Jane E.
Like most who are reading this, I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life. I started gaining when I was about 23 and steadily moved up on the scales. I have lost a few times and maintained it for a year or two, then started the upward climb. In 2001, I had my biggest loss of 65 pounds. I felt so good. Lost it by eating no sugar or white flour and counting calories. I was thrilled. Then after I tasted the first dessert with sugar, I was out of control again. Over the next three years I was back up higher than before I lost. Being overweight has caused me to become isolated, ashamed and full of guilt. Even though I know God forgives me for doing this to my body. I haven't been able to forgive myself. I have wasted so many years of my life.