Abusing the Tool

I gotta say that I am amazed at how awesome this tool is.  After cutting food intake drastically, I do not feel the least bit physically deprived.  My pouch is satisfied with that 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of food I'm giving it.  I think I should commit to posting on the Back to Basics and Roll Call posts as well just to make sure I'm being accountable. 

Jill,

Kudos to you for "waking up," recognizing the problem and stepping up to be personally accountable and responsible for fixing it - sounds like before things got TOO out of hand.  I know it took courage to post this, and remind yourself daily as you're working through this that the strength and courage is in there and waiting for you to pull on it.  You've got a good support network, you have the resources and the intellectual knowledge and capacity to do it.  Those are amazing tools to help you make the most of this.

We'll be looking forward to seeing you on the boards more (and I agree that Roll Call and Stickin with the Basics are both excellent accountability tools - they certainly help me stay on track and build support into my daily life) and at some of the Barix meetings.  And maybe even Liz's cooking class???

Anything you need from me, just yell - I'll help however I can.

HUGS and congratulations for taking a big and positive step.

Karen

Jill!

So glad to read your post and rededication. . .  I'll PM you.

Hugs, Laureen

welcome back Jill,
it took a  lot of courage to say what you just did, we will help you get back on track
Good Luck

Hi Jill,
I know we don't know each other but I wanted to offer you my support.
Ida

Remember one day or one hour at time...  I send you a PM
Dolores

Jill

You are now on your way to recovery - good for you.  What you have shared is so real for all of us who face these struggles with whatever addiction we have.  I can very much relate to the abuse of our tool.  I've been pushing it also and trying things that a year ago I never would have thought to put in my mouth.  I realize that the hard work must continue every day and when I make bad choices I will have to pay the consequences, which for me means gaining weight that I worked so hard to take off.  I am constantly battling with food and have been thinking about too many choices that are not good.  Why is it so easy to go back to bad ways?  I analyze and analyze.  Sometimes I know why and sometimes I'm not sure. You will always have support here and I do hope to see you at Barix.

Arlene 

Hey Girl,
It is so good to hear from you and know that you are attempting to work the program of recovery, both for the alcohol and the food.  I struggle with the food on a lot of days.  I have not been to a support group meeting at Barix in ages as well.  I have all sorts of excuses, just like back when I was over 300 pounds.  


If you ever want to meet up for coffee, or a meeting, PM me and I will arrange to get together with you.

Hugs,
Trish  

Good luck to  you - just remember you are not alone
Lou

Ah- thank you! 

honesty!!!!  we need this!!!!! 

i'm with you sister!!!!