. As for the 4th step, I can
take it or leave it. I suppose it was
important to understand that I was
an 'average person.' But for the record,
I make it a habit to know where my sponsor
lives and the times of his comings and goings
just in case he ever decides to disclose my 5 step
to anyone else. (Trust is something I still
haven't learned. I basicly don't trust anyone.)

But when it comes to losing the weight
sweetie, you gotta do that. And L/Carbing
is a great way to do it.

I personally am not into the idea of eating
great quantities of fat, because of my age
and fear of cardio problems, but a Lower Calorie,
Low Carb NO FAT diet is what I find works for
me.

So, Use OA for a support group, but don't listen
to the whining of those few who have been in
program for years and never lost their weight.
They are losers alright, but not in the way we
like to think about losing. Be of good cheer and
great faith. You can do this diet and make it
work for you.

At 200 lbs you are about ready to start doing a
bit of exercise about 3 or 4 times a week and
that would help to lose the weight too. But
don't do something that bores the shit out of
you. Find a form of exercise: swimming, jogging,
bicycling, swimming or whatever that YOY enjoy.

Good Luck, you can do this!
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Old Mon, Mar-20-06, 02:41
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Plan: Moderate Carb...
Stats: 235/195/140 Female 5'3
BF:HELP!!!
Progress: 42%
Location: Ohio
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This is definitely a thread I need! I am sitting here stuffed, absolutely so stuffed that I cannot breath. I have been binging for a week! The question would be why? Why because of stress... The stress of my life. Or perhaps, the success that I feel was coming my way in weight loss. You see, every time I get to that 170 threshold, I sabatoge myself! I was perhaps a pound away...but I have been eating constantly...

I feel hopeless, helpless, guilty, and just plain sad...unable to move forward...but why. I came here and read the poem...

There Is Only One Key To Success - Don't Quit

Believe in yourself
and your vision of the future.
Surround yourself with
those who believe in you and will
help you achieve your goals.
Keep your dream alive despite
the challenges along the way.

There will always be those
who try and steal your dream
by laughter or criticism.
They cannot understand what
drives you to always want more.

In safety, there is no failure -
neither is there success.
Only by taking the risks
that other fear
can you achieve greatness.

Change can be frightening,
but only by changing
can you experience growth.
Only by challenging yourself
to do what seems impossible
can you ever know how much
you can achieve.

There is only one key to success:
NEVER QUIT UNTIL YOU WIN.
It may require a lot of changing,
but you can do it.
The seed of greatness
lies within you.
Nurture it, and there
will be nothing you can't do.

Lisa Marie Yost

Thanks for your support today! I think I need a 12 step program!!!

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Old Mon, Mar-20-06, 12:05
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Hi there,
I do that so many times too.Change is really hard. Its like when I see a certain number on the scale I want to self sabatoge myself.I set my goal this week for no self sabatoge. I have to make baby steps.. perhaps try setting small goals for yourself? I have also been reading self help books about compulisve overeating. Those books really do work if you do the exercises in the books. They really make you go hmm... The books that I have read thus far stress abstinence alot. It really is a beautiful thing! Abstinence is different for differnt people though.. For me abstinence is not snacking after supper because that is when I have the tendency to binge... have a great one! One step at a time!
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Old Mon, Mar-20-06, 22:39
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Plan: Moderate Carb...
Stats: 235/195/140 Female 5'3
BF:HELP!!!
Progress: 42%
Location: Ohio
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Thanks, abstinence, well I think I am getting ready to do a fast because my body is now screaming out for sugar after a week on it... Usually that helps me get back on track, maybe for 2-3 days... I'm frustrated that I've struggled with my weight for my entire life and it has ruled my life, ruled the choices that I have made, determined my self-worth! I don't want this to happen to my daughter, and I want to set a better example. I try to stress whole foods to her and no sugar, I tell her it is bad for your body. I stress natural health cures over medication. I feel so much better when I stay away from sugar, but why can't I do that... Your quote is so true, "we must die to one life before we can enter into another."

