Weight loss success by controlling your MIND!

llfitzgerald3578
llfitzgerald3578 Posts: 5 Member
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Was told in September 2017 when I was having difficulty walking and in constant pain that my last lumbar vertebra disc were dehydrating from increased demand put on them by my weight and was creating spinal stenosis. One Dr said “you need a gastric bypass surgery! Lose all that weight and all your problems you are having as well as other health issues will be history”. After some thought and research and self knowledge of being an RN for 32 years I reached a decision. I wasn’t going to multilate my body with this drastic major surgery; instead I did some work on conquering my MIND which has had me in chains all my life and providing me with FOOD ADDICTION! I started eating like I had a gastric bypass surgery, stopped and went cold turkey on conquering my food addiction! I have conquered my mind and I behave just like a drug addict obstaining from ALL DRUGS, except my DRUGS are the unhealthy, empty calorie, junk food fast food, everything modern diet that will destroy my body further. I am succeeding and will not say I’m cured of my food addiction there is no cure. Once an addict always an addict. It is a choice folks, it happens when you finally realize it’s food or your LIFE. Be ruled by your addictions, social pressure, mental weakness, it’s an illness just like substance addiction. The culprit must be avoided to prevent a relapse. With food it takes knowledge of nutrition which can be learned very easily and the info is all around us. What is put in the mouth must be controlled by YOU! Increasing activity is also important but obstain from food in excess and go cole turkey on BAD food. Conquer your mind, you get behind the wheel and take control, hold the reins tightly- super glue them to your hands and never let go. This is my story. I have lost so far 63 pounds since beginning of September of 2017. I still have a long road ahead and need to lose still over 100 lbs. Tell me I have won the game when I reach my ideal weight and I will tell you NO INDEED I AM AN ADDICT and can never let my mind control me or I will revert to my self destructive behavior! The tens must never be loosened. Keep your grip don’t listen to anything anyone else YOU know YOU best. I will continue to control my mind and will not give in to my addiction! I am strong and will stay strong until I take my last breath but whatever kills me it will not be due to me giving in to my FOOD ADDICTION. No no I am in control and I will make no excuses for my self detective behavior. I AM IN CONTROL AND WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT AND WORK TO STAY IN CONTROL! It’s. Or life’s mishaps or situations that will control my addiction anymore. I am the Captain of this ship and will not go out without a fight!

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  • Iwantahealthierme30
    Iwantahealthierme30 Posts: 293 Member
    Well, hopefully you have a sustainable diet because 63 pounds in 4 months is ALOT.

  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I love food, I could eat food all day - I lost weight successfully, and stuck to my calorie goal, when my motivation for sticking to it was more important than wanting to satisfy myself with food all the time. I know now that to maintain it requires consistent effort, and not just a freedom to eat what and when I like again
    .... I was never addicted to food though, nor am I addicted to food now. Maintaining (and losing) was easier when I realised I could eat any foods I enjoyed, in suitable amounts. I don't attach negative associations to food or eating, there is no good or bad, I don't feel guilty for eating food that is enjoyable but perhaps not the most nutritious option.

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