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Permalink Reply by Kathryn on February 13, 2008 at 7:59pm

Thats awesome! Good for you! Keep up the good work!

Permalink Reply by Sandy Graham on February 15, 2008 at 4:43am

I've been battling my weight since I was 10 yrs old. I overeat for many reasons. Good times and bad. The worst time of day is late evening. I got into this bad habit when I changed my hours at work to 4p-12m. It would be extremely busy from 4-8p and we all would bring out the munchies to cope with the stress. I would bring a healthy dinner sometimes and would eat that too! I went out on medical leave last July and tried to go back in September but only lasted 3 days. I was having alot of medication changes for diabetes and a chemical balance (my physiciatrist and therapist are still trying to determine what I have) that I went thru a period of not eating. I've had about 4 episodes during the last 2 years where I stop eating and drop alot of weight (20-30 lbs) within 1 month. Then I start felling better and gain it all back within a month. Lately I've been binge eating to the point where I make myself sick. I've got to get this under control, so I'm joining OA and the Diabetes Center I just joined has a grocery shopping program that teaches you what to eat and read labels. I'm still not clear on good and bad carbs. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to plan meals and cook for you like Oprah had when she lost all that weight? When I hit the lottery that will be the 1st thing I do(lol).

It's great to be able to converse with ya'll in this struggle. Take care.

Permalink Reply by Jacqueline on July 2, 2009 at 8:17pm

I have a question about the Kay Sheppard food plan. It seems to be fairly simple but there are A LOT of restrictions. Short term I am sure I could do it, cut I am not sure if it is realistic for this to be a long term plan. I was wondering if any one has had long term success with the Kay Sheppard food plan?

Thanks,
Jacqueline

Permalink Reply by Sandy Graham on February 28, 2008 at 5:55am

No, I have not gone to OA. I've had alot of stuff going on lately. I know, more excuses. I'm returning to work tonight to clean out my desk. I will then start my vacation and then retire. I'm also going back into outpatient group therapy next week. My insurance company only paid for 15 sessions and I thought I was ready to leave. But since then, I've noticed things have gotten worse. I have weekly sessions with my therapist, but we agreed I also need group therapy. I have multiple physical and emotional problems going on and talking to the group helps alot. I have difficulty organizing and prioritizing things and getting them accomplished. Today feels like it's going to be a good one, so I hope to complete some goals. I will update ya'll asap.

Take care,

Sandy

Permalink Reply by Christina on April 9, 2009 at 2:04pm

My problem is either when I am bored or feeling down in the dumps. Like last night, I was eating chips, and next thing I know way too much was gone out of the bag and I had just opened the thing. Its so frustrating because I always tell myself, just one more and it ends up much more than one.
I think Im going to try to cut back on buying snacks, so if I really feel the need to eat I could munch on carrots or something. I really dont know what else to do.

Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on October 24, 2009 at 12:22pm

I'm an over eater also.I think.I eat "normally" untill after dinner. At about 8:00pm all h___ breaks out. I begin eat ravenously. I go directly for carbs. It seems that my body is in some type of withdrawl and it is sending me signals to carb up and up and up,.till I'm actually feeling tired and sleepy. Any thoughts, suggestions. Please reply. Pete

Permalink Reply by Mikey Irish on October 24, 2009 at 12:35pm

Im not a big over eater. Im kinda pleased with my diet I have settled into. But I will say there are certain things that tempt me to over eat. I love carbs just like Pete. So pasta of all kinds, white bread, potatoe bread, pizza...all of these things tempt me big time to have extra. Pepsi (the high test) was always my favorite. Not just one bottle when my diabetes was undiagnosed or untreated but several a day...

Pete I either dont buy it ,as is the case with the Pepsi, or I make my mind up before I sit down that I am going to have this much or if I am going to have a little more, I am going to the gym in an hour and a half to burn it up.

The whole soda thing is kinda funny. At first, the wife was on a rampage. No full soda in the house at all. Then I told her its cool. I have no real urge to drink Coke or Doctor Pepper etc. It was just the Pepsi lol . The kids were relieved. They all prefer Coke.

There is no white bread in the house though unless we have guests or an occasion.

Permalink Reply by Mikey Irish on October 24, 2009 at 12:37pm

Ahh and soft pretzels...boy I miss my Philly soft pretzels .....sigh

LOL

Permalink Reply by Joanne on October 25, 2009 at 11:02pm

Yeah, not so funny Mikey, one of those store are just down the road from me. Pizza is my downfall. I always get ravenous after I get home from work. 4:00 and no one else is home and I start with pretzels and cheese, plus my sugars are usually low then too. And I know with the meds, I gained weight with Avandia and glimepiride. Makes it like a losing battle.

Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on October 27, 2009 at 8:07pm

Thank you Mikey. I really have to set limits.The only reason I don't weigh a ton is that I work out intensely. You know from an earlier convrsation.The best thing I can do is for many food items just don't even bring them into the house. I seldomly go out to eat carbs.TOO CHEAPlol I'm also a fairly good cook and this is a disadvantage. I can make anything to put on a carb.Appreciate your comments. Till next time,Your PA,PAL. GO Eagles,what a game or blow out. Pete

Permalink Reply by Judi on March 11, 2010 at 6:53am

Hi Kathryn- my trigger seem to be anything and everthing, lol. Seriously, I have all good intentions, but they fly right out the window when I am around food. I love it-I love the feeling that I get from eating. I myself actually can fell a "rush" go through me when I eat a sweet or confectionary-type item. Its a real physical feeling, a high.

I tried OA several years ago, and I dropped out after attending only a few meetings. I just felt so out of place. Maybe I wasn't ready. Where I live now there are no meetings close by. I did go and purchase the materials off their website, but I haven't even done anything with them yet either, and its been about 3 months since I got them. I know you can attend online meetings, but I only got as far as looking at the schedule...