Yet another new member

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Another yo-yo who wants the string to break!

The latest up/down cycle began in 2008. I spent a year in Mexico to study

Spanish and while I was there lost 40 pounds. I did a lot of walking and the

food was not always to my liking. And because I was living with a family my

binging opportunities were limited. Gained it all back with more. Now I have

been in the Dominican Republic since March 3 - same story, have lost 40 pounds.

However, I'm heading back to the States in a couple of weeks and have a FEAR of

gaining it all back...again... So I'm trying to learn more about myself and

better ways of facing food & fears.

Discovered IOWL just this week and for the first time in YEARS feel there is

hope. I'm listening carefully and using the new workbook - plus making my own

notes so I have a quick summary that is very personal so I can remind myself

frequently what I don't want and what I do want.

In my mind, this is my last-ditch effort. I just turned 70 and believe, make

that KNOW, that if I don't follow through this time my life may be shorter and

for sure it won't have the quality that I want.

's guided imagery and questions seem to have been written for me. What a

refreshing and hopeful approach.