scottjohnston

Good point! Though my scale hasn't moved much lately, my close are fitting differently and my blood pressure is lower than it has been in years. Plus others are starting to notice the change in my appearance!

Thank you for posting this. I needed to read that today. <3

WOW! I go for my surgery tomorrow - thanks for being so honest!!

I cant (like) your post but I am sorry to read your words

Kime, couldn't agree more, I am the child of two adult alcoholics, I am 20 times more likely than the average person walking down the street to be addicted to something, but alcohol and recreational drugs have never been a problem, food has always been my drug of choice. I firmly believe that the pleasure centers of my brain light up like a pinball machine when I eat, just like a junkie shooting heroin into his arm.
But I also believe that want/will power don't stop at just what I put in my mouth, they encompass using every tool at my disposal to try and beat this addiction, even pulling out old college text books, attending support groups and following the rules the Dr. gave me.
Don't give up, don't give in, keep fighting!

So sorry for your loss, there are no words of consolation but you are in my prayers.

Nice blog. I have always said that addiction, meaning drugs etc. you can live without and food you can't. There is always help for these and not enough for food addiction and we can't live without food. People look at addicts like, I feel sorry for them, I hope they get help. Then they look at the food addict like, that fat person, pig etc. Sad but true.
I use to eat a pint of ice cream almost every night. I don't buy any. I love very dark chocolate and still have it but small pieces.
I had birthday cake when my MIL turned 90 and it was too sweet, I was thrilled!
Enjoy your day and long weekend.

I am sorry for the loss of your father.
Welcome back.

I have the same problem with sugar foods. Like the cakes, cookies, and icecream. Even with the lap band its taken me 5 years after surgery to realize I just cant have them in my house. I have 10 more pounds to go and I believe these foods have always been my down fall. I too am a sugar addict.