New and need help...

Thank you all again.  Trying to lose weight is a constant battle.  Eating has become an addiction for me.  It never used to be, but I think since things in my life started going kind of down hill, I turned to food for security.  Even though, as a christian, God is who I should have turned to and should turn to now.  It is so hard though because I just love food.  I am miserable as overweight as I am now, but sometimes I wonder how bad I actually want to be healthy because of how hard it is for me to say no to the junk foods I enjoy so much.  GGRRR!  It is so very frustrating.  I feel out of control and I don't like that one bit.  I don't know....I could go on forever, but I will leave it at that for now.  I appreciate all the responses and I am so happy I have people to talk about this and who understand what I am going through.  God Bless!

Welcome Amber, you came to the right place.  Overeaters Annonymous might be a good place to check out.  What works for one of us, might not work for another, so don't give up.  The key is finding the right combination.  For me that was using a food journal.  In this I write the portions and calories.  From there I've been counting calories (trying to stay between 1,300-1,500) and looking into healthier eating options.  I also make sure to eat my veggies and fruit.  Take it in small steps.  They say it takes so many weeks (3 I believe) to make a new change stick.  For me, I started with getting rid of regular pop.  If you drink it, look at the calorie count...YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!  Once I started looking at the calorie count of items, I was able to make better choices.  Sure I have chips or ice cream every once in awhile, but I make sure to keep my portions as they should be.