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Well I weighed myself today and I went from 302 to 299, so I lost 3 pounds. My pants do fit a little better...Thank God. Now lets see if I can keep it up. ;)
 
miss_apple_tart said:
Everyone always says "Just eat less and move more, it's that simple" and I feel that telling that to an emotional eater is like telling an alcoholic "Just put down the bottle, it's that simple".
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Exactly. People don't realize that food can be just as powerful and dangerous an addiction as anything else. It's easy for someone who doesn't struggle with emotional eating to say 'just don't eat so much!' without giving it a second thought. They're just ignorant, and it's hard but try not to let what they say bother you--they really don't know what they're talking about. We're all here and understand how you feel, come tell us if someone bothers you :D
 
So true Bethyness, Ive tried to explain to a very good friend of mine what it is like for me to Binge. I explained that once im in that mode *usually triggered by something emotion based* I have an extremely difficult time stopping it. Her response was "thats stupid, just put down the fork!"
This is from someone who loves me, but just wasnt understanding my problem. She is much better now because we have had some talks, and she actually took the initiative to find information on binge eating, so that she could understand me. Unfortunately not all of the people who are supposed to support us, put the effort into learning how.
Michelle :)
 
Good for you for making the change.
I think i had a similar problem - i was size 26 and it was a 'tight' 26 at that.
Now 7 months later im in a 16 (woot!) and its fantastic!
My kids also have learned some great eating habits from it and are very proud of me.

Is that a picture of you as your avatar? if it is you dont look very old :D
 
wishes said:
Good for you for making the change.
I think i had a similar problem - i was size 26 and it was a 'tight' 26 at that.
Now 7 months later im in a 16 (woot!) and its fantastic!
My kids also have learned some great eating habits from it and are very proud of me.

Is that a picture of you as your avatar? if it is you dont look very old :D
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You dropped 10 sizes in 7 months? WOW, that is impressive.

Yes that is my picture, and I am 26.

That is another reason why I want to change my eating habits. I see my daughter is already becoming obsessed with food at the age of 7. She is constantly asking me "What's for dinner?" and etc and asks for snacks right after we have had a meal (which of course I tell her no).

I don't want to become an obsessive health nut like I have seen on here and other places. I want to keep alive the midwestern charm that has a lot to do with good food, but I just want to learn how to better do it in moderation. Like cutting out second helpings, limiting cakes and other fatty baked goods to special occasions, cut down on candy consumption...things like that.
 
On valentines day something tragic happened to me and my family. To make a long story short, we had an electrical fire and our house basically burned down. Everyone got out ok, except for our guinea pig. Poor thing.

We are fine, staying with friends until the insurance company finds us some temporary housing. In the last few days I have been too busy sifting through rubble to eat too much and I haven't checked but my pants have been fitting way better so I am certain that I lost a few pounds.
 
wow what a rough valentines day - sorry your family is going thru that... It really does make you think about what's important in life - your family and you are safe, and have friends to stay with, and also have insurance to replace what was lost. Good luck to your family and hope you all stay safe and sane during this rough time...
 
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