Celia Keehn

I am currently in a position where I am so hungry all the time. My weight is at an all time high at just over 300 lbs. People keep telling me that I "just need to do it", but they don't seem to understand that it's not that simple. I read a lot about food/sugar addiction and I fit right in to that. I cannot seem to get control of my cravings, my hunger, or my desires for sweets and tasty treats. When I do try a low calorie diet, I am completely miserable because I feel so super hungry all the time. It drives me nuts and then I fail and eat a lot and a lot of things that I shouldn't eat. This is really emotionally wrecking me as I have a strong desire to be more active and do more with my son, but I just can't seem to keep it under control. Another thing I hear all the time is "you have to want it". Well of course I want it!!!! I know a lot of smokers who "want" to quit and I know that they really do, but because it's an addiction, they have a really hard time doing so. And a lot of times I notice that people are more willing to be understanding of smokers than they are to people with obesity/food issues. I have a food addiction and this is so hard to overcome, I'm about at my wits end with all of it. I just can't seem to get through this no matter how much I try or how much I want it. I know that my doctor has mentioned weight loss medication to both me and my mother, and I am seriously considering approaching this subject with him again and see what he suggests. I really appreciate reading all the posts regarding side effects, complications, and results. This kind of conversation will make it much easier for me to make an informed decision on this.