Struggling!! Again!! Still!!

Sharon, if you feel the anger about the situation turn it into a positive toward the food. Why would you let it get the best of you? Why do you want to let it take over the remainder of your life? Why would you want to give it the power over your life? I could go on and on. I can totally relate to what you are saying and the frustration that you are feeling. I went to WW too and they couldn't get the fact of my health problems and retaining fluid. They couldn't understand that one week I could lose weight and another week I was gaining because of the heart problem. Not saying anything is wrong with their program because my girlfriend has lost almost 100 pounds on it. Unfortunately it didn't work for me. I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired about the weight that I was and knew that this was the only way I was going to be able to do it. Life is a struggle but please don't give up. Keep on being a part of us and no we aren't going to give you a kick in your pants. We have all been where you are. So you ate wrong, you just pick up your feet and go on knowing that is behind you and you aren't going to let it affect you now. When you have problems or just need to vent or anything come and we can listen to you and help through things. Just don't give up what ever you do. Your time will come when it is suppose to. Kind of like what we use to say in Overeaters Anonymous~Keep coming back, it works if you work it.

I think that so many people on this site can relate to what you are feeling -- I know I sure can!  I had my surgery almost two years ago and according to everyone I have been a great success.  I lost 120lbs, I am smaller than I ever thought I could be, and I am a certified Aerobics instructor... and I have lots of days filled with self-loathing over my food choices, my lack of control with food, etc... I struggle and I get so disgusted with myself and I get really frightened.  Am I going to be one of those people who gain all of my weight back?  But, I keep checking in here for support, I keep praying, I get back on the wagon (so to speak) when I fall off.  I now attend OA and I find that it helps.  I journal my food, I exercise, but I know this is a journey - not a destination.  And I am on this journey for the rest of my life.  I just know the journey is easier when you take it with friends. Keep in touch, Lou

I am overwhelmed.  You are all the most amazing people.  I can understand why you have all stuck together.  I have been on a few different weight loss support sites in the past and I think this is the first one that I have truley felt that you all really care.  Thank you so much.  You are all wonderful.  I hope I can keep up with you.  I will keep checking into the site.

Sharon, I'm pretty sure that most of us would agree with those feelings you speak of, but everything that was said by the people who posted on here is right on the money.  When you think you're at the end of your rope, tie another knot in it and hang on, we're here to help and support you, we know how frustrating it can be leading up to surgery and beyond.  While you are a special and unique individual, your feelings are not so unique, as they are shared by all of us here, so bring yourself to where people can understand and love you, until the day you can love yourself and then be of support to others who will sound just like you feel now! Sending you cyberhugs by the dozen, Laureen

All I can say is thank you.  I hope someday I will be able to contribute.