[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by alliecat

Hi Elderboots. I am new to this forum. I have been reading all the weight loss mags and they have suggested joining a weight loss site for support is one of the better ways to go. I can hear your sadness and desperation. I feel the same way. I look in the mirror can't believe what I have become. I am so discusted with myself. I am trying to to become positive though. Again, that is something else I came accross in a mag is to try to be positive. I know for me, when I do positive things and good things for me I feel good. Exercised today 1 mile in home walk, have not eaten any crap like cake or cookies so far. I have done well. I am doing the best I can do today. I have to remember it isn't going away over night. It didn't come on that way. I am no counslor and I have been through the ringer myself. I am struggling with cravings as we speak. I am going to do my best not to break cause if I do I know I will feel low and want to eat more. I hope this helps. I look forward to talking to you more. I think we can help each other. Take care. Smiles Allie

Originally Posted by elderboots

Hey Allie,
I am also on anti depressant drugs. Zoloft 300mg per day. I have 5 herniated disk in my back, and carpal tunnel in both of my hands. I also have been out of work for over a year now. I have had 4 surgeries so far to try to correct the back problems, but not much luck yet. I dont know why eating is so comforting, but its just like a saftey blankett. Seems like sometimes that food is the only friend we have. I know that isnt very positive. Sad but true! I know that I cant just let myself go because I am out of work, but sometimes pity is just easier. Some days I dont even feel like looking at other people. I guess its because I feel like they are looking at me and laughing. Crazy huh! I had a pretty good job before I got hurt. Where I come from good jobs are hard to come by. The future seems a little grim, but I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Just have to keep my head up, and press on. Normally I just eat oatmeal for breakfast, turkey sandwich with fruit for lunch, and lean chicken with vegies for dinner. I try not to take in more than 1500 cals, and no less than 1200. I also use the treadmill everyday, whether I want to or not.Mostly not. Hope this helps. Keep your head up, it does get better. Hope to hear from you soon.

Good for both of you, I think you're on the right paths!! No pain , no gain, trust me when I say the extra effort now will pay off 10 fold down the road.