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Old Tue, Mar-21-06, 05:39
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Plan: On my own
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HI Skeeweeaka,
Have you tried going to a 12 step meeting? I hear your pain and I hope you can try to take it one day at a time.
I never thought I could stop eating until i went back and really applied myself to the way of life of 12 step.

Annie
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Old Tue, Mar-21-06, 16:35
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Plan: Low carb/PP
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Progress: 35%
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Hi everyone,

I just started reading this thread but wanted to jump in. Food has been my friend since I can remember. I'm an emotional eater. I'm starting to understand that food is not my friend, in fact the opposite. When I over ate or get of track it makes me feel worse. I'm working on asking myself if I'm really hungry before eating anything. In most cases I'm tired, bored, sad, happy, etc and not hungry. Sure I fall off the wagon a few times but I'm getting better. When I do fall I don't keep eating like I did before. I don't say he$$ with LC, I blew it so I might as well keep going.

It will take me a little bit to get through all the posts but its good to know there are others here.
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Old Tue, Mar-21-06, 17:31
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Plan: On my own
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HI
I am totally out of the closet
I am free to heal.

In the past I was a closet eater. No one saw me eat. I ate all the time at home. I ate like a bird in the public in front of my family and friends.
I went to 12 step and now I have 101 abstinant day behind me.
NOW I have to face my fears and my problems head on.
I am a clutter ,a hoarder, I can't let go of things. My house is in CHAOS. Before I ate and did not do housework. NOW I have to face what I did.
I did this to hide my past.
I have been attacked in the past.
I think I ate the mostly to hide and protect myself.
NOW I am out in the open and have NO more secrets.

Annie
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Old Tue, Mar-21-06, 19:14
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Plan: general lowcarb
Stats: 247/149/120 Female 5ft 3 in
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Progress: 77%
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Annie,
Thank you so much for sharing that with us. I am so glad that you feel that a burden has been lifted from your chest. It feels good to get things out doesnit? You are a true inspiration that abstinence is possible. Congratulations on being 101 days abstinent! That is wonderful!!

Montanasun-Welcome! You are definately not alone in this battle with emotional eating. Its an everyday thing for most of us.

Skeeweeka-That is so good that you are trying to teach your daughter healthy habits while she is young..

Today i almost gave into the binge and thank God I didnt. I ate 3 cheetos, and almost got into the mentality of I ruined my plan now I can go eat all the cookies and crap in the house. 3 cheetos are what like 30 cals compared to the thousands of calories I would've consumed? I've come too far to ruin it. I had some pork ribs and that satisfied me..
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Old Thu, Apr-06-06, 14:48
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Plan: On my own
Stats: 250/244/135 Female 5 ft 4 in
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Progress: 5%
Location: S E Michigan
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I found this wonderful prayer from The 12 Step Prayer Book by Bill P.

The 23rd- 1/2 Psalm

The Lord is my Sponsor! I shall not want.
He directs me to go to many meetings.
He desires me to sit back, relax and listen with an open mind.
He restores my soul, my sanity , and my health.
He leads me in the paths of sobriety, serenity. and fellowship for my own sake.
He teaches me to think, to take it easy , to live and let live and to do first things first.
He makes me honest, humble, and grateful.
He teaches me to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things that I can, and gives me the wisdom to know the difference.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of despair, frustration, guilt, and remorse, i will fear no evil, for God is with me. The Program, God's way of life, the Twelve steps--they comfort me.
God prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies:
rationalization, fear,anxiety, self pity and resentment.
God anoints my confused mind and jangled nerves with knowledge, understanding, and hope. No longer am I alone, neither am I afraid, nor sick,nor helpless, nor hopeless. My cup runneth over.
Surely sobriety and serenity shall follow me every day of my life, twenty-four hours at a time, as I surrender my will to God and carry the message to others; and I will dwell in the house of my Higher Power as I understand Him, daily.
Forever and Ever.
Amen





Annie
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