BIG FAT PEOPLE!

[kyllfalcon 768]

Well, I guess we are all addicted to food in that we need it to live.

But, no,in the sense that the word addict is being used in this thread, I don't think I was or am a food addict. Go ahead, sigh, roll your eyes, whatever, it won't hurt my feelings.

I was not always heavy. I got heavy because my relationship with my husband, when it began 20-some years ago in my mid-30's, centered around both of us loving to cook. I picked up some weight from eating rich foods, and too many or too large servings. I never obsessed about food. I never gorged myself. I just ate too many sweets and rich foods because I liked them, and they were there because I enjoyed making them. A few pounds each year for 20-some years added up.

The frustration with diets not working or working so slowly that I would just give up, that's what led me to WLS. I needed the extra help. I knew if all I could lose was half pound to a pound per month on WW or whatever other diet I tried, that I would never stick to it long enough to get to goal. And the WLS gave me the extra help I needed.

I often wonder if I knew then what I know now about heavy on the Protein, low on the carbs, if I could have done this without WLS. I doubt it, because the restriction is so important to me, both the volume restriction and the "too rich" restriction. I still love rich foods, but they don't sit well. I still love to cook, I just eat a little because that's all that I can hold.

I'm happy, no matter what name you put on it!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I'm so donut illiterate .. I've never heard of frosts donuts. I'm going have to brush up on my donutology..

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Donutology. That's hilarious!

[swampdonkey 36]

I didn't think I was a food addict but now I think I was because I catch myself looking in the frig even know iam not hungry .. I have some demons from my past and I think I substituted the drugs with food.

[Evolving 973]

Curious if anyone's gone to OA?

I know it's supposed to be anonymous..... But curious?

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[Fiddleman 4,376]

I went to OA once in 2008 and it was very dogmatic in structure. Not for me. There was hardly any support and it felt very uncomfortable. It was mostly reading from a script and reading from the OA bible. Most ineffective hour I have ever spent. Maybe AA is better then my experience with OA or maybe my experience was isolated. WW was far better at supporting overeating issues in their support meetings in my opinion.

[No game 14,437]

Can't say my eating has been perfect....

But life is good 50 something pounds down!

And Mother Nature blessed us with perfect weather and a beach/ campsite to ourselves!!!

I'm moving my body with ease, its wonderful!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Soak up some sun for me, Laura girl.. It's icky here

[No game 14,437]

Soak up some sun for me' date=' Laura girl.. It's icky here[/quote']

I think I got a little to much today!

But here's some sun rays from the setting sun..

[Molly3 495]

Sorry to be the party pooper but, really WTH is sliming & dumping all about? I seriously thought lap band had sliming and RNY had the dumping?!

[MrsG 329]

I think I got a little to much today!

But here's some sun rays from the setting sun..

Sexy pic! Lol! I was just telling Fiddleman I missed you!

[No game 14,437]

Sexy pic! Lol! I was just telling Fiddleman I missed you!

Haha it looks that bad huh? My kids started cracking up at me right after because my face is so sun burnt!

[MrsG 329]

Haha it looks that bad huh? My kids started cracking up at me right after because my face is so sun burnt!

Yeah it's pretty bright! Lol! Looks painful! Hopefully it changes to a tan!

[Molly3 495]

Laura- well your brows look great!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Laura your face matches your jacket! So hot and sexy! I love that you had the beach to yourself......There's nothing like family time.....