Step One?

[Guest guest]

I thought I posted this yesterday, but must have clicked the wrong button. Hope

I remember all I had written.

I'm feeling overwhelmed with how to start, yet start I must. I am 47. I was a

chubby child, but lost weight as a teenager when I became bulimic. My disorder

was hidden for 13 years. After treatment, I gradually got control of not

purging, but my weight has been an increasing issue ever since. I've listened to

all the podcasts at least twice. I know steps to take: journal, visualizing,

positive intent, assignments, food, exercise, support. But it feels like this

huge thing descending onto me. How can I approach this without being so

overwhelmed by it that I give up before I even start?

PLEASE help!

[Guest guest]

I am so glad to meet you even electronically!!  You have come to the right

place! I have never been bulemic, but I tried to be.

I have had issues with food for a long time. My affair with food started when I

was 17 and in a very bad place! I am now an old lady and finally on the

road!!!!!

Talk to me I will listen and answer from my heart!

lori

 Amazing day

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From: catherineyoho <cyoho@...>

weightloss

Sent: Wed, December 30, 2009 1:59:09 PM

Subject: Step One?

 

Hi everyone. New Year is a bout to start and I plan to find and keep my ideal

weight healthily. But I'm feeling overwhelmed by all of the different aspects of

journaling, self talk, exercise, listening, food choices, meditation of any

sort, etc. I'm 47 and have been overweight for a long time. My size wasn't an

issue from 16-30, but only because I was a very active bulimic! Since treatment

for that, I have not been able to maintain anything pertaining to a healthy

weight and perspective. At this point, I'm feeling afraid that this is who I am,

and I don't like it one bit! I can't even remember what thin feels like.I know I

use food to hide feelings and I'm afraid of what those feelings might be, other

than lots of anger for everything I can't control in my life. Please help!