Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I am new to this group, but not new to this philosophy. I have been flirting with it (as in not dieting and gaining weight) for the last 13 months. I gained half the weight (35 lbs.) I lost on WW 2 yrs ago. Even though WW worked for me at that time, I know it is not for me in general. After all, I have followed that program (sort of) probably 50 times, and I am still almost about as heavy as I have ever been. I weigh about 200 lbs and am 5'5 " tall - 50 years old. My main problems: 1) Sneaking food 2) Lately - eating WAY past full to the point of stuffed during most meals and snacks. I consume probably 3 times what I should. The only reason I am not morbidly obese is I have a thyroid problem (hashimotos thyroiditis/hypothyroidism) and am on a fairly high dosage of synthroid. That helps my metabolism. 3) Wine in the evening which lets my guard down and allows me to do #'s 1 and 2 above. I am absolutely miserable about the way I feel physically and emotionally. This should be the happiest time of my life because of my new job situation. After many years of working in a stressful profession and getting up at 4AM every day to drive 45 minutes each way to an office, I am working from home with my own business doing something I love. We recently purchased a franchise and I am making gift baskets and candy bouquets. Yes, I am surrounded by goodies all day long. No problem at the beginning, but when I recently let loose during my " holiday " mode I am eating all my profits! This is a new year and I will do everything in my power to live and eat consciously and in the moment. I will not be perfect but will care enough about myself to do what it takes to feel good. Stuffing myself past full to a 9 or 10 on the fullness scale does not feel good. As a matter of fact, it hurts. I will explore why I do this to myself and find other avenues tocome to grips with and release the emotions I must be stifling. I look forward to getting to know you all and be an active participant in the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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