Hello,

I am working towards the sleeve in August.

I had my initial consult in January.

I had my second check in this week.

I was down 11 pounds just by making some minor diet changes.

I had not eaten pizza in 3 weeks.

Cut diet soda to one 20 oz per day instead of four 20 oz bottles per day.

Fast food once per week instead of 3 times per week.

Have not exercised at all.

Last night I relapsed and ate an entire family size pizza.

It had pepperoni, bacon, sausage and extra cheese.

I ate the whole thing by myself.

Today I feel guilty and feel like crap mentally and emotionally and spiritually.

Keep going, today is a new day. You've lost 11 pounds, that is amazing. Keep making small changes each day like you are. The only way I could get off the carbs was to just go cold turkey. Having any in my system just led to further cravings. Everyone is different, do what you need to do for you to be successful. Remember your end goal and why you are doing this, to be a healthier, happier you. Take this time to research, watch inspirational YouTube videos, check Pinterest for healthy Protein ideas and log everything you consume on a good app like My Fitness Pal so you can look back and see the food you actually eat. You can do this. It was the best decision I have made in years, mentally, spiritually and emotionally!!

food addiction is so difficult to overcome alone. You've done so well. Have you considered attending Over Eaters Anonymous meeting?

I agree with @AnneElliot, if you don't have any local meetings the website Intherooms.com has all kinds of different OA meetings you can attend in the privacy of your own home.

Thank you both for your kind words and support.
I used to attend Over-Eaters Anonymous back in like 2009 but haven't gone since then.
I know yesterday was emotional eating as my wife and I had been fighting all day.
I was like a heroin addict with that pizza.
Food is literally a drug for me.
My wife is down 30 pounds and looking to get sleeved in April.
Mine won't be until late July or early August.

I am really getting into oa now. Your right. It is truly an addiction.

I am really getting into oa now. Your right. It is truly an addiction.

I am a recovering alcoholic and go to AA meetings.
I have struggled with other addictions.
I am almost 9 years sober, but I abuse food.

Congrats on your soberity. I don't drink for religious reasons. But I wonder if I would have been addicted to alcohol in the same way as food. It's all an addiction. Destructive in their own ways.

Congrats on your soberity. I don't drink for religious reasons. But I wonder if I would have been addicted to alcohol in the same way as food. It's all an addiction. Destructive in their own ways.

May I ask what religion? Mormon?
I know several Mormons.

I am Muslim. My screen name is my favorite Jane Austen character

Persuasion is my favorite too.

I thought I recognized that name. I love Jane Austen books.

It's wonderful Captain Wentworth and Anne are byfar the most realistic Austen couple

"You pierce my soul. I'm half agony, half hope..." sigh.

I am Muslim. My screen name is my favorite Jane Austen character [emoji4]

Cool

I'm a recovering alcoholic and have also been sober nearly 9 years. I've heard other recovering alcoholics talk about transferring addictions in the rooms, but I haven't heard a whole lot of people speak specifically about struggling with food addiction issues. I abuse food too. I find I get the same kind of mental obsession with it as I did with alcohol. I see a lot of similarities with overeating as I do my alcoholism.