Thinking and soul searching

Millie, you have hit the nail on the head....  Accepting myself was the hardest thing I have ever done because I knew that it was totally up to me and me alone.  Thank you so much.

Katherine

Sounds like you've had more than your share of "events".  You are a strong woman with lots and lots of courage, otherwise you wouldn't be here to tell us this story.

Thank you, Barbara.  I think all the women on this board are extremely strong and I am so honored to be part of this group.

Katherine

Wow...you are amazing!!!!  Isn't it neat what is uncovered to us about ourselves as we lose weight.  I have become a different person.   Thank you for sharing this.  I love it!!!

Thank you for telling us your story.  Also thank you for reminding us that food doesn't make things easier, only harder.

Jeane

Jeane, lord knows it took me a LONG time and many pounds to finally figure out that food did not make things easier.  Why didn't I realize that many, many years ago?

Katherine

When food has been your comfort for over 50 years (as in my case) it is a very hard habit to break.  Finding another way to get the comfort we need is not easy.

Jeane

Carmen, you are so right, as we lose weight we find so many more aspects of ourselves that we had no idea existed!

Katherine

Katherine, Thanks for sharing. Self acceptance is truly a tough one for me too. I am much more accepting of others and their "warts" than I am of me and mine. Thanks for the reminder.