As I sit here munching chocolate-covered pretzels, I'm feeling a glimmer of hope...

SoHappy · 12-18-2004, 04:12 PM

My sister will come for a visit after Christmas. I haven't seen her for awhile, and the last time I saw her she weighed around 220 pounds. She wore baggy "fat" clothes and ate huge bowls of ice cream with chocolate sauce every night. Now she's lost 60 pounds since mid-June with Overeaters Anon and has broken the carb addiction. She says she's convinced that, for her at least, sugar is poison! She eats so healthy now. And she feels so good. I'm thrilled for her and anxious to visit with her and have her show me what she's doing. I'm certainly a carb addict! I used to be so slim. Vibrant. Sleek. Trim. Clothing was fun because I looked cute in my outfits. I felt good about myself. Now I never buy any new clothes except undies if I need them. Or junk clothes from thrift stores. Apparently that's all I think I'm worth now. I don't know what changed about my body that I gained weight. I'm still not terribly obese but am about 40 to 45 pounds overweight depending on my lean muscle mass now. My muscle used to be good. Maybe I've let it dwindle away. I'm old now too. Maybe that's a part of the problem. But I'm only 5'3" so my extra pounds really look dumpy and frumpy. And it's mostly in my middle. Arms not too fat. Buns and thighs still not too fat.....just a bit flabby. SO.....after two years of mostly lurking here at Low Carb Friends forums, I saw Silks invitation over on the Main Lobby board and came over here to read. Hmmmm..... looks like several do a program at least somewhat like the one which helped my sister so much and that she swears by. I'll be reading here daily now. Don't know how I can ever be strong enough to stop eating and eating the sweets. I'll see......

sunflower43017 · 12-18-2004, 04:44 PM

Sounds like she will be great motivation for you and it will be great to spend time with her. I believe in OA they give up white flour and sugar. Is that right? Have fun with her during the visit

brilliant100 · 12-20-2004, 02:48 PM

It's a very good sign you are lurking. I've learned a lot from doing just that.

Sugar is very evil for me because I cannot control the cravings or overeating when I eat them. It's a challenge to clean your system of them when you try to do induction BUT If you can make it through it is soo worth it because you are not constantly thinking about food.

I get so tired of always thinking about the next time I get to eat. I still do it a little but I want to be freed from my obsession with food.

When your ready, jump in and join us regardless of the plan you choose to follow.

MaryMary · 12-21-2004, 04:11 PM

OA does not endorse any commercial food plans. Many folks follow whatever their sponsor follows unless you have medical conditions that warrant following the advice of a nutritionist or dietician. OA has published a pamphlet called the "Dignity of Choice" which gives sample outlines of 1/2 dozen generic food plans so a person can choose the one best suited for them.

Ultimately, it is about working the 12 steps, also known as getting in fit spiritual condition, wherein the compulsive overeating goes into remission one day at a time.

12-18-2004, 04:12 PM	#1
SoHappy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,816 Gallery: SoHappy	As I sit here munching chocolate-covered pretzels, I'm feeling a glimmer of hope... My sister will come for a visit after Christmas. I haven't seen her for awhile, and the last time I saw her she weighed around 220 pounds. She wore baggy "fat" clothes and ate huge bowls of ice cream with chocolate sauce every night. Now she's lost 60 pounds since mid-June with Overeaters Anon and has broken the carb addiction. She says she's convinced that, for her at least, sugar is poison! She eats so healthy now. And she feels so good. I'm thrilled for her and anxious to visit with her and have her show me what she's doing. I'm certainly a carb addict! I used to be so slim. Vibrant. Sleek. Trim. Clothing was fun because I looked cute in my outfits. I felt good about myself. Now I never buy any new clothes except undies if I need them. Or junk clothes from thrift stores. Apparently that's all I think I'm worth now. I don't know what changed about my body that I gained weight. I'm still not terribly obese but am about 40 to 45 pounds overweight depending on my lean muscle mass now. My muscle used to be good. Maybe I've let it dwindle away. I'm old now too. Maybe that's a part of the problem. But I'm only 5'3" so my extra pounds really look dumpy and frumpy. And it's mostly in my middle. Arms not too fat. Buns and thighs still not too fat.....just a bit flabby. SO.....after two years of mostly lurking here at Low Carb Friends forums, I saw Silks invitation over on the Main Lobby board and came over here to read. Hmmmm..... looks like several do a program at least somewhat like the one which helped my sister so much and that she swears by. I'll be reading here daily now. Don't know how I can ever be strong enough to stop eating and eating the sweets. I'll see......

12-20-2004, 02:48 PM	#3
brilliant100 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Western, USA Posts: 2,444 Gallery: brilliant100 Stats: 266/194/169 WOE: Atkins/M&E Feast, Lower fat & Lower calorie Start Date: restarted 6/1/05 M/E, back on the wagon 8-21-07	It's a very good sign you are lurking. I've learned a lot from doing just that. Sugar is very evil for me because I cannot control the cravings or overeating when I eat them. It's a challenge to clean your system of them when you try to do induction BUT If you can make it through it is soo worth it because you are not constantly thinking about food. I get so tired of always thinking about the next time I get to eat. I still do it a little but I want to be freed from my obsession with food. When your ready, jump in and join us regardless of the plan you choose to follow. __________________ 8-21-07 'Jumpin back on the wagon' 194 169 goal by 9-22 Anniversay

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12-18-2004, 04:44 PM	#2
sunflower43017 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin Posts: 494 Gallery: sunflower43017	Sounds like she will be great motivation for you and it will be great to spend time with her. I believe in OA they give up white flour and sugar. Is that right? Have fun with her during the visit

12-21-2004, 04:11 PM	#4
MaryMary Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Hampshire BMI:57/24-Maintaining Posts: 4,839 Gallery: MaryMary Stats: 376 lbs/155 lbs//Age 60// 5'7" BF%:47+%/28.4%/25% WOE: GSA Cambridge Greysheet "www.greysheet.org" Start Date: Atkins 1/22/01; GSA 12/23/03 - Total Loss 221 lbs.	OA does not endorse any commercial food plans. Many folks follow whatever their sponsor follows unless you have medical conditions that warrant following the advice of a nutritionist or dietician. OA has published a pamphlet called the "Dignity of Choice" which gives sample outlines of 1/2 dozen generic food plans so a person can choose the one best suited for them. Ultimately, it is about working the 12 steps, also known as getting in fit spiritual condition, wherein the compulsive overeating goes into remission one day at a time.