Sweetie, thanks for checkin in, I know how you feel, and as you can see, others do as well. Hang in there, because you, we, I CAN do this! Aliya

Diane, Geez, you aren't unworthy, my dear. All of us struggle. We really do. Just read through the posts and you'll see folks struggling with all types of situations. Whether it is smoking, trips to McDonalds, to grazing... none of us is perfect. We are imperfect beings that are going to eat unhealthy, overeat, graze, stress eat, etc. The key is to try to limit those events and not beat yourself up too much for it. I ate way too much last night. Felt horrid. Curled up in a ball. Will I do it again. Yes. Am I beating myself up for it. No. What's done is done. I hated how I felt and it was something that I could and can control. I'll try not to do it again anytime soon. That's the best I can do. There are no nevers. Please post. Come back often even if you just lurk. Each minute gives us the opportunity to start fresh and from this point out. Start now. Do what is healthy for your body and your overall health. Do it as best you can. It is not all-or-nothing. You can start anytime. Take care, Kathy

Recovery...another R word!

It sure is easy to fall back into old habits! But I really believe that we are like "normal weight" people now. Some days are good some days are bad but we have the control to change it up. Eating like a pig one day isn't the end of the world. The next day or 2 or 3 we just need to get back on track and be accountable! Know you are not alone in your struggles!

You are very welcome Jen, It is the Overeaters Anonymous "For Today" daily meditation book. Think it can be ordered online. ( try OA ) Yep, people who do not struggle with food truly do not get it. It's not their fault. As you say they really do mean well. Guess that is why it is so important that we get equipped with whatever is necessary for us to abstain. It can be a slippery slope as we know so well. BTW one of the tools of recovery in OA is reading. Hugs, Mary