Daddy died...I have no control now...

Please accept my condolences for your loss.  I self-medicated with food for a very long time after losing my mother -- and I was already quite heavy.  I am hoping that you will wake up each day with the resolve that just for today, you will not binge or cultivate any self-destructive habits.

to Bud, Bren, Neecee, and Dee, You guys are wonderful!! Thanks so much for the support. As Bud said, this too shall pass. I have a strong faith, so I know God will give us comfort. Love to you all.  Sue

My prayers are with you.  I'm not going to give you my experience with loss but what I try to use that works for me.  Maybe it will help you.  I do try to make time for some activity, even if it's a 10-20 minute walk, jog, bike ride-anything really.  It helps the spirit, gets the blood pumping and nudges the metabolism.  Often when I'm struggling I take a walk and put on headphones with spiritual sounds or music and/or pray.  It helps me clear my mind and get focused.  It is so difficult to deal with the basics when this happens and I feel for you as I am extremely close to my small family and have experienced losses over the years.  You sound like a very strong person and will make it through this with prayers and love (from all of us!) Another thing.  You've already accomplished so much with your weight!!!  That is amazing.  Even if you don't lose anything for a few months and you maintain, you are ahead of the game.  Over the long haul we eventually get to a point where we have to start maintaining so if you can master that you are a major success!!! Like I said, much love and prayers to you.

I wish I could come down to Florida and hug your neck!! Thank you so much. I think I'm coming around, and I know it will get better with time. I wish I knew you-you sound  like you would be a great friend.  sue

I am so sorry about your Dad. I cant say I know how you feel because I havent faced that yet. But anyway, my prayers are with you.

Thank you so much! The holidays were really nice, and my mom seemed to enjoy herself--my kids saw to that! I want to thank everyone *****sponded for the thoughts and prayers, and always for the love and support! May God bless you all!!  Sue