BIG FAT PEOPLE!

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

I unfortunately have the "fat gene" as well as just having an addiction to food. All of my mom's side of the family has dealt with obesity. Almost every single person!

I know that some have said that food is not an addiction and maybe it's not for those special few - but I know it's an addiction for me in my life.

If food is not an addiction, why can't you stop? Why can't you stop at an acceptable portion or reach a certain amount of calories? Why do you actually crave carbs & sweets? Why do you risk ridicule? The problem with food as an addiction is that you need it to survive. That's the hardest part - I think.

Since I have had wls - I've lost a little over 40 pounds and have went from a 22w to a 16 regular in three months. I know that I could not have done this on my own, because I tried for many years to do it on my own - only to get fatter and fatter and more obese. Wls helps keep me in check, helps me to be full and feel full and for a longer period of time. I totally understand that everyone is different and everyone has their opinions & that's great because that's why we are all here, but I have an addiction to food & it sucks! But I'm overcoming it & trying my best!

[Susysleever 265]

My name is Emily and I'm an addict .. Dude I got kicked out of an OA meeting for showing up with a box of doughnuts who knew.. i was just trying to be social

Is that like bringing an 18 pack to AA?

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

That is so funny!

[shaza1963 71]

Hi my name is Sharon and I finally admit it.... I am an addict without a thyroid. Double whammy! I used to be one of those people that said "I don't eat much so why am I fat". Yes I don't eat as much as everyone else at 1 meal, but since I have been on this journey I have realized it is the in between that is my problem. I didn't realize how much I snack until I couldn't do it anymore. This has been an eye opening experience so far with more to come.