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Kelli,

I can honestly say that I am addicted too. What's worse? I'm a chef and work in the restaurant biz. All day I'm around pastries and great food. How am I dealing with it? I honestly had to say to myself. . . Do I want to eat all I want and be fat or do I want to moderate myself and be fit? I chose moderation. I STILL EAT SWEETS AND FRIES AND BURGERS! I only do it sometimes now instead of everyday. My favorite weapon? Subway. I get lots of veggies on my sub and keep it on the light side of mayo and sauces. It helps fill me up. Also drink plenty!

I found my addiction to food was so bad that when I started eating properly and dieting - I started getting headaches, was feeling shaky and couldn't concentrate.

If you look it up, those are withdrawal symptoms to what could only be an addiction to food.

To put it bluntly, there's no easy way to get over an addiction to anything. The real way to beat any addictions is the old fashion way of following these steps:

Step Number One: Identify what problem you have
Step Number Two: Learn what it will take to overcome the problem you have
Step Number Three: Have the courage to tackle your problem in the face of adversity

No one can do this for you. You just need to want it BAD ENOUGH. Remember: it's a lifestyle change, not a chore or something to do overnight.

And finally, just remember these words that have helped me in my hardest times (and will continue to do so):

"Don't let a moment of weakness turn into a moment of regret"

(Also, the lack of responses to this thread is testament to how difficult it is for people to do Step Number One)

people are really bad at answering these aren't they? but thank you for your reply

haha nobody ever replies to my questions so i know what you mean xD