I'm obsessed

moonmirror · 08-11-2006, 12:01 AM

WTH is wrong with me?

The most interesting part of my day is to be here. I'm obsessed with diets.

I'm obsessed with having a smaller body. I can't seem to get away from it. I tried intuitive eating....didn't work. Marathon training (with TNT) worked for awhile... it even killed that pesky alcohol craving...but when the marathon was completed, that was it.

I love to run. I love to be fit. I love to feel every inch of life and breath I can get...I'm a hospice nurse and I know what it means to have your life snuffed out in a weeks' or month's time...and what it means to live life. To really live life.

My goal is to achieve my weight loss goals, dispose of my obsessions, and live a passionate, healthy, elated life.

Luvmykidz · 08-11-2006, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by moonmirror

WTH is wrong with me?

The most interesting part of my day is to be here. I'm obsessed with diets.

I'm obsessed with having a smaller body. I can't seem to get away from it. I tried intuitive eating....didn't work. Marathon training (with TNT) worked for awhile... it even killed that pesky alcohol craving...but when the marathon was completed, that was it.

I love to run. I love to be fit. I love to feel every inch of life and breath I can get...I'm a hospice nurse and I know what it means to have your life snuffed out in a weeks' or month's time...and what it means to live life. To really live life.

My goal is to achieve my weight loss goals, dispose of my obsessions, and live a passionate, healthy, elated life.

I don't think there is anything wrong with you. It is just difficult sometimes to find a proper balance between your diet/exercise routine and the rest of your life.

On the one hand, you need to be paying attention to what you eat. On the other, you don't want it dictating every aspect of your day.

I think most of us have been here, at one time or another.

JuliaL · 08-11-2006, 03:36 AM

Moon - I don't think there's anything wrong with you. I come here every day too, but I don't consider it an obsession. People go to Weight Watchers meetings for support, right? They go to AA meetings to help them overcome their addictions don't they? What's so different about this board?

If being fit is your goal then it's a healthy obsession.

geechigirl · 08-11-2006, 04:58 AM

Since I have started Atkins, I come here at least 3-4 times a day. I fell like it is very helpful in keeping me focused and motivated. It's not an obsession, I think of it as an educational experience. I learn something new about the Atkins Way of Life everytime I visit this site. I did Atkins in the past, lost weight, and didn't stick to it...of course I gained the weight back and did not join this site at the time. I am the type of person that doesn't like to do things alone, include dieting. This site makes me feel like I have hundreds of other people backing me up and I am not alone.

Weedydidi · 08-11-2006, 05:00 AM

I'll be honest - when I stopped coming to the ML, I cheated more and gained back a few pounds. The ML keeps me on track.

LauraFL · 08-11-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by geechigirl

Since I have started Atkins, I come here at least 3-4 times a day. I fell like it is very helpful in keeping me focused and motivated. It's not an obsession, I think of it as an educational experience. I learn something new about the Atkins Way of Life everytime I visit this site. I did Atkins in the past, lost weight, and didn't stick to it...of course I gained the weight back and did not join this site at the time. I am the type of person that doesn't like to do things alone, include dieting. This site makes me feel like I have hundreds of other people backing me up and I am not alone.

What she said!

There is nothing wrong with you moon. A healthy addiction can be a very good thing. This place totally keeps me focused so i don't end up getting careless and making a stupid mistake.

nonstickpam107 · 08-11-2006, 07:21 AM

Hmm, all I could think of was seven years ago when I became 'obsessed' with the Smoking Cessation forum over at about.com, lol. As a result of being obsessed with it, I quit...and for GOOD!

So...good things can happen when a forum helps keep you on track! It looks like, by your stats, that you are doing very well on the plan...and as long as you aren't 'shirking' another area that NEEDS to be 'obsessed about' (lol) then I see no harm in it.

Pam

feather319 · 08-20-2006, 08:34 AM

I disagree. I was/am like you moonmirror. Diets have taken over my life it seems. I am always interested in hearing about new techniques and trying them. It is a good thing however my obsession is controlling my life where I am focusing more on dieting than more important information. By keeping myself out of the house and away from the computer has helped a lot.

08-11-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
moonmirror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 898 Gallery: moonmirror WOE: Atkins	I'm obsessed WTH is wrong with me? The most interesting part of my day is to be here. I'm obsessed with diets. I'm obsessed with having a smaller body. I can't seem to get away from it. I tried intuitive eating....didn't work. Marathon training (with TNT) worked for awhile... it even killed that pesky alcohol craving...but when the marathon was completed, that was it. I love to run. I love to be fit. I love to feel every inch of life and breath I can get...I'm a hospice nurse and I know what it means to have your life snuffed out in a weeks' or month's time...and what it means to live life. To really live life. My goal is to achieve my weight loss goals, dispose of my obsessions, and live a passionate, healthy, elated life.

08-11-2006, 04:58 AM	#4
geechigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 161 Gallery: geechigirl Stats: 202.00/202.00/140 WOE: LC Lifestyle...No white/fried foods, no sugar Start Date: 12/30/08	Since I have started Atkins, I come here at least 3-4 times a day. I fell like it is very helpful in keeping me focused and motivated. It's not an obsession, I think of it as an educational experience. I learn something new about the Atkins Way of Life everytime I visit this site. I did Atkins in the past, lost weight, and didn't stick to it...of course I gained the weight back and did not join this site at the time. I am the type of person that doesn't like to do things alone, include dieting. This site makes me feel like I have hundreds of other people backing me up and I am not alone. __________________ Perseverance is more important than perfection. I promise to keep going, one day at a time. I can do it! I can achieve my goal! to my journal

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08-11-2006, 03:36 AM	#3
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,325 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Moon - I don't think there's anything wrong with you. I come here every day too, but I don't consider it an obsession. People go to Weight Watchers meetings for support, right? They go to AA meetings to help them overcome their addictions don't they? What's so different about this board? If being fit is your goal then it's a healthy obsession.

08-11-2006, 05:00 AM	#5
Weedydidi Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbus Posts: 7,696 Gallery: Weedydidi WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: April 22, 2003	I'll be honest - when I stopped coming to the ML, I cheated more and gained back a few pounds. The ML keeps me on track.

08-11-2006, 07:21 AM	#7
nonstickpam107 Thyroid Patient Advocate Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 12,306 Gallery: nonstickpam107 Stats: 230/116/120 (BF<26%) WOE: Started w/Atkins/Now BFFM Start Date: Nov. 23 2000	Hmm, all I could think of was seven years ago when I became 'obsessed' with the Smoking Cessation forum over at about.com, lol. As a result of being obsessed with it, I quit...and for GOOD! So...good things can happen when a forum helps keep you on track! It looks like, by your stats, that you are doing very well on the plan...and as long as you aren't 'shirking' another area that NEEDS to be 'obsessed about' (lol) then I see no harm in it. Pam

08-20-2006, 08:34 AM	#8
feather319 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,454 Blog Entries: 21 Gallery: feather319 Stats: started: 180 lowest:120 now:158 goal: 140 WOE: Ketogenic Cycle/Anabolic Diet Start Date: April 2002	I disagree. I was/am like you moonmirror. Diets have taken over my life it seems. I am always interested in hearing about new techniques and trying them. It is a good thing however my obsession is controlling my life where I am focusing more on dieting than more important information. By keeping myself out of the house and away from the computer has helped a lot.