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Thank you for all of the responses - the support, the a$$kick, the reality, the great advice. I tracked my food today. Calories are high, but I felt a bit more in control and tracking is a big start for me. I also like the idea of planning and not leaving food to chance. I'm also going to be more realistic about rate of…

Thanks. After searching and reading some other threads here, I think that by asking the question, I'm not convinced. If I was totally certain, I wouldn't have to ask.

Thanks everyone. I am not going to count it as exercise.

Thanks so much for sharing that. Wonderfully sensible and clear.

Me too! I gained 45 pounds after my divorce. It's been 3 years and I've only now decided to do something about it and get my life back. Let's be buddies. I'll send a friend request.

I can absolutely relate. I don't have 100% control yet, but here are some ideas: 1. never get too hungry. 2. go for opposites when you want something sweet - something sour like pickles 3. read the book "Brain Over Binge" 4. don't keep problem foods in the house. avoid them for a while until you feel you have some control.…

I also tend to drink too much when I go out. You could try alternating your alcoholic drinks with club soda & lemon. helps me. Mind you, I am just starting my weight loss journey. I started limiting my alcohol a couple months. I still have a couple drinks, but I don't over do it. The water helps.

Thanks everyone for replying.

Thanks for the replies. I am going to start. I am already one a pretty high dose of synthroid, so I'll just make it part of my routine in the morning.

Wow. Thank you. That's amazing. I am really surprised by that. Just doing nothing I am burning a lot of calories. Good heavens, I must have been eating a lot too to gain weight! lol

Thank you. Do you know if the exercise burns given by MFP account for body weight or if they are just general estimates. I guess that's why everyone says only eat back half of what you burn.

I just wanted to add. For me, I think this time will be different because I am feeling so much shame over my body size. And I'm tired of lugging around the extra weight. But shame = great motivator.

Thanks for htis. I needed to hear it this morning!

I hear ya! I"m trying again too. Good luck.

Hi Ron. I just joined too. Sounds like you have already accomplished something incredible! Emotional eating seems to be a problem for a lot of people (myself included). Feel free to add me as a friend.

Hi. You sound like me but I"m older than you. Suddenly gained 40 pounds after my divorce and I am dealing with job/career stress and binge eating. I'm ready to stop. My hairdresser started boxing and she looks fabulous these days so it's a great exercise. Sent you a friend request. I woudl love to talk binge busting ideas