Maurdan

I'm sorry you have so many worries. I hope you can work them out.

Where can I get the Big Book? Can you do OA without attending meetings or is the support the vital part? I don't know if I'm ready for a meeting in public.

I feel like I've tried everything to get over it, yet here I am still struggling. And I'm the same way with the 100 calorie packs. I buy the doritos one and just keep eating them. Bleh.

I think you answered your own question. And, I'm saying this as someone who is in the same exact position so I totally understand and I'm not chastizing. I wish we could figure out how to follow the rules so we could lose as fast as others. I've been working on this for so long and I just can't get my head on straight about it! These boards are good for finding encouragement, answers, and some inspiration.

How far away from goal are you? I remember seeing your posts in other threads. Did you make it half-way then slow down considerably?

I had a great experience in Mexico.

Have you tried varying the amount of calories each day? I've heard that works for some.

Just bumping...

Yeah, I can see that point. I've just seen some successful weight loss from people who have adopted this policy so I was wondering if it worked for anyone else. It doesn't work for me because I can't seem to get back on track after a free day.

I have to agree about exercise. I do so much better when I do it.

I definitely belong here. Nice to have this thread!

Hey all. I'm single, never married, no kids. I'm on my way to being the crazy cat lady!!! Nice to be here.

I'm in central Florida! ksaldana1, who is doing your surgery?

I had a wonderful experience. I have to admit, being able to speak Spanish a bit really helped. I'm not fluent but knew enough to get around so I didn't have the problems some have. I even came out of the operating room questioning the nurses in Spanish!

I sort of got lost when the old thread was locked. Glad to find you all again!