Weight-loss and change

Hello Marchers, I feel differently than I thought I would about this weight-loss. On the surface, I knew that losing this weight wouldn't make my life extremely different and that I would continue to have all my same problems. Subconsciencously, tho, I think I believed that being thinner would make a huge difference. I was surprised to discover that being overweight was symptom of my problems, not my actual problem. I thought that being overweight caused my low self-esteem and fear of almost every change. Turns out that my low self-esteem and fear of change caused my weight problem. I find that I am now determined to change my life now that I can more clearly see why I do the things that I do. I am still scared of everything, but in the last few months, I have forced myself to face my fears and have fun with my life. With each new situation and fear that I face, I am more confident and I feel better about myself. However, as I change how I deal with my life, my relationships with friends and family change, too, and it is difficult for all of us. Becky

Becky, Wow! What a wonderful discovery about yourself. Take that knowledge and use it to improve your life. Yes, with our new tool we can walk through the trials of life instead of eating our way through. Melanie 229/at goal at 133!