Holy Cupcakes!! That's ME in that photo!

Kwas260

I had lost close to 60 pounds - and found 40 of it without even trying...

So I'm starting fresh - again.

I'm here and will support anyone else struggling with a tendency towards "sugar therapy".
Looking to find healthier ways to deal with stress and could use some encouragement.

It's so easy for me to have an all or nothing attitude. I think the trick to this could be not thinking of it as a diet or short-term issue. But to accept that I have food issues and take it one day at a time like any other addict. Paying attention, logging honestly and using a more positive attitude towards myself has got to be better than self-loathing and stuffing the frustration down with a cookie and milkshake chaser.

babysteps108

Good luck and stay strong... I have failed so many diets so I started my live longer for the grandchildren journey today...

mbaker566

healthy ways to deal with stress: go for walk, bubble bath, yoga, meditation, read

and if you truly feel like it's an addiction, I might suggest trying your local Overeaters Anonymous. See if it fits. If not, just keep on with your weightloss. As you were

scottiesgirl1

You have done it before and you can do it again! This is a good place to come for support, I mean no one would be using this app if we were all perfect right?

CoffeeSlayer

Kwas248 wrote: »

I had lost close to 60 pounds - and found 40 of it without even trying...

So I'm starting fresh - again.

I'm here and will support anyone else struggling with a tendency towards "sugar therapy".
Looking to find healthier ways to deal with stress and could use some encouragement.

It's so easy for me to have an all or nothing attitude. I think the trick to this could be not thinking of it as a diet or short-term issue. But to accept that I have food issues and take it one day at a time like any other addict. Paying attention, logging honestly and using a more positive attitude towards myself has got to be better than self-loathing and stuffing the frustration down with a cookie and milkshake chaser.

It is a lifestyle forever change. Once you accept that and strive to be the best you things fall into place. I had been successful in the past losing weight, but I was just focused on losing. Now I am focused on health, nutrition and fitness. You have to find the right balance to make it sustainable. The best thing I ever did for myself was actually forgiving my past weight loss mistakes. Everyday you have a chance to be a better you. Good Luck!