Join OA (Over Eatters Anonymous). This is a free support group that really works for the long term.
Here is a story of one member:
am 67 and still counting. I have been in OA for nine years, and I always am a grateful compulsive overeater. People look at me oddly when I say this at meetings, especially new members, so I take the time to explain why I'm grateful.
At 200 pounds, I found OA. I had tried all other plans. You name them, I've tried them, even hypnosis (which makes me yawn). Nothing stopped me from compulsive eating.
My first meeting was at my church. I believe my Higher Power put that meeting there for me. It was a new meeting. There were three other members present — the group's founders. One girl, about 18 years old, had lost 100 pounds. I asked her to be my sponsor, even though I didn't really know what a sponsor was. I was desperate. I wanted what she had, and the members said that I needed a sponsor. That was the best thing I ever did in my life.
I was old enough to be her grandmother, but she took me on. We did it together. She got me through my 30 days, and I lost 22 pounds. Back then, our group used the gray sheet and "white-knuckle" abstinence. I kept losing — a total of 40 pounds. Then I didn't lose any more for five years. I did not quit OA. Still overweight, but not over 200 pounds, I kept telling myself that in God's time, I will lose again.
In the sixth year, I met someone in program who knew the Steps, and I asked her to be my Step sponsor. We did the Steps thoroughly. I learned to let go of the food and turn it over to my Higher Power. The following year I lost another 20 pounds.
Food is no longer a problem. I have stopped worrying about the weight. I have learned how it works, and I share it with anyone and everyone. My Higher Power is doing for me what I could not do.
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
For great weight loss success try weight watches. i ahve kept it off for 3 years!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
eat less
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
thats not a question moron
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
go run 2miles then u be fit
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Join OA (Over Eatters Anonymous). This is a free support group that really works for the long term.
Here is a story of one member:
am 67 and still counting. I have been in OA for nine years, and I always am a grateful compulsive overeater. People look at me oddly when I say this at meetings, especially new members, so I take the time to explain why I'm grateful.
At 200 pounds, I found OA. I had tried all other plans. You name them, I've tried them, even hypnosis (which makes me yawn). Nothing stopped me from compulsive eating.
My first meeting was at my church. I believe my Higher Power put that meeting there for me. It was a new meeting. There were three other members present — the group's founders. One girl, about 18 years old, had lost 100 pounds. I asked her to be my sponsor, even though I didn't really know what a sponsor was. I was desperate. I wanted what she had, and the members said that I needed a sponsor. That was the best thing I ever did in my life.
I was old enough to be her grandmother, but she took me on. We did it together. She got me through my 30 days, and I lost 22 pounds. Back then, our group used the gray sheet and "white-knuckle" abstinence. I kept losing — a total of 40 pounds. Then I didn't lose any more for five years. I did not quit OA. Still overweight, but not over 200 pounds, I kept telling myself that in God's time, I will lose again.
In the sixth year, I met someone in program who knew the Steps, and I asked her to be my Step sponsor. We did the Steps thoroughly. I learned to let go of the food and turn it over to my Higher Power. The following year I lost another 20 pounds.
Food is no longer a problem. I have stopped worrying about the weight. I have learned how it works, and I share it with anyone and everyone. My Higher Power is doing for me what I could not do.
— Reprinted from Lifeline, March 1998, p. 11
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
weight watchers is the most amazing thing in the world!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
no thanks. I'm fine.
May 7th, 2008 at 6:28 am
What ever you do don't stop eating carbs.
And try to be more balanced in your eating, more fruits an vegetables and less greasy foods. And chew well—